Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab vs John Deere 3046R

Across 9 measurable specs, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab leads 9 categories to 0. Machine pages: Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab and John Deere 3046R.

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Full Spec Sheet

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Spec	Bad Boy Tractors5045 Cab	John Deere3046R

▶Engine
Engine Manufacturer	TYM	Yanmar
Engine Model	A2300N3	3TNV86CHT-MJTV
Engine Type	4 cylinder water-cooled diesel, naturally aspirated	Diesel
No. of Cylinders	4	3
Displacement	139.5 in³	95.7 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	48 hp	44.7 hp
PTO Power	38.4 hp	36.6 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Water-cooled	Liquid
Air Cleaner	Dry element	Dry type with safety element
Fuel System	Not Published	Not Published
Alternator	70 A, 12 V	75 A, 12 V
▶Hydraulics
Pump Type	Not Published	Implement/steering pump: dual gear pump; hydrostatic pump: PV axial-piston pump
Implement Flow	10.7 gpm	9.1 gpm
Steering Flow	5 gpm	6.2 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	15.7 gpm	15.3 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	15.7 gpm	15.3 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	4 ports	Not Published
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published
▶Fluid Capacity
Fuel Tank Capacity	11.8 gal	Open station (OOS): 13.5 gal; Cab: 11.8 gal
Coolant Capacity	1.56 gal	Open station (OOS): 1.4 gal; Cab: 1.9 gal
Crankcase Capacity	1.20 gal	1.5 gal
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	10.04 gal	6.8 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	1.90 gal	1.3 gal
▶PTO & Hitch
PTO Type	Independent	Independent
PTO Rear	540 / 540E rpm	540 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Optional (2100 rpm)
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	Limited Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	3,306 lb	2,530 lb at hitch ball
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,425 lb	2,200 lb
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control
▶Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic (HST), 4-range	3-range hydrostatic (eHydro)
No. of Speeds	4 range (HST)	Infinite / 3 range
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	19.5 mph	18.50 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	19.5 mph	18.50 mph
Clutch	None (HST)	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Rear differential lock (standard)	Differential lock
▶Chassis, Steering & Controls
Frame Type	Compact utility tractor, 4WD	Not Published
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Brakes	Wet, multi-disc	Wet disk
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Heated leather seat (cab)	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Selectable 4WD	Mechanical front wheel drive (MFWD)
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	3,196 lb
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
▶Dimensions & Maneuverability
Overall Width	64.9 in	69.1 in
Wheelbase	71.1 in	68.0 in
Ground Clearance	15.5 in	12.2 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	9.18 ft (with brake applied)	8.8 ft (2.68 m, MFWD off)
Height to Top of ROPS	Not Published	93.3 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	72.0 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	97.0 in	85.0 in
Overall Length	127.4 in (with 3-point hitch)	120.2 in (with 3-point hitch)
▶Weight
Tractor Weight (Base)	4,349 lb	2,900 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 / 13.6-26 rear (ag)	R1 Bar, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial
R1 Agricultural - Front	9.5-16	7-14
R1 Agricultural - Rear	13.6-26	11.2-24
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	27X8.50-15
R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	41X14-20
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	25X8.5-14 or 27X8.5-15
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	15-19.5 or 43X16-20
▶Loader & Attachments
Quick Attach Loader System	SSQA	Tool-free attach-and-park mounting
Loader Model	BBL500	300R; 320R
Loader Lift Height	106.6 in	300R: 90 in; 320R: 102 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	2,700 lb (at pivot pin)	300R: 1,360 lb; 320R: 1,598 lb (at pivot pin)
Loader Breakout Force	3,660 lb	300R: 2,855 lbf; 320R: 3,327 lbf (at pivot pin)
▶Warranty
Warranty Length & Coverage	Basic 24 months or 1,000 hours; powertrain 72 months or 2,000 hours	Basic 2 years or 2,000 hours; powertrain 6 years or 2,000 hours
▶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 Cab vs John Deere 3046R: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab or the John Deere 3046R?

The Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab leads on engine hp at 48 hp hp, compared to 44.7 hp hp for the John Deere 3046R.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab or the John Deere 3046R?

The Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab leads on pto hp at 38.4 hp hp, compared to 36.6 hp hp for the John Deere 3046R.

Which is heavier, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab or the John Deere 3046R?

The Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab leads on weight at 4,349 lb lb, compared to 2,900 lb lb for the John Deere 3046R.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab or the John Deere 3046R?

The Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab leads on loader lift at 2,700 lb lb, compared to 1,598 lb lb for the John Deere 3046R.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab or the John Deere 3046R?

The Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,425 lb lb, compared to 2,200 lb lb for the John Deere 3046R.

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