Both compact · same Bobcat lineup
Bobcat CT5555 vs Bobcat CT5558
| Spec | Bobcat CT5555 | Bobcat CT5558 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$52,436 | ~$56,291 |
| What that price is | MSRP, base build | MSRP, base build |
| Size class | Compact | Compact |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Engine hp | 55 hp | 57.7 hp |
| PTO hp | 43.1 hp | 48.3 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 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
Bobcat CT5558
What they like
- 48.3 PTO hp is the most implement power Bobcat sells, and the 9.4 hp drivetrain loss is the smallest on the 5000 platform
- Standard enclosed cab with heat, air conditioning and work lights
- 2,346 lb loader lift at max height with 109 in of lift height, and 3,177 lb of hitch capacity at 24 in behind
- 17.8 gpm of total flow with 9.6 gpm for implements supports a third-function attachment and a heavy rear cylinder
- 14.8 gal of fuel and 4,685 lb of weight make it the only Bobcat tractor really suited to a full commercial day
- 17.5 mph road speed on a 75.6 in wheelbase
What they complain about
- $56,291 before the loader, and the identical 57.7 hp engine is available in the open-station CT4058 for $41,048
- Loader and hitch ratings are the same as the 45 hp CT5545, so the top $9,404 of the platform buys engine power only
- Hydrostatic only - no gear or shuttle build exists at any point in the 5000 range
- 13 in of ground clearance and a 9.8 ft turning radius are the cost of the cab and the weight
- Emissions hardware is not stated on the model page, so a particulate filter and its regeneration cycle must be confirmed at the dealer