Which has more horsepower, the Bobcat CT5545 or the Kioti DK45?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 45 hp hp for engine hp.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Bobcat CT5545 or the Kioti DK45?

The Kioti DK45 leads on pto hp at 38 hp hp, compared to 33.9 hp hp for the Bobcat CT5545.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Bobcat CT5545 or the Kioti DK45?

The Bobcat CT5545 leads on loader lift at 2,346 lb lb, compared to 2,050 lb lb for the Kioti DK45.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Bobcat CT5545 or the Kioti DK45?

The Bobcat CT5545 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 3,177 lb lb, compared to 2,314 lb lb for the Kioti DK45.

Bobcat CT5545 vs Kioti DK45

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

Across 5 measurable specs, the Bobcat CT5545 leads 3 categories to 1 (1 tied). Machine pages: Bobcat CT5545 and Kioti DK45.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Bobcat CT5545	Kioti DK45
Engine HP (hp)	45 hp	45 hp
PTO HP (hp)	33.9 hp	▲ 38 hp
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 2,346 lb	2,050 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 3,177 lb	2,314 lb
Lift Height (in)	—	107.5 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	—	3,500 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 17.8 gpm	13.2 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	17.5 mph	—

The headline numbers at a glance.

Bobcat CT5545Kioti DK45

Engine HPhp

▲45 hp

PTO HPhp

33.9 hp

▲38 hp

Weightlb

—

Loader Liftlb

▲2,346 lb

2,050 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲3,177 lb

2,314 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

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

Spec	BobcatCT5545	KiotiDK45


PTO Power	33.9 hp	38 hp
Alternator	Not Published	50 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Not Published
Engine Type	Diesel	Diesel, liquid-cooled
Fuel System	Not Published	Indirect injection
Displacement	109.8 in³	134.1 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	4
Rated Engine Speed	2750 rpm	2600 rpm
Cooling System Type	Not Published	Liquid-cooled
Engine Manufacturer	Not Published	KIOTI (Daedong)
Engine Power (Gross)	45 hp	45 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Not Published	Not Published

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

Warranty Length & Coverage	24 months / 1,500 hours (whichever occurs first)	Limited: Tractors (Non-Commercial Application) 24 months parts & labor; Extended (driveline): 48 months parts & labor

Pump Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering Flow	8.2 gpm	5.0 gpm
Implement Flow	9.6 gpm	Not Published
Total Hydraulic Flow	17.8 gpm	13.2 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Not Published	Not Published
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	17.8 gpm	14.2 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	2	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	1	Not Published

PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm (1.375)
PTO Type	Independent	Independent
Lift Control Type	Position with Draft Control	Position and draft control
Hitch Lift Capacity	3,177 lb	2,314 lb (at ends)
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional: 2,103 rpm	Optional (2,000 rpm)
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	3,177 lb	Not Published

R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	14.9-24
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	10X16.5
Tire Size & Options	Not Published	Agricultural; Lawn/Turf
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Rear	Not Published	14.9-24
R1 Agricultural - Front	Not Published	9.5-16

Coolant Capacity	Not Published	9.4 qt
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	7.4 qt
Fuel Tank Capacity	14.8 gal	10.6 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	8.2 gal

Loader Lift Height	Not Published	107.5 in
Loader Breakout Force	Not Published	3,500 lb
Quick Attach Loader System	Not Published	Not Published
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	2,346 lb	2,050 lb

Clutch	Not Applicable	Dry disc
No. of Speeds	Not Applicable	8F/8R; 12F/12R
Transmission Type	Infinite, 3 Range Hydrostatic (Servo control valve with Electric sol.)	Synchronized shuttle
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	17.5 mph (28.2 km/hr)	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	17.5 mph (28.2 km/hr)	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Std	Mechanical rear differential lock

Brakes	Wet Multi-Disc	Wet disc
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Power steering
Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Not Published	4WD (MFWD)
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Not Published

Wheelbase	75.6 in	71.6 in
Overall Width	74.2 in	61 in
Ground Clearance	13.0 in	14.5 in
Height to Top of ROPS	Not Applicable	87.5 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	94.2 in	91 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Applicable	64.5 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	117.6 in	Not Published
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	139.6 in	130.7 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 CT5545 vs Kioti DK45: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Bobcat CT5545 or the Kioti DK45?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 45 hp hp for engine hp.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the Bobcat CT5545 or the Kioti DK45?: The Kioti DK45 leads on pto hp at 38 hp hp, compared to 33.9 hp hp for the Bobcat CT5545.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the Bobcat CT5545 or the Kioti DK45?: The Bobcat CT5545 leads on loader lift at 2,346 lb lb, compared to 2,050 lb lb for the Kioti DK45.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Bobcat CT5545 or the Kioti DK45?: The Bobcat CT5545 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 3,177 lb lb, compared to 2,314 lb lb for the Kioti DK45.