New Holland Boomer 50 vs New Holland Workmaster 55

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 New Holland Workmaster 55 leads 6 categories to 0 (1 tied). Machine pages: New Holland Boomer 50 and New Holland Workmaster 55.

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Category Verdict

Spec	New Holland Boomer 50	New Holland Workmaster 55
Engine HP (hp)	52.8 hp	▲ 54 hp
PTO HP (hp)	40 hp	40 hp
Loader Lift (lb)	2,371 lb	▲ 3,153 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	2,469 lb	▲ 3,500 lb
Lift Height (in)	109 in	▲ 131.3 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	4,081 lbf	—
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	14.8 gpm	▲ 20.2 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	16.8 mph	▲ 25 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

New Holland Boomer 50New Holland Workmaster 55

Engine HPhp

52.8 hp

▲54 hp

PTO HPhp

▲40 hp

Weightlb

—

Loader Liftlb

2,371 lb

2,425 lb

▲3,153 lb

550LU555LU

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

2,469 lb

▲3,500 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

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

Spec	New HollandBoomer 50	New HollandWorkmaster 55


PTO Power	40 hp	40 hp
Alternator	70 A, 12 V	Not Published
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Not Published
Engine Type	Water-cooled, 4-stroke common rail turbocharged diesel	Turbocharged 3-cylinder diesel
Fuel System	High pressure common rail (ECU controlled)	High-pressure common rail
Displacement	0.1 in³	179 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2300 rpm
Cooling System Type	Pressurized liquid w/ recirculating bypass	Not Published
Engine Manufacturer	LS Mtron	FPT Industrial
Engine Power (Gross)	52.8 hp @ 600 rpm	54 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4B Final	Tier 4B CEGR + DOC (no DPF; no regeneration)

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

Warranty Length & Coverage	6-year limited powertrain, 2-year full coverage	Not Published

Pump Type	Gear	Dual pumps
Steering Flow	HST: 6.3 gpm; Gear: 4.2 gpm	7.6 gpm
Implement Flow	8.5 gpm	12.6 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	HST: 14.8 gpm; Gear: 12.7 gpm	20.2 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Not Published
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	HST: 14.8 gpm; Gear: 12.7 gpm	20.2 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	1	1
No. of Standard Remote Valves	1	2

PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
PTO Type	Independent, electro-hydraulic engagement	Hydraulic wet clutch
Lift Control Type	Position control	Lift-O-Matic
Hitch Lift Capacity	2,756 lb	Not Published
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,469 lb	3,500 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	41X14.00-20	Not Published
R3 Turf - Front	28X8.50-15	Not Published
Tire Size & Options	R1 Agricultural, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Rear	17.5LX24	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	12X16.5	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Rear	13.6-24	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Front	9.5-16	Not Published

Coolant Capacity	2.3 gal	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	5.8 qt	Not Published
Fuel Tank Capacity	11.0 gal	Not Published
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	2.2 gal	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	11.4 gal	Not Published

Loader Lift Height	109 in	550LU: 131.3 in; 555LU: 130.0 in
Loader Breakout Force	4,081 lb	Not Published
Quick Attach Loader System	260TLA: New Holland Quick Mount; optional skid steer quick attach plates	550LU, 555LU: 72 in bucket; SSL or Euro-style quick attach
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	2,371 lb	550LU: 2,425 lb; 555LU: 3,153 lb

Clutch	HST: Not Applicable; Gear: Dry disc	Not Published
No. of Speeds	HST: 3-range; Gear: 16F/16R	12F/12R
Transmission Type	HST: 3-range hydrostatic; Gear: 16x16	12x12 power shuttle
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	HST: 15.63 mph; Gear: 16.8 mph	25 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	HST: 11.37 mph; Gear: 15.3 mph	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock	Not Published

Brakes	Wet disc	Not Published
Steering	Power steering	Not Published
Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	4WD (FWD)	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Short: 2,317 lb; Regular: 1,598 lb; Extend: 1,091 lb	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	6,500 lb dynamic capacity
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Cloth air-suspension seat

Wheelbase	73 in	83.6 in
Overall Width	63 in	Not Published
Ground Clearance	15 in	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	96 in	Not Applicable
Height to Top of Cab Model	91 in	100.2 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Applicable
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	142 in	154.1 in

New Holland Boomer 50 vs New Holland Workmaster 55: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the New Holland Boomer 50 or the New Holland Workmaster 55?: The New Holland Workmaster 55 leads on engine hp at 54 hp hp, compared to 52.8 hp hp for the New Holland Boomer 50.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the New Holland Boomer 50 or the New Holland Workmaster 55?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 40 hp hp for pto hp.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the New Holland Boomer 50 or the New Holland Workmaster 55?: The New Holland Workmaster 55 leads on loader lift at 3,153 lb lb, compared to 2,371 lb lb for the New Holland Boomer 50.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the New Holland Boomer 50 or the New Holland Workmaster 55?: The New Holland Workmaster 55 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 3,500 lb lb, compared to 2,469 lb lb for the New Holland Boomer 50.

