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New Holland is expanding its Workmaster compact utility tractor lineup with three new models designed to deliver more power, operator comfort and versatility.
At the Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa, RealAgriculture's Bernard Tobin caught up with New Holland compact tractor product specialist Cory Hunt to take a closer look at the new Workmaster 55C and the features designed to help operators tackle bigger jobs without moving up to a full-sized utility tractor.
The new lineup includes the Workmaster 45C, 50C and 55C, offering 47, 52 and 57 engine horsepower, respectively. All three models feature turbocharged, three-cylinder, 1.9-litre engines and offer a choice between a 12x12 synchronized gear transmission and a three-speed servo-assisted hydrostatic transmission.
Hunt says the tractors are designed for farmers who may already be familiar with compact equipment but need additional capability for jobs such as loader work, mowing, livestock feeding and general farm maintenance.
One of the biggest changes is a redesigned operator station that puts comfort and ergonomics at the forefront. The tractors feature a wider platform, improved grab rails, suspended pedals, an enhanced instrument cluster and a redesigned seat.
Hunt says even small details, such as the angle of the seat, can make a difference during long days in the field. The seat is designed to help operators maintain a comfortable position while turning to monitor implements or working with the loader, reducing the need to constantly reposition themselves.
The new servo-assisted hydrostatic transmission is another key upgrade. Hunt compares the technology to power steering for the foot pedals, with the system reducing the effort required to operate the tractor.
He says that the reduced pedal effort can make a significant difference when operators spend long hours mowing or performing repetitive forward-and-reverse loader work.
New Holland has also increased the tractors' versatility with upgraded attachments. The new 270LC loader offers simultaneous lift-and-curl functionality, a maximum lift height of 110 inches and a lift capacity of 1,697 pounds.
The tractors also feature a rear hitch lift capacity of 2,320 pounds, upgraded hydraulic options and connectivity-ready capabilities that support New Holland's FieldOps platform.
Hunt expects the first tractors to arrive on dealer lots in early 2027.
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