New Holland Workmaster 25 Compact Tractor

Introduction

The New Holland Workmaster 25 is a value-focused compact tractor built for acreage owners, hobby farmers, and livestock keepers who want real capability without a premium price. With 24.7 horsepower from a three-cylinder diesel, four-wheel drive standard, and a three-point hitch that lifts 1,808 lb, it handles the everyday work a small property generates: loader chores, mowing, moving material, and running rear implements. For a prairie acreage weighing it against a Kubota BX or B or a John Deere 1 Series, the Workmaster 25 makes its case on value, delivering solid capability and a strong warranty for the money.

What defines the Workmaster 25 is a straightforward, capable design without the cost of premium features. It pairs with New Holland’s 200LC front loader, matched to the tractor for balanced performance, offers a choice of a 12×12 synchronized shuttle or a hydrostatic transmission, and carries the same sturdy driveline design found on New Holland’s larger agricultural tractors. High-capacity hydraulics deliver a dedicated flow, and a separate steering pump keeps steering responsive under load.

On Aglist, the focus is on where the Workmaster 25 fits against compact tractors from other brands, and what it offers a Canadian acreage or small farm.

Key Specifications

Specification	New Holland Workmaster 25
Class	Compact tractor
Engine	24.7 hp, 3-cylinder diesel
Drive	Four-wheel drive standard
Transmission	12×12 synchronized shuttle or hydrostatic
Three-point hitch lift	1,808 lb
Hydraulic flow	7.9 gpm
Rear PTO	540 rpm
Front loader	New Holland 200LC (matched)
Warranty	Boomer Guard6 (2-year full, extended powertrain)

Specifications are drawn from New Holland and dealer sources and vary by configuration. Confirm exact specs, options, and current pricing with your dealer.

What the Workmaster 25 Does Well

The Workmaster 25 is built around value, and its strengths follow from that focus.

The first is capability for the price. A 1,808 lb hitch lift is strong for a compact tractor in this class, enough to run a rotary cutter, box scraper, tiller, or other rear implements, and the matched 200LC loader handles gravel, mulch, soil, and hay around a property. For an acreage owner who wants to get real work done without stepping into premium pricing, that capability is the point. Four-wheel drive comes standard, which matters on wet, soft, or sloped prairie ground for traction and loader work.

The second is the driveline and build. New Holland uses the same sturdy buckle-up driveline design as its larger agricultural tractors, with a fuel-efficient three-cylinder diesel, so the Workmaster 25 is built to work and last rather than to be a light-duty machine. Cast iron in the key castings gives it a solid foundation for loader and implement work.

The third is ease of operation and ownership. The clutter-free operating platform gives an open path to the seat and clear, well-marked controls, which makes it approachable for occasional or new operators, and the choice of a simple shuttle transmission or a hydrostatic covers both ground-engaging work and easy loader duty. The Boomer Guard6 warranty, with two years of full coverage plus extended powertrain protection, adds peace of mind for a value buyer.

For an acreage, hobby farm, or livestock operation that wants dependable capability at a fair price, the Workmaster 25 covers the daily work without the cost of premium features.

How It Compares

The Workmaster 25 competes directly with the value end of the compact tractor market, and the comparison comes down to value against features.

Against a Kubota BX or B series or a John Deere 1 Series, the Workmaster 25 tends to make its case on value, often offering strong lift capacity and a competitive warranty for the price, while the Kubota and Deere lines bring their own dealer networks, resale strength, and feature sets. If lowest cost for solid capability is your priority, the Workmaster 25 is worth a serious look. If dealer proximity, resale, or a specific feature matters more, weigh that against the value. For a sense of the competing compact tractors, see the Kubota BX series comparison and the John Deere 1 vs 2 Family comparison.

Within New Holland’s own lineup, the Workmaster 25 sits below the more powerful Workmaster 35C and 40C, which step up in engine size, lift capacity, and loader, and below the premium Boomer compact range. If 24.7 horsepower covers your work, the Workmaster 25 is the value choice; if you need more capability, the 35C and 40C are the next step.

Best Applications

The Workmaster 25 is a strong fit for:

• Acreage and hobby farm owners wanting value and solid capability
• Loader work, mowing, and moving material around a property
• Running rear implements like rotary cutters, box scrapers, and tillers
• Livestock keepers handling feed, bedding, and chores
• Buyers who prioritize price and warranty over premium features

For heavier work or more lift, the Workmaster 35C and 40C step up. The Workmaster 25’s place is dependable compact capability at a value price.

New Holland Workmaster 25 Reviews & Ratings

On Aglist, open the Reviews & Ratings section on this page to see how the Workmaster 25 performs in real Canadian conditions: how it handles loader and implement work for its size, how the transmission choice works out, how it holds up on soft and wet prairie ground, and whether owners find it good value against Kubota and Deere. If you run a Workmaster 25, your review helps the next prairie acreage owner choose.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much horsepower does the New Holland Workmaster 25 have? It produces 24.7 gross horsepower from a three-cylinder diesel engine, placing it in the compact tractor class alongside machines like the Kubota BX and John Deere 1 Series.

How much can the Workmaster 25 lift? Its three-point hitch lifts 1,808 lb, which is strong for its class and enough to run rear implements like rotary cutters, box scrapers, and tillers, while the matched 200LC front loader handles material around a property.

What loader fits the Workmaster 25? New Holland’s 200LC front loader is matched to the Workmaster 25, designed specifically to the tractor’s capability for balanced performance. Loader combinations are available from dealers.

Does the Workmaster 25 come with four-wheel drive? Yes, four-wheel drive is standard, which improves traction and loader performance on wet, soft, or sloped ground, useful in prairie conditions.

What transmission options does the Workmaster 25 have? It offers a choice of a 12×12 synchronized shuttle transmission, suited to ground-engaging work, or a hydrostatic transmission, which is easy to operate for loader work and general use.

How does the Workmaster 25 compare to a Kubota BX or John Deere 1025R? The Workmaster 25 generally competes on value, often offering strong lift capacity and a competitive warranty for the price. Kubota and Deere bring their own dealer networks, resale strength, and features. For lowest cost with solid capability, the Workmaster 25 is worth comparing closely.

Related

• Kubota BX series comparison: competing sub-compact and compact tractors.
• John Deere 1 vs 2 Family compared: competing compact tractors.
• New Holland brand page: the full New Holland equipment lineup on Aglist.

Note: We try our best to keep specs and information accurate, but some details can be missing or different depending on the source. Before you buy, service, or repair equipment, please double-check key specs with the manufacturer, the owner’s manual, or your dealer.

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