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Bobcat CT2540 vs Bobcat CT5545
Verdict: Bobcat CT2540 vs Bobcat CT5545
The Bobcat CT2540 and the Bobcat CT5545 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Bobcat CT5545 leads on rated power with 45 hp against 40 hp. Bobcat CT2540 is the lighter machine (1,540 kg vs 1,957 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Bobcat CT5545 holds more fuel (56.0 L vs 33.7 L) for longer stints between fills. In short: choose the Bobcat CT5545 for outright pulling power, or the Bobcat CT2540 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
62
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Best match
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Bobcat
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
40 hp
45 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Distributor
BobcatReference
BobcatReference
Manufacturer
DaedongReference
DaedongReference
liquid-cooledReference
liquid-cooledReference
Variants
CT2040
ROPSReference
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CT2540
CabReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
33.7 LReference
56.0 LReference
Engine (gross)
29.5 kWReference
33.5 kWReference
Displacement
1.8 LReference
1.8 LReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 102 mmReference
87 x 102 mmReference
Emissions
Tier 4Reference
Tier 4Reference
Power (gross)
29.5 kWReference
33.5 kWReference
Rated RPM
2600Reference
2600Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel Type
DieselReference
DieselReference
No of Cylinders
3Reference
3Reference
Emissions compliance
Tier 4Reference
Tier 4Reference
Transmission
Type
hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Transmission Type
HSTReference
E-HSTReference
forward speed range
Option 1: 14 mph\\nOption 2: 10 mphReference
28.2 km/hReference
Wheel Drive
4WDReference
4WDReference
forward and reverse options
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InfiniteReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
23.8 kWReference
25.3 kWReference
Total flow
44.3 lpmReference
98.4 lpmReference
Rear Type
IReference
IReference
Control
position controlReference
position and draft controlReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
739 kgReference
1290 kgReference
Rear PTO
liveReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Mid PTO Type
2000Reference
2000Reference
Pump flow
—
53.0 lpmReference
Steering flow
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45.4 lpmReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
165 cmReference
190 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
29-12.5-15Reference
Lawn/turf rear
41x14-20Reference
21.5L-16.1Reference
Industrial front
27x8.5-15Reference
10-16.5Reference
Industrial rear
15-19.5Reference
14.9-24Reference
Length
307 cmReference
354 cmReference
Width
142 cmReference
167 cmReference
Height (cab)
232 cmReference
242 cmReference
Operating weight
1540 kgReference
1957 kgReference
Ground clearance
34 cmReference
33 cmReference
Bobcat CT2540 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Bobcat BH76 Backhoe
Backhoe type
Bobcat BH76 BackhoeReference
Bobcat BH86-5 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
180°Reference
Swing Arc
180°Reference
180°Reference
Bucket force
1394 kgReference
1700 kgReference
General
Make & Model
3F-TM(H)4Reference
0.9 mReference
Cruise control
trueReference
trueReference
SCV control
Joystick: AvailableReference
JoystickReference
Capacities
Capacity
111 cu in.Reference
111.4 cu in.Reference
Power
Max Power
37.6 hpReference
45 hpReference
Rated Power
37.6 hpReference
45 hpReference
PTO
PTO Power
31.9 hpReference
33.9 hpReference
Rear PTO Power
AvailableReference
AvailableReference
Rear PTO RPM
540 rpmReference
540 rpmReference
Mid PTO
AvailableReference
AvailableReference
Mid PTO RPM
1,988 rpmReference
2,119 rpmReference
Steering & brakes
Brakes
Wet Multi DiscReference
Wet Multi DiscReference
Steering type
Power SteeringReference
Hydrostatic Power SteeringReference
Hydraulics
Pump Rated Output (total)
43.2 l/minReference
67.4 l/minReference
Steering & Implements flow
4.5 gpm (6.9 gpm)Reference
8.2 gpm (9.6 gpm)Reference
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)
Category 1Reference
Category 1Reference
Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity
630 kgReference
1,064.1 kgReference
Dimensions & weight
Overall Height
231.1 cmReference
239.3 cmReference
Overall Length
307.1 cmReference
354.6 cmReference
Overall Width
161 cmReference
188.5 cmReference
Turning radius
8.9 feet (without Brakes)Reference
9.8 feet (with Brakes)Reference
Overall weight
1,626.1 kgReference
2,125.1 kgReference
Wheels & tyres
Rear Wheel Type
Rear Industrial (AG, Turf)Reference
Rear Industrial (AG, Turf)Reference
Front Wheel Type
Front Industrial (AG, Turf)Reference
Front Industrial (AG, Turf)Reference
Operator station
Cab Availability
trueReference
trueReference
Seat Suspension
AvailableReference
AvailableReference
Bobcat CT5545 attachments
Bobcat BH86-5 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.