Bobcat CT4055 vs Rural King RK55SC

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

Across 4 measurable specs, the Rural King RK55SC leads 3 categories to 1. Machine pages: Bobcat CT4055 and Rural King RK55SC.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Bobcat CT4055	Rural King RK55SC
Engine HP (hp)	55 hp	▲ 55.1 hp
PTO HP (hp)	49.6 hp	—
Weight (lb)	—	4,233 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	1,795 lb	—
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	2,716 lb	▲ 3,314 lb
Lift Height (in)	104.6 in	—
Breakout Force (lbf)	4,136 lbf	—
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 16.5 gpm	14.5 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	17.5 mph	▲ 19.1 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Bobcat CT4055Rural King RK55SC

Engine HPhp

55 hp

▲55.1 hp

PTO HPhp

49.6 hp

—

Weightlb

—

4,233 lb

Loader Liftlb

1,795 lb

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3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

2,716 lb

▲3,314 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

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

Spec	BobcatCT4055	Rural KingRK55SC


PTO Power	49.6 hp	—
Alternator	Not Published	—
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Dry Dual Element
Engine Type	Diesel	4Cycle, Line, Water-cooled Diesel turbo charged
Fuel System	Not Published	—
Displacement	109.8 in³	127.6 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	4
Rated Engine Speed	2750 rpm	2800 rpm
Cooling System Type	Not Published	—
Engine Manufacturer	Not Published	YANMAR
Engine Power (Gross)	55 hp	55.1 hp @ 800 rpm
Engine Emissions Constraints	Not Published	Tier 4
Engine Model	—	4TNV86CT-KKTF

Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	4,233 lbs
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Applicable	—

Warranty Length & Coverage	24 months / 1,500 hours (whichever occurs first)	—

Pump Type	Not Published	—
Steering Flow	Not Published	—
Implement Flow	Not Published	—
Total Hydraulic Flow	16.5 gpm	14.5 gpm 54.9 lpm
Hydraulic System Type	Not Published	Independent fully "Live" hydraulic pump and separate reservoir. Position controls with isolating & response control
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	9.5 gpm 36.0 lpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	16.5 gpm	9.5 gpm 36.0 lpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	2 pairs (optional)	—
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	2

PTO Rear	540 rpm	540
PTO Type	Independent	—
Lift Control Type	Hydraulic Position Control System	—
Hitch Lift Capacity	2,716 lb	3,314 lbs
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Applicable	—
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	—
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,716 lb	—

R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	—
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	—
Tire Size & Options	Not Published	—
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	—
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	—
R1 Agricultural - Rear	Not Published	—
R1 Agricultural - Front	Not Published	—

Coolant Capacity	Not Published	—
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	5.3ℓ (1.4US gal)
Fuel Tank Capacity	11.9 gal	—
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	10ℓ (2.64 US gal)
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	35ℓ (9.24 US gal)

Loader Lift Height	104.6 in	—
Loader Breakout Force	4,136 lb	—
Quick Attach Loader System	Not Published	—
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1,795 lb	—

Clutch	Not Published	—
No. of Speeds	8F X 8R Synchro	—
Transmission Type	Manual 8x8 synchro	—
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	17.5 mph (28.2 km/hr)	19.1 mph (19.06 m/h)
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	17.1 mph (27.1 km/hr)	16.1 mph (16.07 m/h)
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Std	—

Brakes	Wet multi-disc	—
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Hydraulic power steering
Frame Type	Not Published	—
Front Axle Type	Not Published	—
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	—
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	—
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	—

Wheelbase	71.2 in	—
Overall Width	69.8 in	63.4 in (63.4")
Ground Clearance	15.3 in	14.6 in (14.6")
Height to Top of ROPS	97.4 in	—
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Applicable	108.9 in (108.9")
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	—
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	103.5 in	—
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	125.5 in	137.8 in (137.8")

Accessories that fit	Brush Guard Side Guards $200.00 Bolt onto the side of the OEM guard and offers wrap around protection	Brush Guard Side Guards $200.00 Bolt onto the side of the OEM guard and offers wrap around protection TYM T454 T554 Rural King RK55 Brush Screen Insert $250.00