Which has more horsepower, the Bobcat CT1021 or the John Deere 1023E?

The John Deere 1023E leads on engine hp at 21.5 hp hp, compared to 21 hp hp for the Bobcat CT1021.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Bobcat CT1021 or the John Deere 1023E?

The Bobcat CT1021 leads on pto hp at 16.3 hp hp, compared to 16.2 hp hp for the John Deere 1023E.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Bobcat CT1021 or the John Deere 1023E?

The Bobcat CT1021 leads on loader lift at 608 lb lb, compared to 570 lb lb for the John Deere 1023E.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Bobcat CT1021 or the John Deere 1023E?

The John Deere 1023E leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 758 lb lb, compared to 700 lb lb for the Bobcat CT1021.

Bobcat CT1021 vs John Deere 1023E

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 Bobcat CT1021 leads 5 categories to 2. Machine pages: Bobcat CT1021 and John Deere 1023E.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Bobcat CT1021	John Deere 1023E
Engine HP (hp)	21 hp	▲ 21.5 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 16.3 hp	16.2 hp
Weight (lb)	—	1,446 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 608 lb	570 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	700 lb	▲ 758 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 71.9 in	71.2 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,554 lbf	—
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 7.2 gpm	6.3 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	▲ 11.1 mph	9.1 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Bobcat CT1021John Deere 1023E

Engine HPhp

21 hp

▲21.5 hp

PTO HPhp

▲16.3 hp

16.2 hp

Weightlb

—

1,446 lb

Loader Liftlb

▲608 lb

570 lb

512 lb

D120H120

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

700 lb

▲758 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	John Deere1023E


PTO Power	16.3 hp	16.2 hp
Alternator	alternator	40 A
Air Cleaner	NOT FOUND	Dual element
Engine Type	Diesel	Diesel
Fuel System	Mechanical Fuel Injection; Indirect (Swirl chamber)	Indirect injection
Displacement	61.4 in³	60.6 in³
Engine Model	3C100LWH-U2	—
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	3200	3200 rpm
Cooling System Type	Water-cooled	Water pump
Engine Manufacturer	Daedong	Yanmar
Engine Power (Gross)	21 hp	21.5 hp @ 200 rpm
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4

Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	1446 lb
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	—
Tractor Weight (Base)	—	Open station: 1446 lb

Warranty Length & Coverage	24 months / 1,500 hours (whichever occurs first) - covers defects in material and workmanship	6-year powertrain warranty (as stated in 2016 review; current terms may vary)

Pump Type	Gear	Single gear
Steering Flow	N/A	3.5 gpm
Implement Flow	6.5 gpm (24.5 Lpm)	3.5 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	7.2 gpm	6.3 gpm 23.8 lpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open Center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	NOT FOUND	3.5 gpm (13.3 lpm) implement circuit
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	7.2 gpm	6.3 gpm total (2.8 gpm steering + 3.5 gpm implement)
No. of Optional Remote Valves	1 Pair	1 additional (optional 3rd SCV kit; standard is 2 mid-SCVs)
No. of Standard Remote Valves	1	—
System Operating Pressure	—	2000 PSI

PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
PTO Type	Independent	independent
Lift Control Type	Hydraulic Position Control System	Position control (rockshaft lever)
Hitch Lift Capacity	700 lb.	1,433 lbs 1,433 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	Standard: 2200 rpm	2100 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1 Limited	Limited Category 1
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	700 lb	758 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	26X12.00-12	26x12-12
R3 Turf - Front	18X8.5-10	18x8.50-10
Tire Size & Options	Front AG. (TURF, INDUSTRIAL) 18X8.5-10; Rear AG. (TURF, INDUSTRIAL) 26X12.00-12	—
R4 Industrial - Rear	26X12.00-12	26x12-12
R4 Industrial - Front	18X8.5-10	18x8.5-10
R1 Agricultural - Rear	26X12.00-12	26x12-12
R1 Agricultural - Front	18X8.5-10	18x8.5-10

Coolant Capacity	2.0 (1.9) qts (L)	0.98 gal
Crankcase Capacity	5.2 (4.9) qts (L)	0.71 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity	6.7 gal.	5.6 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	NOT FOUND	0.74 gal
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	NOT FOUND	3.3 gal

Loader Model	FL6	—
Loader Lift Height	71.9 in.	71.2 in (D120 and H120 loaders)
Loader Breakout Force	1554 lb.	—
Quick Attach Loader System	Standard Quick Attach Mounting System	Quik-Park Loader System
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	608 lb.	D120: 570 lb; H120: 512 lb (at full height, 71.2 in)

Clutch	Clutch-free (Hydrostatic)	Wet disk
No. of Speeds	2	Infinite (hydrostatic, 2-range)
Transmission Type	2-Range HST	Hydrostatic - two range
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	11.1 mph (17.8 km/hr.)	9.1 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	7.6 mph (12.2 km/hr.)	9.1 mph
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Std	Differential lock Yes; Limited slip differential No

Brakes	Wet Multi-disc	Wet disc (left-hand pedal)
Steering	Hydrostatic Power Steering	Power
Frame Type	Not Published	Open center frame with two-post foldable ROPS
Front Axle Type	Not Published	MFWD (Mechanical Front-Wheel Drive) 4WD
Drawbar Capacity	7.7 kN / 1730 lb	—
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	1349 lb
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Suspension Seat ■	Spring suspension seat, adjusts fore/aft

Wheelbase	55.1 in.	57.1 in.
Overall Width	46.0 in.	47.2 in with R3 tires; 47.3 in with R4 tires
Ground Clearance	6.3 in.	7.7 in.
Height to Top of ROPS	87.6 in.	78.6 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.	—
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)	—
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	100.0 in.	2.51 m 8.2 ft
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	99.3 in.	87.6 in