Which has more horsepower, the Bobcat CT2040 or the Kioti DK4520?

The Kioti DK4520 leads on engine hp at 44.9 hp hp, compared to 39.6 hp hp for the Bobcat CT2040.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Bobcat CT2040 or the Kioti DK4520?

The Kioti DK4520 leads on pto hp at 38.9 hp hp, compared to 31.9 hp hp for the Bobcat CT2040.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Bobcat CT2040 or the Kioti DK4520?

The Kioti DK4520 leads on loader lift at 2,474 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 Kioti DK4520?

The Kioti DK4520 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,716 lb lb, compared to 1,631 lb lb for the Bobcat CT2040.

Bobcat CT2040 vs Kioti DK4520

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 DK4520 leads 8 categories to 0. Machine pages: Bobcat CT2040 and Kioti DK4520.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Bobcat CT2040	Kioti DK4520
Engine HP (hp)	39.6 hp	▲ 44.9 hp
PTO HP (hp)	31.9 hp	▲ 38.9 hp
Loader Lift (lb)	1,389 lb	▲ 2,474 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,631 lb	▲ 2,716 lb
Lift Height (in)	99.6 in	▲ 107.7 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	3,285 lbf	▲ 3,895 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	11.4 gpm	▲ 14.6 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	14.4 mph	▲ 16.7 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Bobcat CT2040Kioti DK4520

Engine HPhp

39.6 hp

▲44.9 hp

PTO HPhp

31.9 hp

▲38.9 hp

Weightlb

—

Loader Liftlb

1,389 lb

▲2,474 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

1,631 lb

▲2,716 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	KiotiDK4520


PTO Power	31.9 hp	38.9 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, 4-cycle, water-cooled engine
Fuel System	Common rail direct injection	Not Published
Displacement	111.4 in³	111.4 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	Water-cooled
Engine Manufacturer	Daedong	KIOTI (Daedong)
Engine Power (Gross)	39.6 hp	44.9 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Stage V	Not Published

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

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	Gear
Steering Flow	4.5 gpm	4.94 gpm
Implement Flow	11.7 gpm 44.3 lpm	9.62 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	11.4 gpm	14.56 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open Center	Not Published
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Optional	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	11.4 gpm	14.56 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	NOT FOUND	2 (optional)
No. of Standard Remote Valves	1/2	Not Published

PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
PTO Type	Live	Independent
Lift Control Type	Hydraulic Position Control System	Position
Hitch Lift Capacity	1631 lb.	2,998 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional: 1988 rpm	Available: 2,000 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1,631 lb	2,716 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	41 x 14-20/4	5.7 gal-16.1
R3 Turf - Front	28 x 8.5-15/6	29-12.5-15
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	14.9-24
R4 Industrial - Front	27X8.5-15	10-16.5
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2-24	13.6-24
R1 Agricultural - Front	7-16	8.0-16

Coolant Capacity	Not Published	0.89 gal (engine only)
Crankcase Capacity	6.4 qts	1.95 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity	9.0 gal.	11.9 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	1.48 gal
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	11.4 gal

Loader Model	FL8	—
Loader Lift Height	99.6 in.	107.7 in
Loader Breakout Force	3285 lb.	3,895 lb
Quick Attach Loader System	Standard Quick Attach Mounting System	Quick Attach (QA) bucket
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1389 lb.	2,474 lb @ 59.84 in pivot pin height

Clutch	Not Published	Dry Single Stage
No. of Speeds	9-speed	8F/8R
Transmission Type	3-Range HST	Synchronized Shuttle
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	14.4 mph (23.1 km/hr.)	16.70 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	12.9 mph (20.8 km/hr.)	16.30 mph
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Std	Rear differential lock (standard)

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	Mechanical 4WD
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	1,655 lb (Vertical Load)
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Std	Not Published

Wheelbase	65.7 in.	71.3 in
Overall Width	63.4 in.	62.8 in
Ground Clearance	11.5 in.	14.5 in
Height to Top of ROPS	91.5 in.	96.8 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	NOT FOUND	Not Published
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.	124.3 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