Which has more horsepower, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab or the Mahindra 4540 4WD?

The Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab leads on engine hp at 48 hp hp, compared to 41 hp hp for the Mahindra 4540 4WD.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab or the Mahindra 4540 4WD?

The Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab leads on pto hp at 38.4 hp hp, compared to 31 hp hp for the Mahindra 4540 4WD.

Which is heavier, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab or the Mahindra 4540 4WD?

The Mahindra 4540 4WD leads on weight at 6,746 lb lb, compared to 4,349 lb lb for the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab or the Mahindra 4540 4WD?

The Mahindra 4540 4WD leads on loader lift at 2,866 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 Mahindra 4540 4WD?

The Mahindra 4540 4WD leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 3,527 lb lb, compared to 2,425 lb lb for the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab.

Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab vs Mahindra 4540 4WD

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

Across 9 measurable specs, the Mahindra 4540 4WD leads 6 categories to 3. Machine pages: Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab and Mahindra 4540 4WD.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab	Mahindra 4540 4WD
Engine HP (hp)	▲ 48 hp	41 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 38.4 hp	31 hp
Weight (lb)	4,349 lb	▲ 6,746 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	2,700 lb	▲ 2,866 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	2,425 lb	▲ 3,527 lb
Lift Height (in)	107.7 in	▲ 116.6 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	3,660 lbf	▲ 4,978 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 16.4 gpm	8.7 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	16 mph	▲ 17.6 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Bad Boy Tractors 5045 CabMahindra 4540 4WD

Engine HPhp

▲48 hp

41 hp

PTO HPhp

▲38.4 hp

31 hp

Weightlb

4,349 lb

▲6,746 lb

Loader Liftlb

2,700 lb

▲2,866 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

2,425 lb

▲3,527 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	Mahindra4540 4WD


PTO Power	38.4 hp	31 hp @ 300 rpm
Alternator	70 A, 12 V	45 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Dry Element	Not Published
Engine Type	4 Cylinder Diesel	Four-stroke, direct-injection water-cooled, diesel
Fuel System	Diesel fuel injection system	Direct injection
Displacement	139.5 in³	166.7 in³
No. of Cylinders	4	4
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2300 rpm
Cooling System Type	Liquid cooled (Water cooled)	Water-cooled
Engine Manufacturer	Not clearly specified; engines are model A2300N3 (Natural) and A2300T11 (Turbo)	Mahindra
Engine Power (Gross)	48 hp	41 hp @ 300 rpm
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	6746 lbs
Weight with Cab and Loader	4,349 lb (tractor only)	Not Applicable

Warranty Length & Coverage	6-year powertrain warranty	7-Year Limited Powertrain Warranty

Pump Type	Hydrostatic power steering pump	Not Published
Steering Flow	5.0 gpm	5.0 gpm
Implement Flow	5045CS: 11.4 gpm; 5045CH: 10.7 gpm	8.7 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	5045CS: 16.4 gpm; 5045CH: 15.7 gpm	8.7 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Not Published	Open center, full-live hydraulic with position and draft controls
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	8.7 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	1 (spool) standard

PTO Rear	540 / 540E rpm	540 rpm @ 2058 engine rpm
PTO Type	Independent	Live
Lift Control Type	Position	Position & draft control
Hitch Lift Capacity	3,306 lb	Not Published
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Not Applicable
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Category I & II adjustable, with telescopic stabilizers
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,425 lb	3527 lbs

R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	Not Applicable
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	Not Applicable
Tire Size & Options	R1 Agricultural	R1 Agricultural or R4 Industrial
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	16.9X24
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	12X16.5
R1 Agricultural - Rear	13.6-26	12.4X28
R1 Agricultural - Front	9.5-16	9.5X16

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	14.55 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)	116.6 inches
Loader Breakout Force	3,660 lb	4978 lbs
Quick Attach Loader System	SSQA	4550-1.1 gal: Skid-steer style quick-attach coupler
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	2,700 lb	2866 lbs

Clutch	Wet, multi-disc	Dual
No. of Speeds	5045CS: 16F/16R; 5045CH: 4-range	8F / 2R
Transmission Type	Synchromesh (MEC models) or HST (hydraulic shuttle transmission)	Full constant mesh
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	16.0 mph	17.6 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	15.2 mph	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Rear differential lock	Not Published

Brakes	Wet, Multi-disc	Fully enclosed dry 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	mComfort mechanical suspension seat

Wheelbase	71.1 in.	76.7 inches
Overall Width	64.9 in.	82.6 inches
Overall Length	127.4 in. with 3PT	—
Ground Clearance	15.5 in. with 4WD	8.7 inches
Height to Top of ROPS	97.0 in. for Cabin; 98.4 in. for ROPS	92.6 inches
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	128.9 inches