New Holland Workmaster 25S vs New Holland Workmaster 35
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Quick take: The New Holland Workmaster 25S costs $7,000 less; the New Holland Workmaster 35 has more engine power (35 vs 24.7 hp); the New Holland Workmaster 35 has more loader lift (1,034 vs 1,005 lbs).
| Spec | New Holland Workmaster 25S | New Holland Workmaster 35 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $17,500 | $24,500 |
| Rating | 4.2★ (360) | 4.4★ (220) |
| Category | Sub-Compact | Compact |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Engine HP | 24.7 hp | 35 hp |
| PTO HP | 17.2 hp | 26.6 hp |
| Loader Lift | 1005 lbs | 1034 lbs |
| 3-Point Lift | 728 lbs | 1808 lbs |
| Hydraulic Flow | 6.7 GPM | 13 GPM |
| Drive | 4WD | 4WD |
| Engine | Yanmar | LS |
| Weight | 2337 lbs | 2900 lbs |
| Fuel Tank | 7.1 gal | 7.4 gal |
| 4WD | Yes | Yes |
| Loader | Yes | Yes |
| Cab | No | No |
| Hydrostatic | Yes | Yes |
| Power steering | Yes | Yes |
| Cruise control | No | No |
| Warranty | 5 yr powertrain | 5 yr powertrain |
Pros & cons
New Holland Workmaster 25S
- ✓Powered by a proven Yanmar diesel, so the core engine has an excellent reliability reputation despite the value pricing
- ✓The 100LC loader lifts over 1,000 lbs, beating the loaders on the Kubota BX2380 and Deere 1025R
- ✓It's genuinely heavy for a sub-compact at over 2,300 lbs, giving excellent stability and traction for loader work
- ✓New Holland frequently runs aggressive package deals and 0% financing that undercut the premium brands
- ✓Backed by CNH Industrial's dealer network, so it has real ag-equipment support behind it
- ✓Simple, rugged design with straightforward controls that first-time owners find approachable
- ✓The extra weight and solid axles make it feel more planted on slopes than the lighter BX
- ✓Good value for someone who wants Yanmar reliability without paying a premium badge price
- ✗PTO horsepower of just 17.2 is low, so it's underwhelming on wider mowers and PTO implements
- ✗It's actually built by LS Tractor and rebadged, which some buyers dislike paying a New Holland premium for
- ✗The compact-tractor side of New Holland dealers can be less focused than their big-ag operations, affecting support
- ✗Resale value trails Kubota and Deere in the sub-compact class
- ✗The 25S was phased out of production, so buyers face a shrinking new inventory and questions about long-term parts
- ✗No drive-over mower deck, making mid-mount mowing setup more of a chore
- ✗Fit and finish is a notch below the Japanese premium brands in places
- ✗Only 24.7 gross HP with the low PTO figure means it's best kept to light-duty work
New Holland Workmaster 35
- ✓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