Compare/Bobcat CT4545 vs Bobcat CT5550

Bobcat CT4545 vs Bobcat CT5550

Verdict: Bobcat CT4545 vs Bobcat CT5550

The Bobcat CT4545 and the Bobcat CT5550 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Bobcat CT5550 leads on rated power with 50 hp against 45 hp. Bobcat CT4545 is the lighter machine (1,950 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 CT5550 holds more fuel (56.0 L vs 45.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Bobcat CT4545 is the newer design (2025 vs 2019). In short: choose the Bobcat CT5550 for outright pulling power, or the Bobcat CT4545 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

45 hp

50 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

—

Overview

Distributor

BobcatReference

Manufacturer

DaedongReference

liquid-cooledReference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

—

Variants

CT4045

ROPSReference

—

CT4545

cabReference

—

Engine

Fuel tank

45.0 LReference

56.0 LReference

Engine (gross)

33.5 kWReference

37.5 kWReference

Displacement

1.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 102 mmReference

Emissions

Tier 4Reference

Power (gross)

33.5 kWReference

37.5 kWReference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel Type

—

DieselReference

No of Cylinders

—

3Reference

Emissions compliance

—

Tier 4Reference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

infinite forward and reverseReference

Transmission Type

—

E-HSTReference

forward and reverse options

—

InfiniteReference

forward speed range

—

28.2 km/hReference

Wheel Drive

—

4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

18.3 kWReference

29.0 kWReference

Type

hydrostaticReference

Valves

1 or 2Reference

—

Pump flow

36.3 lpmReference

53.0 lpmReference

Total flow

62.5 lpmReference

98.4 lpmReference

Steering flow

26.1 lpmReference

45.4 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

Control

position controlReference

position and draft controlReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1231 kgReference

1290 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Mid PTO Type

2000Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

180 cmReference

190 cmReference

Weight

499 kgReference

Front tire

8-16Reference

Rear tire

13.6-24Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

Length

318 cmReference

354 cmReference

Width

160 cmReference

167 cmReference

Height (cab)

239 cmReference

242 cmReference

Operating weight

1950 kgReference

1957 kgReference

Ground clearance

36 cmReference

33 cmReference

Lawn/turf front

—

29-12.5-15Reference

Lawn/turf rear

—

21.5L-16.1Reference

Industrial front

—

10-16.5Reference

Industrial rear

—

14.9-24Reference

Bobcat CT4545 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

Bobcat BH86 Backhoe

Backhoe type

Bobcat BH86 BackhoeReference

Bobcat BH86-5 BackhoeReference

Transport height

236 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

243 cmReference

Reach from pivot

320 cmReference

Loading height

203 cmReference

Swing Arc

180°Reference

Bucket force

1700 kgReference

Bobcat CT5550 attachments

Bobcat BH86-5 Backhoe

Bucket Rotation

—

180°Reference

General

Make & Model

—

0.9 mReference

Cruise control

—

trueReference

SCV control

—

JoystickReference

Capacities

Capacity

—

111.4 cu in.Reference

Power

Max Power

—

50 hpReference

Rated Power

—

50 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power

—

38.9 hpReference

Rear PTO Power

—

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

—

540 rpmReference

Mid PTO

—

AvailableReference

Mid PTO RPM

—

2,103 rpmReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

—

Wet Multi DiscReference

Steering type

—

Hydrostatic Power SteeringReference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

—

67.4 l/minReference

Steering & Implements flow

—

8.2 gpm (9.6 gpm)Reference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

—

Category 1Reference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

—

1,064.1 kgReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

—

239.3 cmReference

Overall Length

—

354.6 cmReference

Overall Width

—

188.5 cmReference

Turning radius

—

9.8 feet (with Brakes)Reference

Overall weight

—

2,125.1 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

—

Rear Industrial (AG, Turf)Reference

Front Wheel Type

—

Front Industrial (AG, Turf)Reference

Operator station

Cab Availability

—

trueReference

Seat Suspension

—

AvailableReference

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.