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Cabelas LM45 vs Cabelas LM55
Verdict: Cabelas LM45 vs Cabelas LM55
The Cabelas LM45 and the Cabelas LM55 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Cabelas LM55 leads on rated power with 55 hp against 46 hp. Cabelas LM45 is the lighter machine (3,770 kg vs 3,924 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. In short: choose the Cabelas LM55 for outright pulling power, or the Cabelas LM45 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
Cabelas
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Cabelas
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
46 hp
55 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Distributor
CabelasReference
CabelasReference
Manufacturer
TYMReference
TYMReference
liquid-cooledReference
Diesel hydrostatic 4WDAugust 20 - September 3, 2015Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 2127 fileReference
Original price
$32,999 (2016 hydro cab )Reference
$36,399 (2016 hydro cab )Reference
Variants
LM45
shuttle ROPSReference
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LM45H
hydrostatic ROPSReference
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LM45HC
hydrostatic cabReference
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LM55
—
shuttle ROPSReference
LM55H
—
hydrostatic ROPSReference
LM55HC
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hydrostatic cabReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
34.3 kWReference
41.1 kWReference
Displacement
2.2 LReference
2.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke
88 x 90 mmReference
86 x 90 mmReference
Power (gross)
34.3 kWReference
41.1 kWReference
Fuel system
common rail direct injectionReference
common rail direct injectionReference
Air cleaner
dual dry elementReference
dual dry elementReference
Rated RPM
2800Reference
2800Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
35.0 LReference
35.0 LReference
Coolant capacity
8.5 LReference
8.5 LReference
Emission control
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diesel oxidation catalyst with diesel particulate filterReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference
infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference
Gear ROPS Shipping
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1779 kgReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Gear PTO (claimed)
27.4 kWReference
33.5 kWReference
Hydro PTO (claimed)
25.5 kWReference
31.5 kWReference
Hydraulic system
35.0 LReference
35.0 LReference
Type
hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Capacity
35.0 LReference
35.0 LReference
Valves
1Reference
1Reference
Pump flow
36.0 lpmReference
36.0 lpmReference
Total flow
54.9 lpmReference
54.9 lpmReference
Steering flow
18.9 lpmReference
18.9 lpmReference
Rear Type
IReference
IReference
Control
position and draft controlReference
position and draft controlReference
Rear lift (at ends)
1503 kgReference
1503 kgReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
1335 kgReference
1335 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
dry discReference
dry discReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Capacities
Fuel
60.0 LReference
64.3 LReference
Front axle
9.9 LReference
9.9 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
193 cmReference
193 cmReference
Weight
3770 to 4188 poundsReference
3924 to 4415 poundsReference
Front tire
9.5-16Reference
9.5-16Reference
Rear tire
14.9-24Reference
14.9-24Reference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 9.5-16. Rear: 14.9-24Reference
Front: 9.5-16. Rear: 14.9-24Reference
Industrial front
12-16.5Reference
12-16.5Reference
Industrial rear
16.9-24Reference
16.9-24Reference
Length
358 cmReference
358 cmReference
Width
162 cmReference
162 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
259 cmReference
259 cmReference
Height (cab)
252 cmReference
252 cmReference
ROPS Weight
1710 kgReference
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Cab Weight
1899 kgReference
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Ground clearance
35 cmReference
35 cmReference
Hydro ROPS Shipping
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1779 kgReference
Hydro cab Shipping
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1920 kgReference
Hydro cab Operating
—
2002 kgReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
50Reference
50Reference
Charging volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Test results
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.