New Holland Workmaster 25S | Subcompact Tractor Review

New Holland Workmaster 25S | Subcompact Tractor Review
This is a review of a Subcompact Tractor made by New Holland called the Workmaster 25S. At the time we made this video, this tractor had 15 hours on it. This is a very well built tractor and does a good job at what we use it for.

[@rayreisenauer5311]

Last summer I bought one of these with the loader and backhoe. Really happy with it. Dug out quite a few large stumps with it. Wish the curl on the backhoe had a little more power but then I would probably break things, lol. Right now I am digging and leveling an area for a 24x40 cement slab in very hard/rocky ground, I need to lower the backhoe and rip the ground before I use the loader. I found a load of dirt in the bucket for extra weight really helps when ripping though. It's about at its limits in this ground but getting the job done. All in all though I am pretty impressed with it for a 1500 lb sub compact tractor. May get a 3 point mower for it once my lawn tractor takes a dump. Paid $16999 for it. About $5000 cheaper then any other sub compact with the same options(even the identicle LS was $1500 more). Drivetrains in all these small tractors are pretty much the same, many use the Yanmar engine with a hydrostatic transmission so that was one of my biggest factors in going with the less expensive New Holland plus these will loose very little value over time so if you decide to sell it in a few years you will get most of your investment back. It was a no brainer, just the work I have done with it the past year has probably saved me close to $8000 if I had to pay someone else to do it.

[@sahmadi1000]

Thanks for the honest review.

[@FencerFixerRepairLLCKansasCity]

You're welcome

[@joshualake4882]

Just picked up our workmaster 25s last week. 2020 model with 258 hours and we can't wait to use it

[@FencerFixerRepairLLCKansasCity]

It's a good tractor. We haven't had any major issues with it at all.

[@sunshine4530]

I have the LS mt125, which is pretty close to identical to this machine, in fact I think LS builds this tractor for New Holland. I have owned it for 2 years/ 150 hours. It runs circles around the Kubota. I have never operated the 1025r Deere, but I can't justify spending 6000 dollars more for a homeowner machine. The backhoe and loader are amazing. I like the deck too, wish it were a little easier to take on and off...All said these are the best bang for the buck on the market. I am also lucky to have a GREAT dealer, Foskett Power Equipment in Woodstock, Ct. They have been great, before and after the sale.

[@FencerFixerRepairLLCKansasCity]

Yea this tractor has done great. Haven't had any real issues with it and it runs like a dream and the loader works great.

[@xdude2x]

What about it “runs circles around Kubota” just wondering

[@michaelbrewer1474]

In my town the 1025r and New Holland are the same price! Glad you found a deal!

[@bradclark2672]

Thank you for this video. I am shopping around right now.

[@FencerFixerRepairLLCKansasCity]

I've owned this tractor for over a year now with almost a 100 hours on it, it never misses a beat, starts everytime, 4 wheel drive works great when needed, I just need to pull my blades off the deck and either sharpen them if they're still decent enough or replace. The loader bucket and hydraulics work great too. We've done some gravel work with it, pushed snow, carried 6-8 bags of feed at one time, it never fuses.

[@markinnes9843]

So Ended up getting the Boomer 25 here in Australia ,, got to tell you I am very happy with it ,,its exceeding my expectations !!

[@maddkoop]

Does it come with mid mower and loader? I can’t find the Boomer in Australia like this, only seems to be tractor only?

[@danslawncare8594]

I have a LS MT 125. It is the same as your tractor. I have had it 2 years and I love it. My J D dealers would not talk to me and my massy dealer was no better. My LS dealer is very good. They are good tractor.

[@FencerFixerRepairLLCKansasCity]

Yes this is a good little tractor. Ours has about 95 hours on it now. The only thing I need to do it before spring is either replace the blades or try and resharpen them. It never misses a beat and starts everytime.

[@spotchris2506]

I have 2 LS tractors and love them. The biggest shock was the hydralics power. Check lifting power on ls 24 hp and kubota..

[@scottj2985]

Kubota's are weak, don't know about the ls, John Deere 1025r horrible lifting capacity with the loader, you can Google many unsatisfied.. Mahindra winds in loader and three-point lifting capacity every single time. Sorry.

[@genefortney9133]

Excellent review, thank you!

[@mountainpick14]

Thanks for making this video! Very helpful

[@doncooper3910]

There is also a screen filter in front of the radiator Keep the information coming

[@FencerFixerRepairLLCKansasCity]

This video is from I think mid fall of 2019. I think I have another video on this tractor as well, and I think I might've showed that screen filter you're talking about in that other video.

