LS Tractor MT226HEC vs New Holland Workmaster 25

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

Across 7 measurable specs, the LS Tractor MT226HEC leads 4 categories to 1 (2 tied). Machine pages: LS Tractor MT226HEC and New Holland Workmaster 25.

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Category Verdict

Spec	LS Tractor MT226HEC	New Holland Workmaster 25
Engine HP (hp)	24.4 hp	24.4 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 19 hp	17.3 hp
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 1,965 lb	1,600 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,433 lb	1,433 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 94.3 in	72 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 2,962 lbf	2,637 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	10.7 gpm	▲ 12.5 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	—	14.3 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

LS Tractor MT226HECNew Holland Workmaster 25

Engine HPhp

▲24.4 hp

PTO HPhp

▲19 hp

17.3 hp

Weightlb

—

Loader Liftlb

▲1,965 lb

1,600 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)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	LS TractorMT226HEC	New HollandWorkmaster 25


PTO Power	19 hp	17.3 hp
Alternator	55 A, 12 V	50 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Dry	Not Published
Engine Type	3-cylinder, Liquid-cooled, Diesel, NA, IDI	3-cylinder, naturally aspirated diesel
Fuel System	IDI	In-line injection pump
Displacement	100.2 in³	80.4 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	2400 rpm	2500 rpm
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Pressurized liquid with recirculating bypass
Engine Manufacturer	YANMAR	Mitsubishi
Engine Power (Gross)	24.4 hp	24.4 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4B Final

Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Applicable

Warranty Length & Coverage	6-year limited powertrain warranty; 2-year bumper-to-bumper warranty	6-year limited warranty (2-year bumper-to-bumper + 4-year powertrain)

Pump Type	Gear pump	Mechanical
Steering Flow	4.6 gpm	4.6 gpm
Implement Flow	6.1 gpm	7.9 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	10.7 gpm	12.5 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	10.7 gpm	12.5 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	1 or 2
No. of Standard Remote Valves	1	0

PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
PTO Type	Independent	Independent, electro-hydraulic engagement
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control
Hitch Lift Capacity	1808 lb	1,808 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	Available (option)	HST: Standard; Gear: Optional
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1433 lb	1,433 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	41X14.00-20	41X14.00-20
R3 Turf - Front	25X8.50-14	25X8.50-14
Tire Size & Options	R1 Agricultural, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial	R1 Agricultural, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial
R4 Industrial - Rear	43X16.00-20	43X16-20
R4 Industrial - Front	27X8.50-15	25X8.50-14
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2-24	11.2-24
R1 Agricultural - Front	7-14	7.0-14

Coolant Capacity	Not Published	5.2 qt
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	4.4 qt
Fuel Tank Capacity	11.4 gal	7.4 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	6.9 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	8.5 gal

Loader Lift Height	94.3 in	72 in
Loader Breakout Force	2,962 lb	2,637 lb
Quick Attach Loader System	LL3001, LL3002: ISO 24410 Quick Attaching Coupler	200LC: Quick Mount system; optional skid steer quick attach plates
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1,965 lb	1,600 lb

Clutch	Not Applicable	HST: Not Applicable; Gear: 9.4 in
No. of Speeds	3 ranges	HST: 3-range; Gear: 12F/12R
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic Drive	HST: 3-range hydrostatic; Gear: 12x12 mechanical shuttle
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	HST: 14.33 mph; Gear: 13.78 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	HST: 10.79 mph; Gear: 13.10 mph
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical differential lock (pedal)	Mechanical rear differential lock

Brakes	Wet, Multi-disc	Wet disc
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Power steering
Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Not Published	4WD (FWD)
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Not Published

Wheelbase	69 in	65.9 in
Overall Width	66 in	54.1 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	13 in
Height to Top of ROPS	Not Applicable	88.2 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	90 in	Not Applicable
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Applicable	68.2 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	11.5 ft (3.5 m)	120 in
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	125 in	131 in

LS Tractor MT226HEC vs New Holland Workmaster 25: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the LS Tractor MT226HEC or the New Holland Workmaster 25?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 24.4 hp hp for engine hp.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the LS Tractor MT226HEC or the New Holland Workmaster 25?: The LS Tractor MT226HEC leads on pto hp at 19 hp hp, compared to 17.3 hp hp for the New Holland Workmaster 25.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the LS Tractor MT226HEC or the New Holland Workmaster 25?: The LS Tractor MT226HEC leads on loader lift at 1,965 lb lb, compared to 1,600 lb lb for the New Holland Workmaster 25.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the LS Tractor MT226HEC or the New Holland Workmaster 25?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 1,433 lb lb for 3-pt lift (24 in).

