Which has more horsepower, the Bad Boy Tractors 5055 or the Bobcat CT2540?

The Bad Boy Tractors 5055 leads on engine hp at 48 hp hp, compared to 39.6 hp hp for the Bobcat CT2540.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Bad Boy Tractors 5055 or the Bobcat CT2540?

The Bad Boy Tractors 5055 leads on pto hp at 44 hp hp, compared to 33 hp hp for the Bobcat CT2540.

Which is heavier, the Bad Boy Tractors 5055 or the Bobcat CT2540?

The Bad Boy Tractors 5055 leads on weight at 4,349 lb lb, compared to 3,585 lb lb for the Bobcat CT2540.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Bad Boy Tractors 5055 or the Bobcat CT2540?

The Bad Boy Tractors 5055 leads on loader lift at 2,701 lb lb, compared to 1,389 lb lb for the Bobcat CT2540.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Bad Boy Tractors 5055 or the Bobcat CT2540?

The Bad Boy Tractors 5055 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,425 lb lb, compared to 1,631 lb lb for the Bobcat CT2540.

Bad Boy Tractors 5055 vs Bobcat CT2540

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 5055 leads 9 categories to 0. Machine pages: Bad Boy Tractors 5055 and Bobcat CT2540.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Bad Boy Tractors 5055	Bobcat CT2540
Engine HP (hp)	▲ 48 hp	39.6 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 44 hp	33 hp
Weight (lb)	▲ 4,349 lb	3,585 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 2,701 lb	1,389 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 2,425 lb	1,631 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 107.7 in	100 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 3,660 lbf	2,838 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 16.4 gpm	11.3 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	▲ 16 mph	15.8 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Bad Boy Tractors 5055Bobcat CT2540

Engine HPhp

▲48 hp

39.6 hp

PTO HPhp

▲44 hp

33 hp

Weightlb

▲4,349 lb

3,585 lb

Loader Liftlb

▲2,701 lb

1,389 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲2,425 lb

1,631 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 Tractors5055	BobcatCT2540


PTO Power	44 hp	33 hp
Alternator	70 A	75 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Dry Element	Dry type, replaceable
Engine Type	4-cylinder, water-cooled diesel	3 cylinder, water cooled, 4 cycle, Vertical In-Line Common Rail Direct Injection (CRDI)
Fuel System	Diesel	Common Rail Direct Injection (CRDI)
Displacement	139.5 in³	109.8 in³
No. of Cylinders	4	3
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2600 rpm
Cooling System Type	Not Published	Water cooled
Engine Manufacturer	A2300N3 (5045CS/5045CH/5045S/5045H), A2300T11 (5055CS/5055CH), A2300T3 (5055S/5055H)	Daedong
Engine Power (Gross)	48 hp	39.6 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	DPF / DOC	Stage V
Engine Model	—	Daedong 0.5 gal 3-cyl diesel

Tractor Weight (Base)	CABIN: 4,349 lbs, ROPS Synchro: 3,831-3,836 lbs (1,738-3,836 lb), ROPS HST: 3,754-3,836 lbs (1,703-3,836 lb)	—
Weight with ROPS and Loader	3,836 lb (tractor only)	3585 lbs
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Applicable	3,642 lb

Warranty Length & Coverage	6-year powertrain warranty	24 months of coverage from defects in material and workmanship or 1,500 hours of usage (whichever occurs first)

Pump Type	Hydrostatic Power Steering	Gear
Steering Flow	5.0 gpm	4.5 gpm
Implement Flow	5055S: 11.4 gpm; 5055H: 10.7 gpm	6.9 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	5055S: 16.4 gpm; 5055H: 15.7 gpm	11.3 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Not Published	Open Center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	NOT FOUND — no source reviewed explicitly lists a separate 'Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow' figure for the CT2540. Sources only report total Implement Pump Flow of 11.7 gpm (44.5 Lpm).
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	5055S: 16.4 gpm; 5055H: 15.7 gpm	11.7 gpm (44.5 Lpm)
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Up to 2 rear SCVs	NOT FOUND — no source reviewed explicitly lists a count of optional remote valves for the CT2540. The spec sheet at tractorgearbox.com lists 'Number of Standard Remote Valves: 1/2' only.
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	Std. (4 port)

PTO Rear	540 / 540E rpm	540/540E RPM
PTO Type	Independent	Independent
Lift Control Type	Not Published	Position
Hitch Lift Capacity	3,306 lb	2,270.7 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	2000.0 RPM
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Category 1
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,425 lb	1,631 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	41x14.0-20 R3
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	27x8.5-15 R3
Tire Size & Options	Not Published	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	15-19.5 R4
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	25x8.5-14 R4
R1 Agricultural - Rear	Not Published	11.4-24 R1
R1 Agricultural - Front	Not Published	7-16 R1

Coolant Capacity	CABIN: 1.56 gal, ROPS: 2.08 gal	NOT FOUND — field label present in source but numeric value is truncated/missing in all retrieved results
Crankcase Capacity	1.20 gal	6.4 qts
Fuel Tank Capacity	11.8 gal	9 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	1.90 gal	NOT FOUND — no explicit value located in any source
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	10.04 gal	NOT FOUND — no explicit fill capacity value located in any source

Loader Lift Height	107.7 in (pivot pin)	100 in
Loader Breakout Force	3,660 lb	2838 lbs
Quick Attach Loader System	SSQA	NOT FOUND — no CT2540-specific quick attach system name/model explicitly stated in any source reviewed
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	2,701 lb	1389 lbs
Loader Model	—	Bobcat FL8

Clutch	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Speeds	5055S: 16F/16R; 5055H: 4-range	3 range
Transmission Type	Synchromesh (Mechanical models) or HST (Hydrostatic models)	HST, 3 range
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	16.0 mph Synchro; 19.5 mph HST	15.8 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	15.2 mph Synchro; 19.5 mph HST	10.9 mph
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock	Rear Std.

Brakes	Wet, Multi-disc	Wet disc type
Steering	Power steering	Hydrostatic Power Steering
Frame Type	Compact utility tractor, 4WD	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Selectable 4WD	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Heated leather seat	Textile Suspension Seat, w/retractable seat belt

Wheelbase	71.1 in.	92.6 in
Overall Width	64.9 in.	56.0 in
Overall Length	127.4 in.	—
Ground Clearance	15.5 in.	13 in
Height to Top of ROPS	CABIN: 97.0 in., ROPS: 98.4 in.	NOT FOUND
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Applicable	91.7 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	NOT FOUND
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	96.5 in
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	127.4 in	137.3 in

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	Brush Guard Side Guards $199.99 Bolt onto the side of the OEM guard and offers wrap around protection