Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab vs John Deere 4052M Heavy Duty

Across 9 measurable specs, the John Deere 4052M Heavy Duty leads 6 categories to 3. Machine pages: Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab and John Deere 4052M Heavy Duty.

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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	John Deere4052M Heavy Duty

▶Engine
Engine Manufacturer	TYM	Yanmar
Engine Model	A2300N3	4TNV86CT-MJT
Engine Type	4 cylinder water-cooled diesel, naturally aspirated	Turbocharged 4-cylinder Diesel
No. of Cylinders	4	4
Displacement	139.5 in³	127.6 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	48 hp	50.8 hp
PTO Power	38.4 hp	40.8 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Water-cooled	Liquid
Air Cleaner	Dry element	Dual element
Fuel System	Not Published	High-pressure common rail direct injection
Alternator	70 A, 12 V	75 A
▶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	None
▶Fluid Capacity
Fuel Tank Capacity	11.8 gal	15.0 gal
Coolant Capacity	1.56 gal	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	1.20 gal	Not Published
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 540
PTO Rear	540 / 540E rpm	540 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	No mid-PTO offered
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	Category I/II
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	eHydro (3-range hydrostatic); no PowrReverser gear option offered
No. of Speeds	4 range (HST)	EHydro: infinitely variable, 3-range
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	19.5 mph	18.6 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	19.5 mph	18.6 mph
Clutch	None (HST)	Wet; wet clutch disk diameter 5.08 in
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Rear differential lock (standard)	Differential lock: Yes
▶Chassis, Steering & Controls
Frame Type	Compact utility tractor, 4WD	ROPS - Foldable
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Power
Brakes	Wet, multi-disc	Wet disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Heated leather seat (cab)	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Selectable 4WD	Mechanical front wheel drive (MFWD) - Standard
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	(Continuous) 3,307 lb
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Max vertical load 1,103 lb
▶Dimensions & Maneuverability
Overall Width	64.9 in	71.3 in
Wheelbase	71.1 in	73 in
Ground Clearance	15.5 in	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	9.18 ft (with brake applied)	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	97.0 in	Not Published
Overall Length	127.4 in (with 3-point hitch)	134.7 in (with 3-point hitch)
▶Weight
Tractor Weight (Base)	4,349 lb	4,255 lb (operating weight)
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)	R4 Industrial
R1 Agricultural - Front	9.5-16	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Rear	13.6-26	Not Published
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	Not Published
R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	31.5x13-16.5 (10PR)
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	16.9-24
▶Loader & Attachments
Quick Attach Loader System	SSQA	Not Published
Loader Model	BBL500	440R
Loader Lift Height	106.6 in	440R: 110 in (to pivot pin)
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	2,700 lb (at pivot pin)	440R: 2,539 lb (at pivot, full height)
Loader Breakout Force	3,660 lb	440R: 4,027 lbf at pivot; 3,037 lbf at 19.7 in ahead of pivot
▶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 4052M Heavy Duty: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab or the John Deere 4052M Heavy Duty?

The John Deere 4052M Heavy Duty leads on engine hp at 50.8 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 John Deere 4052M Heavy Duty?

The John Deere 4052M Heavy Duty leads on pto hp at 40.8 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 John Deere 4052M Heavy Duty?

The Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab leads on weight at 4,349 lb lb, compared to 4,255 lb lb for the John Deere 4052M Heavy Duty.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab or the John Deere 4052M Heavy Duty?

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 4052M Heavy Duty.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab or the John Deere 4052M Heavy Duty?

The John Deere 4052M Heavy Duty 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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