Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab vs John Deere 5050E

Across 8 measurable specs, the John Deere 5050E leads 7 categories to 1. Machine pages: Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab and John Deere 5050E.

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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 Deere5050E

▶Engine
Engine Manufacturer	TYM	John Deere
Engine Model	A2300N3	PowerTech 3029 (2.9L) EWR
Engine Type	4 cylinder water-cooled diesel, naturally aspirated	Diesel, turbocharged
No. of Cylinders	4	3
Displacement	139.5 in³	179 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2100 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	48 hp	50 hp
PTO Power	38.4 hp	38 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Water-cooled	Liquid cooled with overflow reservoir
Air Cleaner	Dry element	Dry type with safety element
Fuel System	Not Published	Electronically controlled, high-pressure common rail
Alternator	70 A, 12 V	70 A
▶Hydraulics
Pump Type	Not Published	Tandem gear pump (implement + steering)
Implement Flow	10.7 gpm	11.4 gpm
Steering Flow	5 gpm	6.8 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	15.7 gpm	18.2 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	15.7 gpm	18.2 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open Center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	11.4 gpm at a single rear SCV
No. of Standard Remote Valves	4 ports	1
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published
▶Fluid Capacity
Fuel Tank Capacity	11.8 gal	19 gal
Coolant Capacity	1.56 gal	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	1.20 gal	9.0 qt (with filter)
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	10.04 gal	Not Published
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	1.90 gal	MFWD (Dana axle): 1.18 gal differential; 0.21 gal each wheel hub
▶PTO & Hitch
PTO Type	Independent	Independent, mechanical engagement
PTO Rear	540 / 540E rpm	540 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	Category II, convertible to I
Hitch Lift Capacity	3,306 lb	3,968 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,425 lb	3,192 lb
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control, draft control, adjustable rate of drop
▶Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic (HST), 4-range	SyncShuttle
No. of Speeds	4 range (HST)	9F/3R
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	19.5 mph	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	19.5 mph	Not Published
Clutch	None (HST)	Dry
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Rear differential lock (standard)	Mechanical, rear
▶Chassis, Steering & Controls
Frame Type	Compact utility tractor, 4WD	Not Published
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Brakes	Wet, multi-disc	Hydraulically actuated wet disc brakes, self-equalizing and self-adjusting
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Heated leather seat (cab)	Deluxe adjustable vinyl seat with retractable seat belt
Front Axle Type	Selectable 4WD	2WD or MFWD
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	1,675 lb (fully extended); 2,470 lb (short position)
▶Dimensions & Maneuverability
Overall Width	64.9 in	Not Published
Wheelbase	71.1 in	80.7 in
Ground Clearance	15.5 in	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	9.18 ft (with brake applied)	11.5 ft (2WD); 15.3 ft (MFWD)
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)	144.5 in
▶Weight
Tractor Weight (Base)	4,349 lb	5,335 to 5,809 lb (shipping 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)	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Front	9.5-16	MFWD: 9.5-24; 11.2-24; 12.4-24
R1 Agricultural - Rear	13.6-26	14.9-28
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	Not Published
R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	Not Published
▶Loader & Attachments
Quick Attach Loader System	SSQA	520M and H240 loaders (Loader Prep Package includes loader mounting frames and hood guard); not compatible with the 512 loader
Loader Model	BBL500	500E, 500M or 520M
Loader Lift Height	106.6 in	500M: 124 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	2,700 lb (at pivot pin)	500M: 3,225 lb (at pivot, full height)
Loader Breakout Force	3,660 lb	500M: 4,354 lb (at pivot)
▶Warranty
Warranty Length & Coverage	Basic 24 months or 1,000 hours; powertrain 72 months or 2,000 hours	Not Published
▶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 5050E: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab or the John Deere 5050E?

The John Deere 5050E leads on engine hp at 50 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 5050E?

The Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab leads on pto hp at 38.4 hp hp, compared to 38 hp hp for the John Deere 5050E.

Which is heavier, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab or the John Deere 5050E?

The John Deere 5050E leads on weight at 5,335 lb lb, compared to 4,349 lb lb for the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab or the John Deere 5050E?

The John Deere 5050E leads on loader lift at 3,225 lb lb, compared to 2,700 lb lb for the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab or the John Deere 5050E?

The John Deere 5050E leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 3,192 lb lb, compared to 2,425 lb lb for the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab.

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