NEW HOLLAND AGRICULTURE EXPANDS WORKMASTER™ TRACTOR LINE-UP

Feb 19, 2018

New Holland Agriculture has expanded its WORKMASTER™ product offering to include the Workmaster 25 compact tractor and Workmaster 25S subcompact tractor. Both models made their debut at the 2018 National Farm Machinery Show and World Ag Expo in February. Joining the Workmaster 35 and Workmaster 40 compact lineup, the new tractors include Boomer Guard6, a warranty package for 6-year worry-free operation, including two years of bumper-to-bumper coverage plus an additional four years of powertrain protection.

“The Workmaster 25 and 25S build on the Workmaster legacy of value and dependability, delivering the unmatched features and performance customers have come to expect from New Holland,” said Daniel Valen, Director of Product Marketing, New Holland North America. “We’ve brought together comfort and productivity enhancing features, such as our new CLEAR-THRU™ operator’s platform, your choice of easy-to-operate transmissions, and a variety of attachments, that together make the new Workmasters the clear choice for someone buying their first tractor.”

WORKMASTER 25

The Workmaster 25 is the perfect choice for first-time compact tractor buyers or previous compact owners looking for a more capable solution to tackle their tasks. Available with a choice of a 12x12 gear or 3-range hydrostatic transmission, the Workmaster 25 is value-packed with performance and convenience. With a classic hood style, the machine features a big-tractor backbone with heavy castings for the engine, transmission and rear axles. The Workmaster 25 features an instrumentation cluster that is informative and easy on the eyes, making it easy to keep abreast of the tractor’s operation.

WORKMASTER 25S

The economical, 25-horsepower Workmaster 25S may be the smallest model in the Workmaster line, but it’s ready to take on any yard, landscape, gardening or property maintenance activities. Its compact size and 4WD capabilities make it highly maneuverable and easy to operate in confined spaces. Available in four packages that include custom matched attachments, the subcompact tractor features a reliable 3-cylinder engine, dual-pump hydraulic system, and an easy-to-operate, two-pedal hydrostatic transmission. These features, together with the new CLEAR-THRU™ clutter-free, flat deck operating platform make it the perfect “first step” tractor for homeowners and part-time farmers who need a hardworking, versatile machine to handle the chores a garden tractor just can’t.

Source : New Holland

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