Both compact · same New Holland lineup
New Holland Workmaster 35 vs New Holland Workmaster 25
New HollandWorkmaster 25
New Holland
New Holland Workmaster 25
~$21,657
24.4 hp engine · 19.2 PTO−21% to the shaft
| Spec | New Holland Workmaster 35 | New Holland Workmaster 25 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$27,174 | ~$21,657 |
| What that price is | dealer list, not MSRP | dealer list, not MSRP |
| Size class | Compact | Compact |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Shuttle |
| Engine hp | 35 hp | 24.4 hp |
| PTO hp | 26.6 hp | 19.2 hp |
| Loader lift | 1,034 lbsmeasuring point not recorded | 1,600 lbsat the pivot pin |
| Three-point lift | 1,808 lbsmeasuring point not recorded | 1,808 lbsat the ball ends |
| Hydraulic flow | 13 GPM | 7.9 GPM |
| Drive | 4WD | 4WD |
| Engine | LS | Mitsubishi |
| Weight | 2,900 lbs | 2,469 lbs |
| Fuel tank | 7.4 gal | 7.4 gal |
| 4WD | Yes | Yes |
| Front loader | Yes | Yes |
| Cab available | No | No |
| Hydrostatic | Yes | No |
| Power steering | Yes | Yes |
| Cruise control | No | No |
| Warranty | 5 yr powertrain | 6 yr / 1500 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
New Holland Workmaster 25
What they like
- Carries the same 1,808 lb hitch as the 40 hp Workmaster, so implements are not limited by the smaller engine
- Naturally aspirated with no turbo and no DPF in the exhaust - about as little to go wrong as a Tier 4 diesel gets
- Four-wheel drive, wet disc brakes and hydrostatic power steering are all standard rather than option-box items
- Boomer Guard-6 gives 24 months bumper-to-bumper then powertrain cover to 72 months or 1,500 hours
- The 200LC lifts 1,600 lb at the pivot pin, which is high for the class and hp
What they complain about
- 19.2 PTO hp on the shuttle drops to 17.1 if you take the hydrostatic, which is a real loss on a 25 hp machine
- 7.4 gal of fuel is small even for a compact and shows up on a long mowing day
- No cab is offered, and the ROPS has a fixed steering column rather than tilt
- At 2,469 lb it is light for loader work and will want rear ballast with a full bucket