Which has more horsepower, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab or the Rural King RK55SC?

The Rural King RK55SC leads on engine hp at 55.1 hp hp, compared to 48 hp hp for the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab.

Which is heavier, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab or the Rural King RK55SC?

The Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab leads on weight at 4,349 lb lb, compared to 4,233 lb lb for the Rural King RK55SC.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab or the Rural King RK55SC?

The Rural King RK55SC leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 3,314 lb lb, compared to 2,425 lb lb for the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab.

Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab vs Rural King RK55SC

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

Across 5 measurable specs, the Rural King RK55SC leads 3 categories to 2. Machine pages: Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab and Rural King RK55SC.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab	Rural King RK55SC
Engine HP (hp)	48 hp	▲ 55.1 hp
PTO HP (hp)	38.4 hp	—
Weight (lb)	▲ 4,349 lb	4,233 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	2,700 lb	—
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	2,425 lb	▲ 3,314 lb
Lift Height (in)	107.7 in	—
Breakout Force (lbf)	3,660 lbf	—
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 16.4 gpm	14.5 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	16 mph	▲ 19.1 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Bad Boy Tractors 5045 CabRural King RK55SC

Engine HPhp

48 hp

▲55.1 hp

PTO HPhp

38.4 hp

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Weightlb

▲4,349 lb

4,233 lb

Loader Liftlb

2,700 lb

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3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

2,425 lb

▲3,314 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	Rural KingRK55SC


PTO Power	38.4 hp	—
Alternator	70 A, 12 V	—
Air Cleaner	Dry Element	Dry Dual Element
Engine Type	4 Cylinder Diesel	4Cycle, Line, Water-cooled Diesel turbo charged
Fuel System	Diesel fuel injection system	—
Displacement	139.5 in³	127.6 in³
No. of Cylinders	4	4
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2800 rpm
Cooling System Type	Liquid cooled (Water cooled)	—
Engine Manufacturer	Not clearly specified; engines are model A2300N3 (Natural) and A2300T11 (Turbo)	YANMAR
Engine Power (Gross)	48 hp	55.1 hp @ 800 rpm
Engine Emissions Constraints	DPF / DOC	Tier 4
Engine Model	—	4TNV86CT-KKTF

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	4,233 lbs
Weight with Cab and Loader	4,349 lb (tractor only)	—

Warranty Length & Coverage	6-year powertrain warranty	—

Pump Type	Hydrostatic power steering pump	—
Steering Flow	5.0 gpm	—
Implement Flow	5045CS: 11.4 gpm; 5045CH: 10.7 gpm	—
Total Hydraulic Flow	5045CS: 16.4 gpm; 5045CH: 15.7 gpm	14.5 gpm 54.9 lpm
Hydraulic System Type	Not Published	Independent fully "Live" hydraulic pump and separate reservoir. Position controls with isolating & response control
System Operating Pressure	Not specified in document	—
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	9.5 gpm 36.0 lpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	5045CS: 16.4 gpm; 5045CH: 15.7 gpm	9.5 gpm 36.0 lpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	—
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	2

PTO Rear	540 / 540E rpm	540
PTO Type	Independent	—
Lift Control Type	Position	—
Hitch Lift Capacity	3,306 lb	3,314 lbs
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	—
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	—
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,425 lb	—

R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	—
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	—
Tire Size & Options	R1 Agricultural	—
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	—
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	—
R1 Agricultural - Rear	13.6-26	—
R1 Agricultural - Front	9.5-16	—

Coolant Capacity	1.56 gal for Cabin; 2.08 gal for ROPS	—
Crankcase Capacity	1.20 gal	5.3ℓ (1.4US gal)
Fuel Tank Capacity	11.8 gal	—
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	1.90 gal	10ℓ (2.64 US gal)
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	10.04 gal	35ℓ (9.24 US gal)

Loader Lift Height	107.7 in (pivot pin)	—
Loader Breakout Force	3,660 lb	—
Quick Attach Loader System	SSQA	—
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	2,700 lb	—

Clutch	Wet, multi-disc	—
No. of Speeds	5045CS: 16F/16R; 5045CH: 4-range	—
Transmission Type	Synchromesh (MEC models) or HST (hydraulic shuttle transmission)	—
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	16.0 mph	19.1 mph (19.06 m/h)
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	15.2 mph	16.1 mph (16.07 m/h)
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Rear differential lock	—

Brakes	Wet, Multi-disc	—
Steering	Power steering	Hydraulic power steering
Frame Type	Compact utility tractor, 4WD	—
Front Axle Type	Not Published	—
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	—
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	—
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Deluxe suspension seat	—

Wheelbase	71.1 in.	—
Overall Width	64.9 in.	63.4 in (63.4")
Overall Length	127.4 in. with 3PT	—
Ground Clearance	15.5 in. with 4WD	14.6 in (14.6")
Height to Top of ROPS	97.0 in. for Cabin; 98.4 in. for ROPS	—
Height to Top of Cab Model	97.0 in	108.9 in (108.9")
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Applicable	—
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	—
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	127.4 in	137.8 in (137.8")

Accessories that fit	None tagged yet	Brush Guard Side Guards $199.99 Bolt onto the side of the OEM guard and offers wrap around protection