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Category Verdict

Spec	New Holland Boomer 50	New Holland Workmaster 55
Engine HP (hp)	52.8 hp	▲ 54 hp
PTO HP (hp)	40 hp	40 hp
Loader Lift (lb)	2,371 lb	▲ 3,153 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	2,469 lb	▲ 3,500 lb
Lift Height (in)	109 in	▲ 131.3 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	4,081 lbf	—
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	14.8 gpm	▲ 20.2 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	16.8 mph	▲ 25 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

New Holland Boomer 50New Holland Workmaster 55

Engine HPhp

52.8 hp

▲54 hp

PTO HPhp

▲40 hp

Weightlb

—

Loader Liftlb

2,371 lb

2,425 lb

▲3,153 lb

550LU555LU

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

2,469 lb

▲3,500 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

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

Spec	New HollandBoomer 50	New HollandWorkmaster 55


PTO Power	40 hp	40 hp
Alternator	70 A, 12 V	Not Published
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Not Published
Engine Type	Water-cooled, 4-stroke common rail turbocharged diesel	Turbocharged 3-cylinder diesel
Fuel System	High pressure common rail (ECU controlled)	High-pressure common rail
Displacement	0.1 in³	179 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2300 rpm
Cooling System Type	Pressurized liquid w/ recirculating bypass	Not Published
Engine Manufacturer	LS Mtron	FPT Industrial
Engine Power (Gross)	52.8 hp @ 600 rpm	54 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4B Final	Tier 4B CEGR + DOC (no DPF; no regeneration)

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

Warranty Length & Coverage	6-year limited powertrain, 2-year full coverage	Not Published

Pump Type	Gear	Dual pumps
Steering Flow	HST: 6.3 gpm; Gear: 4.2 gpm	7.6 gpm
Implement Flow	8.5 gpm	12.6 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	HST: 14.8 gpm; Gear: 12.7 gpm	20.2 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Not Published
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	HST: 14.8 gpm; Gear: 12.7 gpm	20.2 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	1	1
No. of Standard Remote Valves	1	2

PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
PTO Type	Independent, electro-hydraulic engagement	Hydraulic wet clutch
Lift Control Type	Position control	Lift-O-Matic
Hitch Lift Capacity	2,756 lb	Not Published
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,469 lb	3,500 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	41X14.00-20	Not Published
R3 Turf - Front	28X8.50-15	Not Published
Tire Size & Options	R1 Agricultural, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Rear	17.5LX24	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	12X16.5	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Rear	13.6-24	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Front	9.5-16	Not Published

Coolant Capacity	2.3 gal	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	5.8 qt	Not Published
Fuel Tank Capacity	11.0 gal	Not Published
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	2.2 gal	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	11.4 gal	Not Published

Loader Lift Height	109 in	550LU: 131.3 in; 555LU: 130.0 in
Loader Breakout Force	4,081 lb	Not Published
Quick Attach Loader System	260TLA: New Holland Quick Mount; optional skid steer quick attach plates	550LU, 555LU: 72 in bucket; SSL or Euro-style quick attach
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	2,371 lb	550LU: 2,425 lb; 555LU: 3,153 lb

Clutch	HST: Not Applicable; Gear: Dry disc	Not Published
No. of Speeds	HST: 3-range; Gear: 16F/16R	12F/12R
Transmission Type	HST: 3-range hydrostatic; Gear: 16x16	12x12 power shuttle
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	HST: 15.63 mph; Gear: 16.8 mph	25 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	HST: 11.37 mph; Gear: 15.3 mph	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock	Not Published

Brakes	Wet disc	Not Published
Steering	Power steering	Not Published
Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	4WD (FWD)	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Short: 2,317 lb; Regular: 1,598 lb; Extend: 1,091 lb	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	6,500 lb dynamic capacity
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Cloth air-suspension seat

Wheelbase	73 in	83.6 in
Overall Width	63 in	Not Published
Ground Clearance	15 in	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	96 in	Not Applicable
Height to Top of Cab Model	91 in	100.2 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Applicable
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	142 in	154.1 in

New Holland Boomer 50 vs New Holland Workmaster 55: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the New Holland Boomer 50 or the New Holland Workmaster 55?

The New Holland Workmaster 55 leads on engine hp at 54 hp hp, compared to 52.8 hp hp for the New Holland Boomer 50.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the New Holland Boomer 50 or the New Holland Workmaster 55?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 40 hp hp for pto hp.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the New Holland Boomer 50 or the New Holland Workmaster 55?

The New Holland Workmaster 55 leads on loader lift at 3,153 lb lb, compared to 2,371 lb lb for the New Holland Boomer 50.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the New Holland Boomer 50 or the New Holland Workmaster 55?

The New Holland Workmaster 55 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 3,500 lb lb, compared to 2,469 lb lb for the New Holland Boomer 50.

New Holland Boomer 50 vs New Holland Workmaster 55

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