[@markinnes9843]

Thanks for the review ,,it is hard to find one ,, looks like a great little tractor :-)

[@Mike_Neukam]

Check out Tony's Tractor Adventure. The workmaster 25s is a rebadged LS MT125

[@-Dave-is-not-here]

Check your drain plugs on the front axle, a bunch have come from the factory not fully tightened. My one on the right side as sitting on the tractor came out. The dealer took care of everything fine but they checked the others on their lot and they were loose too. Had about 27 hours on it. Love the tractor and price was 1 of the reason I chose the NH as well but if you look at the lift it is the highest lift capacity between JD Kubota and NH. Also the front axle is a lot stronger than the others as well.

[@FencerFixerRepairLLCKansasCity]

Hey thanks for the info, I will definitely look at those. I was mowing about an acre on Friday and got about half way done and the temperature was darn near at the H. The grass was not super tall or thick and I tried it on the lowest height and about mid height on the mower deck, or still got pretty hot on the temp gauge. I ran the tractor on low gear speed and high on the throttle.

[@-Dave-is-not-here]

@@FencerFixerRepairLLCKansasCity check the little screen in front of the radiator in the engine compartment(it is on the steering wheel side of the radiator). I don't mow with mine but in Arizona really dusty and that screen needs cleaned regularly. I clean after every use, it takes less than a minute. Also I regularly wash down the tractor and always clean the radiator as well.

[@FencerFixerRepairLLCKansasCity]

@@-Dave-is-not-here I looked at the outside of that and it was clean, but I didn't check the inside of that area. I'll double check though, thanks for the info.

[@-Dave-is-not-here]

@@FencerFixerRepairLLCKansasCity open the hood and it is right next to the radiator (towards the steering wheel side of the radiator). You could also clean that inside area of the black grille on the inside too.

[@FencerFixerRepairLLCKansasCity]

@@-Dave-is-not-here, it was that screen right in front of the radiator under the hood. It was about 70% covered in grass. I didn't realize that screen was even there. Thanks for the info.

[@stevenssbargainbarn2294]

Nice review on this new Holland I know this video been a 4 years ago how is it holding up now just been looking around and seeing which ones I like there's so many out there nowadays I've been going towards the Massey Ferguson you know how is everything good when it first brand new but how about like four or five years down the road

[@FencerFixerRepairLLCKansasCity]

I haven't had any major issues with it at all. It's diesel so it doesn't like the real cold weather, but that's pretty typical with a diesel. It does good on fuel usage when mowing.

[@stevenssbargainbarn2294]

@@FencerFixerRepairLLCKansasCity yeah I just been looking at the sub compact tractors I'll be mowing with it only need the belly mower don't need a front bucket attachment or the backhoe attachment because we have a 580 case backhoe and I don't like these new zero turn lawn mowers and they don't make garden tractors hauling anymore irregular lawn mowers are cheaply made my lawn mower now is 25 years old it was a Cub Cadet garden tractor what the PTO shaft hook up like the ones on the subcompact tractors and I'm not going down grade myself if I don't have to that why I've been looking on KZbin of the reviews on these tractors subcompact trackers play watching my eye out on one it's a leftover model from last year later on and be gone be 2 years so with this economy right now you might go pick up a good deal what I'm thinking thank you for replying to me it helps when someone has a good video like you did

[@thewestnewyorker7269]

Great review! Thought that was Napoleon Dynamite for a few seconds.

[@FencerFixerRepairLLCKansasCity]

No.... It was Uncle Rico lol

[@thewestnewyorker7269]

@@FencerFixerRepairLLCKansasCity Oh Ok. Don't forget to vote for Pedro!

[@FencerFixerRepairLLCKansasCity]

@@thewestnewyorker7269 I will..... GOSH

[@justaddmudd2852]

great review thanks for sharing

[@FencerFixerRepairLLCKansasCity]

I should make another video sometime. Not much has changed on my thoughts about it, really like the tractor. We've got almost 80 hours on it now and it's never missed a beat

[@MrSexybeast69]

Nice video thanks! Torn between New Holland and the New Bobcats. I have a 1025R at my business but I need something for around the house and I'm not willing to drop the insane money for the john deere.

[@FencerFixerRepairLLCKansasCity]

They don't sell the bobcat ones around where we live, but I've seen some videos from bobcat on KZbin. They're probably pretty good tractors if they're anything like their skid steers. On this New Holland tractor I've got, I love it. It's never failed me yet and does exactly what I need it to do. We use the heck out of the loader on the front and it hasn't had any issues or faults. It cuts the grass really well and just keep chugging along. I need to make an updated video. We've owned it about a year now since this video was made. I think we're up to around 75 +/- hours on it. I'm pleased with it.

