Bad Boy Tractors 5055 vs Rural King RK55

Across 9 measurable specs, the Rural King RK55 leads 7 categories to 2. Machine pages: Bad Boy Tractors 5055 and Rural King RK55.

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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	Rural KingRK55

▶Engine
PTO Power	44 hp	44.9 hp
Alternator	70 A	55 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Dry Element	Dry dual element
Engine Type	4-cylinder, water-cooled diesel	4-cycle, water-cooled, turbocharged diesel
Fuel System	Diesel	Common rail direct injection
Displacement	139.5 in³	127.6 in³
No. of Cylinders	4	4
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2800 rpm
Cooling System Type	Not Published	Water-cooled (forced circulation/fan)
Engine Manufacturer	A2300N3 (5045CS/5045CH/5045S/5045H), A2300T11 (5055CS/5055CH), A2300T3 (5055S/5055H)	Yanmar
Engine Power (Gross)	48 hp	55.1 hp @ 800 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)	5,075 lb
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
▶Warranty
Warranty Length & Coverage	6-year powertrain warranty	Full-machine: 24 months/2,000 hours; Powertrain: 96 months/3,000 hours (whichever comes first)
▶Hydraulics
Pump Type	Hydrostatic Power Steering	Dual Gear Pump
Steering Flow	5.0 gpm	5.0 gpm
Implement Flow	5055S: 11.4 gpm; 5055H: 10.7 gpm	10.1 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	5055S: 16.4 gpm; 5055H: 15.7 gpm	15.1 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Not Published	Separate reservoir, independent fully live
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	5055S: 16.4 gpm; 5055H: 15.7 gpm	15.1 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Up to 2 rear SCVs	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	2
▶PTO & Hitch
PTO Rear	540 / 540E rpm	540 rpm
PTO Type	Independent	Independent (foot-operated)
Lift Control Type	Not Published	Position, draft control
Hitch Lift Capacity	3,306 lb	3,314 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Category 1
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,425 lb	2,945 lb
▶Tire Options
R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	Not Published
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	Not Published
Tire Size & Options	Not Published	R1 Agricultural
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Rear	Not Published	13.6-26-8PR
R1 Agricultural - Front	Not Published	9.5-16-8PR
▶Fluid Capacity
Coolant Capacity	CABIN: 1.56 gal, ROPS: 2.08 gal	2.5 gal
Crankcase Capacity	1.20 gal	5.6 qt
Fuel Tank Capacity	11.8 gal	15.9 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	1.90 gal	2.6 gal
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	10.04 gal	9.2 gal
▶Loader & Attachments
Loader Lift Height	107.7 in (pivot pin)	110 in
Loader Breakout Force	3,660 lb	4,938 lb
Quick Attach Loader System	SSQA	L110: Skid-steer compatible quick-attach
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	2,701 lb	2,478 lb
▶Transmission & Drivetrain
Clutch	Not Published	Dry single disc
No. of Speeds	5055S: 16F/16R; 5055H: 4-range	16F/16R
Transmission Type	Synchromesh (Mechanical models) or HST (Hydrostatic models)	16F/16R synchro shuttle shift with creeper gear
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	16.0 mph Synchro; 19.5 mph HST	19.1 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	15.2 mph Synchro; 19.5 mph HST	16.1 mph
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock	Differential lock
▶Chassis, Steering & Controls
Brakes	Wet, Multi-disc	Wet disc (mechanical)
Steering	Power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Frame Type	Compact utility tractor, 4WD	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Selectable 4WD	Center pin
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Heated leather seat	Not Published
▶Dimensions & Maneuverability
Wheelbase	71.1 in.	76.2 in
Overall Width	64.9 in.	63.4 in
Overall Length	127.4 in.	—
Ground Clearance	15.5 in.	14.6 in
Height to Top of ROPS	CABIN: 97.0 in., ROPS: 98.4 in.	108.9 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	137.8 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 Rural King RK55: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Bad Boy Tractors 5055 or the Rural King RK55?

The Rural King RK55 leads on engine hp at 55.1 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 Rural King RK55?

The Rural King RK55 leads on pto hp at 44.9 hp hp, compared to 44 hp hp for the Bad Boy Tractors 5055.

Which is heavier, the Bad Boy Tractors 5055 or the Rural King RK55?

The Rural King RK55 leads on weight at 5,075 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 Rural King RK55?

The Bad Boy Tractors 5055 leads on loader lift at 2,701 lb lb, compared to 2,478 lb lb for the Rural King RK55.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Bad Boy Tractors 5055 or the Rural King RK55?

The Rural King RK55 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,945 lb lb, compared to 2,425 lb lb for the Bad Boy Tractors 5055.

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