Which has more horsepower, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab or the Bobcat CT5555?

The Bobcat CT5555 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 Bobcat CT5555?

The Bobcat CT5555 leads on pto hp at 43.1 hp hp, compared to 38.4 hp hp for the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab or the Bobcat CT5555?

The Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab leads on loader lift at 2,700 lb lb, compared to 2,346 lb lb for the Bobcat CT5555.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab or the Bobcat CT5555?

The Bobcat CT5555 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 3,177 lb lb, compared to 2,425 lb lb for the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab.

Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab vs Bobcat CT5555

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

Across 6 measurable specs, the Bobcat CT5555 leads 5 categories to 1. Machine pages: Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab and Bobcat CT5555.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab	Bobcat CT5555
Engine HP (hp)	48 hp	▲ 55 hp
PTO HP (hp)	38.4 hp	▲ 43.1 hp
Weight (lb)	4,349 lb	—
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 2,700 lb	2,346 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	2,425 lb	▲ 3,177 lb
Lift Height (in)	107.7 in	—
Breakout Force (lbf)	3,660 lbf	—
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	16.4 gpm	▲ 17.8 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	16 mph	▲ 17.5 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Bad Boy Tractors 5045 CabBobcat CT5555

Engine HPhp

48 hp

▲55 hp

PTO HPhp

38.4 hp

▲43.1 hp

Weightlb

4,349 lb

—

Loader Liftlb

▲2,700 lb

2,346 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

2,425 lb

▲3,177 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	BobcatCT5555


PTO Power	38.4 hp	43.1 hp
Alternator	70 A, 12 V	Not Published
Air Cleaner	Dry Element	Not Published
Engine Type	4 Cylinder Diesel	Diesel
Fuel System	Diesel fuel injection system	Not Published
Displacement	139.5 in³	111.4 in³
No. of Cylinders	4	3
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2750 rpm
Cooling System Type	Liquid cooled (Water cooled)	Not Published
Engine Manufacturer	Not clearly specified; engines are model A2300N3 (Natural) and A2300T11 (Turbo)	Not Published
Engine Power (Gross)	48 hp	55 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	DPF / DOC	Not Published

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	Not Applicable
Weight with Cab and Loader	4,349 lb (tractor only)	Not Published

Warranty Length & Coverage	6-year powertrain warranty	24 months / 1,500 hours (whichever occurs first)

Pump Type	Hydrostatic power steering pump	Not Published
Steering Flow	5.0 gpm	8.2 gpm
Implement Flow	5045CS: 11.4 gpm; 5045CH: 10.7 gpm	9.6 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	5045CS: 16.4 gpm; 5045CH: 15.7 gpm	17.8 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Not Published	Not Published
System Operating Pressure	Not specified in document	—
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	5045CS: 16.4 gpm; 5045CH: 15.7 gpm	17.8 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	2
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	1

PTO Rear	540 / 540E rpm	540 rpm
PTO Type	Independent	Independent
Lift Control Type	Position	Position with Draft Control
Hitch Lift Capacity	3,306 lb	3,177 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Optional: 2,103 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Category 1
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,425 lb	3,177 lb

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

Coolant Capacity	1.56 gal for Cabin; 2.08 gal for ROPS	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	1.20 gal	Not Published
Fuel Tank Capacity	11.8 gal	14.8 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)	Not Published
Loader Breakout Force	3,660 lb	Not Published
Quick Attach Loader System	SSQA	Not Published
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	2,700 lb	2,346 lb

Clutch	Wet, multi-disc	Not Applicable
No. of Speeds	5045CS: 16F/16R; 5045CH: 4-range	Not Applicable
Transmission Type	Synchromesh (MEC models) or HST (hydraulic shuttle transmission)	Infinite, 3 Range Hydrostatic (Servo control valve with Electric sol.)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	16.0 mph	17.5 mph (28.2 km/hr)
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	15.2 mph	17.5 mph (28.2 km/hr)
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Rear differential lock	Std

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	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.	75.6 in
Overall Width	64.9 in.	74.2 in
Overall Length	127.4 in. with 3PT	—
Ground Clearance	15.5 in. with 4WD	13.0 in
Height to Top of ROPS	97.0 in. for Cabin; 98.4 in. for ROPS	Not Applicable
Height to Top of Cab Model	97.0 in	94.2 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	117.6 in
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	127.4 in	139.6 in

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