Bad Boy Tractors 5045 vs Case IH Farmall 55A

Across 6 measurable specs, the Case IH Farmall 55A leads 4 categories to 2. Machine pages: Bad Boy Tractors 5045 and Case IH Farmall 55A.

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Full Spec Sheet

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Spec	Bad Boy Tractors5045	Case IHFarmall 55A

▶Engine
PTO Power	38.4 hp	43 hp
Alternator	70 A, 12 V	Not Published
Air Cleaner	Dry Element	Not Published
Engine Type	4 Cylinder Diesel	Diesel, turbocharged
Fuel System	Not Published	Electronic high-pressure common rail
Displacement	139.5 in³	177 in³
No. of Cylinders	4	3
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2300 rpm
Cooling System Type	Liquid Cooled	Not Published
Engine Manufacturer	A2300N3, A2300T11, A2300N2, A2300T3	FPT Industrial
Engine Power (Gross)	48 hp	54 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
▶Weight
Tractor Weight (Base)	4,349 lbs Cabin; 3,831-3,836 lbs (1,738-3,836 lb) ROPS	—
Weight with ROPS and Loader	5045S: 3,831 lb (tractor only); 5045H: 3,836 lb (tractor only)	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
▶Warranty
Warranty Length & Coverage	6-year powertrain warranty	Not Published
▶Hydraulics
Pump Type	Hydrostatic Power Steering	Not Published
Steering Flow	5.0 gpm	Not Published
Implement Flow	5045S: 11.4 gpm; 5045H: 10.7 gpm	12.6 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	5045S: 16.4 gpm; 5045H: 15.7 gpm	Not Published
Hydraulic System Type	Not Published	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	5045S: 16.4 gpm; 5045H: 15.7 gpm	Not Published
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	3
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	2
▶PTO & Hitch
PTO Rear	540 / 540E rpm	540 rpm standard; optional 540/540E
PTO Type	Independent	Not Published
Lift Control Type	Not Published	Mechanical Draft Control (MDC), top link sensing
Hitch Lift Capacity	3,306 lb	4,299 lb @ 24 in behind pin (optional 4,740 lb)
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Category 1/2
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,425 lb	4,299 lb @ 24 in behind pin
▶Tire Options
R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	Not Published
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	Not Published
Tire Size & Options	R1 Agricultural	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Rear	13.6-26	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Front	9.5-16	Not Published
▶Fluid Capacity
Coolant Capacity	1.56 gal Cabin; 2.08 gal ROPS	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	1.20 gal	Not Published
Fuel Tank Capacity	11.8 gal	21.7 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	1.90 gal	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	10.04 gal	Not Published
▶Loader & Attachments
Loader Lift Height	107.7 in (pivot pin)	120 in (L610 max height under level bucket)
Loader Breakout Force	3,660 lb	Not Published
Quick Attach Loader System	SSQA	Not Published
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	2,701 lb	Up to 1,828 lb NSL or 3,153 lb MSL @ 31.5 in forward of pivot pin
▶Transmission & Drivetrain
Clutch	Not Published	Dry clutch (8x8); wet clutch (12x12 power shuttle)
No. of Speeds	5045S: 16F/16R; 5045H: 4-range	8 forward / 8 reverse (optional 12 forward / 12 reverse; creeper ready)
Transmission Type	Synchromesh / HST	8x8 mechanical shuttle (dry clutch); optional 12x12 power shuttle (wet clutch) or 12x12 with creeper
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	16.0 mph	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Rear differential lock	Mechanical differential lock; limited-slip front axle (MFD)
▶Chassis, Steering & Controls
Brakes	Wet, Multi-disc	Not Published
Steering	Power steering	Not Published
Frame Type	Compact utility tractor, 4WD	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Not Published	2WD or MFD with limited slip
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Deluxe suspension seat	Not Published
▶Dimensions & Maneuverability
Wheelbase	71.1 in.	81.2 in 2WD; 81.8 in MFD
Overall Width	64.9 in.	Not Published
Overall Length	127.4 in.	—
Ground Clearance	15.5 in.	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	97.0 in. Cabin; 98.4 in. ROPS	100 in (top of cab, MFD)
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Applicable	6,834 lb MFD w/o ballast (cab); 6,173 lb 2WD w/o ballast (cab)
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Applicable
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	127.4 in	151.8 in
▶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	None tagged yet

Bad Boy Tractors 5045 vs Case IH Farmall 55A: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 or the Case IH Farmall 55A?

The Case IH Farmall 55A leads on engine hp at 54 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 Case IH Farmall 55A?

The Case IH Farmall 55A leads on pto hp at 43 hp hp, compared to 38.4 hp hp for the Bad Boy Tractors 5045.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 or the Case IH Farmall 55A?

The Bad Boy Tractors 5045 leads on loader lift at 2,701 lb lb, compared to 1,828 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall 55A.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 or the Case IH Farmall 55A?

The Case IH Farmall 55A leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 4,299 lb lb, compared to 2,425 lb lb for the Bad Boy Tractors 5045.

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