[@geraldsmith6876]

Good info. Thanks

[@Mike_Neukam]

Yesterday I confirmed that you can cut off the middle position tabs on the ROPS hinge and it'll fold down and pin in place just behind the tail lights, almost like it was designed to do that (because it was). Transition from Loader/Backhoe mode to lawn mower mode just got easier. The only downside is that you lose the middle position. Also, if you store the tractor outside, leave the ROPS up so that it doesn't fill with water and rust, or potentially freeze in the winter. Before anyone makes a comment about modifying the ROPS, let me just state that I am a grown man, I make my own decisions, and I accept the responsibility for my actions.

[@FencerFixerRepairLLCKansasCity]

I haven't cut off anything. I just pulled they pins out tilted the bar back and put the pin in the other hole to hold the bar in that position. The reason why I put the bar down was so I didn't hit the limbs on our trees as I mowed around them. I haven't made any other changes to it, it's still factory.

[@Mike_Neukam]

​@@FencerFixerRepairLLCKansasCity I just wanted to let you and anyone else reading that there is an option to be able to completely fold and unfold the ROPS without having to get out tools and take out the pivot bolt. It would have been nice if LS had notched the upper bar so that it would clear mid position tabs, allowing it to be easily folded to any of the three positions. I had considered doing that, but decided it would be easier and safer to just cut the tabs.

[@CactusJackPR]

Will this be able to run a rottotiller and a flail mower? Thanks

[@FencerFixerRepairLLCKansasCity]

Yes on both as long as the equipment you look at are made for the rated PTO horse power.

[@xdude2x]

Should use 4wd when using the loader, you don’t have front brakes, this will keep you from a “run away” situation

[@gregj2647]

Good review. I’m leaning towards this one. Did you consider getting the backhoe? This video is about 18 months old. Any regrets?

[@FencerFixerRepairLLCKansasCity]

No regrets so far and I've got almost 100 hours on it right now. I never considered the backhoe for it, we wouldn't use it enough to make it worth the extra cost. I need to pull the blades off and sharpen them and I'm having a heck of time removing them. I got the middle one off, but the outer ones are being a pain and I think I'm going to have to remove the deck first, which I don't think isn't going to be too difficult, just haven't gotten around to trying yet.

[@gregj2647]

@@FencerFixerRepairLLCKansasCity in another review I saw, the mower deck wasn’t real easy to remove. Hopefully you won’t find it too difficult. Have you considered an progress report on the tractor? Thanks for the good information 👍

[@FencerFixerRepairLLCKansasCity]

@@gregj2647 I've watch a video on how to do remove it and the instructions are semi clear on how to do it, I don't think it's going to be too hard. I may even try and make a video on how to do it as well as an updated review video. One thing I need to do this season before too long is change the oil in it. Doing regular Maintenance is pretty easy and everything is fairly easy to get to.

[@pastorskipcollins8169]

How do you lock and unlock the boom

[@FencerFixerRepairLLCKansasCity]

While the loader bucket and bracket arms are on the tractor, it doesn't lock or unlock. It's just held in place with the hydraulics and the cylinders hiding pressure to keep the arms and bucket in place. There are two big pins on the sides that holds the arms to the side of the tractor itself, of that's what you're asking.

[@jamileepiatt9760]

i have a new holland 44" snow blower attachment, on a new holland gt 22 tractor the snow thrower also has a chain and belt driven both. but the problem is the belt keeps breaking

[@FencerFixerRepairLLCKansasCity]

I don't know if I'm going to be of much help because I'm not an expert, but one thing I've heard that happens is sometimes it's either the style of belt your using isn't the correct style or something is happening with the pulleys or spindles. There are different styles of belts of the same exact size, they're made out of different materials. Some are regular rubber belts made for mower desks and stuff, and some are stronger and reinforced with some other material and they're usually thicker/wider as well 3/4" thick vs 1/2" thick. Those are the ones I would use for a snow blower is you can find the correct one. Some attachments have more load and run harder when being used and can strain the integrity of a belt that's not designed for that sorta load. I can't recall what those types of belts are called with the reinforced material. Hopefully that gives you some sort of help. I'm just the consumer that bought this for our property.

[@TacoCrisma]

Are you familiar with the massey 1723? Really debating this vs a massey right now. Can’t make a decision.

[@FencerFixerRepairLLCKansasCity]

Unfortunately I'm not familiar with the tractor you're talking about. I just know that with almost owning this tractor for 2 years now and no issues at all with the tractor.

