Bad Boy Tractors 5055 vs John Deere 3046R

Across 8 measurable specs, the Bad Boy Tractors 5055 leads 7 categories to 1. Machine pages: Bad Boy Tractors 5055 and John Deere 3046R.

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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 Deere3046R

▶Engine
PTO Power	44 hp	36.6 hp
Alternator	70 A	75 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Dry Element	Dry type with safety element (dual element)
Engine Type	4-cylinder, water-cooled diesel	Diesel
Fuel System	Diesel	High pressure common rail direct injection (HPCR)
Displacement	139.5 in³	97.6 in³
No. of Cylinders	4	3
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2600 rpm
Cooling System Type	Not Published	Liquid (water pump)
Engine Manufacturer	A2300N3 (5045CS/5045CH/5045S/5045H), A2300T11 (5055CS/5055CH), A2300T3 (5055S/5055H)	Yanmar
Engine Power (Gross)	48 hp	44.7 hp @ 600 rpm
Engine Emissions Constraints	DPF / DOC	Tier 4
▶Weight
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 Published
▶Warranty
Warranty Length & Coverage	6-year powertrain warranty	6-year/2,000-hour powertrain; 2-year/2,000-hour basic (full machine)
▶Hydraulics
Pump Type	Hydrostatic Power Steering	PV axial piston (hydrostatic pump); dual gear (implement and steering pump)
Steering Flow	5.0 gpm	5.9 gpm
Implement Flow	5055S: 11.4 gpm; 5055H: 10.7 gpm	8.6 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	5055S: 16.4 gpm; 5055H: 15.7 gpm	14.4 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	14.4 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Up to 2 rear SCVs	Up to 6 rear remotes
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published
▶PTO & Hitch
PTO Rear	540 / 540E rpm	540 rpm
PTO Type	Independent	Independent
Lift Control Type	Not Published	Position control
Hitch Lift Capacity	3,306 lb	2,530 lb at hitch ball
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Optional (2100 rpm)
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Limited Category 1
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,425 lb	2,194 lb at 24 in behind link arms
▶Tire Options
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 or 43X16-20
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	25X8.5-14 or 27X8.5-15
R1 Agricultural - Rear	Not Published	11.2-24
R1 Agricultural - Front	Not Published	7-14
▶Fluid Capacity
Coolant Capacity	CABIN: 1.56 gal, ROPS: 2.08 gal	Open station (OOS): 1.4 gal; Cab: 1.9 gal
Crankcase Capacity	1.20 gal	1.5 gal (with filter)
Fuel Tank Capacity	11.8 gal	Open station (OOS): 13.5 gal; Cab: 11.8 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	1.90 gal	1.3 gal
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	10.04 gal	6.8 gal
▶Loader & Attachments
Loader Lift Height	107.7 in (pivot pin)	90 in
Loader Breakout Force	3,660 lb	2,855 lb at pivot; 2,032 lb @ 19.7 in
Quick Attach Loader System	SSQA	Quik-Park mounting system
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	2,701 lb	1,360 lb at pivot; 999 lb @ 19.7 in ahead of pivot
▶Transmission & Drivetrain
Clutch	Not Published	Not Applicable
No. of Speeds	5055S: 16F/16R; 5055H: 4-range	Infinite / 3 range
Transmission Type	Synchromesh (Mechanical models) or HST (Hydrostatic models)	3-range hydrostatic (eHydro)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	16.0 mph Synchro; 19.5 mph HST	18.50 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	15.2 mph Synchro; 19.5 mph HST	18.50 mph
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock	Differential lock; Limited slip differential
▶Chassis, Steering & Controls
Brakes	Wet, Multi-disc	Wet disk
Steering	Power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Frame Type	Compact utility tractor, 4WD	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Selectable 4WD	Mechanical front wheel drive (MFWD)
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	3,196 lb
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Heated leather seat	Scissor-link suspension seat; adjustable
▶Dimensions & Maneuverability
Wheelbase	71.1 in.	68.0 in
Overall Width	64.9 in.	69.1 in
Overall Length	127.4 in.	—
Ground Clearance	15.5 in.	12.2 in (front axle clearance)
Height to Top of ROPS	CABIN: 97.0 in., ROPS: 98.4 in.	93.3 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Applicable	85.0 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	72.0 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	9.2 ft (2.8 m)
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	127.4 in	120.2 in
▶ITC Company Accessories
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	None tagged yet

Bad Boy Tractors 5055 vs John Deere 3046R: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Bad Boy Tractors 5055 or the John Deere 3046R?

The Bad Boy Tractors 5055 leads on engine hp at 48 hp hp, compared to 44.7 hp hp for the John Deere 3046R.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Bad Boy Tractors 5055 or the John Deere 3046R?

The Bad Boy Tractors 5055 leads on pto hp at 44 hp hp, compared to 36.6 hp hp for the John Deere 3046R.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Bad Boy Tractors 5055 or the John Deere 3046R?

The Bad Boy Tractors 5055 leads on loader lift at 2,701 lb lb, compared to 1,360 lb lb for the John Deere 3046R.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Bad Boy Tractors 5055 or the John Deere 3046R?

The Bad Boy Tractors 5055 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,425 lb lb, compared to 2,194 lb lb for the John Deere 3046R.

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