New Holland Workmaster Compact Tractors

[@dngendron]

My dealer sold Kubota and New Holland when I bought the BX23S I was trying to decide between the two until the sales guy nonchalantly whispered get the Kubota. I figured he knew more than I did never owning a tractor before so I took his advice and don’t regret it.

[@user-scooter1965]

Maybe he was making more money on the orange one than the blue one? I recommend doing your own homework instead of (trusting) a salesperson.

[@namewithheld367]

The NH Workmaster 25S is the same thing as the LS MT125S. When the machines first came out there were several issues that came about because of LS’ oversight of the engineering. In one instance, the oil drain plug was too long and would impact the front axle when attempting to change the oil. It’s been addressed on the newer machines and a TSB was published for repairing the older ones but they have a bad reputation because of these little growing pains.

[@vintageMIDI]

Dude, your videos clearly explain and layout pros and cons to make purchase decisions much simpler; You clearly love what you do. Thanks.

[@RS-sl5ko]

My New Holland Workmaster 50 has been flawless. Not fancy but simple, reliable and dependable with metal body panels and heavy metal running gear.

[@kdegraa]

A loader mounted joystick is a lot more comfortable than a shovel.

[@captalex9007]

I agree!! 🤣

[@bladewiper]

Good to see a New Holland video.

[@RS-sl5ko]

I love my Workmaster 50. Solid tractor, heavy built, not a lot of electronics.

[@sethjohnson7965]

I’ve had my WM35 for three years. Regarding the front end loader, yes there is a small lift capacity drawback but the further out the attachment is in front of you, combined with the the sloping hood and arms make it easier to see the end of your forks. I still have to stand up but I can see the tips of the 48” forks when they are on the ground. It would be impossible if they were any closer to the nose of the tractor.

[@freecycling6687]

When I bought a new tractor last year, I briefly looked at NH. But between the only nearby dealing being "less than impressive", and the product line being every bit as confusing as you've said it is, it never made it to the short list. But if this video had been around then, I would have probably researched it further and even considered dealers further away! But even though this isn't relevant to me personally now, it's still interesting and worthwhile to see these videos about products on the "less traveled" road. And who knows when it might become relevant in the future!

[@mittenequipment2443]

I absolutely love the workmaster 25. Nice large frame machine that is simple and easy to work on. For my application, the loader on the 35 and 40 models is a huge drawback. It’s great to see some more exposure for the small new Holland tractors as they are very nice but don’t get near the publicity that Kubota/JD get.

[@seanjohnson9262]

Nice to see the blue tractors. I have a boomer 54d.

[@jeanpomerleau8416]

I have the wm25 gear drive, and I just love it. I don't brush hog, so I don't need more horsepower then the 25, runs my 5ft tiller no problem.

[@ryanv3751]

The 25 looks like a direct continuation of an older Ford

[@FishFind3000]

3:25 my local dealer dealer does something similar but with the full suspension seats on zero turns. I don’t get why anyone would want a a zero turn without one. That seat was the whole reason I wanted that machine.

[@kendrury3713]

When I was test driving tractors in the compact size, the Kubota did not impress me, brakes were behind the dreaded treadle pedal, the operators station & cab lacked compared to other brands. Ended up with a Boomer, the long sweeping loader really works well for my farm!

[@namewithheld367]

To each their own. I prefer the treadle pedal because it is easier on the leg when turning around to see where I am going while backing up. I have severe sciatica so I have to bend my knee in order to twist my torso around so it the treadle makes it much more comfortable.

[@m.e.9974]

I have owned both compact tractors, kabota and new holland.Both have advantages.For the money , very reasonable get the new holland.If money isn't an issue buy green.

[@malamberson]

I have a ‘14 model workmaster 35 and I love it. It does not have the rear remote hydraulic connections on the back, how much would a kit cost to add the rear remote and also the 3rd function for the loader.

[@wildbill23c]

Looks like the New Holland Workmaster 25s sub-compact tractor is physically larger than the Kubota BX series? Maybe its just the video, but that blue sub-compact looks larger.

