Which has more horsepower, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab or the Massey Ferguson MF 240 XTRA?

The Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab leads on engine hp at 48 hp hp, compared to 47 hp hp for the Massey Ferguson MF 240 XTRA.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab or the Massey Ferguson MF 240 XTRA?

The Massey Ferguson MF 240 XTRA leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 3,197 lb lb, compared to 2,425 lb lb for the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab.

Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab vs Massey Ferguson MF 240 XTRA

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

Across 4 measurable specs, this matchup is a dead heat: 2 categories to the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab, 2 to the Massey Ferguson MF 240 XTRA. Machine pages: Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab and Massey Ferguson MF 240 XTRA.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab	Massey Ferguson MF 240 XTRA
Engine HP (hp)	▲ 48 hp	47 hp
PTO HP (hp)	38.4 hp	—
Weight (lb)	4,349 lb	—
Loader Lift (lb)	2,700 lb	—
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	2,425 lb	▲ 3,197 lb
Lift Height (in)	107.7 in	—
Breakout Force (lbf)	3,660 lbf	—
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 16.4 gpm	10 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	16 mph	▲ 18.6 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Bad Boy Tractors 5045 CabMassey Ferguson MF 240 XTRA

Engine HPhp

▲48 hp

47 hp

PTO HPhp

38.4 hp

—

Weightlb

4,349 lb

—

Loader Liftlb

2,700 lb

—

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

2,425 lb

▲3,197 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	Massey FergusonMF 240 XTRA


PTO Power	38.4 hp	Not Published
Alternator	70 A, 12 V	Not Published
Air Cleaner	Dry Element	Dry Type / Oil Bath
Engine Type	4 Cylinder Diesel	3-cylinder diesel
Fuel System	Diesel fuel injection system	Not Published
Displacement	139.5 in³	152.6 in³
No. of Cylinders	4	3
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2000 rpm
Cooling System Type	Liquid cooled (Water cooled)	Not Published
Engine Manufacturer	Not clearly specified; engines are model A2300N3 (Natural) and A2300T11 (Turbo)	Simpson
Engine Power (Gross)	48 hp	47 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 Published

Warranty Length & Coverage	6-year powertrain warranty	Not Published

Pump Type	Hydrostatic power steering pump	Scotch yoke pump (rear axle mounted)
Steering Flow	5.0 gpm	5.3 gpm
Implement Flow	5045CS: 11.4 gpm; 5045CH: 10.7 gpm	4.8 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	5045CS: 16.4 gpm; 5045CH: 15.7 gpm	10.0 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Not Published	Open centre
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	10.0 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	Live PTO
Lift Control Type	Position	Ferguson System
Hitch Lift Capacity	3,306 lb	3,197 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,425 lb	Not Published

R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	Not Published
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	Not Published
Tire Size & Options	R1 Agricultural	R1 Agricultural
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Rear	13.6-26	12.4X24; 13.6X28
R1 Agricultural - Front	9.5-16	6.00X16

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	12.4 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)	Not Published
Loader Breakout Force	3,660 lb	Not Published
Quick Attach Loader System	SSQA	Not Published
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	2,700 lb	Not Published

Clutch	Wet, multi-disc	Dual Dry Plate
No. of Speeds	5045CS: 16F/16R; 5045CH: 4-range	8F / 2R
Transmission Type	Synchromesh (MEC models) or HST (hydraulic shuttle transmission)	Sliding mesh gearbox
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	16.0 mph	18.6 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	15.2 mph	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Rear differential lock	Mechanical differential lock (foot pedal)

Brakes	Wet, Multi-disc	Oil immersed, mechanical actuation
Steering	Power steering	Hydrostatic
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.	74.4 in
Overall Width	64.9 in.	Not Published
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	85.4 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	97.0 in	Not Published
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	126.4 in