Kubota LX4020HSDC vs New Holland Workmaster 40

Every published spec for both machines, side by side. The verdict below is computed straight from the spec sheets, not opinion.

Across 8 measurable specs, this matchup is a dead heat: 4 categories to the Kubota LX4020HSDC, 4 to the New Holland Workmaster 40. Machine pages: Kubota LX4020HSDC and New Holland Workmaster 40.

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Spec	Kubota LX4020HSDC	New Holland Workmaster 40
Engine HP (hp)	39.8 hp	▲ 40 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 31.2 hp	29 hp
Weight (lb)	▲ 2,624 lb	2,400 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	1,100 lb	▲ 1,500 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 1,962 lb	1,433 lb
Lift Height (in)	87.6 in	▲ 91.5 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	n/a	2,700 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	9.5 gpm	▲ 13 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	▲ 17 mph	15 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Kubota LX4020HSDCNew Holland Workmaster 40

Engine HPhp

39.8 hp

▲40 hp

PTO HPhp

▲31.2 hp

29 hp

Weightlb

▲2,624 lb

2,400 lb

2,390 lb

HSTGear

Loader Liftlb

1,100 lb

▲1,500 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲1,962 lb

1,433 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

Every published spec, side by side, including the details the graphs above don't chart.

Spec	KubotaLX4020HSDC	New HollandWorkmaster 40


Engine Manufacturer	Kubota	LS Mtron
Engine Model	V1505-CR-TE5-D40Q3	LS Mtron L3C19-T
Engine Type	Direct injection, vertical, water-cooled, 4-cycle, diesel, turbocharged	Turbocharged diesel
No. of Cylinders	4	3
Displacement	91.4 in³	114.7 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2700 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	39.8 hp	40 hp
PTO Power	31.2 hp	29 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Not Published	Tier 4B Final
Cooling System Type	Pressurized radiator	Pressurized liquid with recirculating bypass
Air Cleaner	6 in paper filter (with dual element)	Dual element dry air cleaner
Fuel System	Direct injection	High pressure common rail (ECU controlled timing)
Alternator	Not Published	70 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Dual pump	Gear
Implement Flow	5.4 gpm	8.2 gpm
Steering Flow	4.1 gpm	4.8 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	9.5 gpm	13.0 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	9.5 gpm	13.0 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	0	0
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Optional, up to 2	1 or 2

Fuel Tank Capacity	8.5 gal	7.4 gal
Coolant Capacity	5.7 qt	7.5 qt
Crankcase Capacity	5.0 qt	5.8 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	5.5 gal	8.5 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	4.8 qt	6.9 qt

PTO Type	Independent	Independent
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm (6-spline)
Mid-PTO Availability	2460 rpm	Optional
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	2535 lb	1,808 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1962 lb	1,433 lb
Lift Control Type	Position control valve	Position control

Transmission Type	Hydrostatic transmission	HST: 3-range hydrostatic / dual pedal; Gear: 12x12 synchronized shuttle
No. of Speeds	3 ranges	HST: Infinite (3-range); Gear: 12F/12R
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	17.0 mph	HST: 14.96 mph; Gear: 14.33 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	13.0 mph	HST: 14.96 mph; Gear: 13.63 mph
Clutch	Not Published	HST: Not Applicable; Gear: Dry disc, 9.4 in
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock standard	Mechanical rear differential lock

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Power steering
Brakes	Multi-plate wet disk	Wet disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Seat Type: Deluxe; Seat Suspension: Adjustable	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Not Published	4WD (FWD)
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	1100 lb	Not Published

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	116.1 in	134 in
Overall Width	53.7 in	54 in
Wheelbase	66.7 in	69 in
Ground Clearance	8.9 in	13 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	7.5 ft (with brake applied)	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	Not Published	89 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	85.6 in	Not Published

Tractor Weight (Base)	2624 lb	Not Published
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	HST: 2,400 lb; Gear: 2,390 lb (with ROPS / less tires)
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	R1 Agricultural, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial, R14	R1 Agricultural, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial
R1 Agricultural - Front	180/85D12	7.0-14
R1 Agricultural - Rear	320/85D16	11.2-24
R3 Turf - Front	24X8.50-14	25X8.50-14
R3 Turf - Rear	13.6-16	41X14.00-20
R4 Industrial - Front	23x8.5-12 or 25x8.5-14	25X8.50-14
R4 Industrial - Rear	14-17.5 or 15-19.5	43X16-20

