Compare/Bobcat CT2040 vs Bobcat CT450

Bobcat CT2040 vs Bobcat CT450

Verdict: Bobcat CT2040 vs Bobcat CT450

The Bobcat CT2040 and the Bobcat CT450 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Bobcat CT2040 leads on rated power with 40 hp against 38 hp. Bobcat CT2040 is the lighter machine (2,679 kg vs 3,935 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Bobcat CT450 holds more fuel (45.0 L vs 33.7 L) for longer stints between fills. Bobcat CT2040 is the newer design (2019 vs 2008). In short: choose the Bobcat CT2040 for outright pulling power, or the Bobcat CT450 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

Bobcat

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Bobcat

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

40 hp

38 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

BobcatReference

Manufacturer

DaedongReference

liquid-cooledReference

The shuttle shift option was added in 2010 with the CT450SST.Reference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Variants

CT2040

ROPSReference

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CT2540

CabReference

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CT450SST

—

shuttle shiftReference

Engine

Fuel tank

33.7 LReference

45.0 LReference

Engine (gross)

29.5 kWReference

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Displacement

1.8 LReference

2.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 102 mmReference

Emissions

Tier 4Reference

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Power (gross)

29.5 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

Starter

electricReference

—

Starter volts

12Reference

Engine

—

36.5 kWReference

Power

—

36.5 kWReference

Air cleaner

—

dryReference

Compression

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22:1Reference

Power at rated engine speed

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28.7 kWReference

Fuel Type

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dieselReference

No of Cylinders

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4 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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2,600 rpmReference

Bore and stroke

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3.425x4.031 inchesReference

Compression ratio

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22:1Reference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Gear Operating weight

1215 kgReference

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Type

hydrostaticReference

shuttleReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

12 forward and reverseReference

Transmission Type

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HSTReference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Gear PTO (claimed)

26.0 kWReference

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Hydro PTO (claimed)

23.8 kWReference

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Total flow

44.3 lpmReference

60.9 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

Control

position controlReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

739 kgReference

848 kgReference

Rear PTO

liveReference

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Mid PTO Type

2000Reference

PTO (claimed)

—

30.6 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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28.7 kWReference

Valves

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1 or 2Reference

Pump flow

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36.0 lpmReference

Steering flow

—

25.0 lpmReference

Mid PTO

—

optionalReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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29.0 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

165 cmReference

187 cmReference

Weight

399 kgReference

1956 kgReference

Front tire

7-16Reference

8x16Reference

Rear tire

11.2-24Reference

13.6x24Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 7-16. Rear: 11.2-24Reference

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Lawn/turf front

28x8.5-15Reference

29x12.5-15Reference

Lawn/turf rear

41x14-20Reference

21.5L16.1Reference

Industrial front

27x8.5-15Reference

10x16.5Reference

Industrial rear

15-19.5Reference

14.9x24Reference

Length

307 cmReference

341 cmReference

Width

142 cmReference

175 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

251 cmReference

242 cmReference

Hydro Operating weight

1240 kgReference

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Ground clearance

34 cmReference

35 cmReference

Ag front

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8x16Reference

Ag rear

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13.6x24Reference

Height (cab)

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240 cmReference

Bobcat CT2040 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

—

Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

Bobcat BH76 Backhoe

Backhoe type

Bobcat BH76 BackhoeReference

Bobcat 8TB BackhoeReference

Transport height

212 cmReference

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2-Foot flat digging depth

228 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

309 cmReference

343 cmReference

Loading height

187 cmReference

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Bucket Rotation

180°Reference

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Swing Arc

180°Reference

—

Bucket force

1394 kgReference

1885 kgReference

Bobcat CT450 attachments

Bobcat 7TB Backhoe

Digging depth

—

259 cmReference

Dipperstick force

—

990 kgReference

Bobcat 8TB Backhoe

Test results

Fuel use

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11.0 l/hourReference

General

Make & Model

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DaedongReference

Cruise control

—

AvailableReference

SCV control

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JoystickReference

Rollover protective structure

—

foldable ROPSReference

Country of manufacturer

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South KoreaReference

Capacities

Capacity

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148.6 ciReference

Power

Max Power

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49 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power

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41 hpReference

Rear PTO Power

—

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

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540 RPMReference

Mid PTO RPM

—

2,000 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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differential wet discReference

Steering type

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hydrostatic powerReference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

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16.1 gpmReference

Remote Valves

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1 or 2 valvesReference

Steering & Implements flow

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6.6 gpm (9.5 gpm)Reference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category IReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab

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240.5 cmReference

Height Over ROPS

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242.6 cmReference

Overall Length

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341.1 cmReference

Overall Width

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175.3 cmReference

Overall weight

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1,784.9 kgReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

—

AvailableReference

Cab Air conditioning, temperature differential

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Cab optional with heat and air-conditioning.Reference

Seat Suspension

—

TRUEReference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.