Tractor Comparison
New Holland Workmaster 25S vs LS MT125
Both have 17.2 hp PTO horsepower. Both have 728 lb lift 24 in behind the lift points.
Side by side
Workmaster 25S vs MT125 Specs
New Holland Workmaster 25S
LS MT125
| Spec | New Holland Workmaster 25S | LS MT125 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine HP | New Holland Workmaster 25S24.7 hp [1] | LS MT12524.7 hp [1] |
| PTO HP | New Holland Workmaster 25S17.2 hp [1] | LS MT12517.2 hp [1] |
| Transmission | New Holland Workmaster 25S2-range hydrostatic, dual pedal [1] | LS MT125HST, 2 ranges [1] |
| Drive | New Holland Workmaster 25S4WD [1] | LS MT1254WD [1] |
| 3-point hitch | New Holland Workmaster 25SCategory 1 [1] | LS MT125Category 1 [1] |
| Lift at the lift points | New Holland Workmaster 25S992 lb [1] | LS MT125992 lb [1] |
| Lift 24 in behind the lift points | New Holland Workmaster 25S728 lb [1] | LS MT125728 lb [1] |
| Rear PTO | New Holland Workmaster 25S540 rpm [1] | LS MT125540 rpm [1] |
| Mid PTO | New Holland Workmaster 25S2,500 rpm [1] | LS MT1252,500 rpm [1] |
| Total hydraulic flow | New Holland Workmaster 25S6.7 gpm [1] | LS MT1256.7 gpm [1] |
| Implement (main) flow | New Holland Workmaster 25S4.6 gpm [1] | LS MT1254.6 gpm [1] |
| Steering flow | New Holland Workmaster 25S2.1 gpm [1] | LS MT1252.1 gpm [1] |
| Rear remotes, standard | New Holland Workmaster 25S0 [1] | LS MT1250 [1] |
| Weight | New Holland Workmaster 25S1,444 lb [1] | LS MT1251,444 lb [1] |
| Loader | New Holland Workmaster 25S100LC [1] | LS MT125LL1700 [2] |
| Loader lift at the pivot pins | New Holland Workmaster 25S1,005 lb [1] | LS MT125980 lb [2] |
| Loader coupler | New Holland Workmaster 25SQuick Mount loader; optional skid steer quick attach plates on most models [1] | LS MT125Not published |
| Fuel tank | New Holland Workmaster 25S6.6 gal [1] | LS MT1256.6 gal [1] |
- Both have 17.2 hp PTO horsepower.
- Both have 728 lb lift 24 in behind the lift points.
- Both have 1,444 lb weight.
- The Workmaster 25S has 25 lb more loader lift at the pivot pins (1,005 vs 980).
What fits each
Implements That Fit the Workmaster 25S and MT125
How many of the implements on this site fit each tractor by the makers’ ratings, and the widths that fit.
| Implement | New Holland Workmaster 25S | LS MT125 |
|---|---|---|
| Rotary Cutters | New Holland Workmaster 25S6 of 14 44, 48 and 60 in | LS MT1256 of 14 44, 48 and 60 in |
| Box Blades | New Holland Workmaster 25S7 of 9 48, 60 and 72 in | LS MT1257 of 9 48, 60 and 72 in |
| Rear Blades | New Holland Workmaster 25S7 of 8 60 and 72 in | LS MT1257 of 8 60 and 72 in |
| Landscape Rakes | New Holland Workmaster 25S5 of 7 60 and 72 in | LS MT1255 of 7 60 and 72 in |
| Post Hole Diggers | New Holland Workmaster 25S5 of 7 | LS MT1255 of 7 |
| Rotary Tillers | New Holland Workmaster 25S4 of 10 47, 48, 50 and 60 in | LS MT1254 of 10 47, 48, 50 and 60 in |
| Grapples | New Holland Workmaster 25S0 of 10 33, 48, 54, 55 and 60 in | LS MT1250 of 10 33, 48, 54, 55 and 60 in |
| Pallet Forks | New Holland Workmaster 25S0 of 7 | LS MT1250 of 7 |
| Hay Rakes | New Holland Workmaster 25S5 of 5 51, 77, 98, 100 and 138 in | LS MT1255 of 5 51, 77, 98, 100 and 138 in |
| Disc and Drum Mowers | New Holland Workmaster 25S1 of 4 53 in | LS MT1251 of 4 53 in |
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More on the Workmaster 25S and MT125
Questions
Workmaster 25S vs MT125: Common Questions
Which has the stronger loader, the Workmaster 25S or the MT125?
The New Holland Workmaster 25S: 1,005 vs 980 lb at the pivot pins, per New Holland and LS.
Sources for the Workmaster 25S and MT125 Specs
New Holland Workmaster 25S
- New Holland Compact Tractors brochure (PDF, WORKMASTER and Boomer), CNH Industrial America LLC (New Holland), checked 2026-10-05
- New Holland WORKMASTER 25S product page, CNH Industrial America LLC (New Holland), checked 2026-10-05
Where the maker’s own documents disagree
- NH flipbook brochure's underlying PDF found as the 'Download' link on the NH product page (Sitecore content hub, 28 pages).
- Spec table matches the LS MT125 almost exactly (same Yanmar 3TNV80F, 992/728 lb lift, 4.6/2.1/6.7 gpm, 1,444 lb).
- 100LC lift capacity 1,005 lb at bucket pivot pin, max height; 693 lb at 500 mm forward.
LS MT125
- LS Tractor USA MT125 product page (spec table), LS Tractor USA, checked 2026-10-05
- LS Tractor MT1 Series brochure (PDF), LS Tractor USA, checked 2026-10-05
- LS Tractor USA front-end loaders page, LS Tractor USA, checked 2026-10-05
Where the maker’s own documents disagree
- Mid PTO: spec table and MT1 brochure say 2,500 rpm; key-features text on the product page says 2,000 rpm.
- 3-point lift: spec table 992 lb at hitch end; MT1 brochure feature callout says 970 lb; LS model-comparison PDF lists 970 lb at lift pin for MT122 and 728 lb at 24 in for MT125.
- Loader: LL1700 980 lb at pivot pin, max height (MT1 brochure); LS loaders page lists LL1700 980 lb and LL1102 1,008 lb at pivot pin, 1.5 m height. Product page headline 'Loader Lift Capacity 1,008 lbs.' refers to LL1102.
- Drive: 4WD per product page key-features text (lever-selectable 2WD/4WD).
- Weight: brochure lists 1,444 lb for MT125 and 1,433 lb for MT122.
Header photo: New Holland Boomer 45 by TaurusEmerald, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.