Bad Boy Tractors 5055 vs Mahindra 4540 4WD

Across 9 measurable specs, the Mahindra 4540 4WD leads 6 categories to 3. Machine pages: Bad Boy Tractors 5055 and Mahindra 4540 4WD.

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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	Mahindra4540 4WD

▶Engine
PTO Power	44 hp	31 hp @ 300 rpm
Alternator	70 A	45 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Dry Element	Not Published
Engine Type	4-cylinder, water-cooled diesel	Four-stroke, direct-injection water-cooled, diesel
Fuel System	Diesel	Direct injection
Displacement	139.5 in³	166.7 in³
No. of Cylinders	4	4
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2300 rpm
Cooling System Type	Not Published	Water-cooled
Engine Manufacturer	A2300N3 (5045CS/5045CH/5045S/5045H), A2300T11 (5055CS/5055CH), A2300T3 (5055S/5055H)	Mahindra
Engine Power (Gross)	48 hp	41 hp @ 300 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)	6746 lbs
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
▶Warranty
Warranty Length & Coverage	6-year powertrain warranty	7-Year Limited Powertrain Warranty
▶Hydraulics
Pump Type	Hydrostatic Power Steering	Not Published
Steering Flow	5.0 gpm	5.0 gpm
Implement Flow	5055S: 11.4 gpm; 5055H: 10.7 gpm	8.7 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	5055S: 16.4 gpm; 5055H: 15.7 gpm	8.7 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Not Published	Open center, full-live hydraulic with position and draft controls
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	5055S: 16.4 gpm; 5055H: 15.7 gpm	8.7 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Up to 2 rear SCVs	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	1 (spool) standard
▶PTO & Hitch
PTO Rear	540 / 540E rpm	540 rpm @ 2058 engine rpm
PTO Type	Independent	Live
Lift Control Type	Not Published	Position & draft control
Hitch Lift Capacity	3,306 lb	Not Published
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Not Applicable
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Category I & II adjustable, with telescopic stabilizers
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,425 lb	3527 lbs
▶Tire Options
R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	Not Applicable
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	Not Applicable
Tire Size & Options	Not Published	R1 Agricultural or R4 Industrial
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	16.9X24
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	12X16.5
R1 Agricultural - Rear	Not Published	12.4X28
R1 Agricultural - Front	Not Published	9.5X16
▶Fluid Capacity
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	14.55 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	1.90 gal	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	10.04 gal	Not Published
▶Loader & Attachments
Loader Lift Height	107.7 in (pivot pin)	116.6 inches
Loader Breakout Force	3,660 lb	4978 lbs
Quick Attach Loader System	SSQA	4550-1.1 gal: Skid-steer style quick-attach coupler
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	2,701 lb	2866 lbs
▶Transmission & Drivetrain
Clutch	Not Published	Dual
No. of Speeds	5055S: 16F/16R; 5055H: 4-range	8F / 2R
Transmission Type	Synchromesh (Mechanical models) or HST (Hydrostatic models)	Full constant mesh
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	16.0 mph Synchro; 19.5 mph HST	17.6 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	15.2 mph Synchro; 19.5 mph HST	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock	Not Published
▶Chassis, Steering & Controls
Brakes	Wet, Multi-disc	Fully enclosed dry 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	mComfort mechanical suspension seat
▶Dimensions & Maneuverability
Wheelbase	71.1 in.	76.7 inches
Overall Width	64.9 in.	82.6 inches
Overall Length	127.4 in.	—
Ground Clearance	15.5 in.	8.7 inches
Height to Top of ROPS	CABIN: 97.0 in., ROPS: 98.4 in.	92.6 inches
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	Not Published
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	127.4 in	128.9 inches
▶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 Mahindra 4540 4WD: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Bad Boy Tractors 5055 or the Mahindra 4540 4WD?

The Bad Boy Tractors 5055 leads on engine hp at 48 hp hp, compared to 41 hp hp for the Mahindra 4540 4WD.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Bad Boy Tractors 5055 or the Mahindra 4540 4WD?

The Bad Boy Tractors 5055 leads on pto hp at 44 hp hp, compared to 31 hp hp for the Mahindra 4540 4WD.

Which is heavier, the Bad Boy Tractors 5055 or the Mahindra 4540 4WD?

The Mahindra 4540 4WD leads on weight at 6,746 lb lb, compared to 4,349 lb lb for the Bad Boy Tractors 5055.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Bad Boy Tractors 5055 or the Mahindra 4540 4WD?

The Mahindra 4540 4WD leads on loader lift at 2,866 lb lb, compared to 2,701 lb lb for the Bad Boy Tractors 5055.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Bad Boy Tractors 5055 or the Mahindra 4540 4WD?

The Mahindra 4540 4WD leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 3,527 lb lb, compared to 2,425 lb lb for the Bad Boy Tractors 5055.

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