[@johna7523]

What is the oil hole in the valve cover for.

[@FencerFixerRepairLLCKansasCity]

I would have to go back and look at this 2-3 year old video and the tractor itself, because I have no idea on what you're talking about. Either way, I haven't had one but of problems with this tractor

[@RantzBizGroup]

Does this unit have a "drive over" mower deck for dropping it?

[@FencerFixerRepairLLCKansasCity]

This particular one I bought does not, but I think they make something that you can do it with. It's not very hard at all to take the deck on and off though either, 5 minutes or less. A neighbor of mine has a John Deere that has that, but his complaint is, if you don't have everything just perfect for the tractor and the deck, it's a pain to get it to lock on.

[@RantzBizGroup]

@@FencerFixerRepairLLCKansasCity Thanks for your quick response!!!

[@fmixthings]

I've been looking at this tractor for a while now. Still haven't gone to really sit on and check out since I'm not ready. But I was wondering, I want it to replace my riding mower, how does it do for mowing? Obviously I would be wanting for more than just mowing but that would probably be my main use.

[@FencerFixerRepairLLCKansasCity]

It does really good. It's a prior slow only because you have to run it in there low gear, which is what's recommended. It has a 60" wide deck on it. The thing I noticed I had to check was the screens on the front and sides as well as the screen that's inside by the radiator and make sure they stay clean of grass and dust before and after I mowed with it. Other than that, it does a good job. Also mow without the loader on it. It takes up a lot of space when mowing.

[@fmixthings]

@@FencerFixerRepairLLCKansasCity awesome, thanks for the reply. I've only got about 3/4 acres of lawn and a 42" mower. Not like your 4 acres.

[@fmixthings]

@@FencerFixerRepairLLCKansasCity side question.... I don't know if you have done an oil change yet but how does it look for being able to do one yourself? Drain plug in a nice easy access place?

[@FencerFixerRepairLLCKansasCity]

@@fmixthings I'm going to do one this spring before the grass and everything starts growing. I've got around 30 something hours on it now. Everything is easy to get to. That's the one thing I remember asking when I went and looked at it.

[@mikes659]

How about taking the deck off. Easy ? Difficult ?

[@FencerFixerRepairLLCKansasCity]

Sorry for the late reply. I haven't had to take the deck off myself. I've looked at how to do it and it's doesn't seem too difficult. They're some pins that you pull lose, disconnect the PTO for it, and slide it away from the tractor itself.

[@Mike_Neukam]

It's not difficult, procedure wise, but it is a very heavy deck. Working on a smooth, level surface makes it easier, but it can be done in the grass if necessary.

[@ElvinoMarqs]

Hinomoto HM255 top tractor 2022

[@dannyweaver8703]

Do u have to take midmower off to work brushog

[@FencerFixerRepairLLCKansasCity]

Mine came with the belly mower when I bought it. There's a mid mount PTO as well as a rear PTO. There's a lever on the left side that will allow you to choose which PTO you want to engage when your turn the PTO on. So likely if you buy a rear bush hog or finish mower, then I wouldn't even waste time buying the mid mount deck. You can buy it without it and then get the rear one instead.

[@barnescycle]

Well what was the price? I’m about to pull the trigger on a 1023e for 13,000 with bucket and belly mower seemes like a fair price to me but I maybe missing something

[@FencerFixerRepairLLCKansasCity]

I paid $15,000 or so for this one. They wanted $17,000 - 19,000 for one of the John Deere's here. It didn't have the ag tires on it, just regular turf tires. They wanted more for that to have those put on, or buy the next model up that had those tires and more creature comforts, which I didn't need and didn't care about. I'm happy with this one.

[@TS-eg8dm]

Looked like those metal objects that control the back hole is hitting that cart that's behind your tractor, am correct?

[@FencerFixerRepairLLCKansasCity]

Yes those are part of the 3 point hitch. We were using the wagon on a smaller garden tractor. We started using the wagon on this tractor and it hits it some mostly as I make sharper turns. It's cosmetic only and doesn't effect on how we use the wagon. If we had a wagon that had a longer hook up on it, it wouldn't be an issue. But either way, it doesn't bother how we use the wagon or the tractor. It's cosmetic on the wagon

[@Mike_Neukam]

@@FencerFixerRepairLLCKansasCity A 3 point to 2 inch receiver adapter is a very useful tool. You can get a ball mount that has a hole for a clevis pin. It works good for moving the lawn cart and it's great for moving larger trailers. Just back up to them and raise the hitch under the trailer. There's generally no need to latch the coupler on a trailer if you're just moving it around the yard. I use mine to move my trailer every time i mow

[@FencerFixerRepairLLCKansasCity]

@@Mike_Neukam Thanks for that. I'm going to look into that for sure.

