Which has more horsepower, the Bad Boy Tractors 5055 or the Massey Ferguson MF 1740 E?

The Bad Boy Tractors 5055 leads on engine hp at 48 hp hp, compared to 40 hp hp for the Massey Ferguson MF 1740 E.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Bad Boy Tractors 5055 or the Massey Ferguson MF 1740 E?

The Bad Boy Tractors 5055 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,425 lb lb, compared to 2,205 lb lb for the Massey Ferguson MF 1740 E.

Bad Boy Tractors 5055 vs Massey Ferguson MF 1740 E

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

Across 3 measurable specs, the Bad Boy Tractors 5055 leads 3 categories to 0. Machine pages: Bad Boy Tractors 5055 and Massey Ferguson MF 1740 E.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Bad Boy Tractors 5055	Massey Ferguson MF 1740 E
Engine HP (hp)	▲ 48 hp	40 hp
PTO HP (hp)	44 hp	—
Weight (lb)	4,349 lb	—
Loader Lift (lb)	2,701 lb	—
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 2,425 lb	2,205 lb
Lift Height (in)	107.7 in	—
Breakout Force (lbf)	3,660 lbf	—
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 16.4 gpm	7.5 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	16 mph	—

The headline numbers at a glance.

Bad Boy Tractors 5055Massey Ferguson MF 1740 E

Engine HPhp

▲48 hp

40 hp

PTO HPhp

44 hp

—

Weightlb

4,349 lb

—

Loader Liftlb

2,701 lb

—

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲2,425 lb

2,205 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	Massey FergusonMF 1740 E


PTO Power	44 hp	Not Published
Alternator	70 A	Not Published
Air Cleaner	Dry Element	Not Published
Engine Type	4-cylinder, water-cooled diesel	3-cylinder turbocharged diesel
Fuel System	Diesel	Not Published
Displacement	139.5 in³	111.4 in³
No. of Cylinders	4	3
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	Not Published
Cooling System Type	Not Published	Not Published
Engine Manufacturer	A2300N3 (5045CS/5045CH/5045S/5045H), A2300T11 (5055CS/5055CH), A2300T3 (5055S/5055H)	Massey Ferguson (AGCO)
Engine Power (Gross)	48 hp	40 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	DPF / DOC	Stage V

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	Not Published

Pump Type	Hydrostatic Power Steering	Not Published
Steering Flow	5.0 gpm	Not Published
Implement Flow	5055S: 11.4 gpm; 5055H: 10.7 gpm	7.5 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	5055S: 16.4 gpm; 5055H: 15.7 gpm	Not Published
Hydraulic System Type	Not Published	Open-centre
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	5055S: 16.4 gpm; 5055H: 15.7 gpm	Not Published
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Up to 2 rear SCVs	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	Up to 2

PTO Rear	540 / 540E rpm	540 rpm
PTO Type	Independent	Independent
Lift Control Type	Not Published	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity	3,306 lb	2,205 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Not Applicable
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,425 lb	Not Published

R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	11.2R24
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	7.0R16
Tire Size & Options	Not Published	R1 Agricultural, R3 Turf
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	Not Applicable
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	Not Applicable
R1 Agricultural - Rear	Not Published	11.2R24
R1 Agricultural - Front	Not Published	7.0R16

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	10.6 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	Not Published
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	2,701 lb	Not Published

Clutch	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Speeds	5055S: 16F/16R; 5055H: 4-range	8F / 8R
Transmission Type	Synchromesh (Mechanical models) or HST (Hydrostatic models)	Mechanical
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	16.0 mph Synchro; 19.5 mph HST	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	15.2 mph Synchro; 19.5 mph HST	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock	Differential lock

Brakes	Wet, Multi-disc	Internal wet disc
Steering	Power steering	Not Published
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.	65.9 in
Overall Width	64.9 in.	56.1-59.4 in (1,425-59.4 in)
Overall Length	127.4 in.	—
Ground Clearance	15.5 in.	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	CABIN: 97.0 in., ROPS: 98.4 in.	93.9-94.5 in (2,385-94.5 in)
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	121.1 in

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