Both compact · New Holland against Kioti
New Holland Workmaster 35 vs Kioti CK4040
| Spec | New Holland Workmaster 35 | Kioti CK4040 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$27,174 | ~$27,569 |
| What that price is | dealer list, not MSRP | MSRP, base build |
| Size class | Compact | Compact |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Gear |
| Engine hp | 35 hp | 39.5 hp |
| PTO hp | 26.6 hp | 33.3 hp |
| Loader lift | 1,034 lbsmeasuring point not recorded | 1,657 lbsat the pivot pin |
| Three-point lift | 1,808 lbsmeasuring point not recorded | 1,631 lbsmeasuring point not recorded |
| Hydraulic flow | 13 GPM | 11.3 GPM |
| Drive | 4WD | 4WD |
| Engine | LS | Daedong |
| Weight | 2,900 lbs | 2,734 lbs |
| Fuel tank | 7.4 gal | 9.0 gal |
| 4WD | Yes | Yes |
| Front loader | Yes | Yes |
| Cab available | No | Yes |
| Hydrostatic | Yes | No |
| Power steering | Yes | Yes |
| Cruise control | No | No |
| Warranty | 5 yr powertrain | 6 yr / unlimited hr powertrain |
A highlighted cell wins its row on the rule named above the table: more power, lift, capacity or flow, or a lower price. A lift row is left unwon whenever the two makers measured in different places, or where either of them did not say — a figure quoted at the pivot pin and one quoted 500 mm ahead of it describe the same loader and differ by roughly a third, so ranking them against each other would invent a result. Prices are typical list and move with dealer packages.
From owner discussion and long-term write-ups
What owners of each one say
New Holland Workmaster 35
What they like
- 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
- Choice of true 12x12 synchronized shuttle for gear fans or a smooth 3-range HST for loader-heavy work
What they complain about
- 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
- 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
- The hydrostatic drive is audibly louder at transport speed than Kubota's equivalent
Kioti CK4040
What they like
- 33.3 PTO hp matches the CK4020, so nothing is given up where implements are driven
- The CK4040SEHC cab is a factory configuration at $40,269, on the same chassis as the open-station tractor
- Intercooled 3H-TH4A is the newer engine of the two 40 hp CK options
- 72 months of powertrain coverage with no hour limit, and 24 months bumper-to-bumper covering parts and labor
- 2,734 lb and 9.0 gal match the rest of the CK line, so ballast and implement choices carry straight over
What they complain about
- $888 more than the CK4020 buys 0.1 hp less, 312 lb less loader lift and 0.4 gpm less flow - the tier premium is not visible on the spec sheet
- 1,657 lb at the pivot pin is the weakest front end of any 39 hp machine in this catalog
- 1,631 lb at the 3-point, the CK flat figure, with no measuring point stated
- Steering type and aftertreatment are both absent from the model page