The CT5558's electronic hydrostatic transmission is the signature of the 5000 platform — it works like an automatic in a car, with electronic acceleration for near-effortless travel-pedal control. It adds true electronic cruise control to hold a constant speed (even up a slope, with no pedal input), plus an electronic linked pedal, a speed-limit switch and an anti-stall function that keeps the engine from bogging down under high load.

The CT5558's independent PTO lets you engage or disengage the PTO with the flip of a switch — no stopping the tractor, no clutch. That's a real time-saver on stop-and-go jobs like augering a row of post holes, where you restart the implement again and again as you move from one to the next.

Power take-off is the heart of a tractor's versatility — till the garden, put in a food plot, clear weeds along ditches and pastures, bore fence-post holes in tough soil, or mow the whole acreage in an afternoon. The CT5558 carries a standard rear PTO plus a mid PTO, and paired with the three-point hitch it drives implement after implement with ease.

The three-point hitch turns the CT5558 into a true do-anything machine — mowing, tilling, driveway grading, raking, snow moving and more. It accepts the full range of Category 1 implements and is designed to make hooking them up quick and easy.

A turbocharger delivers consistently strong performance and impressive low-end torque that doesn't let up — even at higher altitudes where naturally aspirated engines lose power.

Strong lift expands what your implements can do, and Bobcat compact tractors are known for class-leading three-point-hitch lift capacity — so the CT5558 can raise and carry heavier implements with confidence and get more out of every attachment.

The right tire gets the most out of your tractor, so the CT5558 can be fitted with one of three types to match your ground:

• Agricultural: deep, self-cleaning lugs grip in soft soil and mud and add pull behind heavy loads and implements.
• Turf: a gentler tread that protects lush lawns and finished landscaping from scuffing.
• Industrial: wear- and puncture-resistant, with a wide tread for solid traction across nearly any surface.

Big-property work throws a new challenge at you every day, and the CT5558 is built to take it. A well-balanced design and a tight turning radius keep it responsive and easy to place, while high ground clearance lets you keep working over uneven, wet or muddy terrain. A stable wheelbase spreads weight evenly for sure footing on slopes and steadier towing, and steering brakes help pivot the tractor tightly on the inside wheel.

A working tractor lives and dies by traction. The CT5558 comes with four-wheel drive you can put to work the instant a hill, a wet patch or a heavy load calls for it.

On non-cab configurations a ROPS is standard and protects the operator in a rollover, as long as it's locked upright with the seatbelt buckled. When clearance is tight, the foldable ROPS drops down to clear branches, doorways and trailer decks, then raises right back up.

Climb into the factory-installed enclosed cab, close the door and stay comfortable whether you're mowing in summer heat or moving snow on a cold winter morning. Heat and air conditioning come standard with the radio-ready cab, wide glass panels and optimized view angles give a panoramic view, and a rear window to the 3-point hitch lets you monitor implement and attachment performance without stepping out. A rear wiper and defroster come standard on select cab-equipped tractors.

Thanks to the E-HST, the CT5558 offers true electronic cruise control that holds a constant travel speed with no travel-pedal input — so you can plow through the project and make it look easy.

The CT5558 is built to be easy to run, with controls that help you get more done with less effort. The levers fall naturally to hand, and conveniences like power steering and cruise control let you manage the tractor and its implements with confidence.

The operator area is laid out for comfortable hours in the seat, with controls and gauges arranged for easy use and an illuminated dash you can read in any light. Fender grips on each side (on select machines) make getting on and off easy, the quiet low-vibration engine eases the day, and extras like an optional rubber floor mat, adjustable seatbelt and cup holder round out a station that's easy to use and easy to enjoy.

A comfortable seat keeps you working longer without feeling beat up at day's end. The deluxe suspension seat (on select models) soaks up the vibration and bumps of the job, fully adjusts to fit any operator, and adds a fold-down right-hand armrest for extra support — so you can finish the mowing, clean out the barn or clear one more pasture in comfort.

Available on the 2000 platform and up with hydrostatic or electronic-hydrostatic drive, the linked pedal raises engine rpm as you engage the travel pedal — so the CT5558 responds much like a car. It makes front-loader control especially intuitive and smooths out a wide range of everyday jobs.

When the light goes, the CT5558 keeps working. Bright headlights light the job in front of you in low light, and a long-life LED tail lamp keeps you visible from behind on trails, lanes and back roads.

A powerful Tier 4 diesel delivers robust, high-power performance with an efficient fuel system — for reliable start-ups, long component life and low noise and vibration that keep the work comfortable.

Great machines need great support behind them. Bobcat's dealer network delivers local authorized service, warranty work and parts availability that's hard to beat — and a dealer like Carleton Equipment, Michigan's authorized Bobcat dealer with 7 locations, keeps your CT5558 running for the long haul.

Your CT5558 is backed by a strong factory warranty: 24 months against defects in materials and workmanship, or 1,500 hours of use — whichever comes first.

Thoughtful details help the CT5558 shrug off everyday wear:

• A heavy-duty polymer fuel tank keeps fuel clean and won't rust or contaminate.
• A brush guard — included with the front loader, or available separately — shields the front end as you push through brush, branches and debris.
• The streamlined metal hood improves sightlines from the seat and protects the engine and components from dirt and debris.

Maintenance is easy when everything's in reach. The CT5558 keeps its daily checks, fluid fills and filters on one side of the engine, so routine upkeep takes only minutes and helps keep the tractor at peak performance.

There are no side panels to wrestle off — the one-piece hood lifts on an air-cylinder assist to open the entire engine bay at once, putting virtually every major service point right in front of you.

Fuses and relays sit together in one central box, so replacing a fuse or tracking down an electrical issue is quick and painless.

For the money, few machines stretch as far as a compact tractor, and Bobcat backs the CT5558 with a deep catalog of implements to maximize your return. Mow a clean, professional cut around the house, auger holes for new trees, clean out the barn or move hay, grade the gravel drive, or clear snow from the house and outbuildings — between the available attachments and 3-point implements, the job list it'll tackle is a long one.