Overview
The Bobcat CT450 is a compact utility tractor manufactured by Daedong in South Korea between 2008 and 2013. It features a 49 hp 2.4L 4-cylinder diesel engine and was produced with both hydrostatic and 12-speed shuttle transmission options.
Ideal Applications
Tested PTO and Fuel Performance:
According to Nebraska Tractor Test 1983, the diesel hydrostatic 4WD model delivered 38.89 hp at rated PTO speed with a fuel consumption rate of 2.9 gallons per hour.
Hydraulic and Hitch Capacity:
The tractor is equipped with a total hydraulic flow of 16.1 gpm and a Category I rear hitch rated for a lift capacity of 1,870 lbs at 24 inches.
Chassis and Drive Configuration:
This four-wheel drive unit is built on a 73.8-inch wheelbase with 14 inches of ground clearance and includes hydrostatic power steering as a standard mechanical feature.
Production
| Description | Compact Utility tractor / Built in Daegu, South Korea |
|---|---|
| Distributor | Bobcat |
| Manufacturer | Daedong |
Engine
| Engine type | Daedong 2.4L 4-cyl diesel |
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| Fuel tank | 11.9 gal (45.0 L) |
| Air cleaner | dry |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.425x4.031 inches (87 x 102 mm) |
| Compression | 22:1 |
| Description | Daedong / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 148.6 ci (2.4 L) |
| Power | 49 hp (36.5 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2600 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| PTO (claimed) | 38 hp (hydro) (28.3 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 38.48 hp (28.7 kW) |
Transmission
| Description | The shuttle shift option was added in 2010 with the CT450SST. |
|---|---|
| Gears | infinite forward and infinite reverse (3-range) / 12 forward and reverse |
| Type | hydrostatic / shuttle |
| Description | hydrostatic |
| Transmission type | 12-speed shuttle |
| Description | hydrostatic |
| Transmission type | 12-speed shuttle |
Mechanical
| Cab | ROPS. Cab optional with heat and air-conditioning. |
|---|---|
| Description | Differential wet disc brakes |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
| Steering | hydrostatic power |
Hydraulics
| Pump flow | 9.5 gpm (36.0 lpm) |
|---|---|
| Steering flow | 6.6 gpm (25.0 lpm) |
| Total flow | 16.1 gpm (60.9 lpm) |
| Valves | 1 or 2 |
Hitch
| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 1,870 lbs (848 kg) |
|---|---|
| Rear Type | I |
PTO
| Mid PTO | optional |
|---|---|
| Mid PTO Type | 2000 |
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
|---|---|
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Ag front | 8x16 |
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| Ag rear | 13.6x24 |
| Industrial front | 10x16.5 |
| Industrial rear | 14.9x24 |
| Lawn/turf front | 29x12.5-15 |
| Lawn/turf rear | 21.5L16.1 |
| Ground clearance | 14 inches (35 cm) |
| Height (cab) | 94.7 inches (240 cm) |
| Height (ROPS) | 95.5 inches (242 cm) |
| Length | 134.3 inches (341 cm) |
| Weight | 3,935 lbs (ROPS) (1784 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 73.8 inches (187 cm) |
| Width | 69 inches (175 cm) |
| Front tire | 8x16 |
| Rear tire | 13.6x24 |
| Weight | 3935 to 4314 pounds |
| Wheelbase | 73.8 inches (187 cm) |
Bobcat CT450 attachments
| Description | front-end loader / backhoe |
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Nebraska Tractor Test 1983
| Description | Diesel hydrostatic 4WDMarch 23 - 25, 2011Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1983 file / PTO performance |
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| Fuel use | 2.9 gal/hour (11.0 l/hour) / 2.9 gal/hour (11.0 l/hour) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 38.48 hp (28.7 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 38.89 hp (29.0 kW) |
References
| Description | Compact Tractors published in 2010, by Bobcat |
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Variants
| CT450SST | shuttle shift |
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