Head to head · Utility

Bobcat CT230 vs John Deere 790

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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 790

Utility

power
30 hp
displacement
91.3 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full 790 specs
BobcatBobcat CT230
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 790

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
CT23030 hp
79030 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

CT230 is in the 22nd percentile; 790 is in the 22nd · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ CT230 higher · +0.2 ci (<1%)
CT23091.5 ci
79091.3 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

CT230 is in the 20th percentile; 790 is in the 17th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
CT2303
7903
Median Utility Tractor4

CT230 is in the 23rd percentile; 790 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Operating Weight

▲ CT230 higher · +1,126 lb (+58%)
CT2303,056 lb
7901,930 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

CT230 is in the 23rd percentile; 790 is in the 11th · 5,107 models

CT230 (A)790 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBobcat CT230John Deere 790Difference
ManufacturerBobcatJohn Deere—
ModelCT230790—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecBobcat CT230John Deere 790Difference
ManufacturerDaedongYanmar—
ModelNot recorded3TNE84—
Power Output30hp30hpSame
Rated RPMNot recorded2,600RPM—
Cylinders33Same
Displacement91.5ci91.3ci▲ CT230+0.2 ci · <1%
BoreNot recorded3.3in—
StrokeNot recorded3.5in—

Transmission

SpecBobcat CT230John Deere 790Difference
TypeHydrostaticSliding Gear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBobcat CT230John Deere 790Difference
Length118in87.8in▲ CT230+30.2 in · +34%
Width55.9in53.5in▲ CT230+2.4 in · +4%
Height95.9in82in▲ CT230+13.9 in · +17%
Operating Weight3,056lb1,930lb▲ CT230+1,126 lb · +58%

Hydraulics

SpecBobcat CT230John Deere 790Difference
System TypeNot recordedOpen Center—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerManual—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecBobcat CT230John Deere 790Difference
TypeLive Rear PTOOptional Transmission or Live PTO—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Speed 2Not recorded2,100rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBobcat CT230John Deere 790Difference
Hitch TypeType IThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedI—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch CapacityNot recorded816lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBobcat CT230John Deere 790Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WDNot recorded—
Drive TypeMFWD 4WD4x2 2WD—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerManual—
Brake TypeNot recordedIndependent dry shoe—

Electrical

SpecBobcat CT230John Deere 790Difference
Starter TypeNot recordedElectric—

Capacities

SpecBobcat CT230John Deere 790Difference
CoolantNot recorded1.3gal—

Operator Station

SpecBobcat CT230John Deere 790Difference
TypeTwo-post foldable ROPSOpen operator station with ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

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

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 20th percentile (91.5 ci)B · 17th percentile (91.3 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 · 11th percentile (1,930 lb)

Length

median 137 in
A · 25th percentile (118 in)B · 4th percentile (87.8 in)
A · CT230B · 790Median Utility Tractor
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