Bad Boy Tractors 5045 vs John Deere 3043D

Across 9 measurable specs, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 leads 9 categories to 0. Machine pages: Bad Boy Tractors 5045 and John Deere 3043D.

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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	John Deere3043D

▶Engine
Engine Manufacturer	TYM	Yanmar
Engine Model	A2300N2	3TNV86CT-KJPT
Engine Type	4 cylinder water-cooled diesel, naturally aspirated	4-cycle, inline, water-cooled diesel, turbocharged
No. of Cylinders	4	3
Displacement	139.5 in³	95.8 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2800 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	48 hp	41.6 hp
PTO Power	38.4 hp	36.3 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Water-cooled	Liquid
Air Cleaner	Dry element	Dry
Fuel System	Not Published	Direct injection
Alternator	50 A, 12 V	55 A, 12 V
▶Hydraulics
Pump Type	Not Published	Two single-section external gear pumps, one either side of the engine
Implement Flow	10.7 gpm	5.9 gpm
Steering Flow	5 gpm	4.4 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	15.7 gpm	10.3 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	15.7 gpm	10.3 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	None
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Up to 4 ports	Loader mast mounted SCV (optional); 4th/5th SCV (optional)
▶Fluid Capacity
Fuel Tank Capacity	11.8 gal	9.7 gal
Coolant Capacity	2.08 gal	1.3 gal
Crankcase Capacity	1.20 gal	1.1 gal
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	10.04 gal	9.2 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	1.90 gal	1.0 gal
▶PTO & Hitch
PTO Type	Independent	Transmission driven
PTO Rear	540 / 540E rpm	540 rpm at 2800 rpm engine (rated)
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	3,306 lb	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,425 lb	1,670 lb
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control
▶Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic (HST), 4-range	8F/8R synchromesh shuttle shift gear transmission
No. of Speeds	4 range (HST)	8F/8R
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	19.5 mph	12.9 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	19.5 mph	Not Published
Clutch	None (HST)	Single dry traction (mechanical)
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Rear differential lock (standard)	Differential lock: Yes
▶Chassis, Steering & Controls
Frame Type	Compact utility tractor, 4WD	Not Published
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Power steering
Brakes	Wet, multi-disc	Wet disk
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Deluxe suspension seat	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Selectable 4WD	4WD
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	1,940 lb
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	1,102 lb (maximum static vertical load)
▶Dimensions & Maneuverability
Overall Width	64.9 in	57.3 in
Wheelbase	71.1 in	62 in
Ground Clearance	15.5 in	14 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	9.18 ft (with brake applied)	6.9 ft (with brake applied)
Height to Top of ROPS	98.4 in	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Applicable	Not Published
Overall Length	127.4 in (with 3-point hitch)	111.2 in
▶Weight
Tractor Weight (Base)	3,831 lb	2,800 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)	R1 Bar, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial
R1 Agricultural - Front	9.5-16	7-14
R1 Agricultural - Rear	12.4-28	11.2-24
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	27X8.50-15
R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	25X8.50-14
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	15-19.5
▶Loader & Attachments
Quick Attach Loader System	SSQA	Quick-change attachment carrier
Loader Model	BBL500	D160
Loader Lift Height	106.6 in	84 in (at pivot pin)
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	2,700 lb (at pivot pin)	1,186 lb (at pivot point, maximum height)
Loader Breakout Force	3,660 lb	1,704 lbf (at pivot point)
▶Warranty
Warranty Length & Coverage	Basic 24 months or 1,000 hours; powertrain 72 months or 2,000 hours	Basic 2 years or 2,000 hours; powertrain 6 years or 2,000 hours
▶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

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Bad Boy Tractors 5045 vs John Deere 3043D: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 or the John Deere 3043D?

The Bad Boy Tractors 5045 leads on engine hp at 48 hp hp, compared to 41.6 hp hp for the John Deere 3043D.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 or the John Deere 3043D?

The Bad Boy Tractors 5045 leads on pto hp at 38.4 hp hp, compared to 36.3 hp hp for the John Deere 3043D.

Which is heavier, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 or the John Deere 3043D?

The Bad Boy Tractors 5045 leads on weight at 3,831 lb lb, compared to 2,800 lb lb for the John Deere 3043D.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 or the John Deere 3043D?

The Bad Boy Tractors 5045 leads on loader lift at 2,700 lb lb, compared to 1,186 lb lb for the John Deere 3043D.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 or the John Deere 3043D?

The Bad Boy Tractors 5045 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,425 lb lb, compared to 1,670 lb lb for the John Deere 3043D.

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