Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab vs Kubota L48

Across 8 measurable specs, the Kubota L48 leads 5 categories to 2 (1 tied). Machine pages: Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab and Kubota L48.

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Full Spec Sheet

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Spec	Bad Boy Tractors5045 Cab	KubotaL48

▶Engine
Engine Manufacturer	TYM	Kubota
Engine Model	A2300N3	Not Published
Engine Type	4 cylinder water-cooled diesel, naturally aspirated	E-TVCS diesel, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
No. of Cylinders	4	4
Displacement	139.5 in³	148.5 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	48 hp	48 hp
PTO Power	38.4 hp	37.5 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Not Published
Cooling System Type	Water-cooled	Liquid-cooled
Air Cleaner	Dry element	Not Published
Fuel System	Not Published	Not Published
Alternator	70 A, 12 V	Not Published
▶Hydraulics
Pump Type	Not Published	Not Published
Implement Flow	10.7 gpm	Not Published
Steering Flow	5 gpm	Not Published
Total Hydraulic Flow	15.7 gpm	25.9 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	15.7 gpm	25.9 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	Not Published
▶Fluid Capacity
Fuel Tank Capacity	11.8 gal	13.2 gal
Coolant Capacity	1.56 gal	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	1.20 gal	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	10.04 gal	Not Published
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	1.90 gal	Not Published
▶PTO & Hitch
PTO Type	Independent	Live-continuous running
PTO Rear	540 / 540E rpm	540 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	Category I (standard)
Hitch Lift Capacity	3,306 lb	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,425 lb	3310 lb
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control
▶Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic (HST), 4-range	"Feather Step" hydrostatic transmission, 3-range
No. of Speeds	4 range (HST)	3-range (infinite)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	19.5 mph	15.3 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	19.5 mph	Not Published
Clutch	None (HST)	Dry, single
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Rear differential lock (standard)	Not Published
▶Chassis, Steering & Controls
Frame Type	Compact utility tractor, 4WD	Four-post ROPS/FOPS standard
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Brakes	Wet, multi-disc	Wet disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Heated leather seat (cab)	Movable seat, spins in place; tilt steering standard
Front Axle Type	Selectable 4WD	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
▶Dimensions & Maneuverability
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	127.4 in	Not Published
Overall Width	64.9 in	74.5 in
Wheelbase	71.1 in	74.0 in
Ground Clearance	15.5 in	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	110.2 in (with brake applied)	10.5 ft
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
▶Weight
Tractor Weight (Base)	4,349 lb	Not Published
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)	Industrial (R4): 10-16.5 R4 front, 17.5L-24 R4 rear
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	10-16.5 R4
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	17.5L-24 R4
▶Loader & Attachments
Quick Attach Loader System	SSQA	Not Published
Loader Model	BBL500	TL1150
Loader Lift Height	106.6 in	TL1150: 116.1 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	2,700 lb	TL1150: 3000 lb
Loader Breakout Force	3,660 lb	TL1150: 4375 lbf
▶Warranty
Warranty Length & Coverage	Engine and powertrain 72 months or 2,000 hours; other tractor parts 24 months or 1,000 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 Kubota L48: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab or the Kubota L48?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 48 hp hp for engine hp.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab or the Kubota L48?

The Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab leads on pto hp at 38.4 hp hp, compared to 37.5 hp hp for the Kubota L48.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab or the Kubota L48?

The Kubota L48 leads on loader lift at 3,000 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 Kubota L48?

The Kubota L48 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 3,310 lb lb, compared to 2,425 lb lb for the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab.

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