Which has more horsepower, the Bobcat CT2040 or the Bobcat CT5545?

The Bobcat CT5545 leads on engine hp at 45 hp hp, compared to 39.6 hp hp for the Bobcat CT2040.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Bobcat CT2040 or the Bobcat CT5545?

The Bobcat CT5545 leads on pto hp at 33.9 hp hp, compared to 31.9 hp hp for the Bobcat CT2040.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Bobcat CT2040 or the Bobcat CT5545?

The Bobcat CT5545 leads on loader lift at 2,346 lb lb, compared to 1,389 lb lb for the Bobcat CT2040.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Bobcat CT2040 or the Bobcat CT5545?

The Bobcat CT5545 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 3,177 lb lb, compared to 1,631 lb lb for the Bobcat CT2040.

Bobcat CT2040 vs Bobcat CT5545

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

Across 6 measurable specs, the Bobcat CT5545 leads 6 categories to 0. Machine pages: Bobcat CT2040 and Bobcat CT5545.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Bobcat CT2040	Bobcat CT5545
Engine HP (hp)	39.6 hp	▲ 45 hp
PTO HP (hp)	31.9 hp	▲ 33.9 hp
Loader Lift (lb)	1,389 lb	▲ 2,346 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,631 lb	▲ 3,177 lb
Lift Height (in)	99.6 in	—
Breakout Force (lbf)	3,285 lbf	—
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	11.4 gpm	▲ 17.8 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	14.4 mph	▲ 17.5 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Bobcat CT2040Bobcat CT5545

Engine HPhp

39.6 hp

▲45 hp

PTO HPhp

31.9 hp

▲33.9 hp

Weightlb

—

Loader Liftlb

1,389 lb

▲2,346 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

1,631 lb

▲3,177 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

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

Spec	BobcatCT2040	BobcatCT5545


PTO Power	31.9 hp	33.9 hp
Alternator	alternator	Not Published
Air Cleaner	NOT FOUND — no source reviewed explicitly states an air cleaner type for the CT2040	Not Published
Engine Type	Diesel	Diesel
Fuel System	Common rail direct injection	Not Published
Displacement	111.4 in³	109.8 in³
Engine Model	Daedong 0.5 gal 3-cyl diesel	—
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2750 rpm
Cooling System Type	liquid-cooling	Not Published
Engine Manufacturer	Daedong	Not Published
Engine Power (Gross)	39.6 hp	45 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Stage V	Not Published

Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Applicable
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Applicable	Not Published

Warranty Length & Coverage	24 months or 1,500 hours (whichever occurs first)	24 months / 1,500 hours (whichever occurs first)

Pump Type	Gear	Not Published
Steering Flow	4.5 gpm	8.2 gpm
Implement Flow	11.7 gpm 44.3 lpm	9.6 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	11.4 gpm	17.8 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open Center	Not Published
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Optional	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	11.4 gpm	17.8 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	NOT FOUND	2
No. of Standard Remote Valves	1/2	1

PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
PTO Type	Live	Independent
Lift Control Type	Hydraulic Position Control System	Position with Draft Control
Hitch Lift Capacity	1631 lb.	3,177 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional: 1988 rpm	Optional: 2,103 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Category 1
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1,631 lb	3,177 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	41 x 14-20/4	Not Published
R3 Turf - Front	28 x 8.5-15/6	Not Published
Tire Size & Options	Front AG. (TURF, INDUSTRIAL) 7-16 (28 x 8.5-15/6, 27X8.5-15) \| Rear AG. (TURF, INDUSTRIAL) 11.2-24 (41 x 14-20/4, 15-19.5)	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Rear	15-19.5	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	27X8.5-15	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2-24	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Front	7-16	Not Published

Coolant Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	6.4 qts	Not Published
Fuel Tank Capacity	9.0 gal.	14.8 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Loader Model	FL8	—
Loader Lift Height	99.6 in.	Not Published
Loader Breakout Force	3285 lb.	Not Published
Quick Attach Loader System	Standard Quick Attach Mounting System	Not Published
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1389 lb.	2,346 lb

Clutch	Not Published	Not Applicable
No. of Speeds	9-speed	Not Applicable
Transmission Type	3-Range HST	Infinite, 3 Range Hydrostatic (Servo control valve with Electric sol.)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	14.4 mph (23.1 km/hr.)	17.5 mph (28.2 km/hr)
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	12.9 mph (20.8 km/hr.)	17.5 mph (28.2 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	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Std	Not Published

Wheelbase	65.7 in.	75.6 in
Overall Width	63.4 in.	74.2 in
Ground Clearance	11.5 in.	13.0 in
Height to Top of ROPS	91.5 in.	Not Applicable
Height to Top of Cab Model	NOT FOUND	94.2 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	NOT FOUND	Not Applicable
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	96.5 in.	117.6 in
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	120.9 in.	139.6 in

Accessories that fit	Brush Guard Side Guards $199.99 Bolt onto the side of the OEM guard and offers wrap around protection	Brush Guard Side Guards $199.99 Bolt onto the side of the OEM guard and offers wrap around protection