Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab vs LS Tractor MT357

Across 8 measurable specs, the LS Tractor MT357 leads 5 categories to 3. Machine pages: Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab and LS Tractor MT357.

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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 TractorMT357

▶Engine
Engine Manufacturer	TYM	LS Mtron
Engine Model	A2300N3	L3C19-T
Engine Type	4 cylinder water-cooled diesel, naturally aspirated	3 Cylinder, Liquid-cooled, Diesel, TC, CRDI
No. of Cylinders	4	3
Displacement	139.5 in³	114.7 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	48 hp	57 hp
PTO Power	38.4 hp	48.4 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Water-cooled	Liquid-cooled
Air Cleaner	Dry element	Dry
Fuel System	Not Published	Common rail direct injection (CRDI)
Alternator	70 A, 12 V	70 A, 12 V
▶Hydraulics
Pump Type	Not Published	Not Published
Implement Flow	10.7 gpm	8.2 gpm
Steering Flow	5 gpm	4.1 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	15.7 gpm	12.3 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	15.7 gpm	12.3 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	4 ports	3 Pair (2 Detent, 1 STD)
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	6.2 qt
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	540 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Optional (2,000 rpm)
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Category II
Hitch Lift Capacity	3,306 lb	2,755 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,425 lb	2,469 lb
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position & Draft
▶Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic (HST), 4-range	Synchro shuttle
No. of Speeds	4 range (HST)	F16 x R16
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)	Mechanical rear differential lock
▶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	Mechanical front-wheel drive (4WD)
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
▶Dimensions & Maneuverability
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	127.4 in	133 in
Overall Width	64.9 in	62.5 in
Wheelbase	71.1 in	73.2 in
Ground Clearance	15.5 in	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	110.2 in (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
▶Weight
Tractor Weight (Base)	4,349 lb	3,869 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)	R1 Agricultural, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial
R1 Agricultural - Front	9.5-16	9.5-16
R1 Agricultural - Rear	13.6-26	13.6-24
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	28x8.5-15
R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	41x14-20
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	12-16.5
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	17.5L-24
▶Loader & Attachments
Quick Attach Loader System	SSQA	LL4106, LL4001: 2 lever skid steer coupler (universal skid steer attachments)
Loader Model	BBL500	LL4106; LL4001
Loader Lift Height	106.6 in	LL4106: 94.4 in; LL4001: 104.3 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	2,700 lb	LL4106: 2,680 lb; LL4001: 2,998 lb
Loader Breakout Force	3,660 lb	LL4106: 4,063 lb; LL4001: 4,295 lb
▶Warranty
Warranty Length & Coverage	Engine and powertrain 72 months or 2,000 hours; other tractor parts 24 months or 1,000 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 MT357: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab or the LS Tractor MT357?

The LS Tractor MT357 leads on engine hp at 57 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 LS Tractor MT357?

The LS Tractor MT357 leads on pto hp at 48.4 hp hp, compared to 38.4 hp hp for the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab.

Which is heavier, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab or the LS Tractor MT357?

The Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab leads on weight at 4,349 lb lb, compared to 3,869 lb lb for the LS Tractor MT357.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab or the LS Tractor MT357?

The LS Tractor MT357 leads on loader lift at 2,998 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 LS Tractor MT357?

The LS Tractor MT357 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,469 lb lb, compared to 2,425 lb lb for the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab.

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