Which has more horsepower, the Bobcat CT1021 or the Bobcat CT1025?

The Bobcat CT1025 leads on engine hp at 24.5 hp hp, compared to 21 hp hp for the Bobcat CT1021.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Bobcat CT1021 or the Bobcat CT1025?

The Bobcat CT1025 leads on pto hp at 18.8 hp hp, compared to 16.3 hp hp for the Bobcat CT1021.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Bobcat CT1021 or the Bobcat CT1025?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 608 lb lb for loader lift.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Bobcat CT1021 or the Bobcat CT1025?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 700 lb lb for 3-pt lift (24 in).

Bobcat CT1021 vs Bobcat CT1025

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, the Bobcat CT1025 leads 2 categories to 1 (5 tied). Machine pages: Bobcat CT1021 and Bobcat CT1025.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Bobcat CT1021	Bobcat CT1025
Engine HP (hp)	21 hp	▲ 24.5 hp
PTO HP (hp)	16.3 hp	▲ 18.8 hp
Weight (lb)	—	2,127 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	608 lb	608 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	700 lb	700 lb
Lift Height (in)	71.9 in	71.9 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,554 lbf	1,554 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 7.2 gpm	6.5 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	11.1 mph	11.1 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Bobcat CT1021Bobcat CT1025

Engine HPhp

21 hp

▲24.5 hp

PTO HPhp

16.3 hp

▲18.8 hp

Weightlb

—

2,127 lb

Loader Liftlb

▲608 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲700 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

Every published spec, side by side, including the details the graphs above don't chart.

Spec	BobcatCT1021	BobcatCT1025


PTO Power	16.3 hp	18.8 hp
Alternator	alternator	alternator
Air Cleaner	NOT FOUND	Dry type, replaceable
Engine Type	Diesel	Diesel
Fuel System	Mechanical Fuel Injection; Indirect (Swirl chamber)	Diesel, Common Rail Direct Injection (CRDI)
Displacement	61.4 in³	69.01 in³
Engine Model	3C100LWH-U2	Shibaura 0.3 gal 3-cyl diesel
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	3200	2600 rpm
Cooling System Type	Water-cooled	water cooled
Engine Manufacturer	Daedong	Shibaura
Engine Power (Gross)	21 hp	24.5 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4

Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	2,127 LB Approximate Operating Weight
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	1652.00 KG

Warranty Length & Coverage	24 months / 1,500 hours (whichever occurs first) - covers defects in material and workmanship	24 months or 1,500 hours (whichever occurs first)

Pump Type	Gear	Gear
Steering Flow	N/A	16.90
Implement Flow	6.5 gpm (24.5 Lpm)	26.00
Total Hydraulic Flow	7.2 gpm	6.5 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open Center	Open Center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	NOT FOUND	NOT FOUND
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	7.2 gpm	7.2 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	1 Pair	1 Pair
No. of Standard Remote Valves	1	Std. (4 port)

PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
PTO Type	Independent	Independent
Lift Control Type	Hydraulic Position Control System	Hydraulic Position Control System
Hitch Lift Capacity	700 lb.	700 lb.
Mid-PTO Availability	Standard: 2200 rpm	Standard: 2200 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1 Limited	Category 1 Limited
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	700 lb	700 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	26X12.00-12	41x14.0-20 R3
R3 Turf - Front	18X8.5-10	27x8.5-15 R3
Tire Size & Options	Front AG. (TURF, INDUSTRIAL) 18X8.5-10; Rear AG. (TURF, INDUSTRIAL) 26X12.00-12	Agricultural, Turf, Industrial
R4 Industrial - Rear	26X12.00-12	15-19.5 R4
R4 Industrial - Front	18X8.5-10	25x8.5-14 R4
R1 Agricultural - Rear	26X12.00-12	26x12.00-12
R1 Agricultural - Front	18X8.5-10	18x8.5-10

Coolant Capacity	2.0 (1.9) qts (L)	0.9 gal
Crankcase Capacity	5.2 (4.9) qts (L)	2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity	6.7 gal.	7.1 gal.
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	NOT FOUND	1.6 gal
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	NOT FOUND	5.8 gal

Loader Model	FL6	FL6
Loader Lift Height	71.9 in.	71.9 in.
Loader Breakout Force	1554 lb.	1554 lb.
Quick Attach Loader System	Standard Quick Attach Mounting System	Standard Quick Attach Mounting System
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	608 lb.	608 lb.

Clutch	Clutch-free (Hydrostatic)	Clutch-free (hydrostatic)
No. of Speeds	2	2-Range
Transmission Type	2-Range HST	Hydrostatic
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	11.1 mph (17.8 km/hr.)	11.1 mph (17.8 km/hr.)
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	7.6 mph (12.2 km/hr.)	7.6 mph (12.2 km/hr.)
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Std	Std

Brakes	Wet Multi-disc	Wet Multi-disc
Steering	Hydrostatic Power Steering	Hydrostatic Power Steering
Frame Type	Not Published	4x4 MFWD 4WD
Front Axle Type	Not Published	MFWD
Drawbar Capacity	7.7 kN / 1730 lb	650.00 KG
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Manual(MEC)
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Suspension Seat ■	Std

Wheelbase	55.1 in.	55.1 in.
Overall Width	46.0 in.	46.0 in.
Ground Clearance	6.3 in.	6.3 in.
Height to Top of ROPS	87.6 in.	87.56 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	NOT FOUND — no source lists a cab-model height. The CT1021 is an open-station (two-post folding ROPS) machine; a Field Cab is a dealer-installed option only, and no cab height spec was found in any source.	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	NOT FOUND — no source explicitly lists the folded ROPS height. The only height figure available across all sources is Height (ROPS) [upright]: 87.6 in (2225 mm)	2520.00 MM
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	100.0 in.	8.3 ft. (2.54 m)
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	99.3 in.	99.3 in.