Bad Boy Tractors 5055 Cab vs John Deere 5045E

Across 8 measurable specs, the John Deere 5045E leads 6 categories to 2. Machine pages: Bad Boy Tractors 5055 Cab and John Deere 5045E.

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Full Spec Sheet

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Spec	Bad Boy Tractors5055 Cab	John Deere5045E

▶Engine
Engine Manufacturer	TYM	John Deere
Engine Model	A2300T11	PowerTech 3029T
Engine Type	4 cylinder water-cooled diesel, turbocharged	Diesel, turbocharged, liquid-cooled
No. of Cylinders	4	3
Displacement	139.5 in³	179 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2100 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	55 hp	48 hp
PTO Power	44 hp	36.6 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Water-cooled	Liquid-cooled
Air Cleaner	Dry element	Two paper elements
Fuel System	Not Published	Not Published
Alternator	70 A, 12 V	40 A
▶Hydraulics
Pump Type	Not Published	Not Published
Implement Flow	10.7 gpm	11.4 gpm
Steering Flow	5 gpm	6.8 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	15.7 gpm	18.2 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	15.7 gpm	18.2 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open Center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	4 ports	1
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	2
▶Fluid Capacity
Fuel Tank Capacity	11.8 gal	18.0 gal
Coolant Capacity	1.56 gal	10 qt
Crankcase Capacity	1.20 gal	9 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	10.04 gal	10.3 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	1.90 gal	4.8 qt
▶PTO & Hitch
PTO Type	Independent	Independent
PTO Rear	540 / 540E rpm	540 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Category 2, convertible to 1
Hitch Lift Capacity	3,306 lb	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,425 lb	3,192 lb
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control with top link draft sensing
▶Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic (HST), 4-range	SyncShuttle
No. of Speeds	4 range (HST)	9F/3R
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	19.5 mph	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	19.5 mph	Not Published
Clutch	None (HST)	Dry
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Rear differential lock (standard)	Mechanical, rear
▶Chassis, Steering & Controls
Frame Type	Compact utility tractor, 4WD	Not Published
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Brakes	Wet, multi-disc	Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Heated leather seat (cab)	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Selectable 4WD	2WD or MFWD
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
▶Dimensions & Maneuverability
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	127.4 in	137.8 in
Overall Width	64.9 in	57.3 in
Wheelbase	71.1 in	80.7 in
Ground Clearance	15.5 in	2WD: 18.8 in; MFWD: 13.4 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	110.2 in (with brake applied)	138 in
Height to Top of ROPS	Not Published	93.9 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	75.7 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	97.0 in	Not Published
▶Weight
Tractor Weight (Base)	4,349 lb	2WD: 4,414 lb; MFWD: 5,401 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
▶Tire Options
Tire Size & Options	9.5-16 front / 13.6-26 rear (ag)	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Front	9.5-16	2WD: 7.5-16; MFWD: 9.5-24
R1 Agricultural - Rear	13.6-26	13.6-28
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	9.5-16
R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	21.5L-16.1
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	12.5/80-18
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	16.9-24
▶Loader & Attachments
Quick Attach Loader System	SSQA	H240 (NSL or MSL)
Loader Model	BBL500	H240NSL
Loader Lift Height	106.6 in	131 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	2,700 lb	3,671 lb
Loader Breakout Force	3,660 lb	4,504 lb
▶Warranty
Warranty Length & Coverage	Engine and powertrain 72 months or 2,000 hours; other tractor parts 24 months or 1,000 hours	Not Published
▶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

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Bad Boy Tractors 5055 Cab vs John Deere 5045E: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Bad Boy Tractors 5055 Cab or the John Deere 5045E?

The Bad Boy Tractors 5055 Cab leads on engine hp at 55 hp hp, compared to 48 hp hp for the John Deere 5045E.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Bad Boy Tractors 5055 Cab or the John Deere 5045E?

The Bad Boy Tractors 5055 Cab leads on pto hp at 44 hp hp, compared to 36.6 hp hp for the John Deere 5045E.

Which is heavier, the Bad Boy Tractors 5055 Cab or the John Deere 5045E?

The John Deere 5045E leads on weight at 5,401 lb lb, compared to 4,349 lb lb for the Bad Boy Tractors 5055 Cab.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Bad Boy Tractors 5055 Cab or the John Deere 5045E?

The John Deere 5045E leads on loader lift at 3,671 lb lb, compared to 2,700 lb lb for the Bad Boy Tractors 5055 Cab.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Bad Boy Tractors 5055 Cab or the John Deere 5045E?

The John Deere 5045E leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 3,192 lb lb, compared to 2,425 lb lb for the Bad Boy Tractors 5055 Cab.

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