Bad Boy Tractors 5045 vs John Deere 5210

Across 9 measurable specs, the John Deere 5210 leads 6 categories to 3. Machine pages: Bad Boy Tractors 5045 and John Deere 5210.

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Full Spec Sheet

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Spec	Bad Boy Tractors5045	John Deere5210

▶Engine
Engine Manufacturer	TYM	John Deere
Engine Model	A2300N2	3029D
Engine Type	4 cylinder water-cooled diesel, naturally aspirated	3-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel, naturally aspirated, direct injection
No. of Cylinders	4	3
Displacement	139.5 in³	179 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2400 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	48 hp	53 hp
PTO Power	38.4 hp	45 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Not Published
Cooling System Type	Water-cooled	Liquid-cooled
Air Cleaner	Dry element	Dry type with safety element
Fuel System	Not Published	Direct injection, rotary injection pump with electric shutoff
Alternator	50 A, 12 V	40 A
▶Hydraulics
Pump Type	Not Published	Tandem gear pump
Implement Flow	10.7 gpm	11.4 gpm
Steering Flow	5 gpm	6.8 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	15.7 gpm	18.2 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	15.7 gpm	18.2 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	11.4 gpm
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Up to 4 ports	Not Published
▶Fluid Capacity
Fuel Tank Capacity	11.8 gal	18 gal (open station); 23 gal (cab)
Coolant Capacity	2.08 gal	10 qt
Crankcase Capacity	1.20 gal	9 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	10.04 gal	10 gal (CollarShift and SyncShuttle, dry clutch); 11.5 gal (PowrReverser, wet clutch)
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	1.90 gal	5.2 qt (MFWD axle housing); 0.6 qt (each wheel hub); 5.7 qt (MFWD assembly)
▶PTO & Hitch
PTO Type	Independent	Fully independent 540 rpm PTO; shiftable 540/540E with SyncShuttle transmission; lever operated clutch
PTO Rear	540 / 540E rpm	540 rpm (at 2400 engine rpm); 540E (at 1700 engine rpm, SyncShuttle)
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	Category I and II
Hitch Lift Capacity	3,306 lb	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,425 lb	3374 lb
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position and depth control, top link draft sensing
▶Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic (HST), 4-range	CollarShift standard; SyncShuttle optional; PowrReverser optional
No. of Speeds	4 range (HST)	9 forward, 3 reverse (CollarShift and SyncShuttle); 12 forward, 12 reverse (PowrReverser)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	19.5 mph	14.98 mph (CollarShift and SyncShuttle, gear C-3); 14.89 mph (PowrReverser, gear C-4)
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	19.5 mph	12.78 mph (CollarShift and SyncShuttle, gear C-R); 17.21 mph (PowrReverser, gear C-4 reverse)
Clutch	None (HST)	Dual dry clutch (CollarShift and SyncShuttle); multi-disk wet clutch (PowrReverser)
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Rear differential lock (standard)	Not Published
▶Chassis, Steering & Controls
Frame Type	Compact utility tractor, 4WD	Two-post ROPS; cab optional; two-wheel drive or MFWD
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Brakes	Wet, multi-disc	Wet disk, self-equalizing, self-adjusting
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Deluxe suspension seat	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Selectable 4WD	Two-wheel drive or mechanical front wheel drive (MFWD)
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	2720 to 4700 lb (2WD, by front tire, no loader); 2760 to 4620 lb (MFWD, by front tire, without loader)
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	1675 lb
▶Dimensions & Maneuverability
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	127.4 in	122.6 in (2WD); 125.9 in (MFWD) (w/o 3P, less hitch, drawbar and front weights) (without 3-point hitch)
Overall Width	64.9 in	65.4 in
Wheelbase	71.1 in	80.7 in
Ground Clearance	15.5 in	19.5 in (2WD front axle); 13.4 in (MFWD front axle); 15.8 in (2WD drawbar); 14.9 in (MFWD drawbar)
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	110.2 in (with brake applied)	11.3 ft (2WD); 12.5 ft (MFWD engaged); 11.3 ft (MFWD disengaged)
Height to Top of ROPS	98.4 in	87.8 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	74.6 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	97.0 in	97 in
▶Weight
Tractor Weight (Base)	3,754 lb	4250 lb (2WD); 4650 lb (MFWD); add approximately 1000 lb with cab
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)	Front: 6.50-16, 7.50-16, 9.5L-15, 27/9.5L-15, 11L-15 (2WD); 9.5L-16, 8.3-24, 9.5-24, 10.5/80-18, 11.2-24 (MFWD). Rear: 13.6-28, 14.9-24, 14.9-28, 16.9-24, 16.9-28, 16.9-30, 18.4-16.1
R1 Agricultural - Front	9.5-16	6.5-16 (2WD); 8.3-24 (MFWD)
R1 Agricultural - Rear	12.4-28	13.6-28
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	Not Published
Loader Model	BBL500	521; 541; 541 self-leveling
Loader Lift Height	106.6 in	521: 122 in; 541: 126 in; 541 self-leveling: 130 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	2,700 lb	521: 2500 lb; 541: 2500 lb; 541 self-leveling: 2800 lb (full at pin)
Loader Breakout Force	3,660 lb	521: 3485 lbf; 541: 3484 lbf; 541 self-leveling: 4125 lbf (at pin)
▶Warranty
Warranty Length & Coverage	Engine and powertrain 72 months or 2,000 hours; other tractor parts 24 months or 1,000 hours	Not Published
▶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 5210: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 or the John Deere 5210?

The John Deere 5210 leads on engine hp at 53 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 John Deere 5210?

The John Deere 5210 leads on pto hp at 45 hp hp, compared to 38.4 hp hp for the Bad Boy Tractors 5045.

Which is heavier, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 or the John Deere 5210?

The John Deere 5210 leads on weight at 4,250 lb lb, compared to 3,754 lb lb for the Bad Boy Tractors 5045.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 or the John Deere 5210?

The Bad Boy Tractors 5045 leads on loader lift at 2,700 lb lb, compared to 2,500 lb lb for the John Deere 5210.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 or the John Deere 5210?

The John Deere 5210 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 3,374 lb lb, compared to 2,425 lb lb for the Bad Boy Tractors 5045.

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