Quick Attach Loader System	Front Loader (LA545 - 2 Lever Quick Coupler (STD); Swift-tach (OPT))	140TL: Quick Mount (easy attach/remove); optional skid steer quick attach plates
Loader Model	LA545	Not Published
Loader Lift Height	87.6 in	91.5 in (to bucket pivot pin)
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1100 lb	1,500 lb (bucket pivot pin, max height)
Loader Breakout Force	Not Published	2,700 lb (bucket pivot pin)

Warranty Length & Coverage	Non-Commercial Home & Residential Use - Basic Standard Limited: 24 months or 1500 hours; Limited Powertrain: 72 months or 2000 hours. Commercial Use - Basic Standard Limited: 24 months or 1500 hours; Limited Powertrain: 36 months or 2000 hours.	6-year limited warranty (2-year bumper-to-bumper + 4-year powertrain)

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Kubota LX4020HSDC vs New Holland Workmaster 40: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Kubota LX4020HSDC or the New Holland Workmaster 40?: The New Holland Workmaster 40 leads on engine hp at 40 hp hp, compared to 39.8 hp hp for the Kubota LX4020HSDC.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the Kubota LX4020HSDC or the New Holland Workmaster 40?: The Kubota LX4020HSDC leads on pto hp at 31.2 hp hp, compared to 29 hp hp for the New Holland Workmaster 40.
Which is heavier, the Kubota LX4020HSDC or the New Holland Workmaster 40?: The Kubota LX4020HSDC leads on weight at 2,624 lb lb, compared to 2,400 lb lb for the New Holland Workmaster 40.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the Kubota LX4020HSDC or the New Holland Workmaster 40?: The New Holland Workmaster 40 leads on loader lift at 1,500 lb lb, compared to 1,100 lb lb for the Kubota LX4020HSDC.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Kubota LX4020HSDC or the New Holland Workmaster 40?: The Kubota LX4020HSDC leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,962 lb lb, compared to 1,433 lb lb for the New Holland Workmaster 40.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Kubota LX4020HSDC	New Holland Workmaster 40
Engine HP (hp)	39.8 hp	▲ 40 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 31.2 hp	29 hp
Weight (lb)	▲ 2,624 lb	2,400 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	1,100 lb	▲ 1,500 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 1,962 lb	1,433 lb
Lift Height (in)	87.6 in	▲ 91.5 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	n/a	2,700 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	9.5 gpm	▲ 13 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	▲ 17 mph	15 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Kubota LX4020HSDCNew Holland Workmaster 40

Engine HPhp

39.8 hp

▲40 hp

PTO HPhp

▲31.2 hp

29 hp

Weightlb

▲2,624 lb

2,400 lb

2,390 lb

HSTGear

Loader Liftlb

1,100 lb

▲1,500 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲1,962 lb

1,433 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

Every published spec, side by side, including the details the graphs above don't chart.

Spec	KubotaLX4020HSDC	New HollandWorkmaster 40


Engine Manufacturer	Kubota	LS Mtron
Engine Model	V1505-CR-TE5-D40Q3	LS Mtron L3C19-T
Engine Type	Direct injection, vertical, water-cooled, 4-cycle, diesel, turbocharged	Turbocharged diesel
No. of Cylinders	4	3
Displacement	91.4 in³	114.7 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2700 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	39.8 hp	40 hp
PTO Power	31.2 hp	29 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Not Published	Tier 4B Final
Cooling System Type	Pressurized radiator	Pressurized liquid with recirculating bypass
Air Cleaner	6 in paper filter (with dual element)	Dual element dry air cleaner
Fuel System	Direct injection	High pressure common rail (ECU controlled timing)
Alternator	Not Published	70 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Dual pump	Gear
Implement Flow	5.4 gpm	8.2 gpm
Steering Flow	4.1 gpm	4.8 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	9.5 gpm	13.0 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	9.5 gpm	13.0 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	0	0
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Optional, up to 2	1 or 2

