Which has more horsepower, the Bad Boy Tractors 5055 Cab or the John Deere 4052M?

The Bad Boy Tractors 5055 Cab leads on engine hp at 55 hp hp, compared to 50.8 hp hp for the John Deere 4052M.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Bad Boy Tractors 5055 Cab or the John Deere 4052M?

The Bad Boy Tractors 5055 Cab leads on pto hp at 44 hp hp, compared to 40.8 hp hp for the John Deere 4052M.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Bad Boy Tractors 5055 Cab or the John Deere 4052M?

The Bad Boy Tractors 5055 Cab leads on loader lift at 2,700 lb lb, compared to 2,396 lb lb for the John Deere 4052M.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Bad Boy Tractors 5055 Cab or the John Deere 4052M?

The John Deere 4052M leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,500 lb lb, compared to 2,425 lb lb for the Bad Boy Tractors 5055 Cab.

Bad Boy Tractors 5055 Cab vs John Deere 4052M

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, this matchup is a dead heat: 4 categories to the Bad Boy Tractors 5055 Cab, 4 to the John Deere 4052M. Machine pages: Bad Boy Tractors 5055 Cab and John Deere 4052M.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Bad Boy Tractors 5055 Cab	John Deere 4052M
Engine HP (hp)	▲ 55 hp	50.8 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 44 hp	40.8 hp
Weight (lb)	4,349 lb	—
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 2,700 lb	2,396 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	2,425 lb	▲ 2,500 lb
Lift Height (in)	106.6 in	▲ 112.1 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	3,660 lbf	▲ 3,853 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	16.4 gpm	▲ 17.4 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	▲ 19.5 mph	18.6 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Bad Boy Tractors 5055 CabJohn Deere 4052M

Engine HPhp

▲55 hp

50.8 hp

PTO HPhp

▲44 hp

40.8 hp

Weightlb

▲4,349 lb

3,831 lb

3,754 lb

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CABINROPS SynchroROPS HST

Loader Liftlb

▲2,700 lb

2,396 lb

1,764 lb

At pivot@ 19.7 in ahead of pivot

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

2,425 lb

▲2,500 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 Cab	John Deere4052M


PTO Power	44 hp	40.8 hp
Alternator	70 A, 12 V	75 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Dry Element	Dual element (dry type with safety element)
Engine Type	4-cylinder, water-cooled diesel	Diesel
Fuel System	Water-Cooled Diesel	High-pressure common rail direct injection
Displacement	139.5 in³	127.6 in³
Engine Model	A2300T3-UTR_4	—
No. of Cylinders	4	4
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2600 rpm
Cooling System Type	Water-Cooled	Liquid (water pump)
Engine Manufacturer	A2300T11	Yanmar
Engine Power (Gross)	55 hp	50.8 hp @ 600 rpm
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	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	Not Applicable	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	4,349 lb (tractor only)	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	Not Published	Single gear
Steering Flow	5 GPM	6.2 gpm
Implement Flow	5055CS: 11.4 gpm; 5055CH: 10.7 gpm	11.2 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	5055CS: 16.4 gpm; 5055CH: 15.7 gpm	17.4 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Not Published	Open center
System Operating Pressure	Not published in source	—
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	5055CS: 16.4 gpm; 5055CH: 15.7 gpm	17.4 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	Up to 3 rear remotes
No. of Standard Remote Valves	2 Remotes	Not Published

PTO Rear	540 / 540E RPM	540 rpm
PTO Type	Independent	Independent (electrohydraulic)
Lift Control Type	Position	Position control
Hitch Lift Capacity	3,306 lb	3,130 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Available
Category, 3-Point Hitch	CAT I	Category 1 (limited)
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,425 lb	2,500 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	44X18.00-20 (4PR)
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	27X10.50-15
Tire Size & Options	R1 Agricultural	R1 Bar, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	420/85D24
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	260/70D16.5
R1 Agricultural - Rear	13.6 - 26	13.6-28 (6PR) or 380/70R28 or 360/80R28
R1 Agricultural - Front	9.5 - 16	8.00-16 (10PR) or 280/70R16 or 250/75R16

Coolant Capacity	1.56 gal	Open station: 6.8 qt; Cab: 8.0 qt (if equipped)
Crankcase Capacity	1.20 gal	5.6 qt (with filter)
Fuel Tank Capacity	11.8 gal	Open station: 15.0 gal; Cab: 14.7 gal (if equipped)
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	1.90 gal	5.3 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	10.04 gal	12.5 gal

Loader Model	BBL500	—
Loader Lift Height	106.6 in	112.1 in
Loader Breakout Force	3,660 lbs.	At pivot: 3,853 lbf; @ 19.7 in ahead of pivot: 2,902 lbf
Quick Attach Loader System	SSQA	Rigid mounted with parking kit available; Parking stand kit BW16127 (parkable)
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	2,700 lbs.	At pivot: 2,396 lb; @ 19.7 in ahead of pivot: 1,764 lb

Clutch	Dry Single Type (N/A)	Wet; wet clutch disk diameter 5.08 in
No. of Speeds	5055CS: 16F/16R; 5055CH: 4-range	PowrReverser: 12F/12R; eHydro: Infinitely-variable, 3 range
Transmission Type	Synchromesh (MEC models) or HST (Hydrostatic)	Standard: PowrReverser (PRT); Optional: eHydro (eHST), 3-range hydrostatic
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	19.5 mph	18.6 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	19.5 mph	18.6 mph
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock	Differential lock: Yes

Brakes	Wet, Multi-disc	Multi-plate wet disc
Steering	Hydrostatic Power Steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Frame Type	Compact utility tractor, 4WD	ROPS - Foldable
Front Axle Type	Not Published	Mechanical front wheel drive (MFWD) - Standard; engagement On-the-Go
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Max vertical load 1103 lb
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	(Continuous) 3307 lb
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Heated leather seat	Optional mechanical suspension seat; adjustable weight 52-275.6 lb (115-275 lb); fore/aft adjustment; flips forward

Wheelbase	71.1 in	73.0 in
Overall Width	64.9 in	78.2 in
Overall Length	127.4 in. with 3-point hitch	—
Ground Clearance	15.5 in	Front axle: 15.6 in; Drawbar support: 14.8 in
Height to Top of ROPS	5055CS/CH - 97 in	93.7 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	97 in	Not Applicable
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Applicable	69.5 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	9.18 feet (2.80 m)	17.1 ft (5.2 m)
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	127.4 in	130.6 in