Which has more horsepower, the Bad Boy Tractors 5055 or the John Deere 3043D?

The Bad Boy Tractors 5055 leads on engine hp at 48 hp hp, compared to 41.6 hp hp for the John Deere 3043D.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Bad Boy Tractors 5055 or the John Deere 3043D?

The Bad Boy Tractors 5055 leads on pto hp at 44 hp hp, compared to 36.3 hp hp for the John Deere 3043D.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Bad Boy Tractors 5055 or the John Deere 3043D?

The Bad Boy Tractors 5055 leads on loader lift at 2,701 lb lb, compared to 1,186 lb lb for the John Deere 3043D.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Bad Boy Tractors 5055 or the John Deere 3043D?

The Bad Boy Tractors 5055 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,425 lb lb, compared to 2,081.2 lb lb for the John Deere 3043D.

Bad Boy Tractors 5055 vs John Deere 3043D

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

Across 8 measurable specs, the Bad Boy Tractors 5055 leads 8 categories to 0. Machine pages: Bad Boy Tractors 5055 and John Deere 3043D.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Bad Boy Tractors 5055	John Deere 3043D
Engine HP (hp)	▲ 48 hp	41.6 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 44 hp	36.3 hp
Weight (lb)	4,349 lb	—
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 2,701 lb	1,186 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 2,425 lb	2,081.2 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 107.7 in	84 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 3,660 lbf	1,704 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 16.4 gpm	10.3 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	▲ 16 mph	12.9 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Bad Boy Tractors 5055John Deere 3043D

Engine HPhp

▲48 hp

41.6 hp

PTO HPhp

▲44 hp

36.3 hp

Weightlb

4,349 lb

—

Loader Liftlb

▲2,701 lb

1,186 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲2,425 lb

2,081.2 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	John Deere3043D


PTO Power	44 hp	36.3 hp
Alternator	70 A	55 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Dry Element	Dual element
Engine Type	4-cylinder, water-cooled diesel	Turbocharged diesel; high pressure common rail direct injection
Fuel System	Diesel	High pressure common rail direct injection
Displacement	139.5 in³	95.8 in³
No. of Cylinders	4	3
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2800 rpm
Cooling System Type	Not Published	Liquid
Engine Manufacturer	A2300N3 (5045CS/5045CH/5045S/5045H), A2300T11 (5055CS/5055CH), A2300T3 (5055S/5055H)	Yanmar
Engine Power (Gross)	48 hp	41.6 hp @ 800 rpm
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 Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Applicable	Not Applicable

Warranty Length & Coverage	6-year powertrain warranty	6-year/2,000-hour powertrain; 2-year/2,000-hour basic (full machine)

Pump Type	Hydrostatic Power Steering	Single gear
Steering Flow	5.0 gpm	4.4 gpm
Implement Flow	5055S: 11.4 gpm; 5055H: 10.7 gpm	5.9 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	5055S: 16.4 gpm; 5055H: 15.7 gpm	10.3 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Not Published	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	5055S: 16.4 gpm; 5055H: 15.7 gpm	10.3 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Up to 2 rear SCVs	Up to 2 (optional)
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	0

PTO Rear	540 / 540E rpm	540 rpm @ 2400 engine rpm
PTO Type	Independent	Transmission
Lift Control Type	Not Published	Position control
Hitch Lift Capacity	3,306 lb	2081.2 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Category 1
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,425 lb	2081.2 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	41X14-20
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	27X8.50-15
Tire Size & Options	Not Published	R1 Bar, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	15-19.5
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	25X8.50-14
R1 Agricultural - Rear	Not Published	11.2-24
R1 Agricultural - Front	Not Published	7-14

Coolant Capacity	CABIN: 1.56 gal, ROPS: 2.08 gal	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	1.20 gal	1.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity	11.8 gal	9.7 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	1.90 gal	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	10.04 gal	8.7 gal

Loader Lift Height	107.7 in (pivot pin)	84.0 in
Loader Breakout Force	3,660 lb	1704 lb
Quick Attach Loader System	SSQA	Quick-change attachment carrier
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	2,701 lb	1186 lb

Clutch	Not Published	Single dry traction (mechanical)
No. of Speeds	5055S: 16F/16R; 5055H: 4-range	8F/8R
Transmission Type	Synchromesh (Mechanical models) or HST (Hydrostatic models)	8F/8R synchromesh shuttle shift gear transmission
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	16.0 mph Synchro; 19.5 mph HST	12.9 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	15.2 mph Synchro; 19.5 mph HST	13.5 mph
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock	Differential lock: Yes

Brakes	Wet, Multi-disc	Wet disk
Steering	Power steering	Power steering
Frame Type	Compact utility tractor, 4WD	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Selectable 4WD	4WD
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	1940 lb
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Heated leather seat	Not Published

Wheelbase	71.1 in.	62.0 in
Overall Width	64.9 in.	57.3 in
Overall Length	127.4 in.	—
Ground Clearance	15.5 in.	13.0-13.9 in (331-13.9 in)
Height to Top of ROPS	CABIN: 97.0 in., ROPS: 98.4 in.	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	9.2 ft (2.8 m)
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	127.4 in	111.2 in

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