Which has more horsepower, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab or the Kioti DK55?

The Kioti DK55 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 Kioti DK55?

The Kioti DK55 leads on pto hp at 45.2 hp hp, compared to 38.4 hp hp for the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab or the Kioti DK55?

The Kioti DK55 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,643 lb lb, compared to 2,425 lb lb for the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab.

Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab vs Kioti DK55

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

Across 5 measurable specs, the Kioti DK55 leads 4 categories to 1. Machine pages: Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab and Kioti DK55.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab	Kioti DK55
Engine HP (hp)	48 hp	▲ 55 hp
PTO HP (hp)	38.4 hp	▲ 45.2 hp
Weight (lb)	4,349 lb	—
Loader Lift (lb)	2,700 lb	—
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	2,425 lb	▲ 2,643 lb
Lift Height (in)	107.7 in	—
Breakout Force (lbf)	3,660 lbf	—
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 16.4 gpm	14.2 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	16 mph	▲ 16.4 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Bad Boy Tractors 5045 CabKioti DK55

Engine HPhp

48 hp

▲55 hp

PTO HPhp

38.4 hp

▲45.2 hp

Weightlb

4,349 lb

—

Loader Liftlb

2,700 lb

—

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

2,425 lb

▲2,643 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	KiotiDK55


PTO Power	38.4 hp	45.2 hp
Alternator	70 A, 12 V	50 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Dry Element	Not Published
Engine Type	4 Cylinder Diesel	Turbocharged diesel, liquid-cooled
Fuel System	Diesel fuel injection system	In-line pump system; mechanical control; indirect injection
Displacement	139.5 in³	134.1 in³
No. of Cylinders	4	4
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2600 rpm
Cooling System Type	Liquid cooled (Water cooled)	Liquid-cooled
Engine Manufacturer	Not clearly specified; engines are model A2300N3 (Natural) and A2300T11 (Turbo)	KIOTI (Daedong)
Engine Power (Gross)	48 hp	55 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	DPF / DOC	Tier 4

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

Warranty Length & Coverage	6-year powertrain warranty	Limited: Tractors (Non-Commercial Application) 24 months parts & labor; Extended (driveline): 48 months parts & labor

Pump Type	Hydrostatic power steering pump	Tandem gear
Steering Flow	5.0 gpm	4.2 gpm
Implement Flow	5045CS: 11.4 gpm; 5045CH: 10.7 gpm	9.9 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	5045CS: 16.4 gpm; 5045CH: 15.7 gpm	14.2 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	14.2 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	2

PTO Rear	540 / 540E rpm	540/1000 RPM
PTO Type	Independent	Independent
Lift Control Type	Position	Top link draft sensing
Hitch Lift Capacity	3,306 lb	2,643 lbs at 24 in
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Category II/I
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,425 lb	2,643 lbs

R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	21.5LX16.1/4
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	29X12.5X15/6
Tire Size & Options	R1 Agricultural	R1 Agricultural, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	17.5X24/8
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	12X16.5/6
R1 Agricultural - Rear	13.6-26	14.9-28
R1 Agricultural - Front	9.5-16	9.5-20/6

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	18 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	Not Published

Clutch	Wet, multi-disc	Dry disc
No. of Speeds	5045CS: 16F/16R; 5045CH: 4-range	12F/12R
Transmission Type	Synchromesh (MEC models) or HST (hydraulic shuttle transmission)	Synchronized shuttle
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	16.0 mph	16.4 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	15.2 mph	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Rear differential lock	Mechanical rear differential lock

Brakes	Wet, Multi-disc	Wet disc brakes
Steering	Power steering	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.	76.8 in
Overall Width	64.9 in.	69.3 in
Overall Length	127.4 in. with 3PT	—
Ground Clearance	15.5 in. with 4WD	17.5 in
Height to Top of ROPS	97.0 in. for Cabin; 98.4 in. for ROPS	106.5 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	97.0 in	104 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Applicable	85.5 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	127.4 in	130.5 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