Which has more horsepower, the Bobcat CT4050 or the John Deere 5050E?

The John Deere 5050E leads on engine hp at 50.9 hp hp, compared to 50.3 hp hp for the Bobcat CT4050.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Bobcat CT4050 or the John Deere 5050E?

The Bobcat CT4050 leads on pto hp at 39.3 hp hp, compared to 37 hp hp for the John Deere 5050E.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Bobcat CT4050 or the John Deere 5050E?

The John Deere 5050E leads on loader lift at 3,225 lb lb, compared to 1,795 lb lb for the Bobcat CT4050.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Bobcat CT4050 or the John Deere 5050E?

The John Deere 5050E leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 3,197 lb lb, compared to 2,716 lb lb for the Bobcat CT4050.

Bobcat CT4050 vs John Deere 5050E

Every published spec for both machines, side by side. The verdict below is computed straight from the spec sheets, not opinion.

Across 7 measurable specs, the John Deere 5050E leads 6 categories to 1. Machine pages: Bobcat CT4050 and John Deere 5050E.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Bobcat CT4050	John Deere 5050E
Engine HP (hp)	50.3 hp	▲ 50.9 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 39.3 hp	37 hp
Loader Lift (lb)	1,795 lb	▲ 3,225 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	2,716 lb	▲ 3,197 lb
Lift Height (in)	104.6 in	▲ 124 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	4,136 lbf	▲ 4,354 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	16.5 gpm	▲ 18.2 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	18.5 mph	—

The headline numbers at a glance.

Bobcat CT4050John Deere 5050E

Engine HPhp

50.3 hp

▲50.9 hp

PTO HPhp

▲39.3 hp

37 hp

Weightlb

—

Loader Liftlb

1,795 lb

▲3,225 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

2,716 lb

▲3,197 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

Every published spec, side by side, including the details the graphs above don't chart.

Spec	BobcatCT4050	John Deere5050E


PTO Power	39.3 hp	37 hp @ 100 rpm
Alternator	alternator	60 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Dry type, replaceable	Dry type, dual element
Engine Type	diesel	Diesel, turbocharged and aftercooled
Fuel System	Common Rail Direct Injection (CRDI)	Electronically controlled, high-pressure common rail
Displacement	111.4 in³	179 in³
Engine Model	3FT-THL4-U	—
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2100 rpm
Cooling System Type	water cooled	Liquid cooled with overflow reservoir
Engine Manufacturer	Daedong	John Deere PowerTech 3029 EWR
Engine Power (Gross)	50.3 hp	50.9 hp @ 100 rpm
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4

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

Warranty Length & Coverage	24 months / 1,500 hours (whichever occurs first)	6-year/2,000-hour powertrain; 2-year/2,000-hour basic (full machine)

Pump Type	36.40	Tandem gear pump (implement + steering)
Steering Flow	4.94 gpm 18.7 lpm	6.8 gpm
Implement Flow	9.62 gpm 36.4 lpm	11.4 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	16.5 gpm [HST] / 16.5 gpm [SST]	18.2 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	36.40	11.4 gpm at a single rear SCV
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	16.5 gpm [HST] / 16.5 gpm [SST]	18.2 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	2nd Pair Opt [HST] / 2 Pairs Opt [SST]	2
No. of Standard Remote Valves	1 Pair Std (2nd Pair Opt) [HST] / Opt 2 Pairs [SST]	1

PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm @ 2,083 engine rpm; mechanical shift
PTO Type	Independent	Independent
Lift Control Type	Hydraulic Position Control System	Position control with draft control; adjustable rate of drop
Hitch Lift Capacity	2716 lb.	3,968 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional: 2119 rpm [HST] / - [SST]	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Category II; convertible to Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,716 lb	3,197 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	44x18.0-20 R3	41X14.00-20 4PR R3; 44X18.00-20 4PR R3 (Premium)
R3 Turf - Front	29x12.5-15NHS R3	33X15.50-15 6PR R3; 33X12.50-15 6PR R3; 29X12.5-15 4PR R3 (Premium)
Tire Size & Options	Not Published	R1 Ag / R3 Turf / R4 Industrial / Snow
R4 Industrial - Rear	4.6 gal-24 R4	4.6 gal-24 8PR R4; 5.2 gal-24 8PR R4; 16.9-30 10PR R4; 43X16.00-20 R4; 43X16.00-20 R4 (Premium); 18.4-30 10PR R4
R4 Industrial - Front	10-16.5 (124 A2)	27/12LL-15 6PR R4; 10-16.5 8PR R4; 28X8.50-15 8PR R4; 12.5/80-18 12PR R4
R1 Agricultural - Rear	13.6-24	14.9-28 6PR R1; 16.9-28 6PR R1; 16.9-30 6PR R1; 18.4-30 6PR R1; 460/85R30 R1; 460/85R30 R1W
R1 Agricultural - Front	8-16	9.5-24 10PR R1; 12.4-24 8PR R1; 320/85R24 R1; 320/85R24 R1W

Coolant Capacity	0.9 gal	Open operator station: 2.85 gal
Crankcase Capacity	2 gal	9.0 qt (with filter)
Fuel Tank Capacity	11.9 gal	Open operator station: 15.6 ± 0.44 gal (71 ± 0.5 gal)
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	1.5 gal	2WD: 16.1 qt; MFWD: 8.0 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	11.4 gal	8.36 gal (9x3)

Loader Model	FL9	—
Loader Lift Height	104.6 in.	124 in
Loader Breakout Force	4136 lb.	4,354 lb (measured at pivot)
Quick Attach Loader System	Standard Quick Attach Mounting System	Parkable loader (parking system; no tools required for removal/installation); optional John Deere skid steer attachment carrier (tool-free attachment changes)
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1795 lb.	3,225 lb (measured at pivot)

Clutch	Standard	Dual clutch, 11 in (PowrReverser)
No. of Speeds	8F X 8R [SST]	9F/3R
Transmission Type	3-Range HST [HST] / 8F X 8R Synchro [SST]	SyncShuttle
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	18.5 mph (29.7 km/hr.) [HST] / 17.5 mph (28.2 km/hr.) [SST]	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	12.9 mph (20.8 km/hr.) [HST] / 17.1 mph (27.5 km/hr.) [SST]	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Std	Mechanical differential lock (pedal)

Brakes	Wet Multi-disc	Hydraulically actuated wet disc brakes
Steering	Hydrostatic Power Steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Hydraulic multi disc Clutch	2WD standard; MFWD optional
Drawbar Capacity	750.00 KG	1,675 lb (fully extended); 2,470 lb (short position)
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Std	Deluxe adjustable vinyl seat with retractable seat belt

Wheelbase	71.2 in.	80.7 in
Overall Width	Ag Tires: 67.0 in. / Industrial Tires: 69.8 in. / Turf Tires: 72.2 in.	Not Published
Ground Clearance	15.3 in.	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	97.4 in.	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Applicable	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	103.5 in.	137.8 in (2WD); 183.1 in (4WD); 153.5 in (4WD, Carraro axle)
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	125.5 in.	143.3 in

Accessories that fit	Brush Guard Side Guards $199.99 Bolt onto the side of the OEM guard and offers wrap around protection	None tagged yet

Bobcat CT4050 vs John Deere 5050E: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Bobcat CT4050 or the John Deere 5050E?: The John Deere 5050E leads on engine hp at 50.9 hp hp, compared to 50.3 hp hp for the Bobcat CT4050.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the Bobcat CT4050 or the John Deere 5050E?: The Bobcat CT4050 leads on pto hp at 39.3 hp hp, compared to 37 hp hp for the John Deere 5050E.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the Bobcat CT4050 or the John Deere 5050E?: The John Deere 5050E leads on loader lift at 3,225 lb lb, compared to 1,795 lb lb for the Bobcat CT4050.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Bobcat CT4050 or the John Deere 5050E?: The John Deere 5050E leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 3,197 lb lb, compared to 2,716 lb lb for the Bobcat CT4050.