Both compact · same Bobcat lineup
Bobcat CT5550 vs Bobcat CT5555
| Spec | Bobcat CT5550 | Bobcat CT5555 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$49,814 | ~$52,436 |
| What that price is | MSRP, base build | MSRP, base build |
| Size class | Compact | Compact |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Engine hp | 50 hp | 55 hp |
| PTO hp | 38.9 hp | 43.1 hp |
| Loader lift | 2,346 lbsat max height | 2,346 lbsat max height |
| Three-point lift | 3,177 lbs24 in behind the lift points | 3,177 lbs24 in behind the lift points |
| Hydraulic flow | 17.8 GPM | 17.8 GPM |
| Drive | 4WD | 4WD |
| Engine | Daedong | Daedong |
| Weight | 4,685 lbs | 4,685 lbs |
| Fuel tank | 14.8 gal | 14.8 gal |
| 4WD | Yes | Yes |
| Front loader | Yes | Yes |
| Cab available | Yes | Yes |
| 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 CT5550
What they like
- 38.9 PTO hp for $2,927 over the CT5545 is a 5 hp gain at the implement, a better return than the engine numbers suggest
- Same 2,346 lb loader and 3,177 lb hitch as every other 5000-platform model, so nothing is given up for choosing the middle of the range
- Enclosed cab with heat, A/C and work lights is standard equipment
- 17.8 gpm total flow and a 14.8 gal tank - the largest fuel capacity in Bobcat's tractor line
- Power and tilt steering plus a PTO speed hold that keeps engine rpm steady under load
What they complain about
- One of the two low-volume middle steps on this platform, so dealer stock is likely to be thinner than the CT5545 or CT5558
- 38.9 PTO hp from 50 engine hp is an 11 hp loss to the hydrostatic drivetrain
- Hydrostatic only, with no gear or shuttle alternative on the platform
- $49,814 before the loader is added
- Emissions hardware is not stated on the page and no warranty term is published
Bobcat CT5555
What they like
- 43.1 PTO hp runs a 7 ft rotary cutter or a large snowblower without the engine falling off its torque curve
- A 2,103 rpm mid-PTO is listed on this model, which most 55 hp cab tractors do not offer at all
- Shares the platform's 2,346 lb loader, 3,177 lb hitch and 17.8 gpm hydraulics
- $3,855 less than the CT5558 while giving up only 5.2 PTO hp
- 14.8 gal tank and 4,685 lb of cab-equipped weight suit long sessions with a heavy implement
What they complain about
- The other low-volume middle step on the platform, so it is the harder of the four to find on a lot
- 43.1 PTO hp from 55 engine hp is a 12 hp drivetrain loss, the largest on the platform
- No gear or shuttle build exists, so extended tillage is done on a hydrostatic pedal
- A 9.8 ft turning radius on a 74.2 in wide machine makes it clumsy in confined yards
- 13 in of ground clearance under 4,685 lb limits rough-ground work
- Emissions hardware unstated and no warranty term on the page