Both compact · same Bobcat lineup
Bobcat CT4045 vs Bobcat CT4058
| Spec | Bobcat CT4045 | Bobcat CT4058 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$34,400 | ~$41,048 |
| What that price is | MSRP, base build | MSRP, base build |
| Size class | Compact | Compact |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Engine hp | 44.9 hp | 57.7 hp |
| PTO hp | 32.8 hp | 45.1 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 | 16.5 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 | Yes |
| 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 CT4058
What they like
- 57.7 hp is the most engine power Bobcat puts in an open-station tractor, and 45.1 PTO hp comes with it
- 16.5 gpm of total flow is the platform's higher hydraulic figure, so loader work is quick
- 2,716 lb of hitch capacity at 24 in behind the lift point handles the heaviest Category 1 implements
- A cab version exists on the identical chassis as the CT4558 for $8,798 more
What they complain about
- Hydrostatic is the only transmission offered, so buyers who want gears for long PTO sessions have to drop to the CT4050
- At 57.7 hp the loader still lifts 1,795 lb at max height, the same as the 44.9 hp CT4045 - the whole platform shares one loader rating
- 3,745 lb of operating weight is unchanged from the smaller 4000-platform models, which limits how much loader load the machine can counterbalance
- 11.9 gal of fuel for nearly 58 hp is a short working window
- Emissions hardware is not stated on the model page, so any particulate filter and its regeneration cycle must be confirmed at the dealer
- No warranty term published