Which has more horsepower, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 or the Kubota L4802?

The Kubota L4802 leads on engine hp at 48.4 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 Kubota L4802?

The Kubota L4802 leads on pto hp at 40.5 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 Kubota L4802?

The Bad Boy Tractors 5045 leads on loader lift at 2,701 lb lb, compared to 1,675 lb lb for the Kubota L4802.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 or the Kubota L4802?

The Bad Boy Tractors 5045 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,425 lb lb, compared to 2,320 lb lb for the Kubota L4802.

Bad Boy Tractors 5045 vs Kubota L4802

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 Kubota L4802.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Bad Boy Tractors 5045	Kubota L4802
Engine HP (hp)	48 hp	▲ 48.4 hp
PTO HP (hp)	38.4 hp	▲ 40.5 hp
Weight (lb)	4,349 lb	—
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 2,701 lb	1,675 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 2,425 lb	2,320 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 107.7 in	105.2 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	3,660 lbf	—
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 16.4 gpm	12.5 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	▲ 16 mph	14.9 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Bad Boy Tractors 5045Kubota L4802

Engine HPhp

48 hp

▲48.4 hp

PTO HPhp

38.4 hp

▲40.5 hp

Weightlb

4,349 lb

—

Loader Liftlb

▲2,701 lb

1,675 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲2,425 lb

2,320 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	KubotaL4802


PTO Power	38.4 hp	40.5 hp
Alternator	70 A, 12 V	Not Published
Air Cleaner	Dry Element	Not Published
Engine Type	4 Cylinder Diesel	Direct injection, vertical, water-cooled 4-cycle, diesel
Fuel System	Not Published	Direct injection
Displacement	139.5 in³	148.5 in³
No. of Cylinders	4	4
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2600 rpm
Cooling System Type	Liquid Cooled	Water-cooled
Engine Manufacturer	A2300N3, A2300T11, A2300N2, A2300T3	Kubota
Engine Power (Gross)	48 hp	48.4 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 Applicable

Warranty Length & Coverage	6-year powertrain warranty	Non-Commercial Home & Residential Use - Basic Standard Limited: 24 months or 1500 hours; Limited Powertrain: 72 months or 2000 hours. Commercial Use - Basic Standard Limited: 24 months or 1500 hours; Limited Powertrain: 36 months or 2000 hours.

Pump Type	Hydrostatic Power Steering	Not Published
Steering Flow	5.0 gpm	4.7 gpm
Implement Flow	5045S: 11.4 gpm; 5045H: 10.7 gpm	7.8 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	5045S: 16.4 gpm; 5045H: 15.7 gpm	12.5 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	12.5 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
PTO Type	Independent	Live independent PTO with hydraulic clutch
Lift Control Type	Not Published	Position control
Hitch Lift Capacity	3,306 lb	2870 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	SAE Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,425 lb	2320 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	DT (2WD/4WD), HST (4WD): 44X18-20; DTN (4WD): Not Applicable
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	DT (2WD): 27X8.50-15; DT (4WD), HST (4WD): 27X10.5-15; DTN (4WD): Not Applicable
Tire Size & Options	R1 Agricultural	R1 Agricultural; R3 Turf; R4 Industrial
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	DT (2WD), DTN (4WD): Not Applicable; DT (4WD), HST (4WD): 4.6 gal-24
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	DT (2WD), DTN (4WD): Not Applicable; DT (4WD), HST (4WD): 10.0-16.5
R1 Agricultural - Rear	13.6-26	DT (2WD/4WD), HST (4WD): 14.9-24; DTN (4WD): 11.2-24
R1 Agricultural - Front	9.5-16	DT (2WD): 2 gal-15; DT (4WD), HST (4WD): 8.3-16; DTN (4WD): 7.2-16

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	13.5 gal
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)	DT (2WD/4WD), HST (4WD): 105.2 in; DTN (4WD): Not Applicable
Loader Breakout Force	3,660 lb	Not Published
Quick Attach Loader System	SSQA	DT (2WD/4WD), HST (4WD): LA766 2-Lever Quick Coupler; DTN (4WD): Not Applicable
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	2,701 lb	DT (2WD/4WD), HST (4WD): 1675 lb; DTN (4WD): Not Applicable

Clutch	Not Published	DT (2WD/4WD), DTN (4WD): Dry type single stage; HST (4WD): Not Applicable
No. of Speeds	5045S: 16F/16R; 5045H: 4-range	DT (2WD/4WD), DTN (4WD): 8 forward, 8 reverse; HST (4WD): 3-range
Transmission Type	Synchromesh / HST	DT (2WD/4WD), DTN (4WD): Constant mesh with synchronized shuttle; HST (4WD): Hydrostatic transmission (3-range)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	16.0 mph	DT (2WD/4WD): 14.9 mph; DTN (4WD): 12.9 mph; HST (4WD): 15.8 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	DT (2WD/4WD): 14.3 mph; DTN (4WD): 12.4 mph; HST (4WD): 14.2 mph
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Rear differential lock	Not Published

Brakes	Wet, Multi-disc	Mechanical, wet disc type
Steering	Power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Frame Type	Compact utility tractor, 4WD	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Not Published	Not Published
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.	72.6 in
Overall Width	64.9 in.	DT (2WD/4WD), HST: 62.2 in; DTN (4WD): 53.7 in
Overall Length	127.4 in.	—
Ground Clearance	15.5 in.	DT (2WD/4WD), HST: 15.2 in; DTN (4WD): 11.6 in
Height to Top of ROPS	97.0 in. Cabin; 98.4 in. ROPS	DTN (4WD): 94.9 in; DT (2WD/4WD), HST (4WD): 91.7 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	DTN (4WD): 61.2 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	127.4 in	DT (2WD): 122.8 in; DT (4WD), HST (4WD): 120.3 in; DTN (4WD): 117.7 in

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