Which has more horsepower, the Bad Boy Tractors 5055 Cab or the John Deere 5050E?

The Bad Boy Tractors 5055 Cab leads on engine hp at 55 hp hp, compared to 50.9 hp hp for the John Deere 5050E.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Bad Boy Tractors 5055 Cab or the John Deere 5050E?

The Bad Boy Tractors 5055 Cab leads on pto hp at 44 hp hp, compared to 37 hp hp for the John Deere 5050E.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Bad Boy Tractors 5055 Cab or the John Deere 5050E?

The John Deere 5050E leads on loader lift at 3,225 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 5050E?

The John Deere 5050E leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 3,197 lb lb, compared to 2,425 lb lb for the Bad Boy Tractors 5055 Cab.

Bad Boy Tractors 5055 Cab vs John Deere 5050E

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

Across 7 measurable specs, the John Deere 5050E leads 5 categories to 2. Machine pages: Bad Boy Tractors 5055 Cab and John Deere 5050E.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Bad Boy Tractors 5055 Cab	John Deere 5050E
Engine HP (hp)	▲ 55 hp	50.9 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 44 hp	37 hp
Weight (lb)	4,349 lb	—
Loader Lift (lb)	2,700 lb	▲ 3,225 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	2,425 lb	▲ 3,197 lb
Lift Height (in)	106.6 in	▲ 124 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	3,660 lbf	▲ 4,354 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	16.4 gpm	▲ 18.2 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	19.5 mph	—

The headline numbers at a glance.

Bad Boy Tractors 5055 CabJohn Deere 5050E

Engine HPhp

▲55 hp

50.9 hp

PTO HPhp

▲44 hp

37 hp

Weightlb

▲4,349 lb

3,831 lb

3,754 lb

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CABINROPS SynchroROPS HST

Loader Liftlb

2,700 lb

▲3,225 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

2,425 lb

▲3,197 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 Deere5050E


PTO Power	44 hp	37 hp @ 100 rpm
Alternator	70 A, 12 V	60 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Dry Element	Dry type, dual element
Engine Type	4-cylinder, water-cooled diesel	Diesel, turbocharged and aftercooled
Fuel System	Water-Cooled Diesel	Electronically controlled, high-pressure common rail
Displacement	139.5 in³	179 in³
Engine Model	A2300T3-UTR_4	—
No. of Cylinders	4	3
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2100 rpm
Cooling System Type	Water-Cooled	Liquid cooled with overflow reservoir
Engine Manufacturer	A2300T11	John Deere PowerTech 3029 EWR
Engine Power (Gross)	55 hp	50.9 hp @ 100 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 Published

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	Tandem gear pump (implement + steering)
Steering Flow	5 GPM	6.8 gpm
Implement Flow	5055CS: 11.4 gpm; 5055CH: 10.7 gpm	11.4 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	5055CS: 16.4 gpm; 5055CH: 15.7 gpm	18.2 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Not Published	Open center
System Operating Pressure	Not published in source	—
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	11.4 gpm at a single rear SCV
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	5055CS: 16.4 gpm; 5055CH: 15.7 gpm	18.2 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	2
No. of Standard Remote Valves	2 Remotes	1

PTO Rear	540 / 540E RPM	540 rpm @ 2,083 engine rpm; mechanical shift
PTO Type	Independent	Independent
Lift Control Type	Position	Position control with draft control; adjustable rate of drop
Hitch Lift Capacity	3,306 lb	3,968 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	CAT I	Category II; convertible to Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,425 lb	3,197 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	41X14.00-20 4PR R3; 44X18.00-20 4PR R3 (Premium)
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	33X15.50-15 6PR R3; 33X12.50-15 6PR R3; 29X12.5-15 4PR R3 (Premium)
Tire Size & Options	R1 Agricultural	R1 Ag / R3 Turf / R4 Industrial / Snow
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	4.6 gal-24 8PR R4; 5.2 gal-24 8PR R4; 16.9-30 10PR R4; 43X16.00-20 R4; 43X16.00-20 R4 (Premium); 18.4-30 10PR R4
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	27/12LL-15 6PR R4; 10-16.5 8PR R4; 28X8.50-15 8PR R4; 12.5/80-18 12PR R4
R1 Agricultural - Rear	13.6 - 26	14.9-28 6PR R1; 16.9-28 6PR R1; 16.9-30 6PR R1; 18.4-30 6PR R1; 460/85R30 R1; 460/85R30 R1W
R1 Agricultural - Front	9.5 - 16	9.5-24 10PR R1; 12.4-24 8PR R1; 320/85R24 R1; 320/85R24 R1W

Coolant Capacity	1.56 gal	Open operator station: 2.85 gal
Crankcase Capacity	1.20 gal	9.0 qt (with filter)
Fuel Tank Capacity	11.8 gal	Open operator station: 15.6 ± 0.44 gal (71 ± 0.5 gal)
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	1.90 gal	2WD: 16.1 qt; MFWD: 8.0 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	10.04 gal	8.36 gal (9x3)

Loader Model	BBL500	—
Loader Lift Height	106.6 in	124 in
Loader Breakout Force	3,660 lbs.	4,354 lb (measured at pivot)
Quick Attach Loader System	SSQA	Parkable loader (parking system; no tools required for removal/installation); optional John Deere skid steer attachment carrier (tool-free attachment changes)
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	2,700 lbs.	3,225 lb (measured at pivot)

Clutch	Dry Single Type (N/A)	Dual clutch, 11 in (PowrReverser)
No. of Speeds	5055CS: 16F/16R; 5055CH: 4-range	9F/3R
Transmission Type	Synchromesh (MEC models) or HST (Hydrostatic)	SyncShuttle
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	19.5 mph	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	19.5 mph	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock	Mechanical differential lock (pedal)

Brakes	Wet, Multi-disc	Hydraulically actuated wet disc brakes
Steering	Hydrostatic Power Steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Frame Type	Compact utility tractor, 4WD	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Not Published	2WD standard; MFWD optional
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	1,675 lb (fully extended); 2,470 lb (short position)
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Heated leather seat	Deluxe adjustable vinyl seat with retractable seat belt

Wheelbase	71.1 in	80.7 in
Overall Width	64.9 in	Not Published
Overall Length	127.4 in. with 3-point hitch	—
Ground Clearance	15.5 in	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	5055CS/CH - 97 in	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	97 in	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Applicable	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	9.18 feet (2.80 m)	137.8 in (2WD); 183.1 in (4WD); 153.5 in (4WD, Carraro axle)
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	127.4 in	143.3 in