Overview
The Bobcat CT2540 is a compact utility farm tractor produced by Daedong between 2000 and 2019, featuring a 39.6 hp liquid-cooled 3-cylinder diesel engine. This four-wheel drive model is equipped with a three-range hydrostatic transmission, a standard air-conditioned cab, and a Category I rear hitch with a 1,631-pound lift capacity.
Ideal Applications
Powertrain and Engine Configuration:
The unit is powered by a 1.8L Daedong diesel engine rated at 2600 RPM, delivering a claimed 31.9 hp at the live 540 RPM rear PTO.
Hydraulic and Hitch Specifications:
The hydraulic system provides a total flow of 11.7 gpm and utilizes position control for the rear hitch, which is rated to lift 1631 lbs at 24 inches.
Chassis and Physical Dimensions:
The tractor features a 65-inch wheelbase and 13.4 inches of ground clearance, with an operating weight of 3397 lbs and a standard height of 91.7 inches.
Production
| Description | Compact Utility tractor / Original price was $32,355 in 2019 |
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| Distributor | Bobcat |
| Manufacturer | Daedong |
Engine
| Engine type | Daedong 1.8L 3-cyl diesel |
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| Fuel tank | 8.9 gal (33.7 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.43x4.03 inches (87 x 102 mm) |
| Description | Daedong 3F-TM / diesel / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 111.4 ci (1.8 L) |
| Emissions | Tier 4 |
| Power (gross) | 39.6 hp (29.5 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2600 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Engine (gross) | 39.6 hp (29.5 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 31.9 hp (23.8 kW) |
Transmission
| Description | hydrostatic |
|---|---|
| Gears | infinite forward and reverse (3-range) |
| Type | hydrostatic |
Mechanical
| Cab | Cab standard with air-conditioning. |
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| Description | Wet disc brakes |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
Hydraulics
| Total flow | 11.7 gpm (44.3 lpm) |
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Hitch
| Control | position control |
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| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 1631 lbs (739 kg) |
| Rear Type | I |
PTO
| Mid PTO Type | 2000 |
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| Rear PTO | live |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
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| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Industrial front | 27x8.5-15 |
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| Industrial rear | 15-19.5 |
| Lawn/turf front | 28x8.5-15 |
| Lawn/turf rear | 41x14-20 |
| Standard tires (ag) | Front: 7-16. Rear: 11.2-24 |
| Ground clearance | 13.4 inches (34 cm) |
| Height (cab) | 91.7 inches (232 cm) |
| Length | 120.9 inches (307 cm) |
| Operating weight | 3397 lbs (1540 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 65 inches (165 cm) |
| Width | 56 inches (142 cm) |
| Front tire | 7-16 |
| Rear tire | 11.2-24 |
| Weight | 3397 lbs (1540 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 65 inches (165 cm) |
Bobcat CT2540 attachments
| Description | front-end loader / backhoe |
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References
| Description | Tractors: Sub-Compact, Compact & Utility Tractors published in 2025, by Bobcat / Compact Tractors published in 2020, by Bobcat |
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Variants
| CT2040 | ROPS |
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| CT2540 | Cab |