Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab vs Bobcat CT2540

Across 9 measurable specs, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab leads 9 categories to 0. Machine pages: Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab and Bobcat CT2540.

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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	BobcatCT2540

▶Engine
PTO Power	38.4 hp	33 hp
Alternator	70 A, 12 V	75 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Dry Element	Dry type, replaceable
Engine Type	4 Cylinder Diesel	3 cylinder, water cooled, 4 cycle, Vertical In-Line Common Rail Direct Injection (CRDI)
Fuel System	Diesel fuel injection system	Common Rail Direct Injection (CRDI)
Displacement	139.5 in³	109.8 in³
No. of Cylinders	4	3
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)	Daedong
Engine Power (Gross)	48 hp	39.6 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	DPF / DOC	Stage V
Engine Model	—	Daedong 0.5 gal 3-cyl diesel
▶Weight
Tractor Weight (Base)	4,349 lbs for Cabin models; 3,831-3,836 lbs (1,738-3,836 lb) for ROPS models	—
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Applicable	3585 lbs
Weight with Cab and Loader	4,349 lb (tractor only)	3,642 lb
▶Warranty
Warranty Length & Coverage	6-year powertrain warranty	24 months of coverage from defects in material and workmanship or 1,500 hours of usage (whichever occurs first)
▶Hydraulics
Pump Type	Hydrostatic power steering pump	Gear
Steering Flow	5.0 gpm	4.5 gpm
Implement Flow	5045CS: 11.4 gpm; 5045CH: 10.7 gpm	6.9 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	5045CS: 16.4 gpm; 5045CH: 15.7 gpm	11.3 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Not Published	Open Center
System Operating Pressure	Not specified in document	—
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	NOT FOUND — no source reviewed explicitly lists a separate 'Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow' figure for the CT2540. Sources only report total Implement Pump Flow of 11.7 gpm (44.5 Lpm).
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	5045CS: 16.4 gpm; 5045CH: 15.7 gpm	11.7 gpm (44.5 Lpm)
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	NOT FOUND — no source reviewed explicitly lists a count of *optional* remote valves for the CT2540. The spec sheet at tractorgearbox.com lists 'Number of Standard Remote Valves: 1/2' only.
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	Std. (4 port)
▶PTO & Hitch
PTO Rear	540 / 540E rpm	540/540E RPM
PTO Type	Independent	Independent
Lift Control Type	Position	Position
Hitch Lift Capacity	3,306 lb	2,270.7 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	2000.0 RPM
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Category 1
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,425 lb	1,631 lb
▶Tire Options
R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	41x14.0-20 R3
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	27x8.5-15 R3
Tire Size & Options	R1 Agricultural	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	15-19.5 R4
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	25x8.5-14 R4
R1 Agricultural - Rear	13.6-26	11.4-24 R1
R1 Agricultural - Front	9.5-16	7-16 R1
▶Fluid Capacity
Coolant Capacity	1.56 gal for Cabin; 2.08 gal for ROPS	NOT FOUND — field label present in source but numeric value is truncated/missing in all retrieved results
Crankcase Capacity	1.20 gal	6.4 qts
Fuel Tank Capacity	11.8 gal	9 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	1.90 gal	NOT FOUND — no explicit value located in any source
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	10.04 gal	NOT FOUND — no explicit fill capacity value located in any source
▶Loader & Attachments
Loader Lift Height	107.7 in (pivot pin)	100 in
Loader Breakout Force	3,660 lb	2838 lbs
Quick Attach Loader System	SSQA	NOT FOUND — no CT2540-specific quick attach system name/model explicitly stated in any source reviewed
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	2,700 lb	1389 lbs
Loader Model	—	Bobcat FL8
▶Transmission & Drivetrain
Clutch	Wet, multi-disc	Not Published
No. of Speeds	5045CS: 16F/16R; 5045CH: 4-range	3 range
Transmission Type	Synchromesh (MEC models) or HST (hydraulic shuttle transmission)	HST, 3 range
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	16.0 mph	15.8 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	15.2 mph	10.9 mph
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Rear differential lock	Rear Std.
▶Chassis, Steering & Controls
Brakes	Wet, Multi-disc	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	Textile Suspension Seat, w/retractable seat belt
▶Dimensions & Maneuverability
Wheelbase	71.1 in.	92.6 in
Overall Width	64.9 in.	56.0 in
Overall Length	127.4 in. with 3PT	—
Ground Clearance	15.5 in. with 4WD	13 in
Height to Top of ROPS	97.0 in. for Cabin; 98.4 in. for ROPS	NOT FOUND
Height to Top of Cab Model	97.0 in	91.7 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Applicable	NOT FOUND
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	96.5 in
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	127.4 in	137.3 in
▶ITC Company Accessories
Accessories that fit	None tagged yet	Brush Guard Side Guards $199.99 Bolt onto the side of the OEM guard and offers wrap around protection

Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab vs Bobcat CT2540: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab or the Bobcat CT2540?

The Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab leads on engine hp at 48 hp hp, compared to 39.6 hp hp for the Bobcat CT2540.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab or the Bobcat CT2540?

The Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab leads on pto hp at 38.4 hp hp, compared to 33 hp hp for the Bobcat CT2540.

Which is heavier, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab or the Bobcat CT2540?

The Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab leads on weight at 4,349 lb lb, compared to 3,585 lb lb for the Bobcat CT2540.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab or the Bobcat CT2540?

The Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab leads on loader lift at 2,700 lb lb, compared to 1,389 lb lb for the Bobcat CT2540.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab or the Bobcat CT2540?

The Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,425 lb lb, compared to 1,631 lb lb for the Bobcat CT2540.

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