Which has more horsepower, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab or the Bad Boy Tractors 5055 Cab?

The Bad Boy Tractors 5055 Cab leads on engine hp at 55 hp hp, compared to 48 hp hp for the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab or the Bad Boy Tractors 5055 Cab?

The Bad Boy Tractors 5055 Cab leads on pto hp at 44 hp hp, compared to 38.4 hp hp for the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab.

Which is heavier, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab or the Bad Boy Tractors 5055 Cab?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 4,349 lb lb for weight.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab or the Bad Boy Tractors 5055 Cab?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 2,700 lb lb for loader lift.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab or the Bad Boy Tractors 5055 Cab?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 2,425 lb lb for 3-pt lift (24 in).

Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab vs Bad Boy Tractors 5055 Cab

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

Across 9 measurable specs, the Bad Boy Tractors 5055 Cab leads 3 categories to 1 (5 tied). Machine pages: Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab and Bad Boy Tractors 5055 Cab.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab	Bad Boy Tractors 5055 Cab
Engine HP (hp)	48 hp	▲ 55 hp
PTO HP (hp)	38.4 hp	▲ 44 hp
Weight (lb)	4,349 lb	4,349 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	2,700 lb	2,700 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	2,425 lb	2,425 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 107.7 in	106.6 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	3,660 lbf	3,660 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	16.4 gpm	16.4 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	16 mph	▲ 19.5 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Bad Boy Tractors 5045 CabBad Boy Tractors 5055 Cab

Engine HPhp

48 hp

▲55 hp

PTO HPhp

38.4 hp

▲44 hp

Weightlb

▲4,349 lb

3,831 lb

3,754 lb

CABINROPS SynchroROPS HST

Loader Liftlb

▲2,700 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲2,425 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 Cab	Bad Boy Tractors5055 Cab


PTO Power	38.4 hp	44 hp
Alternator	70 A, 12 V	70 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Dry Element	Dry Element
Engine Type	4 Cylinder Diesel	4-cylinder, water-cooled diesel
Fuel System	Diesel fuel injection system	Water-Cooled Diesel
Displacement	139.5 in³	139.5 in³
No. of Cylinders	4	4
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2600 rpm
Cooling System Type	Liquid cooled (Water cooled)	Water-Cooled
Engine Manufacturer	Not clearly specified; engines are model A2300N3 (Natural) and A2300T11 (Turbo)	A2300T11
Engine Power (Gross)	48 hp	55 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	DPF / DOC	Tier 4
Engine Model	—	A2300T3-UTR_4

Tractor Weight (Base)	4,349 lbs for Cabin models; 3,831-3,836 lbs (1,738-3,836 lb) for ROPS models	CABIN: 4,349 lbs; ROPS Synchro: 3,831-3,836 lbs (1,738-3,836 lb); ROPS HST: 3,754-3,836 lbs (1,703-3,836 lb)
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Weight with Cab and Loader	4,349 lb (tractor only)	4,349 lb (tractor only)

Warranty Length & Coverage	6-year powertrain warranty	6-year powertrain warranty

Pump Type	Hydrostatic power steering pump	Not Published
Steering Flow	5.0 gpm	5 GPM
Implement Flow	5045CS: 11.4 gpm; 5045CH: 10.7 gpm	5055CS: 11.4 gpm; 5055CH: 10.7 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	5045CS: 16.4 gpm; 5045CH: 15.7 gpm	5055CS: 16.4 gpm; 5055CH: 15.7 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Not Published	Not Published
System Operating Pressure	Not specified in document	Not published in source
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	5045CS: 16.4 gpm; 5045CH: 15.7 gpm	5055CS: 16.4 gpm; 5055CH: 15.7 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	2 Remotes

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

R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	Not Published
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	Not Published
Tire Size & Options	R1 Agricultural	R1 Agricultural
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Rear	13.6-26	13.6 - 26
R1 Agricultural - Front	9.5-16	9.5 - 16

Coolant Capacity	1.56 gal for Cabin; 2.08 gal for ROPS	1.56 gal
Crankcase Capacity	1.20 gal	1.20 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity	11.8 gal	11.8 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	1.90 gal	1.90 gal
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	10.04 gal	10.04 gal

Loader Lift Height	107.7 in (pivot pin)	106.6 in
Loader Breakout Force	3,660 lb	3,660 lbs.
Quick Attach Loader System	SSQA	SSQA
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	2,700 lb	2,700 lbs.
Loader Model	—	BBL500

Clutch	Wet, multi-disc	Dry Single Type (N/A)
No. of Speeds	5045CS: 16F/16R; 5045CH: 4-range	5055CS: 16F/16R; 5055CH: 4-range
Transmission Type	Synchromesh (MEC models) or HST (hydraulic shuttle transmission)	Synchromesh (MEC models) or HST (Hydrostatic)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	16.0 mph	19.5 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	15.2 mph	19.5 mph
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Rear differential lock	Differential lock

Brakes	Wet, Multi-disc	Wet, Multi-disc
Steering	Power steering	Hydrostatic Power Steering
Frame Type	Compact utility tractor, 4WD	Compact utility tractor, 4WD
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	Heated leather seat

Wheelbase	71.1 in.	71.1 in
Overall Width	64.9 in.	64.9 in
Overall Length	127.4 in. with 3PT	127.4 in. with 3-point hitch
Ground Clearance	15.5 in. with 4WD	15.5 in
Height to Top of ROPS	97.0 in. for Cabin; 98.4 in. for ROPS	5055CS/CH - 97 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	97.0 in	97 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	9.18 feet (2.80 m)
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	127.4 in	127.4 in