Which has more horsepower, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 or the Case IH Farmall Compact 45C?

The Bad Boy Tractors 5045 leads on engine hp at 48 hp hp, compared to 45 hp hp for the Case IH Farmall Compact 45C.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 or the Case IH Farmall Compact 45C?

The Bad Boy Tractors 5045 leads on pto hp at 38.4 hp hp, compared to 38.2 hp hp for the Case IH Farmall Compact 45C.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 or the Case IH Farmall Compact 45C?

The Bad Boy Tractors 5045 leads on loader lift at 2,701 lb lb, compared to 1,830 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall Compact 45C.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 or the Case IH Farmall Compact 45C?

The Case IH Farmall Compact 45C leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,756 lb lb, compared to 2,425 lb lb for the Bad Boy Tractors 5045.

Bad Boy Tractors 5045 vs Case IH Farmall Compact 45C

Every published spec for both machines, side by side. The verdict below is computed straight from the spec sheets, not opinion.

Across 7 measurable specs, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 leads 5 categories to 2. Machine pages: Bad Boy Tractors 5045 and Case IH Farmall Compact 45C.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Bad Boy Tractors 5045	Case IH Farmall Compact 45C
Engine HP (hp)	▲ 48 hp	45 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 38.4 hp	38.2 hp
Weight (lb)	4,349 lb	—
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 2,701 lb	1,830 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	2,425 lb	▲ 2,756 lb
Lift Height (in)	107.7 in	▲ 112 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 3,660 lbf	3,114 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 16.4 gpm	8.2 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	16 mph	—

The headline numbers at a glance.

Bad Boy Tractors 5045Case IH Farmall Compact 45C

Engine HPhp

▲48 hp

45 hp

PTO HPhp

▲38.4 hp

38.2 hp

Weightlb

4,349 lb

—

Loader Liftlb

▲2,701 lb

1,830 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

2,425 lb

▲2,756 lb

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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	Case IHFarmall Compact 45C


PTO Power	38.4 hp	38.2 hp
Alternator	70 A, 12 V	Not Published
Air Cleaner	Dry Element	Not Published
Engine Type	4 Cylinder Diesel	Diesel, naturally aspirated
Fuel System	Not Published	Not Published
Displacement	139.5 in³	115.9 in³
No. of Cylinders	4	3
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2600 rpm
Cooling System Type	Liquid Cooled	Not Published
Engine Manufacturer	A2300N3, A2300T11, A2300N2, A2300T3	Not Published
Engine Power (Gross)	48 hp	45 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4

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 Published

Warranty Length & Coverage	6-year powertrain warranty	Not Published

Pump Type	Hydrostatic Power Steering	Not Published
Steering Flow	5.0 gpm	Not Published
Implement Flow	5045S: 11.4 gpm; 5045H: 10.7 gpm	8.2 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	Non-cab: 2
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	Cab: 2; Non-cab: 1

PTO Rear	540 / 540E rpm	540 rpm
PTO Type	Independent	Not Published
Lift Control Type	Not Published	Mechanical Draft Control (MDC)
Hitch Lift Capacity	3,306 lb	2,756 lb @ 24 in behind pin
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Optional mid-PTO, 2,000 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Category 1
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,425 lb	2,756 lb @ 24 in behind pin

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

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	12.4 gal (Cab); 10.5 gal (Non-cab)
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	1.90 gal	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	10.04 gal	Not Published

Loader Lift Height	107.7 in (pivot pin)	112 in
Loader Breakout Force	3,660 lb	3,114 lb
Quick Attach Loader System	SSQA	L360A
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	2,701 lb	1,830 lb

Clutch	Not Published	Dry clutch
No. of Speeds	5045S: 16F/16R; 5045H: 4-range	16F/16R (mechanical shuttle); optional 3-range hydrostatic
Transmission Type	Synchromesh / HST	16x16 mechanical shuttle with synchro shift (dry clutch) (standard); optional 3-range hydrostatic
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

Brakes	Wet, Multi-disc	Not Published
Steering	Power steering	Not Published
Frame Type	Compact utility tractor, 4WD	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Not Published	MFD
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Deluxe suspension seat	Not Published

Wheelbase	71.1 in.	73.2 in
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	97.1 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Applicable	93.3 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	78.6 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	127.4 in	128.1 in

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