Which has more horsepower, the Bobcat CT1021 or the Kioti CX2510?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 21 hp hp for engine hp.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Bobcat CT1021 or the Kioti CX2510?

The Kioti CX2510 leads on pto hp at 19.3 hp hp, compared to 16.3 hp hp for the Bobcat CT1021.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Bobcat CT1021 or the Kioti CX2510?

The Kioti CX2510 leads on loader lift at 1,092 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 CX2510?

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

Bobcat CT1021 vs Kioti CX2510

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 Kioti CX2510 leads 5 categories to 1 (2 tied). Machine pages: Bobcat CT1021 and Kioti CX2510.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Bobcat CT1021	Kioti CX2510
Engine HP (hp)	21 hp	21 hp
PTO HP (hp)	16.3 hp	▲ 19.3 hp
Weight (lb)	—	1,488 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	608 lb	▲ 1,092 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	700 lb	700 lb
Lift Height (in)	71.9 in	▲ 87.8 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,554 lbf	▲ 1,843 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	7.2 gpm	▲ 11.3 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	▲ 11.1 mph	0.8 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Bobcat CT1021Kioti CX2510

Engine HPhp

▲21 hp

PTO HPhp

16.3 hp

▲19.3 hp

Weightlb

—

1,488 lb

Loader Liftlb

608 lb

▲1,092 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	KiotiCX2510


PTO Power	16.3 hp	19.3 hp
Alternator	alternator	—
Air Cleaner	NOT FOUND	—
Engine Type	Diesel	S204.2 gal-F
Fuel System	Mechanical Fuel Injection; Indirect (Swirl chamber)	Diesel fuel (ultra-low sulfur diesel, sulfur content: 15 ppm or less)
Displacement	61.4 in³	69 in³
Engine Model	3C100LWH-U2	—
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	3200	3000 rpm
Cooling System Type	Water-cooled	Liquid cooled
Engine Manufacturer	Daedong	Daedong Industrial Co., LTD
Engine Power (Gross)	21 hp	21 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	—

Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	2,308 lb
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	2,804 lb
Tractor Weight (Base)	—	1,488 lbs with ROPS

Warranty Length & Coverage	24 months / 1,500 hours (whichever occurs first) - covers defects in material and workmanship	6 year powertrain warranty

Pump Type	Gear	Variable displacement pump
Steering Flow	N/A	4.4 qts 1.1 gal
Implement Flow	6.5 gpm (24.5 Lpm)	6.86 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	7.2 gpm	11.3 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open Center	open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	NOT FOUND	NOT FOUND
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	7.2 gpm	11.3 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	1 Pair	1
No. of Standard Remote Valves	1	1 Optional (CX2510/CX2510 HST); 1 Standard (CX2510 HST CAB)
System Operating Pressure	—	Not specified in document

PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
PTO Type	Independent	Transmission (CX2510); Live (CX2510 HST/CAB)
Lift Control Type	Hydraulic Position Control System	Position
Hitch Lift Capacity	700 lb.	1,203 lb.
Mid-PTO Availability	Standard: 2200 rpm	2,000 rpm (Option on CX2510/CX2510H); 2,000 rpm (Standard on CX2510 HST CAB)
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1 Limited	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	700 lb	700 lbs

R3 Turf - Rear	26X12.00-12	33×12.5-16.5
R3 Turf - Front	18X8.5-10	23×8.5-12
Tire Size & Options	Front AG. (TURF, INDUSTRIAL) 18X8.5-10; Rear AG. (TURF, INDUSTRIAL) 26X12.00-12	Front: 7.0-12 (AG), 23×8.5-12 (Turf/Industrial); Rear: 11.2-16 (AG), 33×12.5-16.5 (Turf), 12-16.5 (Industrial)
R4 Industrial - Rear	26X12.00-12	12-16.5
R4 Industrial - Front	18X8.5-10	23×8.5-12
R1 Agricultural - Rear	26X12.00-12	11.2-16
R1 Agricultural - Front	18X8.5-10	7.0-12

Coolant Capacity	2.0 (1.9) qts (L)	1.0 U.S. gal
Crankcase Capacity	5.2 (4.9) qts (L)	0.8 U.S. gal
Fuel Tank Capacity	6.7 gal.	6.60 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	NOT FOUND	—
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	NOT FOUND	3.4 U.S. gal

Loader Model	FL6	—
Loader Lift Height	71.9 in.	87.8 in.
Loader Breakout Force	1554 lb.	1,843 lbs.
Quick Attach Loader System	Standard Quick Attach Mounting System	Quick attach bucket, 50 in.
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	608 lb.	1,092 lbs.

Clutch	Clutch-free (Hydrostatic)	Dry single
No. of Speeds	2	6F/2R [CX2510] / Infinite, 2 range [CX2510 HST]
Transmission Type	2-Range HST	Manual [CX2510] / Hydrostatic [CX2510 HST]
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	11.1 mph (17.8 km/hr.)	0.75-10.8 mph (1.22-11.8 mph) [Manual]; 0-10.7 mph (0-13.5 mph) [HST]
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	7.6 mph (12.2 km/hr.)	0.92-4.2 mph (1.51-4.6 mph) [Manual]; 0-7.46 mph (0-9.5 mph) [HST]
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Std	Rear Standard

Brakes	Wet Multi-disc	Wet Disc Type
Steering	Hydrostatic Power Steering	Hydrostatic Power Steering
Frame Type	Not Published	—
Front Axle Type	Not Published	Four-wheel drive
Drawbar Capacity	7.7 kN / 1730 lb	—
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	—
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Suspension Seat ■	Adjustable suspension seat with dual armrests and seat belt

Wheelbase	55.1 in.	59.8 in.
Overall Width	46.0 in.	49.4 in.
Ground Clearance	6.3 in.	13.4 in.
Height to Top of ROPS	87.6 in.	82.8 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.	86.6 in.
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)	82.8 in.
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	100.0 in.	9 ft (2.75 m)
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	99.3 in.	109.1 in. [CX2510/HST]; 111 in. [CAB]
Overall Length	—	110.25 in with weights; 99.33 in without weights