A day in the woods with the Workmaster 25 New Holland tractor

[@landynmeacham]

we actually need something to clean our barn with but it has been hard to find something short enough to go inside and I think I want to find one of these to clean our barn and do other stuff around the ranch.

[@JohnFrytag]

I think you would want the ag tires. I got this one with the R-4 industrial tires as a compromise between traction and tearing up the lawn while mowing. Best of luck in your decision and thanks for watching. John

[@donaldstrishock3923]

As fer "tree toppling" l use 75foot cables with angled snatch blocks. I NEVER pull Trees down on myself or tractor. Best wishes with all your endeavours, & be safe.

[@deanbarr5740]

Newbie here. I love my 2013 new to me New Holland T 1510 4x4. It's only a 30 HP but no DPF or Regens. If I were to buy a new tractor it'd be the workmaster 25 for the very reasons you bought yours. Also the geared Shuttle Shift transmission. Great video.

[@donaldstrishock3923]

Hey John , your rig HAS 1600lbs on the Loader ( on the pins). Those HEAVY duty forks @ 350lbs are almost a "killer" for that size of rig. I Have a similar size( 4000lbs& 4 footers)& just about 2out of 3 times l wish l had a smaller set for my 1650lb lift Massey-Ferguson 1736m 12×12 power-shuttle ( slightly larger). This 25 hp Workmastet gear drive shuttle shift HAS A LOT of capabilities; IF it was the "hydro-slack-o-matic " it would be severely underpowered....All those GEARS Is were it's AT ! You like me NEED a grapple attachment & "slap" some more ballast on the 3point... it makes a "World of difference"( even if the tires are loaded).Thank you Sir for the Excelent vidio and happy safe tractoring. Best wishes with all your endeavours.

[@JohnFrytag]

Hi Donald, Yep the forks are oversized for sure but its what I got so I use them. Still darn handy tho. It seems the way this is set up it has just enough ballast to balance out what it can lift. Thanks for your other comment too; I was pulling from the bottom of the tree and it was leaning severely in the other direction but I know what you mean and totally agree. You really can't be too careful. Yep next on my list is a grapple, I want to clear some brush from the edge of the yard at the BBQ, should have bought one right away since I'm sure they are only about 50% more now anyway. Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks a billion (inflation) for the great comments!!!! John

[@RS-sl5ko]

New Holland Workmaster s are a well built machines. They do not have all the bells and whistles of some other brands which is a good thing in my opinion.

[@JohnFrytag]

Hey R S I couldn't agree more. I like the shuttle shift 12 speed and lack of fluff. I do wish it had a dash light for 4X4 engaged and a horn but other than that I like simple. Thanks again! John

[@tmchase7]

Very thorough review, I enjoy seeing these and who knows, perhaps I'll consider this model when the time comes. Thanks!

[@JohnFrytag]

Hi Todd; Glad you enjoyed it. I had fun making it so its a win win.... Thanks for watching and commenting! John

[@davejanowski4510]

Hey John your terrane is a little scary to me I'm sure u r used to it all of our ash trees here in the thumb of mi. Also died a shame for sure but a wood cutters paradise I love your tractor and the way u have equipped it gotta agree on the gear drive for what you are doing rember to wear your seat belt or your roll over protection is useless great vid

[@JohnFrytag]

Hi Dave; It sure is a shame about the ash trees, Glad you enjoyed the vid and you are right about the seatbelt. Thanks for the comment and for watching. All the best to the thumb of mi. John

[@tommyburt6207]

Hi John I bought my Workmaster 25 (same specs as yours) last year. It came with a bucket. I added a grapple, forks, and a 5ft rotary cutter. You’ve mastered using the forks !! I couldnt be more pleased with my rig My wife operates ours with no problems Love the quick attachment feature on the loader

[@JohnFrytag]

Hi Tommy; Yep still love mine! And the wife has been mowing [ I got the belly mower] and using it around the place doing spring clean-up. I've been mulching, spreading gravel. fixing the driveway and parking lot at the bbq. It really is a handy tool! Thanks a million for the awesome feedback and thanks for watching!! John

[@garretthansen5727]

I have around 5.5 acres of hilly land. Would you say something like this tractor is ok for that size of land or would it be a little too cumbersome?

[@JohnFrytag]

Hi Garrett; It's not at all cumbersome. Depending on what you want to do you might want more power. If you are brush hogging maybe? Mowing I think it is fine. And I have a steep hill I have to mow. I do gear it down a touch on the steep part for power but I probably would anyway to keep the speed safe on the hill. If you decide to get one defiantly have the rear tires loaded and 4x4 is awesome too. Thanks for the comment and for watching!! John Also I like the 12 speed with shuttle. Hydrostatic eats a little power too.

[@garretthansen5727]

@@JohnFrytag thanks for the reply! I'm using it mostly for moving firewood, brush hogging, and moving dirt so it sounds like it would be a good size for me. I already know I want the shuttle because my father has a subcompact that is hydro and it really does eat a lot of power. You need all you can with 25hp or under haha.

[@JohnFrytag]

FYI; Changed channel name to John Frytag. Thanks!

[@justinhcase830]

Win are you guys going to get back on the case 830

[@JohnFrytag]

Hey Justin; I can hardly wait to get that tractor going again! My plan is to get some of my “real jobs” out of the way so I can lock myself in the barn all winter! Probably should finish up on the Junkyard Caddy then get to the 830. Thanks for watching and commenting. John

[@JohnFrytag]

FYI; Changed channel name to John Frytag. Thanks!

[@jeanpomerleau8416]

Did you change gears while in motion?

[@JohnFrytag]

Hi JP; I don't care for power robbing hydrostatic. This tractor is a 12 speed with shuttle reverse. It is 3 progressive ranges and 4 speeds in each range. To shift between the 3 ranges L,M,H you must stop the tractor. on the right hand side is the 4 speed shifter and that one you can shift on the go like a 4 speed car. It is fussy and will grind if you don't do it just right. Mostly I only shift between 3rd and 4th while in H range, mostly on the road, but it does shift pretty nice in all ranges. Thanks for watching!! John

[@jeanpomerleau8416]

@@JohnFrytag I was asking because I have that same tractor with same 12 x 12 trans and I never tried shifting on the go because my book said not to, but then it looked like you did without issue. Thanks for the response, also I love my little powerful machine.

[@JohnFrytag]

Connor grabbed the book the day it was delivered...lol never saw it.