Compare/Bobcat CT2040 vs Bobcat CT4545

Bobcat CT2040 vs Bobcat CT4545

Verdict: Bobcat CT2040 vs Bobcat CT4545

The Bobcat CT2040 and the Bobcat CT4545 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Bobcat CT4545 leads on rated power with 45 hp against 40 hp. Bobcat CT4545 is the lighter machine (1,950 kg vs 2,679 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Bobcat CT4545 holds more fuel (45.0 L vs 33.7 L) for longer stints between fills. Bobcat CT4545 is the newer design (2025 vs 2019). In short: choose the Bobcat CT4545 for outright pulling power, or the Bobcat CT2040 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Bobcat

Fit score

Best match

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Bobcat

Fit score

Best match

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Rated power

40 hp

45 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

BobcatReference

Manufacturer

DaedongReference

liquid-cooledReference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Variants

CT2040

ROPSReference

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CT2540

CabReference

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CT4045

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ROPSReference

CT4545

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cabReference

Engine

Fuel tank

33.7 LReference

45.0 LReference

Engine (gross)

29.5 kWReference

33.5 kWReference

Displacement

1.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 102 mmReference

Emissions

Tier 4Reference

Power (gross)

29.5 kWReference

33.5 kWReference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Transmission

Gear Operating weight

1215 kgReference

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Type

hydrostaticReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

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

62.5 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

Control

position controlReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

739 kgReference

1231 kgReference

Rear PTO

liveReference

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Mid PTO Type

2000Reference

PTO (claimed)

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18.3 kWReference

Valves

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1 or 2Reference

Pump flow

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36.3 lpmReference

Steering flow

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26.1 lpmReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

165 cmReference

180 cmReference

Weight

399 kgReference

499 kgReference

Front tire

7-16Reference

8-16Reference

Rear tire

11.2-24Reference

13.6-24Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

Front: 8-16. Rear: 13.6-24Reference

Lawn/turf front

28x8.5-15Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

41x14-20Reference

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Industrial front

27x8.5-15Reference

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Industrial rear

15-19.5Reference

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Length

307 cmReference

318 cmReference

Width

142 cmReference

160 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

251 cmReference

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Hydro Operating weight

1240 kgReference

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Ground clearance

34 cmReference

36 cmReference

Height (cab)

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239 cmReference

Operating weight

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1950 kgReference

Bobcat CT2040 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

Bobcat BH76 Backhoe

Backhoe type

Bobcat BH76 BackhoeReference

Bobcat BH86 BackhoeReference

Transport height

212 cmReference

236 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

228 cmReference

243 cmReference

Reach from pivot

309 cmReference

320 cmReference

Loading height

187 cmReference

203 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

180°Reference

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Swing Arc

180°Reference

Bucket force

1394 kgReference

1700 kgReference

Bobcat CT4545 attachments

Bobcat BH86 Backhoe

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.