Which has more horsepower, the Bobcat CT2540 or the Bobcat CT4545?

The Bobcat CT4545 leads on engine hp at 44.9 hp hp, compared to 39.6 hp hp for the Bobcat CT2540.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Bobcat CT2540 or the Bobcat CT4545?

The Bobcat CT2540 leads on pto hp at 33 hp hp, compared to 32.8 hp hp for the Bobcat CT4545.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Bobcat CT2540 or the Bobcat CT4545?

The Bobcat CT4545 leads on loader lift at 1,858 lb lb, compared to 1,389 lb lb for the Bobcat CT2540.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Bobcat CT2540 or the Bobcat CT4545?

The Bobcat CT4545 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,716 lb lb, compared to 1,631 lb lb for the Bobcat CT2540.

Bobcat CT2540 vs Bobcat CT4545

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 CT4545 leads 5 categories to 1. Machine pages: Bobcat CT2540 and Bobcat CT4545.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Bobcat CT2540	Bobcat CT4545
Engine HP (hp)	39.6 hp	▲ 44.9 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 33 hp	32.8 hp
Weight (lb)	3,585 lb	—
Loader Lift (lb)	1,389 lb	▲ 1,858 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,631 lb	▲ 2,716 lb
Lift Height (in)	100 in	—
Breakout Force (lbf)	2,838 lbf	—
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	11.3 gpm	▲ 16.5 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	15.8 mph	▲ 16.3 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Bobcat CT2540Bobcat CT4545

Engine HPhp

39.6 hp

▲44.9 hp

PTO HPhp

▲33 hp

32.8 hp

Weightlb

3,585 lb

—

Loader Liftlb

1,389 lb

▲1,858 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	BobcatCT2540	BobcatCT4545


PTO Power	33 hp	32.8 hp
Alternator	75 A, 12 V	Not Published
Air Cleaner	Dry type, replaceable	Not Published
Engine Type	3 cylinder, water cooled, 4 cycle, Vertical In-Line Common Rail Direct Injection (CRDI)	Diesel
Fuel System	Common Rail Direct Injection (CRDI)	Not Published
Displacement	109.8 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	Water cooled	Not Published
Engine Manufacturer	Daedong	Not Published
Engine Power (Gross)	39.6 hp	44.9 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Stage V	Not Published

Weight with ROPS and Loader	3585 lbs	Not Applicable
Weight with Cab and Loader	3,642 lb	Not Published

Warranty Length & Coverage	24 months of coverage from defects in material and workmanship or 1,500 hours of usage (whichever occurs first)	24 months / 1,500 hours (whichever occurs first)

Pump Type	Gear	Not Published
Steering Flow	4.5 gpm	6.9 gpm
Implement Flow	6.9 gpm	9.6 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	11.3 gpm	16.5 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open Center	Not Published
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	NOT FOUND — no source reviewed explicitly lists a separate 'Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow' figure for the CT2540. Sources only report total Implement Pump Flow of 11.7 gpm (44.5 Lpm).	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	11.7 gpm (44.5 Lpm)	16.5 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	NOT FOUND — no source reviewed explicitly lists a count of optional remote valves for the CT2540. The spec sheet at tractorgearbox.com lists 'Number of Standard Remote Valves: 1/2' only.	1 pair (optional)
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Std. (4 port)	1 pair (standard)

PTO Rear	540/540E RPM	540 rpm
PTO Type	Independent	Independent
Lift Control Type	Position	Hydraulic Position Control System
Hitch Lift Capacity	2,270.7 lb	2,716 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	2000.0 RPM	Optional: 2,119 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Category 1
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1,631 lb	2,716 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	41x14.0-20 R3	Not Published
R3 Turf - Front	27x8.5-15 R3	Not Published
Tire Size & Options	Not Published	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Rear	15-19.5 R4	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	25x8.5-14 R4	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.4-24 R1	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Front	7-16 R1	Not Published

Coolant Capacity	NOT FOUND — field label present in source but numeric value is truncated/missing in all retrieved results	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	6.4 qts	Not Published
Fuel Tank Capacity	9 gal	11.9 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	NOT FOUND — no explicit value located in any source	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	NOT FOUND — no explicit fill capacity value located in any source	Not Published

Loader Model	Bobcat FL8	—
Loader Lift Height	100 in	Not Published
Loader Breakout Force	2838 lbs	Not Published
Quick Attach Loader System	NOT FOUND — no CT2540-specific quick attach system name/model explicitly stated in any source reviewed	Not Published
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1389 lbs	1,858 lb

Clutch	Not Published	Not Applicable
No. of Speeds	3 range	Infinite (3-range HST)
Transmission Type	HST, 3 range	3-Range HST
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	15.8 mph	16.3 mph (26.2 km/hr)
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	10.9 mph	15.9 mph (25.5 km/hr)
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Rear Std.	Std

Brakes	Wet disc type	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	Textile Suspension Seat, w/retractable seat belt	Not Published

Wheelbase	92.6 in	71.2 in
Overall Width	56.0 in	70.3 in
Ground Clearance	13 in	15.3 in
Height to Top of ROPS	NOT FOUND	Not Applicable
Height to Top of Cab Model	91.7 in	94.3 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	NOT FOUND	Not Applicable
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	96.5 in	116.1 in
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	137.3 in	125.5 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

Bobcat CT2540 vs Bobcat CT4545: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Bobcat CT2540 or the Bobcat CT4545?: The Bobcat CT4545 leads on engine hp at 44.9 hp hp, compared to 39.6 hp hp for the Bobcat CT2540.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the Bobcat CT2540 or the Bobcat CT4545?: The Bobcat CT2540 leads on pto hp at 33 hp hp, compared to 32.8 hp hp for the Bobcat CT4545.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the Bobcat CT2540 or the Bobcat CT4545?: The Bobcat CT4545 leads on loader lift at 1,858 lb lb, compared to 1,389 lb lb for the Bobcat CT2540.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Bobcat CT2540 or the Bobcat CT4545?: The Bobcat CT4545 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,716 lb lb, compared to 1,631 lb lb for the Bobcat CT2540.