Which has more horsepower, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 or the Kioti DK45?

The Bad Boy Tractors 5045 leads on engine hp at 48 hp hp, compared to 45 hp hp for the Kioti DK45.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 or the Kioti DK45?

The Bad Boy Tractors 5045 leads on pto hp at 38.4 hp hp, compared to 38 hp hp for the Kioti DK45.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 or the Kioti DK45?

The Bad Boy Tractors 5045 leads on loader lift at 2,701 lb lb, compared to 2,050 lb lb for the Kioti DK45.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 or the Kioti DK45?

The Bad Boy Tractors 5045 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,425 lb lb, compared to 2,314 lb lb for the Kioti DK45.

Bad Boy Tractors 5045 vs Kioti DK45

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 7 categories to 0. Machine pages: Bad Boy Tractors 5045 and Kioti DK45.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Bad Boy Tractors 5045	Kioti DK45
Engine HP (hp)	▲ 48 hp	45 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 38.4 hp	38 hp
Weight (lb)	4,349 lb	—
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 2,701 lb	2,050 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 2,425 lb	2,314 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 107.7 in	107.5 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 3,660 lbf	3,500 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 16.4 gpm	13.2 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	16 mph	—

The headline numbers at a glance.

Bad Boy Tractors 5045Kioti DK45

Engine HPhp

▲48 hp

45 hp

PTO HPhp

▲38.4 hp

38 hp

Weightlb

4,349 lb

—

Loader Liftlb

▲2,701 lb

2,050 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲2,425 lb

2,314 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	KiotiDK45


PTO Power	38.4 hp	38 hp
Alternator	70 A, 12 V	50 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Dry Element	Not Published
Engine Type	4 Cylinder Diesel	Diesel, liquid-cooled
Fuel System	Not Published	Indirect injection
Displacement	139.5 in³	134.1 in³
No. of Cylinders	4	4
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2600 rpm
Cooling System Type	Liquid Cooled	Liquid-cooled
Engine Manufacturer	A2300N3, A2300T11, A2300N2, A2300T3	KIOTI (Daedong)
Engine Power (Gross)	48 hp	45 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Not Published

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	Limited: Tractors (Non-Commercial Application) 24 months parts & labor; Extended (driveline): 48 months parts & labor

Pump Type	Hydrostatic Power Steering	Not Published
Steering Flow	5.0 gpm	5.0 gpm
Implement Flow	5045S: 11.4 gpm; 5045H: 10.7 gpm	Not Published
Total Hydraulic Flow	5045S: 16.4 gpm; 5045H: 15.7 gpm	13.2 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Not Published	Not Published
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	5045S: 16.4 gpm; 5045H: 15.7 gpm	14.2 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published

PTO Rear	540 / 540E rpm	540 rpm (1.375)
PTO Type	Independent	Independent
Lift Control Type	Not Published	Position and draft control
Hitch Lift Capacity	3,306 lb	2,314 lb (at ends)
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Optional (2,000 rpm)
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,425 lb	Not Published

R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	14.9-24
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	10X16.5
Tire Size & Options	R1 Agricultural	Agricultural; Lawn/Turf
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Rear	13.6-26	14.9-24
R1 Agricultural - Front	9.5-16	9.5-16

Coolant Capacity	1.56 gal Cabin; 2.08 gal ROPS	9.4 qt
Crankcase Capacity	1.20 gal	7.4 qt
Fuel Tank Capacity	11.8 gal	10.6 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	1.90 gal	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	10.04 gal	8.2 gal

Loader Lift Height	107.7 in (pivot pin)	107.5 in
Loader Breakout Force	3,660 lb	3,500 lb
Quick Attach Loader System	SSQA	Not Published
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	2,701 lb	2,050 lb

Clutch	Not Published	Dry disc
No. of Speeds	5045S: 16F/16R; 5045H: 4-range	8F/8R; 12F/12R
Transmission Type	Synchromesh / HST	Synchronized shuttle
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 rear differential lock

Brakes	Wet, Multi-disc	Wet disc
Steering	Power steering	Power steering
Frame Type	Compact utility tractor, 4WD	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Not Published	4WD (MFWD)
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.	71.6 in
Overall Width	64.9 in.	61 in
Overall Length	127.4 in.	—
Ground Clearance	15.5 in.	14.5 in
Height to Top of ROPS	97.0 in. Cabin; 98.4 in. ROPS	87.5 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Applicable	91 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	64.5 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	127.4 in	130.7 in

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