[@brianharrigan9203]

I bought a work master 25 in 2019 new with a hoe used it a lot little to no problems with it very reliable. I am not hard on equipment and do regular service. Remember tractors are like horses you can't work them until blood runs out of there noses , everything has a breaking point use common sense and it will last a lifetime.

[@thunderusnight]

I don't know much about NH tractors so I'm not the biggest proponent of them but I'm very glad to see more diversity on your channel. Great job Neil, your videos are the best in the business! One thing I would like to see is an MSRP. I know that changes year to year and even month to month with supply issues but I think it's very important to know about a tractor.

[@rc_fist8352]

Unfortunately listing no price seems to be par for the course with equipment

[@DJC995]

Good Point it wood be nice to know the price on videos like this even it is the RRP ( at time of filming ) for comparison

[@MessicksEquip]

Pricing is a very frequent request. Problem for me is that these videos are a reference for years and pricing is always changing. 2/3 of our views come from videos that are years old.

[@wildbill23c]

@@MessicksEquip Every dealership I think has different prices too? Sometimes a dealer that has higher sales numbers gets a better deal from the manufacturer and can set their sales prices a bit lower than another dealer down the street? At least that's what my Orange dealer told me.

[@shawnperkins1159]

@@MessicksEquip wait you won’t price match that 2012 video you posted?!?😂 good job on the videos!

[@JCWren]

Do you see Messick's picking up the Summit Tractor line?

[@MessicksEquip]

Absolutely not. If you know the roots of the company, there's a lot to be concerned about. Not people we would associate with.

[@JCWren]

Interesting. I'm not familiar with their backstory or reputation. I've seen Good Works Tractors videos on them and the product itself seems OK, but that's the extent of my knowledge.

[@fmixthings]

I had wanted a Workmaster 25s but after moving I decided I needed a bigger tractor to lift more weight, logs specifically, I ended up getting an LS MT25s. I didn't see anything like it in the NH line up. The Workmaster 25 was cheaper and lacking in some niceties like the loader stick on the fender. But the 35/40 would be too big for my 2 acres. Is there a comparable tractor in the New Holland line up to the LS?

[@jameslucas820]

The Workmaster compact tractors are built by LS tractors. I have a Workmaster 40 which I love, but if there was an LS dealer near me I would have bought one. The LS tractors are significantly cheaper than the almost identical NH.

[@fmixthings]

@@jameslucas820 that was my deal. I have a NH dealer close to me and the LS dealer is much further away but not far enough to deter me from buying the LS. I just didn't see the comparable NH tractor to the MT25s. If I hadn't gotten in to chainsaw milling and didn't want to move larger heavier logs around I probably would have gotten the NH Workmaster 25s and been happy.

[@nathanmeece9794]

We have a New Holland Workmaster 40 along with a Boomer 40.on the Workmaster the handle that engages the front wheel drive is hard to push down and again to pull back up.Also the battery doesn't stay charged although the alternator is supposed to be good.

[@sethmiller4250]

Would love to see another videos on the bigger new Holland tractors like 100hp size

[@mooman86]

What model of Kubota does the Workmaster 25 hydrostatic compare to? LX or L?

[@MessicksEquip]

LX2610su

[@Camera1931-p5v]

Looks like a nice tractor for sure! I went with a 2022 mx5400 Kubota! Waiting for it to be delivered soon!

[@idaho_7407]

You will be very happy and own a MX5400 to boot!

[@PurpleCollarLife]

You always share great info, Neil!

[@markpontes4457]

About how much difference in price between th 25, and an L2501 Kubota?

[@MessicksEquip]

several thousand, the Kubota is a larger tractor.

[@a4000t]

My workmaster 35 cracked the fuel tank on it with only 40 hrs on the clock. Its due to the useless way the fuel tank mountings are using some- what looks like weather strip foam on the tank mounts,this stuff was compressed to paper thin and useless for isolation. the tank is $400! so i ended up plastic welding it and putting it back together with thicker rubber to prevent this happening again...hopefully.

[@thebotalife]

Which ones are still made by LS Tractors?