[@Mike_Neukam]

@@FencerFixerRepairLLCKansasCity They're not very expensive unless you get one from Heavy Hitch. I bought a nameless one off of Amazon. If you use other 3 point implements and have plans for a quick hitch, make sure you get one that's quick hitch compatible.

[@CentralNH]

What was price on Mahindra or kioti compared to new Holland?

[@FencerFixerRepairLLCKansasCity]

I don't quite remember seeing it was about a year ago when I did this video. But the John Deere basic tractor, 1025 something, with turf tires and stuff cost more than this New Holland did and the 1025 with more creature comforts and ag tires was around $6k more than this New Holland. The kyoti I don't recall, but it was about the same or maybe $1k less, but I wasn't interested in it and we didn't spend a lot of time there.

[@chriskilla247]

What that John deere in the back 318?

[@FencerFixerRepairLLCKansasCity]

That was A John Deere 420. I sold that last year to guy. I loved that tractor too, it was just costing too much to keep things going with it.

[@chriskilla247]

@@FencerFixerRepairLLCKansasCity a 420 nice that is just a gas power engine i hava a 332 diesel

[@FencerFixerRepairLLCKansasCity]

@@chriskilla247 I think the 430 was a diesel model of the 420. The 420 had so much grunt low end torque, I could rev it up and drive through just about anything I wanted to mow through. I pulled a lot of metal fence post out of the ground with it.

[@FencerFixerRepairLLCKansasCity]

@@chriskilla247 I'll subscribe to your channel too

[@caseroj6020]

I am looking to buy one of these tractors. Just a friendly bit of advice....when you do one of these videos please try not to move the camera around so fast. Your eyes can focus almost instantly but an electro-mechanical lens cannot. I was getting dizzy with how fast your were moving the camera and how fast you were talking. It was almost impossible to clear a view of the components of the machine except when you periodically took a pause to gather your breath.

[@FencerFixerRepairLLCKansasCity]

I'm so very sorry for that. I promise to do better with my cell phone camera.

[@caseroj6020]

@@FencerFixerRepairLLCKansasCity Thank you and thanks for taking the time to review the tractor.

[@iankillen6484]

The. 1025. R. Is. Only. 25. Hp s well. I’m not Sue’s. If. Uv. watched tractor time with. God.

[@peterbrunetto8062]

Do you have any dealers near , Hancock, NY 13783

[@FencerFixerRepairLLCKansasCity]

I'm just an end user like you are. I don't work for New Holland. I just bought the tractor and thought I would do a review on it and share to others. Look up the the model LS MT125 is the same tractor just under a different brand name. You might find that brand.

[@moveitback1]

How much is the tractor

[@FencerFixerRepairLLCKansasCity]

I think I paid around $15-$17k after taxes

[@FencerFixerRepairLLCKansasCity]

7 year loan and 7 year warranty

[@joelnazara1653]

How much$

[@FencerFixerRepairLLCKansasCity]

I think we paid with taxes and the whole thing around $16k We've owned it a Little over a year and no issues at all with it. We use it almost every couple of days to do something with it.

[@bridgetrounds1444]

@@FencerFixerRepairLLCKansasCity has the tractor had to regen at all, any iusses with the steering wheel coming off and any problems with the computer system shutting down anything you dont like about it thanks for all the info

[@FencerFixerRepairLLCKansasCity]

@@bridgetrounds1444 I don't think this tractor has a Regen option to it, it's pretty basic sub compact tractor. I don't see a button on it that says anything about regen. I haven't had any issues with it at all. I've got almost 100 hours on it as well also owned it a year and a half now too. I haven't had to do anything to it but change the oil, sharpen the blades, add grease to the fittings where needed, drive it and use it. It sits outside all year long, good or bad that might be for it long term, it doesn't have any issues. Being a diesel, it didn't want to start hardly at all back in February when most of the United States was below zero, but when it was 20° it took a little more effort to start, but it started and ran just fine.

[@FencerFixerRepairLLCKansasCity]

Just looking into the regen process a bit more. Sub compact tractors 25hp and less don't have this and this tractor is 25hp. So you don't have to worry about it.

[@bridgetrounds1444]

@@FencerFixerRepairLLCKansasCity Thanks for the info , any problems with the steering wheel falling off or the computer system failing i saw a couple reveiws of the tractors comptuer problems i know they all off there qurks thanks for all the info great video

[@manjulkumar5914]

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[@FencerFixerRepairLLCKansasCity]

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