Bad Boy Tractors 5045 vs Mahindra 4530

Across 8 measurable specs, the Mahindra 4530 leads 5 categories to 3. Machine pages: Bad Boy Tractors 5045 and Mahindra 4530.

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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	Mahindra4530

▶Engine
Engine Manufacturer	TYM	Mahindra
Engine Model	A2300N2	NE342
Engine Type	4 cylinder water-cooled diesel, naturally aspirated	Four stroke, direct injection, water-cooled, diesel
No. of Cylinders	4	3
Displacement	139.5 in³	146 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2100 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	48 hp	42.5 hp
PTO Power	38.4 hp	34 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Not Published
Cooling System Type	Water-cooled	Not Published
Air Cleaner	Dry element	Not Published
Fuel System	Not Published	Direct injection
Alternator	50 A, 12 V	36 A, 12 V
▶Hydraulics
Pump Type	Not Published	Not Published
Implement Flow	10.7 gpm	11 gpm
Steering Flow	5 gpm	4.5 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	15.7 gpm	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	15.7 gpm	Not Published
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open centre, full-live hydraulic with position and draft controls
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Up to 4 ports	Optional (1)
▶Fluid Capacity
Fuel Tank Capacity	11.8 gal	Not Published
Coolant Capacity	2.08 gal	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	1.20 gal	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	10.04 gal	Not Published
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	1.90 gal	Not Published
▶PTO & Hitch
PTO Type	Independent	Independent
PTO Rear	540 / 540E rpm	540 rpm @ 2100 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	Category 1 & 2 with telescopic check chains
Hitch Lift Capacity	3,306 lb	3968 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,425 lb	Not Published
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position and draft control
▶Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic (HST), 4-range	Forward-reverse synchro-shuttle with full synchromesh gearshift
No. of Speeds	4 range (HST)	8F/8R
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	19.5 mph	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	19.5 mph	Not Published
Clutch	None (HST)	Dual with cerametallic lining
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Rear differential lock (standard)	Not Published
▶Chassis, Steering & Controls
Frame Type	Compact utility tractor, 4WD	Not Published
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Hydrostatic power
Brakes	Wet, multi-disc	Dry disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Deluxe suspension seat	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Selectable 4WD	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
▶Dimensions & Maneuverability
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	127.4 in	133.9 in
Overall Width	64.9 in	73 in
Wheelbase	71.1 in	Not Published
Ground Clearance	15.5 in	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	110.2 in (with brake applied)	10.9 ft
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	97.0 in	Not Published
▶Weight
Tractor Weight (Base)	3,754 lb	5720 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)	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Front	9.5-16	9.5x20
R1 Agricultural - Rear	12.4-28	13.6x28
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	Not Published
R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	10.5/80x18
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	16.9Lx24
▶Loader & Attachments
Quick Attach Loader System	SSQA	Not Published
Loader Model	BBL500	ML445 (named by Mahindra literature; a US listing calls the same loader the ML245)
Loader Lift Height	106.6 in	ML445: 116.4 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	2,700 lb	ML445: 2745 lb
Loader Breakout Force	3,660 lb	ML445: 4076 lb
▶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 Mahindra 4530: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 or the Mahindra 4530?

The Bad Boy Tractors 5045 leads on engine hp at 48 hp hp, compared to 42.5 hp hp for the Mahindra 4530.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 or the Mahindra 4530?

The Bad Boy Tractors 5045 leads on pto hp at 38.4 hp hp, compared to 34 hp hp for the Mahindra 4530.

Which is heavier, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 or the Mahindra 4530?

The Mahindra 4530 leads on weight at 5,720 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 Mahindra 4530?

The Mahindra 4530 leads on loader lift at 2,745 lb lb, compared to 2,700 lb lb for the Bad Boy Tractors 5045.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 or the Mahindra 4530?

The Mahindra 4530 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 3,968 lb lb, compared to 2,425 lb lb for the Bad Boy Tractors 5045.

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