Which has more horsepower, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab or the LS Tractor MT242HEC?

The Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab leads on engine hp at 48 hp hp, compared to 42.5 hp hp for the LS Tractor MT242HEC.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab or the LS Tractor MT242HEC?

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 MT242HEC.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab or the LS Tractor MT242HEC?

The Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab leads on loader lift at 2,700 lb lb, compared to 2,506 lb lb for the LS Tractor MT242HEC.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab or the LS Tractor MT242HEC?

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 MT242HEC.

Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab vs LS Tractor MT242HEC

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 LS Tractor MT242HEC.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab	LS Tractor MT242HEC
Engine HP (hp)	▲ 48 hp	42.5 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 38.4 hp	34.8 hp
Weight (lb)	4,349 lb	—
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 2,700 lb	2,506 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 2,425 lb	1,433 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 107.7 in	94.3 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	3,660 lbf	▲ 3,723 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 16.4 gpm	11.7 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	16 mph	—

The headline numbers at a glance.

Bad Boy Tractors 5045 CabLS Tractor MT242HEC

Engine HPhp

▲48 hp

42.5 hp

PTO HPhp

▲38.4 hp

34.8 hp

Weightlb

4,349 lb

—

Loader Liftlb

▲2,700 lb

2,506 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲2,425 lb

1,433 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	LS TractorMT242HEC


PTO Power	38.4 hp	34.8 hp
Alternator	70 A, 12 V	55 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Dry Element	Dry
Engine Type	4 Cylinder Diesel	4-cylinder, Liquid-cooled, Diesel, NA, CRDI
Fuel System	Diesel fuel injection system	CRDI
Displacement	139.5 in³	133.6 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)	YANMAR
Engine Power (Gross)	48 hp	42.5 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	6-year limited powertrain warranty; 2-year bumper-to-bumper warranty

Pump Type	Hydrostatic power steering pump	Gear pump
Steering Flow	5.0 gpm	5.0 gpm
Implement Flow	5045CS: 11.4 gpm; 5045CH: 10.7 gpm	6.7 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	5045CS: 16.4 gpm; 5045CH: 15.7 gpm	11.7 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	11.7 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	1

PTO Rear	540 / 540E rpm	540 rpm
PTO Type	Independent	Independent
Lift Control Type	Position	Position control
Hitch Lift Capacity	3,306 lb	1808 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Available (option)
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,425 lb	1433 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	41X14.00-20
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	25X8.50-14
Tire Size & Options	R1 Agricultural	R1 Agricultural, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	43X16.00-20
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	27X8.50-15
R1 Agricultural - Rear	13.6-26	11.2-24
R1 Agricultural - Front	9.5-16	7-14

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	10.6 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)	94.3 in
Loader Breakout Force	3,660 lb	3,723 lb
Quick Attach Loader System	SSQA	LL3003: ISO 24410 Quick Attaching Coupler
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	2,700 lb	2,506 lb

Clutch	Wet, multi-disc	Not Applicable
No. of Speeds	5045CS: 16F/16R; 5045CH: 4-range	3 ranges
Transmission Type	Synchromesh (MEC models) or HST (hydraulic shuttle transmission)	Hydrostatic Drive
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	16.0 mph	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	15.2 mph	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Rear differential lock	Mechanical differential lock (pedal)

Brakes	Wet, Multi-disc	Wet, Multi-disc
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	Not Published

Wheelbase	71.1 in.	74 in
Overall Width	64.9 in.	66 in
Overall Length	127.4 in. with 3PT	—
Ground Clearance	15.5 in. with 4WD	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	97.0 in. for Cabin; 98.4 in. for ROPS	Not Applicable
Height to Top of Cab Model	97.0 in	90 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	11.8 ft (3.6 m)
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	127.4 in	125 in