Head to head · Utility

Bobcat CT230 vs John Deere 3120

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BobcatModel A

Bobcat CT230

Utility

power
30 hp
displacement
91.5 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full CT230 specs
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John DeereModel B

John Deere 3120

Utility

power
29.5 hp
displacement
91.5 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 3120 specs
BobcatBobcat CT230
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 3120

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

▲ CT230 higher · +0.5 hp (+2%)
CT23030 hp
312029.5 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

CT230 is in the 22nd percentile; 3120 is in the 21st · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
CT23091.5 ci
312091.5 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

CT230 is in the 20th percentile; 3120 is in the 20th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
CT2303
31203
Median Utility Tractor4

CT230 is in the 23rd percentile; 3120 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Operating Weight

▲ CT230 higher · +58 lb (+2%)
CT2303,056 lb
31202,998 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

CT230 is in the 23rd percentile; 3120 is in the 23rd · 5,107 models

CT230 (A)3120 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBobcat CT230John Deere 3120Difference
ManufacturerBobcatJohn Deere—
ModelCT2303120—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecBobcat CT230John Deere 3120Difference
ManufacturerDaedongYanmar—
ModelNot recorded3TNV84—
Power Output30hp29.5hp▲ CT230+0.5 hp · +2%
Rated RPMNot recorded2,600RPM—
Cylinders33Same
Displacement91.5ci91.5ciSame
BoreNot recorded3.3in—
StrokeNot recorded3.5in—

Transmission

SpecBobcat CT230John Deere 3120Difference
TypeHydrostaticHydrostaticSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBobcat CT230John Deere 3120Difference
Length118in120in▲ 3120+2 in · +2%
Width55.9in52.4in▲ CT230+3.5 in · +7%
Height95.9in92.9in▲ CT230+3 in · +3%
Operating Weight3,056lb2,998lb▲ CT230+58 lb · +2%

Hydraulics

SpecBobcat CT230John Deere 3120Difference
System TypeNot recordedOpen center—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecBobcat CT230John Deere 3120Difference
TypeLive Rear PTOIndependent—
Speed 1540rpm2,100rpm▲ 3120+1,560 rpm · +289%
Speed 2Not recorded540rpm—

Tires

SpecBobcat CT230John Deere 3120Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded14-Jul—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded11.2-24—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBobcat CT230John Deere 3120Difference
Hitch TypeType INot recorded—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedI—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBobcat CT230John Deere 3120Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WDSame
Drive TypeMFWD 4WD4WD—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower—
Brake TypeNot recordedWet disc—

Electrical

SpecBobcat CT230John Deere 3120Difference
Starter TypeNot recordedElectric—

Capacities

SpecBobcat CT230John Deere 3120Difference
CoolantNot recorded1.4gal—

Operator Station

SpecBobcat CT230John Deere 3120Difference
TypeTwo-post foldable ROPSOpen operator station with two-post ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 22nd percentile (30 hp)B · 21st percentile (29.5 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 20th percentile (91.5 ci)B · 20th percentile (91.5 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 23rd percentile (3,056 lb)B · 23rd percentile (2,998 lb)

Length

median 137 in
A · 25th percentile (118 in)B · 27th percentile (120 in)
A · CT230B · 3120Median Utility Tractor
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