Both compact · Bobcat against New Holland
Bobcat CT5550 vs New Holland Boomer 55
| Spec | Bobcat CT5550 | New Holland Boomer 55 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$49,814 | ~$49,983 |
| What that price is | MSRP, base build | dealer list, not MSRP |
| Size class | Compact | Compact |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Shuttle |
| Engine hp | 50 hp | 55.0 hp |
| PTO hp | 38.9 hp | 46.7 hp |
| Loader lift | 2,346 lbsat max height | 2,371 lbsat the pivot pin |
| Three-point lift | 3,177 lbs24 in behind the lift points | 2,756 lbsat the ball ends |
| Hydraulic flow | 17.8 GPM | 8.2 GPM |
| Drive | 4WD | 4WD |
| Engine | Daedong | LS |
| Weight | 4,685 lbs | 3,490 lbs |
| Fuel tank | 14.8 gal | 10.5 gal |
| 4WD | Yes | Yes |
| Front loader | Yes | Yes |
| Cab available | Yes | No |
| Hydrostatic | Yes | No |
| Power steering | Yes | Yes |
| Cruise control | No | No |
| Warranty | not published | 6 yr / 1500 hr powertrain |
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
New Holland Boomer 55
What they like
- The 1.9-litre LS L32L19 is turbocharged and common-rail at every hp point in the series, so the small end is not a detuned naturally aspirated engine
- 46.7 PTO hp is the most on offer in the Boomer line and covers a 7 ft flail or a small square baler
- Same 2,756 lb hitch, 260TLA loader and 16x16 shuttle as the Boomer 45, so nothing about the machine is a special-order variant
- Boomer Guard-6 runs 24 months or 750 hours bumper-to-bumper before the powertrain cover carries on to 72 months or 1,500 hours
- Compact-frame dimensions with utility-class PTO output, which matters where a Workmaster 55 simply will not fit
What they complain about
- $49,983 for a ROPS compact puts it within a few thousand of utility tractors with a 3,500 lb hitch and 12.6 GPM of flow
- Hydraulics and hitch are unchanged from the 45 hp model, so the extra 8.5 PTO hp has nowhere to go but the PTO shaft
- The 3,490 lb tractor still carries only 10.5 gal, the same tank fitted to the 35 hp Boomer
- Cab version at $57,998 costs more than several ROPS utility tractors in the 65-75 hp class