Which has more horsepower, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab or the Yanmar YM342?

The Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab leads on engine hp at 48 hp hp, compared to 41.4 hp hp for the Yanmar YM342.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab or the Yanmar YM342?

The Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab leads on pto hp at 38.4 hp hp, compared to 31 hp hp for the Yanmar YM342.

Which is heavier, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab or the Yanmar YM342?

The Yanmar YM342 leads on weight at 5,129 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 Yanmar YM342?

The Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab leads on loader lift at 2,700 lb lb, compared to 2,500 lb lb for the Yanmar YM342.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab or the Yanmar YM342?

The Yanmar YM342 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,750 lb lb, compared to 2,425 lb lb for the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab.

Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab vs Yanmar YM342

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 Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab leads 5 categories to 4. Machine pages: Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab and Yanmar YM342.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Bad Boy Tractors 5045 Cab	Yanmar YM342
Engine HP (hp)	▲ 48 hp	41.4 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 38.4 hp	31 hp
Weight (lb)	4,349 lb	▲ 5,129 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 2,700 lb	2,500 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	2,425 lb	▲ 2,750 lb
Lift Height (in)	107.7 in	▲ 113 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 3,660 lbf	3,047 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 16.4 gpm	14.6 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	16 mph	▲ 17.7 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Bad Boy Tractors 5045 CabYanmar YM342

Engine HPhp

▲48 hp

41.4 hp

PTO HPhp

▲38.4 hp

31 hp

Weightlb

4,349 lb

▲5,129 lb

Loader Liftlb

▲2,700 lb

2,500 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

2,425 lb

▲2,750 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	YanmarYM342


PTO Power	38.4 hp	31 hp
Alternator	70 A, 12 V	Not Published
Air Cleaner	Dry Element	Dual air cleaner element
Engine Type	4 Cylinder Diesel	4-cylinder, liquid-cooled diesel
Fuel System	Diesel fuel injection system	Not Published
Displacement	139.5 in³	133.6 in³
No. of Cylinders	4	4
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	Not Published
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	41.4 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	5,129 lb
Weight with Cab and Loader	4,349 lb (tractor only)	Not Applicable

Warranty Length & Coverage	6-year powertrain warranty	10-year limited powertrain warranty or 3,000 hours (whichever comes first)

Pump Type	Hydrostatic power steering pump	Not Published
Steering Flow	5.0 gpm	5.3 gpm
Implement Flow	5045CS: 11.4 gpm; 5045CH: 10.7 gpm	9.3 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	5045CS: 16.4 gpm; 5045CH: 15.7 gpm	14.6 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Not Published	Not Published
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	14.6 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	2
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	1

PTO Rear	540 / 540E rpm	540/540E rpm
PTO Type	Independent	Independent
Lift Control Type	Position	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity	3,306 lb	3,190 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Category I & II
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,425 lb	2,750 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	44 x 18 - 20.0
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	27.0 - 10.5
Tire Size & Options	R1 Agricultural	R1 Agricultural; R3 Turf; R4 Industrial
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	4.6 gal - 24.0
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	10.0 - 16.5
R1 Agricultural - Rear	13.6-26	14.9 - 24.0
R1 Agricultural - Front	9.5-16	8.0 - 16.0

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	13.2 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)	113 in
Loader Breakout Force	3,660 lb	3,047 lb
Quick Attach Loader System	SSQA	YL605: Skid steer quick attach
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	2,700 lb	2,500 lb (pivot pin)

Clutch	Wet, multi-disc	Dry single
No. of Speeds	5045CS: 16F/16R; 5045CH: 4-range	8F/8R
Transmission Type	Synchromesh (MEC models) or HST (hydraulic shuttle transmission)	Synchronized shuttle shift
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	16.0 mph	17.7 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	15.2 mph	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Rear differential lock	Not Published

Brakes	Wet, Multi-disc	Not Published
Steering	Power steering	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	Suspension seat

Wheelbase	71.1 in.	74.8 in
Overall Width	64.9 in.	70.9 in (with R4 tires)
Overall Length	127.4 in. with 3PT	—
Ground Clearance	15.5 in. with 4WD	15.5 in
Height to Top of ROPS	97.0 in. for Cabin; 98.4 in. for ROPS	98 in (with R4 tires)
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	11.5 ft (3.5 m)
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	127.4 in	133.6 in (with 3PH and R4 tires)