Both compact · same Bobcat lineup
Bobcat CT4045 vs Bobcat CT4050
| Spec | Bobcat CT4045 | Bobcat CT4050 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$34,400 | ~$32,608 |
| What that price is | MSRP, base build | MSRP, base build |
| Size class | Compact | Compact |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Shuttle |
| Engine hp | 44.9 hp | 50.3 hp |
| PTO hp | 32.8 hp | 45.6 hp |
| Loader lift | 1,795 lbsat max height | 1,795 lbsat max height |
| Three-point lift | 2,716 lbs24 in behind the lift points | 2,716 lbs24 in behind the lift points |
| Hydraulic flow | 16.5 GPM | 14.1 GPM |
| Drive | 4WD | 4WD |
| Engine | Daedong | Daedong |
| Weight | 3,745 lbs | 3,745 lbs |
| Fuel tank | 12.7 gal | 11.9 gal |
| 4WD | Yes | Yes |
| Front loader | Yes | Yes |
| Cab available | No | No |
| Hydrostatic | Yes | No |
| Power steering | Yes | Yes |
| Cruise control | No | No |
| Warranty | not published | not published |
A highlighted cell wins its row on the rule named above the table: more power, lift, capacity or flow, or a lower price. A lift row is left unwon whenever the two makers measured in different places, or where either of them did not say — a figure quoted at the pivot pin and one quoted 500 mm ahead of it describe the same loader and differ by roughly a third, so ranking them against each other would invent a result. Prices are typical list and move with dealer packages.
From owner discussion and long-term write-ups
What owners of each one say
Bobcat CT4045
What they like
- 2,716 lb of hitch capacity at 24 in behind the lift point is a 1,085 lb jump over the 2000 platform and opens up box blades and heavier rotary cutters
- 16.5 gpm total flow - 9.6 implement plus 6.9 steering on the hydrostatic build - is half again what the 2000 platform offers
- 1,795 lb of loader lift at max height finally makes pallet forks a sensible attachment
- A turbocharged 111 cu in Daedong three-cylinder at 2,750 rpm rather than a bigger naturally aspirated block
- An 8x8 synchro shuttle is available if you would rather change direction without a hydrostatic pedal
- 18.5 mph top speed with a 71.2 in wheelbase makes it usable for moving between fields, not just around a yard
- Optional mid-PTO at 2,119 rpm on the hydrostatic build
What they complain about
- PTO output drops to 32.8 hp on the hydrostatic build from 41.6 hp on the manual - an 8.8 hp penalty, the largest transmission trade-off in the Bobcat line
- Bobcat's own pages disagree on the fuel tank, 12.7 gal on the CT4045 page against 11.9 gal on its siblings
- The CT4545 cab version costs $11,014 more
- Emissions hardware is unstated on the model page, so any particulate filter and its regeneration cycle need confirming at the dealer
- No warranty term is published
Bobcat CT4050
What they like
- 45.6 PTO hp for $32,608 undercuts the 44.9 hp CT4045 on both price and implement power, because the base build here is the manual shuttle
- The 8x8 synchro shuttle changes direction without a full clutch stop, which is what you want for hours of tilling or cutting
- 1,795 lb loader lift at max height and 2,716 lb at 24 in behind the hitch match the rest of the 4000 platform
- A three-range hydrostatic is available if you change your mind, though PTO output falls to 39.3 hp with it
- Turbocharged 111 cu in Daedong three-cylinder at 2,750 rpm
What they complain about
- 14.1 gpm of flow on the shuttle build is 2.4 gpm short of the hydrostatic version's 16.5, so loader cycles are slower
- No cab variant is listed for the CT4050 - if you want heat and A/C you have to move to the CT4545 or the 5000 platform
- 11.9 gal of fuel is modest for 50 hp of turbo diesel
- Emissions hardware is not stated on the page, so a particulate filter and its regeneration behaviour are a dealer question
- No published warranty term