Which has more horsepower, the Bad Boy Tractors 5055 or the Bobcat CT4558?

The Bobcat CT4558 leads on engine hp at 57.7 hp hp, compared to 48 hp hp for the Bad Boy Tractors 5055.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Bad Boy Tractors 5055 or the Bobcat CT4558?

The Bobcat CT4558 leads on pto hp at 45.1 hp hp, compared to 44 hp hp for the Bad Boy Tractors 5055.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Bad Boy Tractors 5055 or the Bobcat CT4558?

The Bad Boy Tractors 5055 leads on loader lift at 2,701 lb lb, compared to 1,858 lb lb for the Bobcat CT4558.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Bad Boy Tractors 5055 or the Bobcat CT4558?

The Bobcat CT4558 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,716 lb lb, compared to 2,425 lb lb for the Bad Boy Tractors 5055.

Bad Boy Tractors 5055 vs Bobcat CT4558

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

Across 6 measurable specs, the Bobcat CT4558 leads 5 categories to 1. Machine pages: Bad Boy Tractors 5055 and Bobcat CT4558.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Bad Boy Tractors 5055	Bobcat CT4558
Engine HP (hp)	48 hp	▲ 57.7 hp
PTO HP (hp)	44 hp	▲ 45.1 hp
Weight (lb)	4,349 lb	—
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 2,701 lb	1,858 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	2,425 lb	▲ 2,716 lb
Lift Height (in)	107.7 in	—
Breakout Force (lbf)	3,660 lbf	—
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	16.4 gpm	▲ 16.5 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	16 mph	▲ 18 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Bad Boy Tractors 5055Bobcat CT4558

Engine HPhp

48 hp

▲57.7 hp

PTO HPhp

44 hp

▲45.1 hp

Weightlb

4,349 lb

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Loader Liftlb

▲2,701 lb

1,858 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

2,425 lb

▲2,716 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	BobcatCT4558


PTO Power	44 hp	45.1 hp
Alternator	70 A	Not Published
Air Cleaner	Dry Element	Not Published
Engine Type	4-cylinder, water-cooled diesel	Diesel
Fuel System	Diesel	Not Published
Displacement	139.5 in³	109.8 in³
No. of Cylinders	4	3
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2750 rpm
Cooling System Type	Not Published	Not Published
Engine Manufacturer	A2300N3 (5045CS/5045CH/5045S/5045H), A2300T11 (5055CS/5055CH), A2300T3 (5055S/5055H)	Not Published
Engine Power (Gross)	48 hp	57.7 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	DPF / DOC	Tier 4

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)	Not Applicable
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Applicable	Not Published

Warranty Length & Coverage	6-year powertrain warranty	24 months / 1,500 hours (whichever occurs first)

Pump Type	Hydrostatic Power Steering	Not Published
Steering Flow	5.0 gpm	6.9 gpm
Implement Flow	5055S: 11.4 gpm; 5055H: 10.7 gpm	9.6 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	5055S: 16.4 gpm; 5055H: 15.7 gpm	16.5 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Not Published	Not Published
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	5055S: 16.4 gpm; 5055H: 15.7 gpm	16.5 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Up to 2 rear SCVs	1 pair (optional)
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	1 pair (standard)

PTO Rear	540 / 540E rpm	540 rpm
PTO Type	Independent	Independent
Lift Control Type	Not Published	Hydraulic Position Control System
Hitch Lift Capacity	3,306 lb	2,716 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Optional
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Category 1
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,425 lb	2,716 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	Not Published
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	Not Published
Tire Size & Options	Not Published	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Rear	Not Published	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Front	Not Published	Not Published

Coolant Capacity	CABIN: 1.56 gal, ROPS: 2.08 gal	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	1.20 gal	Not Published
Fuel Tank Capacity	11.8 gal	11.9 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	Quick-attach mounting system (optional front-end loader)
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	2,701 lb	1,858 lb

Clutch	Not Published	Not Applicable
No. of Speeds	5055S: 16F/16R; 5055H: 4-range	Not Applicable
Transmission Type	Synchromesh (Mechanical models) or HST (Hydrostatic models)	3-Range HST
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	16.0 mph Synchro; 19.5 mph HST	18.0 mph (28.9 km/hr)
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	15.2 mph Synchro; 19.5 mph HST	12.6 mph (20.2 km/hr)
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock	Std

Brakes	Wet, Multi-disc	Wet Multi-Disc
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	Not Published

Wheelbase	71.1 in.	71.2 in
Overall Width	64.9 in.	70.3 in
Overall Length	127.4 in.	—
Ground Clearance	15.5 in.	15.3 in
Height to Top of ROPS	CABIN: 97.0 in., ROPS: 98.4 in.	Not Applicable
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Applicable	94.3 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Applicable
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	116.1 in
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	127.4 in	125.5 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