Compare/Bobcat CT2540 vs Bobcat CT450

Bobcat CT2540 vs Bobcat CT450

Verdict: Bobcat CT2540 vs Bobcat CT450

The Bobcat CT2540 and the Bobcat CT450 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Bobcat CT2540 leads on rated power with 40 hp against 38 hp. Bobcat CT2540 is the lighter machine (1,540 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 CT2540 is the newer design (2019 vs 2008). In short: choose the Bobcat CT2540 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

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

—

hydrostatic powerReference

Variants

CT2040

ROPSReference

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CT2540

CabReference

—

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

Fuel Type

DieselReference

dieselReference

No of Cylinders

3Reference

4 cylinderReference

Emissions compliance

Tier 4Reference

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Engine

—

36.5 kWReference

Power

—

36.5 kWReference

Air cleaner

—

dryReference

Compression

—

22:1Reference

Power at rated engine speed

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28.7 kWReference

Rated engine speed

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2,600 rpmReference

Bore and stroke

—

3.425x4.031 inchesReference

Compression ratio

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22:1Reference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Type

hydrostaticReference

shuttleReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

12 forward and reverseReference

Transmission Type

HSTReference

forward speed range

Option 1: 14 mph\\nOption 2: 10 mphReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

23.8 kWReference

30.6 kWReference

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 (tested)

—

28.7 kWReference

Valves

—

1 or 2Reference

Pump flow

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36.0 lpmReference

Steering flow

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25.0 lpmReference

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 (cab)

232 cmReference

240 cmReference

Operating weight

1540 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 (ROPS)

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242 cmReference

Bobcat CT2540 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

—

Bucket Rotation

180°Reference

—

Swing Arc

180°Reference

—

Bucket force

1394 kgReference

1885 kgReference

General

Make & Model

3F-TM(H)4Reference

DaedongReference

Cruise control

trueReference

AvailableReference

SCV control

Joystick: AvailableReference

JoystickReference

Rollover protective structure

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foldable ROPSReference

Country of manufacturer

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South KoreaReference

Capacities

Capacity

111 cu in.Reference

148.6 ciReference

Power

Max Power

37.6 hpReference

49 hpReference

Rated Power

37.6 hpReference

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PTO

PTO Power

31.9 hpReference

41 hpReference

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

540 rpmReference

540 RPMReference

Mid PTO

AvailableReference

optionalReference

Mid PTO RPM

1,988 rpmReference

2,000 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

Wet Multi DiscReference

differential wet discReference

Steering type

Power SteeringReference

hydrostatic powerReference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

43.2 l/minReference

16.1 gpmReference

Steering & Implements flow

4.5 gpm (6.9 gpm)Reference

6.6 gpm (9.5 gpm)Reference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category 1Reference

Category IReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

630 kgReference

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Remote Valves

—

1 or 2 valvesReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

231.1 cmReference

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Overall Length

307.1 cmReference

341.1 cmReference

Overall Width

161 cmReference

175.3 cmReference

Turning radius

8.9 feet (without Brakes)Reference

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Overall weight

1,626.1 kgReference

1,784.9 kgReference

Height Over Cab

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240.5 cmReference

Height Over ROPS

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242.6 cmReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

Rear Industrial (AG, Turf)Reference

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Front Wheel Type

Front Industrial (AG, Turf)Reference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

trueReference

AvailableReference

Seat Suspension

AvailableReference

TRUEReference

Cab Air conditioning, temperature differential

—

Cab optional with heat and air-conditioning.Reference

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

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.