Fuel Tank Capacity	8.5 gal	7.4 gal
Coolant Capacity	5.7 qt	7.5 qt
Crankcase Capacity	5.0 qt	5.8 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	5.5 gal	8.5 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	4.8 qt	6.9 qt

PTO Type	Independent	Independent
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm (6-spline)
Mid-PTO Availability	2460 rpm	Optional
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	2535 lb	1,808 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1962 lb	1,433 lb
Lift Control Type	Position control valve	Position control

Transmission Type	Hydrostatic transmission	HST: 3-range hydrostatic / dual pedal; Gear: 12x12 synchronized shuttle
No. of Speeds	3 ranges	HST: Infinite (3-range); Gear: 12F/12R
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	17.0 mph	HST: 14.96 mph; Gear: 14.33 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	13.0 mph	HST: 14.96 mph; Gear: 13.63 mph
Clutch	Not Published	HST: Not Applicable; Gear: Dry disc, 9.4 in
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock standard	Mechanical rear differential lock

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Power steering
Brakes	Multi-plate wet disk	Wet disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Seat Type: Deluxe; Seat Suspension: Adjustable	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Not Published	4WD (FWD)
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	1100 lb	Not Published

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	116.1 in	134 in
Overall Width	53.7 in	54 in
Wheelbase	66.7 in	69 in
Ground Clearance	8.9 in	13 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	7.5 ft (with brake applied)	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	Not Published	89 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	85.6 in	Not Published

Tractor Weight (Base)	2624 lb	Not Published
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	HST: 2,400 lb; Gear: 2,390 lb (with ROPS / less tires)
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	R1 Agricultural, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial, R14	R1 Agricultural, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial
R1 Agricultural - Front	180/85D12	7.0-14
R1 Agricultural - Rear	320/85D16	11.2-24
R3 Turf - Front	24X8.50-14	25X8.50-14
R3 Turf - Rear	13.6-16	41X14.00-20
R4 Industrial - Front	23x8.5-12 or 25x8.5-14	25X8.50-14
R4 Industrial - Rear	14-17.5 or 15-19.5	43X16-20

Quick Attach Loader System	Front Loader (LA545 - 2 Lever Quick Coupler (STD); Swift-tach (OPT))	140TL: Quick Mount (easy attach/remove); optional skid steer quick attach plates
Loader Model	LA545	Not Published
Loader Lift Height	87.6 in	91.5 in (to bucket pivot pin)
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1100 lb	1,500 lb (bucket pivot pin, max height)
Loader Breakout Force	Not Published	2,700 lb (bucket pivot pin)

Warranty Length & Coverage	Non-Commercial Home & Residential Use - Basic Standard Limited: 24 months or 1500 hours; Limited Powertrain: 72 months or 2000 hours. Commercial Use - Basic Standard Limited: 24 months or 1500 hours; Limited Powertrain: 36 months or 2000 hours.	6-year limited warranty (2-year bumper-to-bumper + 4-year powertrain)

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Kubota LX4020HSDC vs New Holland Workmaster 40: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Kubota LX4020HSDC or the New Holland Workmaster 40?

The New Holland Workmaster 40 leads on engine hp at 40 hp hp, compared to 39.8 hp hp for the Kubota LX4020HSDC.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Kubota LX4020HSDC or the New Holland Workmaster 40?

The Kubota LX4020HSDC leads on pto hp at 31.2 hp hp, compared to 29 hp hp for the New Holland Workmaster 40.

Which is heavier, the Kubota LX4020HSDC or the New Holland Workmaster 40?

The Kubota LX4020HSDC leads on weight at 2,624 lb lb, compared to 2,400 lb lb for the New Holland Workmaster 40.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Kubota LX4020HSDC or the New Holland Workmaster 40?

The New Holland Workmaster 40 leads on loader lift at 1,500 lb lb, compared to 1,100 lb lb for the Kubota LX4020HSDC.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Kubota LX4020HSDC or the New Holland Workmaster 40?

The Kubota LX4020HSDC leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,962 lb lb, compared to 1,433 lb lb for the New Holland Workmaster 40.

Kubota LX4020HSDC vs New Holland Workmaster 40

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