Which has more horsepower, the Bobcat CT2040 or the John Deere 3043D?

The John Deere 3043D leads on engine hp at 41.6 hp hp, compared to 39.6 hp hp for the Bobcat CT2040.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Bobcat CT2040 or the John Deere 3043D?

The John Deere 3043D leads on pto hp at 36.3 hp hp, compared to 31.9 hp hp for the Bobcat CT2040.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Bobcat CT2040 or the John Deere 3043D?

The Bobcat CT2040 leads on loader lift at 1,389 lb lb, compared to 1,186 lb lb for the John Deere 3043D.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Bobcat CT2040 or the John Deere 3043D?

The John Deere 3043D leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,081.2 lb lb, compared to 1,631 lb lb for the Bobcat CT2040.

Bobcat CT2040 vs John Deere 3043D

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 Bobcat CT2040 leads 5 categories to 3. Machine pages: Bobcat CT2040 and John Deere 3043D.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Bobcat CT2040	John Deere 3043D
Engine HP (hp)	39.6 hp	▲ 41.6 hp
PTO HP (hp)	31.9 hp	▲ 36.3 hp
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 1,389 lb	1,186 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,631 lb	▲ 2,081.2 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 99.6 in	84 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 3,285 lbf	1,704 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 11.4 gpm	10.3 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	▲ 14.4 mph	12.9 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Bobcat CT2040John Deere 3043D

Engine HPhp

39.6 hp

▲41.6 hp

PTO HPhp

31.9 hp

▲36.3 hp

Weightlb

—

Loader Liftlb

▲1,389 lb

1,186 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

1,631 lb

▲2,081.2 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	John Deere3043D


PTO Power	31.9 hp	36.3 hp
Alternator	alternator	55 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	NOT FOUND — no source reviewed explicitly states an air cleaner type for the CT2040	Dual element
Engine Type	Diesel	Turbocharged diesel; high pressure common rail direct injection
Fuel System	Common rail direct injection	High pressure common rail direct injection
Displacement	111.4 in³	95.8 in³
Engine Model	Daedong 0.5 gal 3-cyl diesel	—
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2800 rpm
Cooling System Type	liquid-cooling	Liquid
Engine Manufacturer	Daedong	Yanmar
Engine Power (Gross)	39.6 hp	41.6 hp @ 800 rpm
Engine Emissions Constraints	Stage V	Tier 4

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

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	Single gear
Steering Flow	4.5 gpm	4.4 gpm
Implement Flow	11.7 gpm 44.3 lpm	5.9 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	11.4 gpm	10.3 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open Center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Optional	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	11.4 gpm	10.3 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	NOT FOUND	Up to 2 (optional)
No. of Standard Remote Valves	1/2	0

PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm @ 2400 engine rpm
PTO Type	Live	Transmission
Lift Control Type	Hydraulic Position Control System	Position control
Hitch Lift Capacity	1631 lb.	2081.2 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional: 1988 rpm	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Category 1
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1,631 lb	2081.2 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	41 x 14-20/4	41X14-20
R3 Turf - Front	28 x 8.5-15/6	27X8.50-15
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)	R1 Bar, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial
R4 Industrial - Rear	15-19.5	15-19.5
R4 Industrial - Front	27X8.5-15	25X8.50-14
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2-24	11.2-24
R1 Agricultural - Front	7-16	7-14

Coolant Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	6.4 qts	1.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity	9.0 gal.	9.7 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	8.7 gal

Loader Model	FL8	—
Loader Lift Height	99.6 in.	84.0 in
Loader Breakout Force	3285 lb.	1704 lb
Quick Attach Loader System	Standard Quick Attach Mounting System	Quick-change attachment carrier
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1389 lb.	1186 lb

Clutch	Not Published	Single dry traction (mechanical)
No. of Speeds	9-speed	8F/8R
Transmission Type	3-Range HST	8F/8R synchromesh shuttle shift gear transmission
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	14.4 mph (23.1 km/hr.)	12.9 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	12.9 mph (20.8 km/hr.)	13.5 mph
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Std	Differential lock: Yes

Brakes	Wet Multi-disc	Wet disk
Steering	Hydrostatic Power Steering	Power steering
Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Not Published	4WD
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	1940 lb
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Std	Not Published

Wheelbase	65.7 in.	62.0 in
Overall Width	63.4 in.	57.3 in
Ground Clearance	11.5 in.	13.0-13.9 in (331-13.9 in)
Height to Top of ROPS	91.5 in.	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	NOT FOUND	Not Applicable
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	NOT FOUND	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	96.5 in.	9.2 ft (2.8 m)
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	120.9 in.	111.2 in

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