Which has more horsepower, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab or the Kubota LX4020?

The Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab leads on engine hp at 48 hp hp, compared to 39.8 hp hp for the Kubota LX4020.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab or the Kubota LX4020?

The Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab leads on pto hp at 38.4 hp hp, compared to 32.6 hp hp for the Kubota LX4020.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab or the Kubota LX4020?

The Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab leads on loader lift at 2,700 lb lb, compared to 1,100 lb lb for the Kubota LX4020.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab or the Kubota LX4020?

The Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,425 lb lb, compared to 1,962 lb lb for the Kubota LX4020.

Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab vs Kubota LX4020

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

Across 7 measurable specs, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab leads 6 categories to 1. Machine pages: Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab and Kubota LX4020.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab	Kubota LX4020
Engine HP (hp)	▲ 48 hp	39.8 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 38.4 hp	32.6 hp
Weight (lb)	4,349 lb	—
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 2,700 lb	1,100 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 2,425 lb	1,962 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 107.7 in	87.6 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	3,660 lbf	—
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 16.4 gpm	9.5 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	16 mph	▲ 17 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Bad Boy Tractors 5045 CabKubota LX4020

Engine HPhp

▲48 hp

39.8 hp

PTO HPhp

▲38.4 hp

32.6 hp

Weightlb

4,349 lb

—

Loader Liftlb

▲2,700 lb

1,100 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲2,425 lb

1,962 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	KubotaLX4020


PTO Power	38.4 hp	32.6 hp
Alternator	70 A, 12 V	Not Published
Air Cleaner	Dry Element	6 inch paper filter (with dual element)
Engine Type	4 Cylinder Diesel	Direct injection, vertical, water-cooled, 4-cycle, diesel, turbocharged
Fuel System	Diesel fuel injection system	Not Published
Displacement	139.5 in³	91.4 in³
No. of Cylinders	4	4
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2700 rpm
Cooling System Type	Liquid cooled (Water cooled)	Pressurized radiator
Engine Manufacturer	Not clearly specified; engines are model A2300N3 (Natural) and A2300T11 (Turbo)	Kubota
Engine Power (Gross)	48 hp	39.8 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	DPF / DOC	Not Published

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 Applicable

Warranty Length & Coverage	6-year powertrain warranty	Non-Commercial Home & Residential Use - Basic Standard Limited: 24 months or 1500 hours; Limited Powertrain: 72 months or 2000 hours. Commercial Use - Basic Standard Limited: 24 months or 1500 hours; Limited Powertrain: 36 months or 2000 hours.

Pump Type	Hydrostatic power steering pump	Dual pump
Steering Flow	5.0 gpm	Not Published
Implement Flow	5045CS: 11.4 gpm; 5045CH: 10.7 gpm	Not Published
Total Hydraulic Flow	5045CS: 16.4 gpm; 5045CH: 15.7 gpm	9.5 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Not Published	Open center
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	9.5 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published

PTO Rear	540 / 540E rpm	540 rpm
PTO Type	Independent	Independent
Lift Control Type	Position	Position control valve
Hitch Lift Capacity	3,306 lb	2535 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	2460 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,425 lb	1962 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	Option 1: 13.6-16; Option 2: 16.6-16
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	24X8.50-14
Tire Size & Options	R1 Agricultural	R1 Agricultural, R3 Turf
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	Not Applicable
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	Not Applicable
R1 Agricultural - Rear	13.6-26	320/85D16
R1 Agricultural - Front	9.5-16	180/85D12

Coolant Capacity	1.56 gal for Cabin; 2.08 gal for ROPS	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	1.20 gal	5.0 qt
Fuel Tank Capacity	11.8 gal	8.5 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	1.90 gal	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	10.04 gal	5.5 gal

Loader Lift Height	107.7 in (pivot pin)	87.6 in
Loader Breakout Force	3,660 lb	Not Published
Quick Attach Loader System	SSQA	Front Loader (LA545 - 2 Lever Quick Coupler (STD); Swift-tach (OPT))
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	2,700 lb	1100 lb

Clutch	Wet, multi-disc	N/A
No. of Speeds	5045CS: 16F/16R; 5045CH: 4-range	3 ranges
Transmission Type	Synchromesh (MEC models) or HST (hydraulic shuttle transmission)	Hydrostatic transmission
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	16.0 mph	17.0 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	15.2 mph	13.0 mph
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Rear differential lock	Differential lock standard

Brakes	Wet, Multi-disc	Multi-plate wet disk
Steering	Power steering	Hydrostatic 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	Seat Type: Deluxe; Seat Suspension: Adjustable

Wheelbase	71.1 in.	66.7 in
Overall Width	64.9 in.	53.7 in
Overall Length	127.4 in. with 3PT	—
Ground Clearance	15.5 in. with 4WD	8.9 in
Height to Top of ROPS	97.0 in. for Cabin; 98.4 in. for ROPS	88.2 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	97.0 in	Not Applicable
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Applicable	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	127.4 in	Not Published