Strongest Subcompact Tractor?!? New Holland WORKMASTER 25s / LS MT125
Tractor Time with Tim· Feb 2021
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Overview
Focuses almost entirely on a structured loader lift-capacity test, directly challenging the Workmaster 25S/LS MT125's claim of being the strongest subcompact. Tim measures actual lift numbers at multiple heights using weighted buckets, monitors hydraulic pressure with a gauge, and compares bucket dimensions against a Deere 1025R. He also flags a specific loader valve issue he calls a showstopper. Best for buyers who want hard lift numbers and an honest hands-on critique.
An owner-operator channel focused on compact tractors, offering independent hands-on testing rather than a dealer or manufacturer perspective.
Side-by-side specs
| New Holland Workmaster 25S | LS Tractor MT125 | |
|---|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 17.2 hp | 17.2 hp |
| Loader lift capacity | 2,078 lb | 1,960 lbs. |
| 3-point lift capacity | 992 lb at ball ends | 970 lbs. (At 24 in: 728) |
| Hydraulic flow | 4.6 gpm | 4.6 gpm |