Compare/New Holland 3430 vs New Holland Workmaster 40

New Holland 3430 vs New Holland Workmaster 40

Verdict: New Holland 3430 vs New Holland Workmaster 40

The New Holland 3430 and the New Holland Workmaster 40 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 38 hp. New Holland Workmaster 40 is the lighter machine (1,315 kg vs 4,642 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. New Holland 3430 holds more fuel (65.5 L vs 28.0 L) for longer stints between fills. New Holland Workmaster 40 is the newer design (2013 vs 1990). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

New Holland

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Rated power

38 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

New HollandReference

Gear 2L used for pull test.Reference

Four non-synchronized gears in four non-synchronized ranges. Synchronized shuttle shifting.Reference

Original price

$25,500 (1999 4WD )Reference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

ROPS Fuel tank

65.5 LReference

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Cab Fuel tank

95.8 LReference

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Engine

34.3 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

23.6 kWReference

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Displacement

3.1 LReference

2.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

112 x 107 mmReference

90 x 105 mmReference

Power

34.3 kWReference

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Compression

16.3:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2000Reference

2600Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

10.4 LReference

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Power at rated engine speed

28.7 kWReference

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Max power

23.6 kWReference

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Fuel tank

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28.0 LReference

Engine (gross)

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28.3 kWReference

Emissions

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Tier IIIReference

Power (gross)

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28.3 kWReference

Starter

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electricReference

Fuel Type

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DieselReference

No of Cylinders

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3Reference

Rated engine speed

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2,600 rpmReference

Emissions compliance

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T4B FinalReference

Aspiration

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TurboReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

Clutch

dry discReference

electro-hydraulicReference

Transmission Type

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GearReference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

28.3 kWReference

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PTO (tested)

28.7 kWReference

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Type

gearReference

hydrostaticReference

Pressure

172.4 barReference

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Valves

2 to 4Reference

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Pump flow

48.4 lpmReference

31.0 lpmReference

Steering flow

13.6 lpmReference

18.2 lpmReference

Rear Type

II/IReference

IReference

Control

position control with top link draft sensingReference

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Rear lift

1397 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

540@1755 (shuttle)Reference

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Power at rated PTO speed

27.5 kWReference

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Gear PTO (claimed)

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24.9 kWReference

Hydro PTO (claimed)

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23.3 kWReference

Total flow

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49.2 lpmReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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819 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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650 kgReference

Rear Arms

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fixed link ends with telescoptic stabilizersReference

Mid PTO

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independent (optional)Reference

Mid PTO Type

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2000Reference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

214 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

213 cmReference

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Weight

4642 to 5490 poundsReference

1315 kgReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

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Rear tire

13.6-28Reference

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Ag front

6.00-16Reference

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Ag rear

13.6-28Reference

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Length

347 cmReference

298 cmReference

Width

176 cmReference

168 cmReference

Ground clearance

34 cmReference

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2WD ROPS Shipping

2105 kgReference

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4WD ROPS Shipping

2490 kgReference

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Operating

2462 kgReference

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Height

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222 cmReference

Front tread

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115 cmReference

Rear tread

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128 cmReference

New Holland 3430 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

45 (late)Reference

50Reference

Battery CCA

800Reference

660Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

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80Reference

Alternator size

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70 ampsReference

Attachment overview

New Holland 3430 Height

ROPS

230 cmReference

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Cab

241 cmReference

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Exhaust

212 cmReference

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Test results

Fuel use

9.1 l/hourReference

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Max pull

2076 kgReference

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New Holland Workmaster 40 attachments

Power

Max Power

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40 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power

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34 hpReference

Rear PTO Power

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AvailableReference

Rear PTO Control

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Independent Electro-Hydraulic EngagementReference

Rear PTO RPM

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540 rpmReference

General

Cruise control

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Standard HSTReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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Wet, Multi-DiscReference

Steering type

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Power SteeringReference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

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46.9 l/minReference

Remote Valves

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2Reference

Steering & Implements flow

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4.2 gpm (8.2 gpm)Reference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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3-point | Telescopic Stabilizer / Fixed Link EndsReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

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820.1 kgReference

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase

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171.5 cmReference

Height Over Cab

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222.8 cmReference

Height Over ROPS

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222.8 cmReference

Overall Length

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307.3 cmReference

Overall Width

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1,689 mmReference

Overall weight

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1,391.2 kgReference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.