Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab vs John Deere 4044R PowrReverser

Across 9 measurable specs, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab leads 5 categories to 4. Machine pages: Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab and John Deere 4044R PowrReverser.

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Full Spec Sheet

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Spec	Bad Boy Tractors5045 Cab	John Deere4044R PowrReverser

▶Engine
Engine Manufacturer	TYM	Yanmar
Engine Model	A2300N3	4TNV88C-MJT
Engine Type	4 cylinder water-cooled diesel, naturally aspirated	Naturally-aspirated 4-cylinder Diesel
No. of Cylinders	4	4
Displacement	139.5 in³	133.5 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	48 hp	43.1 hp
PTO Power	38.4 hp	34.6 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Water-cooled	Liquid-cooled
Air Cleaner	Dry element	Dual element (dry type with safety element)
Fuel System	Not Published	High-pressure common rail direct injection
Alternator	70 A, 12 V	75 A, 12 V
▶Hydraulics
Pump Type	Not Published	Dual Independent
Implement Flow	10.7 gpm	10.2 gpm
Steering Flow	5 gpm	5.7 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	15.7 gpm	15.9 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	15.7 gpm	15.9 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	3rd, 4th, and 5th optional (up to 5 total)
▶Fluid Capacity
Fuel Tank Capacity	11.8 gal	15.0 gal
Coolant Capacity	1.56 gal	6.8 qt
Crankcase Capacity	1.20 gal	5.6 qt (with filter)
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	10.04 gal	12.5 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	1.90 gal	5.3 qt
▶PTO & Hitch
PTO Type	Independent	Independent (electrohydraulic)
PTO Rear	540 / 540E rpm	540 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	No mid-PTO offered
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Category 1
Hitch Lift Capacity	3,306 lb	3,130 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,425 lb	2,500 lb
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control
▶Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic (HST), 4-range	Standard: eHydro (3-range hydrostatic); Optional: 12F/12R PowrReverser
No. of Speeds	4 range (HST)	12F/12R
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	19.5 mph	18.6 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	19.5 mph	18.6 mph
Clutch	None (HST)	Wet disc (PowrReverser); not applicable on eHydro
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Rear differential lock (standard)	Differential lock: standard, rear, mechanical
▶Chassis, Steering & Controls
Frame Type	Compact utility tractor, 4WD	ROPS - Foldable
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Power steering (hydrostatic)
Brakes	Wet, multi-disc	Wet disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Heated leather seat (cab)	Air suspension seat with swivel
Front Axle Type	Selectable 4WD	Mechanical front wheel drive (MFWD) - Standard
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	(Continuous) 3307 lb
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Max vertical load 1103 lb
▶Dimensions & Maneuverability
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	127.4 in	130.6 in
Overall Width	64.9 in	78.2 in
Wheelbase	71.1 in	73.0 in
Ground Clearance	15.5 in	Front axle: 13.8 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	110.2 in (with brake applied)	17.1 ft (5.2 m)
Height to Top of ROPS	Not Published	100.2 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	69.5 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	97.0 in	97.4 in
▶Weight
Tractor Weight (Base)	4,349 lb	3,770 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	8.00-16 (6PR)
R1 Agricultural - Rear	13.6-26	13.6-28
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	27X10.50-15
R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	44X18.00-20 (4PR)
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	260/70D16.5
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	420/85D24
▶Loader & Attachments
Quick Attach Loader System	SSQA	Rigid mounted with parking kit available; Parking stand kit BW16127 (parkable)
Loader Model	BBL500	H180 (NSL) or H180MSL
Loader Lift Height	106.6 in	110 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	2,700 lb	NSL: 2,539 lb; MSL: 2,213 lb (at pivot)
Loader Breakout Force	3,660 lb	At pivot: 3,853 lbf; @ 19.7 in ahead of pivot: 2,902 lbf
▶Warranty
Warranty Length & Coverage	Engine and powertrain 72 months or 2,000 hours; other tractor parts 24 months or 1,000 hours	6-year/2,000-hour powertrain; 2-year/2,000-hour basic (full machine)
▶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 4044R PowrReverser: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab or the John Deere 4044R PowrReverser?

The Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab leads on engine hp at 48 hp hp, compared to 43.1 hp hp for the John Deere 4044R PowrReverser.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab or the John Deere 4044R PowrReverser?

The Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab leads on pto hp at 38.4 hp hp, compared to 34.6 hp hp for the John Deere 4044R PowrReverser.

Which is heavier, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab or the John Deere 4044R PowrReverser?

The Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab leads on weight at 4,349 lb lb, compared to 3,770 lb lb for the John Deere 4044R PowrReverser.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab or the John Deere 4044R PowrReverser?

The Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab leads on loader lift at 2,700 lb lb, compared to 2,539 lb lb for the John Deere 4044R PowrReverser.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab or the John Deere 4044R PowrReverser?

The John Deere 4044R PowrReverser leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,500 lb lb, compared to 2,425 lb lb for the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab.

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