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Category Verdict

Spec	LS Tractor MT226HEC	New Holland Workmaster 25
Engine HP (hp)	24.4 hp	24.4 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 19 hp	17.3 hp
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 1,965 lb	1,600 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,433 lb	1,433 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 94.3 in	72 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 2,962 lbf	2,637 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	10.7 gpm	▲ 12.5 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	—	14.3 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

LS Tractor MT226HECNew Holland Workmaster 25

Engine HPhp

▲24.4 hp

PTO HPhp

▲19 hp

17.3 hp

Weightlb

—

Loader Liftlb

▲1,965 lb

1,600 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)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	LS TractorMT226HEC	New HollandWorkmaster 25


PTO Power	19 hp	17.3 hp
Alternator	55 A, 12 V	50 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Dry	Not Published
Engine Type	3-cylinder, Liquid-cooled, Diesel, NA, IDI	3-cylinder, naturally aspirated diesel
Fuel System	IDI	In-line injection pump
Displacement	100.2 in³	80.4 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	2400 rpm	2500 rpm
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Pressurized liquid with recirculating bypass
Engine Manufacturer	YANMAR	Mitsubishi
Engine Power (Gross)	24.4 hp	24.4 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4B Final

Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Applicable

Warranty Length & Coverage	6-year limited powertrain warranty; 2-year bumper-to-bumper warranty	6-year limited warranty (2-year bumper-to-bumper + 4-year powertrain)

Pump Type	Gear pump	Mechanical
Steering Flow	4.6 gpm	4.6 gpm
Implement Flow	6.1 gpm	7.9 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	10.7 gpm	12.5 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	10.7 gpm	12.5 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	1 or 2
No. of Standard Remote Valves	1	0

PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
PTO Type	Independent	Independent, electro-hydraulic engagement
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control
Hitch Lift Capacity	1808 lb	1,808 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	Available (option)	HST: Standard; Gear: Optional
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1433 lb	1,433 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	41X14.00-20	41X14.00-20
R3 Turf - Front	25X8.50-14	25X8.50-14
Tire Size & Options	R1 Agricultural, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial	R1 Agricultural, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial
R4 Industrial - Rear	43X16.00-20	43X16-20
R4 Industrial - Front	27X8.50-15	25X8.50-14
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2-24	11.2-24
R1 Agricultural - Front	7-14	7.0-14

Coolant Capacity	Not Published	5.2 qt
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	4.4 qt
Fuel Tank Capacity	11.4 gal	7.4 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	6.9 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	8.5 gal

Loader Lift Height	94.3 in	72 in
Loader Breakout Force	2,962 lb	2,637 lb
Quick Attach Loader System	LL3001, LL3002: ISO 24410 Quick Attaching Coupler	200LC: Quick Mount system; optional skid steer quick attach plates
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1,965 lb	1,600 lb

Clutch	Not Applicable	HST: Not Applicable; Gear: 9.4 in
No. of Speeds	3 ranges	HST: 3-range; Gear: 12F/12R
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic Drive	HST: 3-range hydrostatic; Gear: 12x12 mechanical shuttle
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	HST: 14.33 mph; Gear: 13.78 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	HST: 10.79 mph; Gear: 13.10 mph
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical differential lock (pedal)	Mechanical rear differential lock

Brakes	Wet, Multi-disc	Wet disc
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Power steering
Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Not Published	4WD (FWD)
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Not Published

Wheelbase	69 in	65.9 in
Overall Width	66 in	54.1 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	13 in
Height to Top of ROPS	Not Applicable	88.2 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	90 in	Not Applicable
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Applicable	68.2 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	11.5 ft (3.5 m)	120 in
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	125 in	131 in

LS Tractor MT226HEC vs New Holland Workmaster 25: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the LS Tractor MT226HEC or the New Holland Workmaster 25?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 24.4 hp hp for engine hp.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the LS Tractor MT226HEC or the New Holland Workmaster 25?

The LS Tractor MT226HEC leads on pto hp at 19 hp hp, compared to 17.3 hp hp for the New Holland Workmaster 25.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the LS Tractor MT226HEC or the New Holland Workmaster 25?

The LS Tractor MT226HEC leads on loader lift at 1,965 lb lb, compared to 1,600 lb lb for the New Holland Workmaster 25.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the LS Tractor MT226HEC or the New Holland Workmaster 25?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 1,433 lb lb for 3-pt lift (24 in).

LS Tractor MT226HEC vs New Holland Workmaster 25

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