Compare/Bobcat CT450 vs Bobcat CT5545

Bobcat CT450 vs Bobcat CT5545

Verdict: Bobcat CT450 vs Bobcat CT5545

The Bobcat CT450 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 38 hp. Bobcat CT5545 is the lighter machine (1,957 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 CT5545 holds more fuel (56.0 L vs 45.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Bobcat CT5545 is the newer design (2019 vs 2008). In short: choose the Bobcat CT5545 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

38 hp

45 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

BobcatReference

Manufacturer

DaedongReference

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

liquid-cooledReference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Variants

CT450SST

shuttle shiftReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

45.0 LReference

56.0 LReference

Engine

36.5 kWReference

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Displacement

2.4 LReference

1.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 102 mmReference

Power

36.5 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

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Compression

22:1Reference

—

Rated RPM

2600Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Power at rated engine speed

28.7 kWReference

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Fuel Type

dieselReference

DieselReference

No of Cylinders

4 cylinderReference

3Reference

Rated engine speed

2,600 rpmReference

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Bore and stroke

3.425x4.031 inchesReference

—

Compression ratio

22:1Reference

—

Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

—

Engine (gross)

—

33.5 kWReference

Emissions

—

Tier 4Reference

Power (gross)

—

33.5 kWReference

Starter

—

electricReference

Emissions compliance

—

Tier 4Reference

Transmission

Type

shuttleReference

hydrostaticReference

Gears

12 forward and reverseReference

infinite forward and reverseReference

Transmission Type

HSTReference

E-HSTReference

Wheel Drive

4WDReference

forward and reverse options

—

InfiniteReference

forward speed range

—

28.2 km/hReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

30.6 kWReference

25.3 kWReference

PTO (tested)

28.7 kWReference

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Valves

1 or 2Reference

—

Pump flow

36.0 lpmReference

53.0 lpmReference

Total flow

60.9 lpmReference

98.4 lpmReference

Steering flow

25.0 lpmReference

45.4 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

848 kgReference

1290 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Mid PTO

optionalReference

AvailableReference

Mid PTO Type

2000Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

29.0 kWReference

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Control

—

position and draft controlReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

187 cmReference

190 cmReference

Weight

1956 kgReference

499 kgReference

Front tire

8x16Reference

8-16Reference

Rear tire

13.6x24Reference

13.6-24Reference

Ag front

8x16Reference

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Ag rear

13.6x24Reference

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Lawn/turf front

29x12.5-15Reference

29-12.5-15Reference

Lawn/turf rear

21.5L16.1Reference

21.5L-16.1Reference

Industrial front

10x16.5Reference

10-16.5Reference

Industrial rear

14.9x24Reference

14.9-24Reference

Length

341 cmReference

354 cmReference

Width

175 cmReference

167 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

242 cmReference

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Height (cab)

240 cmReference

242 cmReference

Ground clearance

35 cmReference

33 cmReference

Standard tires (ag)

—

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

Operating weight

—

1957 kgReference

Bobcat CT450 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

—

alternatorReference

Attachment overview

Bobcat 7TB Backhoe

Backhoe type

Bobcat 8TB BackhoeReference

Bobcat BH86-5 BackhoeReference

Digging depth

259 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

343 cmReference

320 cmReference

Bucket force

1885 kgReference

1700 kgReference

Dipperstick force

990 kgReference

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Bobcat 8TB Backhoe

Test results

Fuel use

11.0 l/hourReference

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General

Make & Model

DaedongReference

0.9 mReference

Cruise control

AvailableReference

trueReference

SCV control

JoystickReference

Rollover protective structure

foldable ROPSReference

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Country of manufacturer

South KoreaReference

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Capacities

Capacity

148.6 ciReference

111.4 cu in.Reference

Power

Max Power

49 hpReference

45 hpReference

Rated Power

—

45 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power

41 hpReference

33.9 hpReference

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

540 rpmReference

Mid PTO RPM

2,000 RPMReference

2,119 rpmReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

differential wet discReference

Wet Multi DiscReference

Steering type

hydrostatic powerReference

Hydrostatic Power SteeringReference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

16.1 gpmReference

67.4 l/minReference

Remote Valves

1 or 2 valvesReference

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Steering & Implements flow

6.6 gpm (9.5 gpm)Reference

8.2 gpm (9.6 gpm)Reference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IReference

Category 1Reference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

—

1,064.1 kgReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab

240.5 cmReference

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Height Over ROPS

242.6 cmReference

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Overall Length

341.1 cmReference

354.6 cmReference

Overall Width

175.3 cmReference

188.5 cmReference

Overall weight

1,784.9 kgReference

2,125.1 kgReference

Overall Height

—

239.3 cmReference

Turning radius

—

9.8 feet (with Brakes)Reference

Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

trueReference

Cab Air conditioning, temperature differential

Cab optional with heat and air-conditioning.Reference

—

Seat Suspension

TRUEReference

AvailableReference

Bobcat CT5545 attachments

Bobcat BH86-5 Backhoe

Transport height

—

236 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

—

243 cmReference

Loading height

—

203 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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180°Reference

Swing Arc

—

180°Reference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

—

Rear Industrial (AG, Turf)Reference

Front Wheel Type

—

Front Industrial (AG, Turf)Reference

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.