Which has more horsepower, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 or the Kioti DK4520?

The Bad Boy Tractors 5045 leads on engine hp at 48 hp hp, compared to 44.9 hp hp for the Kioti DK4520.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 or the Kioti DK4520?

The Kioti DK4520 leads on pto hp at 38.9 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 Kioti DK4520?

The Bad Boy Tractors 5045 leads on loader lift at 2,701 lb lb, compared to 2,474 lb lb for the Kioti DK4520.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 or the Kioti DK4520?

The Kioti DK4520 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,716 lb lb, compared to 2,425 lb lb for the Bad Boy Tractors 5045.

Bad Boy Tractors 5045 vs Kioti DK4520

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

Across 8 measurable specs, the Kioti DK4520 leads 4 categories to 3 (1 tied). Machine pages: Bad Boy Tractors 5045 and Kioti DK4520.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Bad Boy Tractors 5045	Kioti DK4520
Engine HP (hp)	▲ 48 hp	44.9 hp
PTO HP (hp)	38.4 hp	▲ 38.9 hp
Weight (lb)	4,349 lb	—
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 2,701 lb	2,474 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	2,425 lb	▲ 2,716 lb
Lift Height (in)	107.7 in	107.7 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	3,660 lbf	▲ 3,895 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 16.4 gpm	14.6 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	16 mph	▲ 16.7 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Bad Boy Tractors 5045Kioti DK4520

Engine HPhp

▲48 hp

44.9 hp

PTO HPhp

38.4 hp

▲38.9 hp

Weightlb

4,349 lb

—

Loader Liftlb

▲2,701 lb

2,474 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

2,425 lb

▲2,716 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	KiotiDK4520


PTO Power	38.4 hp	38.9 hp
Alternator	70 A, 12 V	Not Published
Air Cleaner	Dry Element	Not Published
Engine Type	4 Cylinder Diesel	Diesel, 4-cycle, water-cooled engine
Fuel System	Not Published	Not Published
Displacement	139.5 in³	111.4 in³
No. of Cylinders	4	3
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2600 rpm
Cooling System Type	Liquid Cooled	Water-cooled
Engine Manufacturer	A2300N3, A2300T11, A2300N2, A2300T3	KIOTI (Daedong)
Engine Power (Gross)	48 hp	44.9 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	Gear
Steering Flow	5.0 gpm	4.94 gpm
Implement Flow	5045S: 11.4 gpm; 5045H: 10.7 gpm	9.62 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	5045S: 16.4 gpm; 5045H: 15.7 gpm	14.56 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	14.56 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	2 (optional)
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published

PTO Rear	540 / 540E rpm	540 rpm
PTO Type	Independent	Independent
Lift Control Type	Not Published	Position
Hitch Lift Capacity	3,306 lb	2,998 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Available: 2,000 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,425 lb	2,716 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	5.7 gal-16.1
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	29-12.5-15
Tire Size & Options	R1 Agricultural	R1 Agricultural, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	14.9-24
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	10-16.5
R1 Agricultural - Rear	13.6-26	13.6-24
R1 Agricultural - Front	9.5-16	8.0-16

Coolant Capacity	1.56 gal Cabin; 2.08 gal ROPS	0.89 gal (engine only)
Crankcase Capacity	1.20 gal	1.95 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity	11.8 gal	11.9 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	1.90 gal	1.48 gal
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	10.04 gal	11.4 gal

Loader Lift Height	107.7 in (pivot pin)	107.7 in
Loader Breakout Force	3,660 lb	3,895 lb
Quick Attach Loader System	SSQA	Quick Attach (QA) bucket
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	2,701 lb	2,474 lb @ 59.84 in pivot pin height

Clutch	Not Published	Dry Single Stage
No. of Speeds	5045S: 16F/16R; 5045H: 4-range	8F/8R
Transmission Type	Synchromesh / HST	Synchronized Shuttle
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	16.0 mph	16.70 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	16.30 mph
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Rear differential lock	Rear differential lock (standard)

Brakes	Wet, Multi-disc	Wet Multi Disc
Steering	Power steering	Hydrostatic Power Steering
Frame Type	Compact utility tractor, 4WD	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Not Published	Mechanical 4WD
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	1,655 lb (Vertical Load)
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Deluxe suspension seat	Not Published

Wheelbase	71.1 in.	71.3 in
Overall Width	64.9 in.	62.8 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	96.8 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Applicable	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	127.4 in	124.3 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