Head to head · Utility

Bobcat CT120 vs John Deere 3005

Bobcat CT120 Tractor
BobcatModel A

Bobcat CT120

Utility

power
21 hp
displacement
56.6 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full CT120 specs
John Deere 3005 Tractor
John DeereModel B

John Deere 3005

Utility

power
27 hp
displacement
81.2 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full 3005 specs
BobcatBobcat CT120
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 3005

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 3005 higher · +6 hp (+29%)
CT12021 hp
300527 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

CT120 is in the 9th percentile; 3005 is in the 19th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 3005 higher · +24.6 ci (+43%)
CT12056.6 ci
300581.2 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

CT120 is in the 4th percentile; 3005 is in the 13th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
CT1203
30053
Median Utility Tractor4

CT120 is in the 23rd percentile; 3005 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Operating Weight

▲ 3005 higher · +1,207 lb (+59%)
CT1202,055 lb
30053,262 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

CT120 is in the 13th percentile; 3005 is in the 26th · 5,107 models

CT120 (A)3005 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBobcat CT120John Deere 3005Difference
ManufacturerBobcatJohn Deere—
ModelCT1203005—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecBobcat CT120John Deere 3005Difference
ManufacturerDaedongYanmar—
Model3C0933TNV82A—
Power Output21hp27hp▲ 3005+6 hp · +29%
Rated RPM2,800RPM2,700RPM▲ CT120+100 RPM · +4%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement56.6ci81.2ci▲ 3005+24.6 ci · +43%
Bore3in3.2in▲ 3005+0.2 in · +7%
Stroke2.8in3.3in▲ 3005+0.5 in · +18%

Transmission

SpecBobcat CT120John Deere 3005Difference
TypeHydrostaticSliding gear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBobcat CT120John Deere 3005Difference
Length106in87.8in▲ CT120+18.2 in · +21%
Width46.5in53.9in▲ 3005+7.4 in · +16%
Height81.5in81.9in▲ 3005+0.4 in · <1%
Operating Weight2,055lb3,262lb▲ 3005+1,207 lb · +59%

Hydraulics

SpecBobcat CT120John Deere 3005Difference
System TypeNot recordedOpen center—
Steering TypePowerManual—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecBobcat CT120John Deere 3005Difference
TypeLiveLive with two stage clutch—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecBobcat CT120John Deere 3005Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedCategory I—
Hitch CategoryICategory 1—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch Capacity959lb816lb▲ CT120+143 lb · +18%

Chassis & Drive

SpecBobcat CT120John Deere 3005Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WDNot recorded—
Drive TypeFour-Wheel Drive (4WD)Not recorded—
Steering TypePowerManual—
Brake TypeNot recordedDry shoe—

Electrical

SpecBobcat CT120John Deere 3005Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Emissions

SpecBobcat CT120John Deere 3005Difference
StandardTier IINot recorded—

Capacities

SpecBobcat CT120John Deere 3005Difference
CoolantNot recorded1.3gal—

Operator Station

SpecBobcat CT120John Deere 3005Difference
TypeOpen operator with two-post folding ROPSOpen with two-post ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 9th percentile (21 hp)B · 19th percentile (27 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 4th percentile (56.6 ci)B · 13th percentile (81.2 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 23rd percentile (3)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 13th percentile (2,055 lb)B · 26th percentile (3,262 lb)

Length

median 137 in
A · 12th percentile (106 in)B · 4th percentile (87.8 in)
A · CT120B · 3005Median Utility Tractor
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