Both compact · Bobcat against John Deere
Bobcat CT5558 vs John Deere 4075R
| Spec | Bobcat CT5558 | John Deere 4075R |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$56,291 | ~$68,729 |
| What that price is | MSRP, base build | MSRP, base build |
| Size class | Compact | Compact |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Engine hp | 57.7 hp | 74.3 hp |
| PTO hp | 48.3 hp | 60 hp |
| Loader lift | 2,346 lbsat max height | 2,313 lbsat the pivot pin |
| Three-point lift | 3,177 lbs24 in behind the lift points | 2,709 lbs24 in behind the lift points |
| Hydraulic flow | 17.8 GPM | 17.4 GPM |
| Drive | 4WD | 4WD |
| Engine | Daedong | Yanmar |
| Weight | 4,685 lbs | 4,828 lbs |
| Fuel tank | 14.8 gal | 14.7 gal |
| 4WD | Yes | Yes |
| Front loader | Yes | Yes |
| Cab available | Yes | Yes |
| Hydrostatic | Yes | Yes |
| Power steering | Yes | Yes |
| Cruise control | No | Yes |
| 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 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
John Deere 4075R
What they like
- The ComfortGard cab is standard, not an option - Deere's own model page and its government price page both list a single base configuration with no open-station alternative
- 60 PTO hp from a compact chassis, more than the 57.6 hp a 5075E utility tractor puts out
- 2,709 lb at 24 in. behind the lift points, a genuine step up from the 2,500 lb shared by the rest of the 4 Family
- A heavy-duty front axle is base equipment, which is the structural difference from the 4044R and 4052R rather than a marketing line
- Electrohydraulic rear hitch control with Hitch Assist and LED work lights are standard
- Charge-air cooling takes the same 2.091 L block that makes 50.8 hp in a 4052R up to 74.3 hp
What they complain about
- eHydro is the only transmission - no PowrReverser is offered, so there is no gear option and no way to recover the PTO horsepower a hydrostatic costs
- Deere's published 6-year, 2,000-hour compact powertrain warranty is worded as covering machines of 22.4 through 65.9 engine horsepower, and this machine sits above that band; the applicable term is worth confirming with a dealer before purchase
- The 440R loader is unchanged from the 43 hp 4044R at 2,313 lb at the pivot pin, so nearly $28,000 of price step buys no additional lift
- Deere's 440R compatibility list still names only the 4044R, 4049R, 4052R and 4066R, and has not been updated since this model launched
- Dealer sheets disagree on fuel capacity and weight, some printing the generic 4-Series cab figures of 13.8 gal and 4,675 lb rather than this model's 14.7 gal and 4,828 lb
- At roughly $68,000 before a loader it costs more than a 5075E utility tractor with more PTO power and a bigger hitch