Bad Boy Tractors 5045 vs Bobcat CT4558

Across 9 measurable specs, the Bobcat CT4558 leads 6 categories to 3. Machine pages: Bad Boy Tractors 5045 and Bobcat CT4558.

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Full Spec Sheet

Every published spec, side by side, including the details the graphs above don't chart.

Spec	Bad Boy Tractors5045	BobcatCT4558

▶Engine
Engine Manufacturer	TYM	Daedong
Engine Model	A2300N2	3HT-TH4C
Engine Type	4 cylinder water-cooled diesel, naturally aspirated	Turbocharged diesel
No. of Cylinders	4	3
Displacement	139.5 in³	111.4 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2750 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	48 hp	57.7 hp
PTO Power	38.4 hp	45.1 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Water-cooled	Liquid-cooled
Air Cleaner	Dry element	Not Published
Fuel System	Not Published	Not Published
Alternator	50 A, 12 V	Not Published
▶Hydraulics
Pump Type	Not Published	Not Published
Implement Flow	10.7 gpm	9.6 gpm
Steering Flow	5 gpm	6.9 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	15.7 gpm	16.5 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	15.7 gpm	16.5 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	1 pair
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Up to 4 ports	1 pair (2nd pair optional)
▶Fluid Capacity
Fuel Tank Capacity	11.8 gal	11.9 gal
Coolant Capacity	2.08 gal	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	1.20 gal	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	10.04 gal	Not Published
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	1.90 gal	Not Published
▶PTO & Hitch
PTO Type	Independent	Independent
PTO Rear	540 / 540E rpm	540 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Optional: 2119 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	3,306 lb	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,425 lb	2,716 lb
Lift Control Type	Position control	Hydraulic Position Control System
▶Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic (HST), 4-range	3-Range HST
No. of Speeds	4 range (HST)	Infinite forward and reverse (3-range)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	19.5 mph	18.0 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	19.5 mph	12.6 mph
Clutch	None (HST)	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Rear differential lock (standard)	Rear differential lock (standard)
▶Chassis, Steering & Controls
Frame Type	Compact utility tractor, 4WD	Not Published
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Brakes	Wet, multi-disc	Wet multi-disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Deluxe suspension seat	Adjustable seat (standard)
Front Axle Type	Selectable 4WD	Four-wheel drive (standard)
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
▶Dimensions & Maneuverability
Overall Width	64.9 in	70.3 in (with industrial tires)
Wheelbase	71.1 in	71.2 in
Ground Clearance	15.5 in	15.3 in (with industrial tires)
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	9.18 ft (with brake applied)	116.1 in (with brake applied)
Height to Top of ROPS	98.4 in	Not Applicable
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Applicable
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Applicable	94.3 in
Overall Length	127.4 in (with 3-point hitch)	125.5 in (with 3-point hitch)
▶Weight
Tractor Weight (Base)	3,831 lb	4,300 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
▶Tire Options
Tire Size & Options	9.5-16 front / 12.4-28 rear (ag)	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Front	9.5-16	8-16
R1 Agricultural - Rear	12.4-28	13.6-24
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	Not Published
R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	Not Published
▶Loader & Attachments
Quick Attach Loader System	SSQA	Front-end loader with quick-tach mounting system
Loader Model	BBL500	FL9-2
Loader Lift Height	106.6 in	103.0 in (to pivot pin)
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	2,700 lb (at pivot pin)	1,858 lb (at pivot pin, max height)
Loader Breakout Force	3,660 lb	3,938 lb (at pivot point)
▶Warranty
Warranty Length & Coverage	Basic 24 months or 1,000 hours; powertrain 72 months or 2,000 hours	Basic 24 months or 1,500 hours; powertrain 48 months for consumer use, or 36 months or 2,000 hours for business use
▶ITC Company Accessories
Accessories that fit	Brush Guard Side Guards $199.99 Bolt onto the side of the OEM guard and offers wrap around protection Branson TYM 15/20 Series--Bad Boy 40/50 Series Brush Screen $250.00	Brush Guard Side Guards $199.99 Bolt onto the side of the OEM guard and offers wrap around protection

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Bad Boy Tractors 5045 vs Bobcat CT4558: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 or the Bobcat CT4558?

The Bobcat CT4558 leads on engine hp at 57.7 hp hp, compared to 48 hp hp for the Bad Boy Tractors 5045.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 or the Bobcat CT4558?

The Bobcat CT4558 leads on pto hp at 45.1 hp hp, compared to 38.4 hp hp for the Bad Boy Tractors 5045.

Which is heavier, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 or the Bobcat CT4558?

The Bobcat CT4558 leads on weight at 4,300 lb lb, compared to 3,831 lb lb for the Bad Boy Tractors 5045.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 or the Bobcat CT4558?

The Bad Boy Tractors 5045 leads on loader lift at 2,700 lb lb, compared to 1,858 lb lb for the Bobcat CT4558.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 or the Bobcat CT4558?

The Bobcat CT4558 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,716 lb lb, compared to 2,425 lb lb for the Bad Boy Tractors 5045.

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