Which has more horsepower, the Bobcat CT1025 or the John Deere 3033R?

The John Deere 3033R leads on engine hp at 31.8 hp hp, compared to 24.5 hp hp for the Bobcat CT1025.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Bobcat CT1025 or the John Deere 3033R?

The John Deere 3033R leads on pto hp at 24.3 hp hp, compared to 18.8 hp hp for the Bobcat CT1025.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Bobcat CT1025 or the John Deere 3033R?

The John Deere 3033R leads on loader lift at 1,360 lb lb, compared to 608 lb lb for the Bobcat CT1025.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Bobcat CT1025 or the John Deere 3033R?

The John Deere 3033R leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,194 lb lb, compared to 700 lb lb for the Bobcat CT1025.

Bobcat CT1025 vs John Deere 3033R

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 John Deere 3033R leads 8 categories to 0. Machine pages: Bobcat CT1025 and John Deere 3033R.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Bobcat CT1025	John Deere 3033R
Engine HP (hp)	24.5 hp	▲ 31.8 hp
PTO HP (hp)	18.8 hp	▲ 24.3 hp
Weight (lb)	2,127 lb	—
Loader Lift (lb)	608 lb	▲ 1,360 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	700 lb	▲ 2,194 lb
Lift Height (in)	71.9 in	▲ 90 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,554 lbf	▲ 2,855 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	6.5 gpm	▲ 14.4 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	11.1 mph	▲ 18.5 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Bobcat CT1025John Deere 3033R

Engine HPhp

24.5 hp

▲31.8 hp

PTO HPhp

18.8 hp

▲24.3 hp

Weightlb

2,127 lb

—

Loader Liftlb

608 lb

▲1,360 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

700 lb

▲2,194 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

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

Spec	BobcatCT1025	John Deere3033R


PTO Power	18.8 hp	24.3 hp
Alternator	alternator	75 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Dry type, replaceable	Dry type with safety element (dual element)
Engine Type	Diesel	Diesel, turbocharged
Fuel System	Diesel, Common Rail Direct Injection (CRDI)	High pressure common rail direct injection (HPCR)
Displacement	69.01 in³	97.6 in³
Engine Model	Shibaura 0.3 gal 3-cyl diesel	—
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2600 rpm
Cooling System Type	water cooled	Liquid (water pump)
Engine Manufacturer	Shibaura	Yanmar
Engine Power (Gross)	24.5 hp	31.8 hp @ 600 rpm
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4

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

Warranty Length & Coverage	24 months or 1,500 hours (whichever occurs first)	6-year/2,000-hour powertrain; 2-year/2,000-hour basic (full machine)

Pump Type	Gear	Implement/steering pump: Dual gear; hydrostatic pump: PV axial piston
Steering Flow	16.90	5.9 gpm
Implement Flow	26.00	8.6 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	6.5 gpm	14.4 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open Center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	NOT FOUND	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	7.2 gpm	14.4 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	1 Pair	Up to 6 rear remotes
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Std. (4 port)	Not Published

PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
PTO Type	Independent	Independent
Lift Control Type	Hydraulic Position Control System	Position control
Hitch Lift Capacity	700 lb.	2,530 lb at hitch ball
Mid-PTO Availability	Standard: 2200 rpm	eHydro: Optional (2100 rpm); PowrReverser: Not applicable
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1 Limited	Category 1 (limited Category 1 in Operator Manual)
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	700 lb	2,194 lb at 24 in behind link arms

R3 Turf - Rear	41x14.0-20 R3	41X14-20
R3 Turf - Front	27x8.5-15 R3	27X8.50-15
Tire Size & Options	Agricultural, Turf, Industrial	R1 Bar, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial
R4 Industrial - Rear	15-19.5 R4	15-19.5 or 43X16-20
R4 Industrial - Front	25x8.5-14 R4	25X8.5-14 or 27X8.5-15
R1 Agricultural - Rear	26x12.00-12	11.2-24
R1 Agricultural - Front	18x8.5-10	7-14

Coolant Capacity	0.9 gal	Open station (OOS): 1.4 gal; Cab: 1.9 gal
Crankcase Capacity	2 gal	1.1 gal (with filter)
Fuel Tank Capacity	7.1 gal.	Open station (OOS): 13.5 gal; Cab: 11.8 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	1.6 gal	1.3 gal
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	5.8 gal	6.8 gal

Loader Model	FL6	—
Loader Lift Height	71.9 in.	90 in
Loader Breakout Force	1554 lb.	2,855 lb at pivot; 2,032 lb @ 19.7 in
Quick Attach Loader System	Standard Quick Attach Mounting System	Quik-Park mounting system
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	608 lb.	1,360 lb at pivot; 999 lb @ 19.7 in ahead of pivot

Clutch	Clutch-free (hydrostatic)	PowrReverser: Wet disk; eHydro: Not Applicable
No. of Speeds	2-Range	PowrReverser: 12F/12R; eHydro: infinite in 3 ranges
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic	PowrReverser: 12F/12R; eHydro: three-range, infinitely variable
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	11.1 mph (17.8 km/hr.)	18.50 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	7.6 mph (12.2 km/hr.)	18.50 mph
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Std	Differential lock: Yes

Brakes	Wet Multi-disc	Multi-plate wet disk
Steering	Hydrostatic Power Steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Frame Type	4x4 MFWD 4WD	Foldable ROPS; cab or open station configurations available
Front Axle Type	MFWD	Mechanical front wheel drive (MFWD)
Drawbar Capacity	650.00 KG	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Manual(MEC)	3,196 lb (continuous)
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Std	Standard seat: height/level/fore-aft adjustments; Deluxe seat: weight (air pressure) & fore-aft adjustments

Wheelbase	55.1 in.	68.0 in
Overall Width	46.0 in.	69.1 in
Ground Clearance	6.3 in.	12.2 in
Height to Top of ROPS	87.56 in	93.3 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	85.0 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	2520.00 MM	72.0 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	8.3 ft. (2.54 m)	9.2 ft (2.8 m)
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	99.3 in.	120.2 in