Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab vs LS Tractor MT242H

Across 8 measurable specs, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab leads 7 categories to 1. Machine pages: Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab and LS Tractor MT242H.

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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	LS TractorMT242H

▶Engine
Engine Manufacturer	TYM	YANMAR
Engine Model	A2300N3	4TNV88C-MLST
Engine Type	4 cylinder water-cooled diesel, naturally aspirated	4-cylinder, liquid-cooled, diesel, naturally aspirated, CRDI
No. of Cylinders	4	4
Displacement	139.5 in³	133.6 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	48 hp	42.5 hp
PTO Power	38.4 hp	34.8 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Water-cooled	Liquid-cooled
Air Cleaner	Dry element	Not Published
Fuel System	Not Published	CRDI (common rail direct injection)
Alternator	70 A, 12 V	55 A, 12 V
▶Hydraulics
Pump Type	Not Published	Not Published
Implement Flow	10.7 gpm	6.7 gpm
Steering Flow	5 gpm	5.0 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	15.7 gpm	11.7 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	15.7 gpm	11.7 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	4 ports	1 pair
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published
▶Fluid Capacity
Fuel Tank Capacity	11.8 gal	10.6 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	Independent
PTO Rear	540 / 540E rpm	Standard (540 rpm)
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	3,306 lb	1,808 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,425 lb	1,433 lb
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control
▶Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic (HST), 4-range	HST
No. of Speeds	4 range (HST)	3 ranges
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	19.5 mph	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	19.5 mph	Not Published
Clutch	None (HST)	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Rear differential lock (standard)	Not Published
▶Chassis, Steering & Controls
Frame Type	Compact utility tractor, 4WD	Not Published
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Brakes	Wet, multi-disc	Wet, multi-disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Heated leather seat (cab)	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Selectable 4WD	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
▶Dimensions & Maneuverability
Overall Width	64.9 in	66 in
Wheelbase	71.1 in	74 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	95 in
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)	125 in (frame to link)
▶Weight
Tractor Weight (Base)	4,349 lb	3,338 lb
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)	Agricultural, industrial, turf and VT; VT same size as industrial
R1 Agricultural - Front	9.5-16	7-14
R1 Agricultural - Rear	13.6-26	11.2-24
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	25x8.50-14
R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	41x14.00-20
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	27x8.50-15
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	43x16.00-20
▶Loader & Attachments
Quick Attach Loader System	SSQA	LL3003: ISO 24410 Quick Attaching Coupler
Loader Model	BBL500	LL3003, LL3004
Loader Lift Height	106.6 in	LL3003, LL3004: 94.3 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	2,700 lb (at pivot pin)	LL3003, LL3004: 2,063 lb (at pivot pin, maximum height)
Loader Breakout Force	3,660 lb	LL3003, LL3004: 3,723 lb (at pivot pin)
▶Warranty
Warranty Length & Coverage	Basic 24 months or 1,000 hours; powertrain 72 months or 2,000 hours	6-year limited powertrain warranty
▶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 LS Tractor MT242H: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab or the LS Tractor MT242H?

The Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab leads on engine hp at 48 hp hp, compared to 42.5 hp hp for the LS Tractor MT242H.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab or the LS Tractor MT242H?

The Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab leads on pto hp at 38.4 hp hp, compared to 34.8 hp hp for the LS Tractor MT242H.

Which is heavier, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab or the LS Tractor MT242H?

The Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab leads on weight at 4,349 lb lb, compared to 3,338 lb lb for the LS Tractor MT242H.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab or the LS Tractor MT242H?

The Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab leads on loader lift at 2,700 lb lb, compared to 2,063 lb lb for the LS Tractor MT242H.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab or the LS Tractor MT242H?

The Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,425 lb lb, compared to 1,433 lb lb for the LS Tractor MT242H.

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