Which has more horsepower, the Bobcat CT2040 or the Kioti CK30?

The Bobcat CT2040 leads on engine hp at 39.6 hp hp, compared to 30 hp hp for the Kioti CK30.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Bobcat CT2040 or the Kioti CK30?

The Bobcat CT2040 leads on pto hp at 31.9 hp hp, compared to 23 hp hp for the Kioti CK30.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Bobcat CT2040 or the Kioti CK30?

The Bobcat CT2040 leads on loader lift at 1,389 lb lb, compared to 1,155 lb lb for the Kioti CK30.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Bobcat CT2040 or the Kioti CK30?

The Kioti CK30 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,764 lb lb, compared to 1,631 lb lb for the Bobcat CT2040.

Bobcat CT2040 vs Kioti CK30

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 6 categories to 2. Machine pages: Bobcat CT2040 and Kioti CK30.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Bobcat CT2040	Kioti CK30
Engine HP (hp)	▲ 39.6 hp	30 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 31.9 hp	23 hp
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 1,389 lb	1,155 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,631 lb	▲ 1,764 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 99.6 in	92.5 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 3,285 lbf	2,046 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	11.4 gpm	▲ 12.7 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	▲ 14.4 mph	14.2 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Bobcat CT2040Kioti CK30

Engine HPhp

▲39.6 hp

30 hp

PTO HPhp

▲31.9 hp

23 hp

Weightlb

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Loader Liftlb

▲1,389 lb

1,155 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

1,631 lb

▲1,764 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	KiotiCK30


PTO Power	31.9 hp	23 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	Liquid-cooled, diesel
Fuel System	Common rail direct injection	Not Published
Displacement	111.4 in³	91.5 in³
Engine Model	Daedong 0.5 gal 3-cyl diesel	—
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2600 rpm
Cooling System Type	liquid-cooling	Liquid-cooled
Engine Manufacturer	Daedong	KIOTI (Daedong)
Engine Power (Gross)	39.6 hp	30 hp
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)	Limited: Tractors (Non-Commercial Application) 24 months parts & labor; Extended (driveline): 48 months parts & labor

Pump Type	Gear	Not Published
Steering Flow	4.5 gpm	Not Published
Implement Flow	11.7 gpm 44.3 lpm	Not Published
Total Hydraulic Flow	11.4 gpm	12.7 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open Center	Not Published
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Optional	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	11.4 gpm	12.7 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	NOT FOUND	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	1/2	Not Published

PTO Rear	540 rpm	540/1000 rpm
PTO Type	Live	Live (two-stage clutch)
Lift Control Type	Hydraulic Position Control System	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity	1631 lb.	1,764 lb (at 24 in)
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional: 1988 rpm	Yes (2,000 rpm)
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Category 1
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1,631 lb	1,764 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	41 x 14-20/4	41X14.00-20
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 Agricultural, 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	7.0-14

Coolant Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	6.4 qts	Not Published
Fuel Tank Capacity	9.0 gal.	7.9 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.	92.5 in
Loader Breakout Force	3285 lb.	2,046 lb
Quick Attach Loader System	Standard Quick Attach Mounting System	Not Published
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1389 lb.	1,155 lb

Clutch	Not Published	Two-stage clutch
No. of Speeds	9-speed	8F/8R
Transmission Type	3-Range HST	8-speed synchronized shuttle
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	14.4 mph (23.1 km/hr.)	14.2 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	12.9 mph (20.8 km/hr.)	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Std	Not Published

Brakes	Wet Multi-disc	Wet disc brakes
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	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Std	Not Published

Wheelbase	65.7 in.	66.1 in
Overall Width	63.4 in.	54.6 in
Ground Clearance	11.5 in.	13.82 in
Height to Top of ROPS	91.5 in.	96.8 in
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.	Not Published
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	120.9 in.	122.2 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