[@jameslucas820]

The 25, 35/40.

[@user-scooter1965]

Also the 25S.

[@oxford821]

Does the NH25 come with a factory cab?

[@MessicksEquip]

not factory.

[@thebradleysoncatbirdhill6849]

Great review, as always, Neill! I'm very impressed with the quality at that level.👍

[@davidsoldiron]

Okay. I admit it. I am looking at the LS Brand, in particular the MT3 wiith the 3-speed HST and at 47hp to replace an old Farmall of that power range. What New Holland would be the equivilent as I have a dealer nearby? Sorry. If I wasn't in Idaho, I'd come see y'all.

[@lodilogistic5089]

I have a LS MT347. The NH version I’d think would be the Boomer 50

[@SNeal5966]

So a Workmaster 35 is more like an L series in terms of size?

[@MessicksEquip]

Standard l, 25-39hp yes.

[@SNeal5966]

@@MessicksEquip I wanted to get an L size Kubota but they don't offer Mid PTO and mid mowers and front blowers on them anymore. I am still reading up on the LX3520 though my understanding is it is slightly larger and wider than the prior LX3310

[@neilmessick2043]

@@SNeal5966 yea

[@SNeal5966]

@@neilmessick2043 Well I wish they were out on lots to check out now....I can wait though....but I do like the sounds of the workmaster seems to offer everything I want....gonna look at one in person

[@dcidci1012]

How much for the 25 work master ?

[@johnmessinajr.2591]

Great video Neil!!! Love seeing the blue. Unfortunately I don't think they can compete with Deere and Kubota. When New Holland had Shibora (excuse my spelling) as powerplants I think they were solid! Boomer TC models from the early to mid 2000's were solid and run forever! I think the small compacts are all made in South Korea now???

[@jeeper360]

Will you do a video on what it takes to add a third function kit to the workmaster 25?

[@MessicksEquip]

There is a WR long install video on our channel. Its basically the same process.

[@jimmie7520]

Looked at New Holland…super nice tractors …then Kubota tractors …again supper nice Both in 40 hp range ..ended up going Kubota only cause NH dealer was 40 miles away and Kubota was 10 miles away and one can not beat Kubota insurance for coverage if you finance …

[@frankcherry3810]

Where are they made?

[@stewartwaters1778]

I installed Pat's easy change on my TC30 lower link arms. I would put it on those Workmasters as well. Why fight them. The quick attach is a must in this day and age. I've looked into switching out but the $1600+ and the fact that it would loss 150lbs (850 max lift) and added weight is a no go. This also puts the weight another foot away from the loader (more losses). Now I'm thinking of a direct pin on set of forks. It's closest to the FEL and the lightest thing available. Would require heavy fab and total pain to hook it up. Does anyone sale/ make a fork with adjustable bracket for pinning it on. It's for Bush hog FEL?

[@AJmx2702001]

Surprising that your showing us and talking about the workmaster series tractors but ever since CNH went away from the shibaura based machines i have seen many dealers pick up and offer kubota or kioti and some are on the record that the CNH machines are not a quality made machine .

[@talonpilot]

Its been a hot minute since I've watched one of Messick's videos.... did I miss something, did they move away from Kubota and pivot to New Holland or are they selling both?

[@MessicksEquip]

We carry both Kubota and New Holland tractors in this size range.

[@larryhumphries3341]

Was hoping that you would have gone over the little sub compact tractor

[@MessicksEquip]

We have hundreds of videos, I've covered that one before if you check our history.

[@Huntersprojects]

We have a Massey Ferguson 1429 with a loader it’s shuttle shift and perfect size not fancy the loader control is on the loader itself and the same kinda 3pt as this new holland my favorite tractor of all time love it it’s got power but it’s smaller and just perfect size and we’ll built unlike some of our green friends

[@jakeduffin4626]

Neil, awhile back you did a video on a L2501 two wheel drive Kubota. Does Case or New Holland offer a tractor like that? Also, if so, could you do a video like you did on the Kubota on one of them? Thank you, I really appreciate the videos and infomation that you share!

