Bobcat CT1021 vs Kioti CS2520

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

Across 9 measurable specs, the Kioti CS2520 leads 5 categories to 3 (1 tied). Machine pages: Bobcat CT1021 and Kioti CS2520.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Bobcat CT1021	Kioti CS2520
Engine HP (hp)	21 hp	▲ 24.5 hp
PTO HP (hp)	16.3 hp	▲ 18.5 hp
Weight (lb)	1,521 lb	▲ 1,554 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	608 lb	▲ 1,062.3 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	700 lb	700 lb
Lift Height (in)	71.9 in	▲ 73.7 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 1,554 lbf	1,329 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 7.2 gpm	7 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	▲ 11.1 mph	9.6 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Bobcat CT1021Kioti CS2520

Engine HPhp

21 hp

▲24.5 hp

PTO HPhp

16.3 hp

▲18.5 hp

Weightlb

1,521 lb

▲1,554 lb

Loader Liftlb

608 lb

▲1,062.3 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	KiotiCS2520


Engine Manufacturer	Daedong	KIOTI (Daedong)
Engine Model	3C100LWH-U2	3C100LFH-U2
Engine Type	Diesel	In-Line Vertical, Water-Cooled 4-Cycle Diesel (3-cylinder)
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	61.5 in³	61.5 in³
Rated Engine Speed	3200 rpm	3200 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	21 hp	24.5 hp
PTO Power	16.3 hp	18.5 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Not Published
Cooling System Type	Not Published	Not Published
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Not Published
Fuel System	Not Published	Not Published
Alternator	Not Published	Not Published

Pump Type	Not Published	Gear
Implement Flow	Not Published	7.0 gpm
Steering Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Total Hydraulic Flow	7.2 gpm	7.0 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	7.2 gpm	7.0 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Not Published	Not Published
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	None (rear hydraulics optional)	Not Published
No. of Optional Remote Valves	1 pair	Not Published

Fuel Tank Capacity	6.7 gal	6.7 gal
Coolant Capacity	Not Published	0.87 gal
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	1.0 gal
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	2.75 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	0.53 gal

PTO Type	Independent	Independent
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Standard: 2200 rpm	Available (2,200 rpm)
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1 Limited	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	Not Published	1,580 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	700 lb	700 lb
Lift Control Type	Hydraulic Position Control System	Position

Transmission Type	2-Range HST	Hydrostatic (HST)
No. of Speeds	Infinite forward and reverse (2-range)	Infinite, 2 range (High/Low)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	11.1 mph	9.6 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	7.6 mph	6.6 mph
Clutch	Not Published	None (hydrostatic transmission)
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Rear differential lock (standard)	Rear differential lock (standard)

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Brakes	Wet multi-disc	Wet multi disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Adjustable seat (standard)	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Four-wheel drive (standard)	Mechanical 4WD
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	99.3 in	99.3 in
Overall Width	45.7 in	45.9 in
Wheelbase	55.1 in	55.1 in
Ground Clearance	6.3 in	6.4 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	100.0 in (with brake applied)	8.2 ft (with brake applied)
Height to Top of ROPS	87.6 in	87.6 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	Not Published

Tractor Weight (Base)	1521 lb	1,554 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	R1 Agricultural, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial	R1 Agricultural, R3 Turf and R4 Industrial: 18x8.5-10 front, 26x12.00-12 rear
R1 Agricultural - Front	18x8.5-10	18x8.5-10
R1 Agricultural - Rear	26x12.00-12	26x12.00-12
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	18x8.5-10
R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	26x12.00-12
R4 Industrial - Front	18x8.5-10	18x8.5-10
R4 Industrial - Rear	26x12.00-12	26x12.00-12

Quick Attach Loader System	Standard quick attach mounting system	Quick attach (QA) bucket, 48 in
Loader Model	FL6	SL2420
Loader Lift Height	71.9 in	SL2420: 73.7 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	608 lb	SL2420: 1,062.3 lb
Loader Breakout Force	1554 lb	SL2420: 1,329.0 lb

Warranty Length & Coverage	24 months or 1500 hours (whichever occurs first) on all components; powertrain and engine components 48 months (unlimited hours) for consumer purchasers, 36 months or 2000 hours for commercial purchasers	Tractors (Non-Commercial Application): 24 months, unlimited hours, parts & labor; Non-commercial powertrain (engine and driveline) on qualifying tractors: 72 months, unlimited hours, parts & labor

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Bobcat CT1021 vs Kioti CS2520: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Bobcat CT1021 or the Kioti CS2520?: The Kioti CS2520 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 Kioti CS2520?: The Kioti CS2520 leads on pto hp at 18.5 hp hp, compared to 16.3 hp hp for the Bobcat CT1021.
Which is heavier, the Bobcat CT1021 or the Kioti CS2520?: The Kioti CS2520 leads on weight at 1,554 lb lb, compared to 1,521 lb lb for the Bobcat CT1021.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the Bobcat CT1021 or the Kioti CS2520?: The Kioti CS2520 leads on loader lift at 1,062.3 lb lb, compared to 608 lb lb for the Bobcat CT1021.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Bobcat CT1021 or the Kioti CS2520?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 700 lb lb for 3-pt lift (24 in).

