Kubota LX2610 vs New Holland Workmaster 35

Kubota

Kubota LX2610

$24,500

4.5★ (610)

New Holland

$24,500

4.4★ (220)

Quick take: The New Holland Workmaster 35 has more engine power (35 vs 24.8 hp); the Kubota LX2610 has more loader lift (1,808 vs 1,034 lbs).

✓The strong 1,808 lb loader lift is a standout - it out-lifts the L2501 and most compacts in its size class dramatically
✓It's one of the few compacts with a mid-PTO option, so it can run a belly mower deck for real finish mowing plus heavy loader work
✓The operator station is more refined and comfortable than the Standard L, with a better seat and layout
✓8.7 GPM hydraulics make loader and implement action noticeably quicker than the L2501's system
✓Kubota's in-house diesel, huge dealer network, and strong resale value all apply
✓Cast front axle and stout build give it a solid, capable feel despite the compact footprint
✓It stays under 25 HP so it avoids the DPF regen hassle while still delivering strong hydraulic performance
✓It hits a sweet spot of comfort, loader capacity, and mowing capability that the L2501 can't match

✗Only 24.8 HP with 19.5 PTO HP, so despite the great loader lift it can feel underpowered on the PTO and in heavy tillage
✗It's priced well above the L2501 for the same engine HP - you're paying for lift, comfort, and the mid-PTO
✗Some owners note the front end can feel light and the rear needs ballast when lifting heavy loads with that big loader
✗The 3-point lift, while decent, is lower than the loader capacity, creating a mismatch for heavy rear implements
✗No cruise control standard, which owners doing lots of mowing miss
✗At this price it competes with 30+ HP compacts that offer more engine power for similar money
✗The premium positioning means a Kioti CK or LS MT of similar capability often costs less
✗It's lighter than the Standard L, so it doesn't pull or plant itself quite as well in the dirt

✓Consistently one of the cheapest name-brand 35 HP compacts - typically undercuts a comparable Kubota L2501 or Deere 3025E package by thousands
✓Backed by New Holland's dealer network and CNH parts system, so support is stronger than buying the equivalent LS-badged tractor
✓26.6 PTO HP through the HST comfortably runs a 5-foot bush hog or tiller, more grunt than the 25 HP economy class it's priced against
✓1,808 lb rear lift handles the common box blade, rotary cutter, and rear blade lineup without drama
✓13 GPM total hydraulic flow is generous for an economy compact, so loader cycles don't feel sluggish
✓Simple, mostly mechanical controls - owners praise how little there is to go wrong versus emissions-laden premium compacts
✓Choice of true 12x12 synchronized shuttle for gear fans or a smooth 3-range HST for loader-heavy work
✓5-year powertrain warranty at a budget price point

✗It's an LS tractor in blue paint - that's fine mechanically, but some CNH dealers know the Workmaster compacts less well than their bigger tractors
✗Loader lift of roughly 1,034 lbs at the pin is modest - a Kioti CK2620 or LS MT225S out-lifts it at similar or lower cost
✗The 7.4-gallon fuel tank is small for a 35 HP machine and needs midday refills on long mowing days
✗No cruise control even on the HST, a comfort miss competitors include
✗Economy fit and finish - flat fenders, basic seat, spartan platform compared with a Kubota Grand L
✗Resale is decent but blue compacts don't hold value like orange and green ones do
✗No factory cab option in this series, so winter users must look elsewhere or add aftermarket
✗Owners report the HST whines louder than Kubota's at transport speed