[@MessicksEquip]

They don't have a two-wheel drive in that class.

[@jakeduffin4626]

@@MessicksEquip I understand and thank you for your response!

[@mattbuser4176]

What are the prices???

[@CountryCraziness]

Great explanation 👌

[@janking2762]

For me, a non mechanic, having a nearby dealer with a repair shop made my decision.

[@tacomas9602]

Are the work masters built as heavy as the deluxe or not? I have not much faith in these newer

[@joelfowler6802]

Are these still made by LS?

[@user-scooter1965]

The New Holland Workmaster series is made by LS and are really good tractors in my opinion.

[@scottfoster2487]

I would raelally like to see more on capabilities of thee models. This seems to be the best bang for the dollar. I am glad to see a 25 hp basic tractor with shuttle gear trans,far superior to hyrdro for loader work.

[@jagx234]

Loader work - hydro Ground engagement/row crop - gear

[@donaldstrishock3923]

The BEST thing is there is NO shortage of GEARS with a 12×12 & shift on the fly "Four on the Floor" ( realy off the fender). The hydro-slack-o-howl-o-slip-o-matics need an extra 40% more HP just to act close to a "Real gear Drive". That loader has amplifying bucket-linkage assembly's, for LOTS of bucket articulation. The "bloomers" buckel-itise loader arms =silly,& mounted pivot point practically an 1/8" behind the front axle & 6 feet in front of wheels to get some height--- what a terrible sacrifice !!! ,plus NO AMPLIFYING bucket linkages = limited dump & curl back function. Best wishes with all your endeavours.

[@Dasquadwith6]

Hello Neil, Your video channel rocks. Does NH offer Super steer any more on the Boomer or the Workmaster(I think the TNF still has it?), or is it basically nonexistent? (I grew up in PA and went to Electronics school not far from you...more on that later :) ) Thanks.

[@MessicksEquip]

Only available in the big tractors now.

[@DJC995]

Nice One Neil Thanks again

[@mariosancartier2537]

I got the T2410 awesome

[@glennso47]

I think the New Holland tractor used to be Ford years ago.

[@MessicksEquip]

you think correctly.

[@johnmessinajr.2591]

A lot of people think New Holland bought Ford. Quite the opposite! Ford bought New Holland in the late 1980's along with Versaille. Ford wanted out of the agricultural business and wanted to look more attractive to a buyer with multiple brands. Fiat was it! They bought out Fords agricultural line and after a certain amount of years all products were to be labeled NEW HOLLAND. That is why you see early 1990s tractors with Ford New Holland. As the 90's rolled on New Holland stickers on the machines got larger and Ford got smaller. Then one day we all woke up and Ford was gone entirely.

[@radamson1]

I absolutely loved my NH.... until it broke in fucking half destroying the block and ruining the motor. Since the motor alone was well over 12000 dollars plus shipping and the cost of having it installed pushed the cost beyond the value of the tractor.

[@shaunnemeth2491]

My 1530 NH broke in half .

[@plumber77mjr]

Did you see the rust on that first quick coupling? Who makes the motor, what type? What the heck is a boomer other than a boomer sooner? You could have given rough prices,

[@daveschmidt5713]

If we went by color only, I'd go blue.

[@kendallt2020]

dont expect much info on new holland website no usable info is found. price or capacities .

[@hamzamutlu9029]

Aksaray Ali Mutlu 🎉😊😅

[@NatesRandomVideo]

Looked at em and thought the machines looked decent - but the local dealer is terrible. No interest in selling the smaller machines or maintaining them, whatsoever.

[@idaho_7407]

Dogs take a good look at the rear ends, as do men.

[@jk-kr8jt]

I don't know why I even watched this, the New Holland dealer near me stinks.

[@brianwideman2342]

The workmaster line of NH is ironically nothing close to that. If you want a tractor buy a gear to gear, if you want a pricey garden tractor buy a workmaster.

[@bradjenkins932]

Cheap LS

[@jimg8218]

Cppl

[@mitchjohnson6475]

Buy a Kubota