Bobcat CT4558 vs Bobcat CT5550

Across 8 measurable specs, the Bobcat CT5550 leads 5 categories to 3. Machine pages: Bobcat CT4558 and Bobcat CT5550.

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Full Spec Sheet

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

Spec	BobcatCT4558	BobcatCT5550

▶Engine
Engine Manufacturer	Daedong	Daedong
Engine Model	3HT-TH4C	3FT-TH4-U
Engine Type	Turbocharged diesel	Turbocharged diesel
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	111.4 in³	111.4 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2750 rpm	2750 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	57.7 hp	50 hp
PTO Power	45.1 hp	38.9 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Liquid-cooled
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Not Published
Fuel System	Not Published	Not Published
Alternator	Not Published	Not Published
▶Hydraulics
Pump Type	Not Published	Not Published
Implement Flow	9.6 gpm	9.6 gpm
Steering Flow	6.9 gpm	8.2 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	16.5 gpm	17.8 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	16.5 gpm	17.8 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Not Published
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	1 pair	1 pair
No. of Optional Remote Valves	1 pair (2nd pair optional)	2 pairs (2nd and 3rd pairs optional)
▶Fluid Capacity
Fuel Tank Capacity	11.9 gal	14.8 gal
Coolant Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
▶PTO & Hitch
PTO Type	Independent	Independent
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional: 2119 rpm	Optional: 2103 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	2716 lb	3177 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2716 lb	3177 lb
Lift Control Type	Hydraulic Position Control System	Position with draft control
▶Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission Type	3-Range HST	3-Range E-HST (electronic hydrostatic)
No. of Speeds	Infinite forward and reverse (3-range)	Infinite forward and reverse
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	18.0 mph	17.5 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	12.6 mph	17.5 mph
Clutch	Not Published	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Rear differential lock (standard)	Rear differential lock (standard)
▶Chassis, Steering & Controls
Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Brakes	Wet multi-disc	Wet multi-disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Adjustable seat (standard)	Adjustable seat (standard)
Front Axle Type	Four-wheel drive (standard)	Four-wheel drive (standard)
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
▶Dimensions & Maneuverability
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	125.5 in	139.6 in
Overall Width	70.3 in	74.2 in
Wheelbase	71.2 in	75.6 in
Ground Clearance	15.3 in	13.0 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	116.1 in (with brake applied)	117.6 in (with brake applied)
Height to Top of ROPS	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	94.3 in	94.2 in
▶Weight
Tractor Weight (Base)	4300 lb	4685 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
▶Tire Options
Tire Size & Options	Not Published	R1 Agricultural; R3 Turf; R4 Industrial
R1 Agricultural - Front	8-16	8-16
R1 Agricultural - Rear	13.6-24	13.6-24
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	29-12.5-15
R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	21.5L-16.1
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	10-16.5
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	14.9-24
▶Loader & Attachments
Quick Attach Loader System	Front-end loader with standard quick attach mounting system	Front-end loader with standard quick attach mounting system
Loader Model	FL9	FL9-5
Loader Lift Height	103.2 in	108.6 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1795 lb	2346 lb
Loader Breakout Force	Not Published	4524 lbf
▶Warranty
Warranty Length & Coverage	24 months or 1500 hours (whichever occurs first); powertrain 48 months (consumer use) or 36 months / 2000 hours (business use)	24 months or 1500 hours (whichever occurs first); powertrain 48 months (consumer use) or 36 months / 2000 hours (business use)
▶ITC Company Accessories
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

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Bobcat CT4558 vs Bobcat CT5550: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Bobcat CT4558 or the Bobcat CT5550?

The Bobcat CT4558 leads on engine hp at 57.7 hp hp, compared to 50 hp hp for the Bobcat CT5550.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Bobcat CT4558 or the Bobcat CT5550?

The Bobcat CT4558 leads on pto hp at 45.1 hp hp, compared to 38.9 hp hp for the Bobcat CT5550.

Which is heavier, the Bobcat CT4558 or the Bobcat CT5550?

The Bobcat CT5550 leads on weight at 4,685 lb lb, compared to 4,300 lb lb for the Bobcat CT4558.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Bobcat CT4558 or the Bobcat CT5550?

The Bobcat CT5550 leads on loader lift at 2,346 lb lb, compared to 1,795 lb lb for the Bobcat CT4558.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Bobcat CT4558 or the Bobcat CT5550?

The Bobcat CT5550 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 3,177 lb lb, compared to 2,716 lb lb for the Bobcat CT4558.

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