Which has more horsepower, the Bobcat CT2540 or the Kioti DK4220SEH?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 39.6 hp hp for engine hp.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Bobcat CT2540 or the Kioti DK4220SEH?

The Bobcat CT2540 leads on pto hp at 33 hp hp, compared to 29.1 hp hp for the Kioti DK4220SEH.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Bobcat CT2540 or the Kioti DK4220SEH?

The Kioti DK4220SEH leads on loader lift at 2,474 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 Kioti DK4220SEH?

The Kioti DK4220SEH 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 Kioti DK4220SEH

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 DK4220SEH leads 6 categories to 1 (1 tied). Machine pages: Bobcat CT2540 and Kioti DK4220SEH.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Bobcat CT2540	Kioti DK4220SEH
Engine HP (hp)	39.6 hp	39.6 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 33 hp	29.1 hp
Weight (lb)	3,585 lb	—
Loader Lift (lb)	1,389 lb	▲ 2,474 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,631 lb	▲ 2,716 lb
Lift Height (in)	100 in	▲ 107.7 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	2,838 lbf	▲ 3,895 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	11.3 gpm	▲ 16.5 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	15.8 mph	▲ 18.4 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Bobcat CT2540Kioti DK4220SEH

Engine HPhp

▲39.6 hp

PTO HPhp

▲33 hp

29.1 hp

Weightlb

3,585 lb

—

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	BobcatCT2540	KiotiDK4220SEH


PTO Power	33 hp	29.1 hp
Alternator	75 A, 12 V	Not Published
Air Cleaner	Dry type, replaceable	Dry element
Engine Type	3 cylinder, water cooled, 4 cycle, Vertical In-Line Common Rail Direct Injection (CRDI)	3-Cyl Diesel (Naturally Aspirated)
Fuel System	Common Rail Direct Injection (CRDI)	Not Published
Displacement	109.8 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	Water cooled	Liquid-cooled
Engine Manufacturer	Daedong	KIOTI (Daedong)
Engine Power (Gross)	39.6 hp	39.6 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Stage V	Tier 4

Weight with ROPS and Loader	3585 lbs	Not Published
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)	Limited: Tractors (Non-Commercial Application) 24 months parts & labor; Extended (driveline): 48 months parts & labor

Pump Type	Gear	Gear
Steering Flow	4.5 gpm	6.87 gpm
Implement Flow	6.9 gpm	9.62 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	11.3 gpm	16.49 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)	16.49 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.	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Std. (4 port)	2

PTO Rear	540/540E RPM	540 rpm
PTO Type	Independent	Independent
Lift Control Type	Position	Position
Hitch Lift Capacity	2,270.7 lb	2,998 lbs @ lower link ball
Mid-PTO Availability	2000.0 RPM	Optional (2,000 rpm)
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1,631 lb	2,716 lbs @ 24 in behind

R3 Turf - Rear	41x14.0-20 R3	5.7 gal-16.1
R3 Turf - Front	27x8.5-15 R3	29X12.5-15
Tire Size & Options	Not Published	R1 Agricultural, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial
R4 Industrial - Rear	15-19.5 R4	14.9-24
R4 Industrial - Front	25x8.5-14 R4	10-16.5
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.4-24 R1	13.6-24
R1 Agricultural - Front	7-16 R1	8.0-16

Coolant Capacity	NOT FOUND — field label present in source but numeric value is truncated/missing in all retrieved results	2.1 gal
Crankcase Capacity	6.4 qts	1.95 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity	9 gal	12.7 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	NOT FOUND — no explicit value located in any source	1.48 gal
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	NOT FOUND — no explicit fill capacity value located in any source	11.4 gal

Loader Model	Bobcat FL8	—
Loader Lift Height	100 in	107.7 in
Loader Breakout Force	2838 lbs	3,895.0 lb
Quick Attach Loader System	NOT FOUND — no CT2540-specific quick attach system name/model explicitly stated in any source reviewed	Quick attach (QA) bucket
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1389 lbs	2,474.0 lb

Clutch	Not Published	None
No. of Speeds	3 range	3 ranges w/ infinite speeds
Transmission Type	HST, 3 range	Hydrostatic
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	15.8 mph	18.45 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	10.9 mph	12.92 mph
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Rear Std.	Differential lock: Rear standard

Brakes	Wet disc type	Wet Disc Type
Steering	Hydrostatic Power Steering	Hydrostatic Power Steering
Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Not Published	Mechanical 4WD
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Max. Drawbar vertical load: 1,655 lbs; Max. Trailer loading weight: 9,480 lbs
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Textile Suspension Seat, w/retractable seat belt	Deluxe suspension seat

Wheelbase	92.6 in	71.3 in
Overall Width	56.0 in	62.8 in
Ground Clearance	13 in	14.5 in
Height to Top of ROPS	NOT FOUND	96.8 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	91.7 in	93.0 in
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	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 Kioti DK10/20 & CK10/20 with 6 bolt Grill Guard Brush Screen Insert $250.00

Bobcat CT2540 vs Kioti DK4220SEH: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Bobcat CT2540 or the Kioti DK4220SEH?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 39.6 hp hp for engine hp.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the Bobcat CT2540 or the Kioti DK4220SEH?: The Bobcat CT2540 leads on pto hp at 33 hp hp, compared to 29.1 hp hp for the Kioti DK4220SEH.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the Bobcat CT2540 or the Kioti DK4220SEH?: The Kioti DK4220SEH leads on loader lift at 2,474 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 Kioti DK4220SEH?: The Kioti DK4220SEH leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,716 lb lb, compared to 1,631 lb lb for the Bobcat CT2540.