It’s been a few years since New Holland announced updates to its Workmaster compact tractor lineup.
For those who were curious if anything new was coming down the pipe, the wait is over.
Hailing it as the “next generation” in the compact tractor space, the blue brand announced last month that it had added two new models to the Workmaster line: the 35C and 40C.
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The new additions are the largest of four models in the Workmaster compact tractor lineup.
Using modelling software and proprietary operator data, the company claims that comfort, affordability and capability are at the core of the new compact tractors.
“Comfort was a key focus when we designed the operator’s platform,” said Mike Sevick, compact tractor business manager for New Holland North America.
The two new Workmasters are four-wheel drive and are powered by a turbo-charged, three-cylinder, 1.9-litre engine. The model names indicate each tractor’s horsepower. They’re also turbo-charged.
Chad Gillis, salesperson with Mazergroup in Portage la Prairie, Man., said the turbos provide that extra boost of power operators may need for the loader or for power take-off work such as a tiller or mower.
The new Workmasters are available with a hydrostatic transmission or a 12×12 manual transmission, Gillis said.
Rear implements can be connected on the new Workmaster tractors via a Category 1 three-point hitch.
For improved loader response at the controls, the dual pump hydraulic system provides 8.2 g.p.m. dedicated hydraulic flow so implement systems aren’t bogged down.
For customers needing hydraulics at the rear of the tractor, up to three optional remotes can be installed along with colour-coded levers for the operator.
Both new Workmaster models come with a 60-inch front bucket, Gillis added.
An all-new backhoe setup comes with a standard 16-inch bucket available for both the 35C and 40C tractors.
When it comes to appearance, the new Workmasters have a sculpted hood and new decals and are painted in New Holland’s new Dynamic Blue paint scheme.
“They have the new shade of blue as well as silver wheels instead of white wheels,” said Gillis.
On-board fuel supply is managed by a 28-litre fuel tank with an easier access fill neck atop the left rear fender.
New compact Farmalls from Case IH
The other half of the CNH brand, Case IH, took the opportunity of the National Farm Machinery Show this month to debut two new compact Farmall tractors.
The new 35A and 40A tractors complement the brand’s wide range of Small Utility A Series tractors that climbs all the way up to a 75A (74hp) model.
The 35A and 40A also get their power from a 3-cylinder, 1.9-litre engine, and the same option of a hydrostatic or 12×12 gear manual transmission
The new A models also come with a 3-point hitch and have a slightly higher hydraulic flow rate of 8.4 GPM than New Holland’s Workmaster tractors.
The 35A and 40A come ready for entry-level telematics, allowing for Case IH’s FieldOps integration should customers choose.