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Category Verdict

Spec	Bobcat CT1021	Kioti CS2520
Engine HP (hp)	21 hp	▲ 24.5 hp
PTO HP (hp)	16.3 hp	▲ 18.5 hp
Weight (lb)	1,521 lb	▲ 1,554 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	608 lb	▲ 1,062.3 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	700 lb	700 lb
Lift Height (in)	71.9 in	▲ 73.7 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 1,554 lbf	1,329 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 7.2 gpm	7 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	▲ 11.1 mph	9.6 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Bobcat CT1021Kioti CS2520

Engine HPhp

21 hp

▲24.5 hp

PTO HPhp

16.3 hp

▲18.5 hp

Weightlb

1,521 lb

▲1,554 lb

Loader Liftlb

608 lb

▲1,062.3 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	KiotiCS2520


Engine Manufacturer	Daedong	KIOTI (Daedong)
Engine Model	3C100LWH-U2	3C100LFH-U2
Engine Type	Diesel	In-Line Vertical, Water-Cooled 4-Cycle Diesel (3-cylinder)
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	61.5 in³	61.5 in³
Rated Engine Speed	3200 rpm	3200 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	21 hp	24.5 hp
PTO Power	16.3 hp	18.5 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Not Published
Cooling System Type	Not Published	Not Published
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Not Published
Fuel System	Not Published	Not Published
Alternator	Not Published	Not Published

Pump Type	Not Published	Gear
Implement Flow	Not Published	7.0 gpm
Steering Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Total Hydraulic Flow	7.2 gpm	7.0 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	7.2 gpm	7.0 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Not Published	Not Published
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	None (rear hydraulics optional)	Not Published
No. of Optional Remote Valves	1 pair	Not Published

Fuel Tank Capacity	6.7 gal	6.7 gal
Coolant Capacity	Not Published	0.87 gal
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	1.0 gal
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	2.75 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	0.53 gal

PTO Type	Independent	Independent
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Standard: 2200 rpm	Available (2,200 rpm)
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1 Limited	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	Not Published	1,580 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	700 lb	700 lb
Lift Control Type	Hydraulic Position Control System	Position

Transmission Type	2-Range HST	Hydrostatic (HST)
No. of Speeds	Infinite forward and reverse (2-range)	Infinite, 2 range (High/Low)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	11.1 mph	9.6 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	7.6 mph	6.6 mph
Clutch	Not Published	None (hydrostatic transmission)
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Rear differential lock (standard)	Rear differential lock (standard)

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Brakes	Wet multi-disc	Wet multi disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Adjustable seat (standard)	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Four-wheel drive (standard)	Mechanical 4WD
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	99.3 in	99.3 in
Overall Width	45.7 in	45.9 in
Wheelbase	55.1 in	55.1 in
Ground Clearance	6.3 in	6.4 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	100.0 in (with brake applied)	8.2 ft (with brake applied)
Height to Top of ROPS	87.6 in	87.6 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	Not Published

Tractor Weight (Base)	1521 lb	1,554 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	R1 Agricultural, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial	R1 Agricultural, R3 Turf and R4 Industrial: 18x8.5-10 front, 26x12.00-12 rear
R1 Agricultural - Front	18x8.5-10	18x8.5-10
R1 Agricultural - Rear	26x12.00-12	26x12.00-12
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	18x8.5-10
R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	26x12.00-12
R4 Industrial - Front	18x8.5-10	18x8.5-10
R4 Industrial - Rear	26x12.00-12	26x12.00-12

Quick Attach Loader System	Standard quick attach mounting system	Quick attach (QA) bucket, 48 in
Loader Model	FL6	SL2420
Loader Lift Height	71.9 in	SL2420: 73.7 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	608 lb	SL2420: 1,062.3 lb
Loader Breakout Force	1554 lb	SL2420: 1,329.0 lb

Warranty Length & Coverage	24 months or 1500 hours (whichever occurs first) on all components; powertrain and engine components 48 months (unlimited hours) for consumer purchasers, 36 months or 2000 hours for commercial purchasers	Tractors (Non-Commercial Application): 24 months, unlimited hours, parts & labor; Non-commercial powertrain (engine and driveline) on qualifying tractors: 72 months, unlimited hours, parts & labor

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Bobcat CT1021 vs Kioti CS2520: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Bobcat CT1021 or the Kioti CS2520?

The Kioti CS2520 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 Kioti CS2520?

The Kioti CS2520 leads on pto hp at 18.5 hp hp, compared to 16.3 hp hp for the Bobcat CT1021.

Which is heavier, the Bobcat CT1021 or the Kioti CS2520?

The Kioti CS2520 leads on weight at 1,554 lb lb, compared to 1,521 lb lb for the Bobcat CT1021.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Bobcat CT1021 or the Kioti CS2520?

The Kioti CS2520 leads on loader lift at 1,062.3 lb lb, compared to 608 lb lb for the Bobcat CT1021.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Bobcat CT1021 or the Kioti CS2520?

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

Bobcat CT1021 vs Kioti CS2520

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