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New Holland T3040 vs New Holland Workmaster 55

Verdict: New Holland T3040 vs New Holland Workmaster 55

The New Holland T3040 and the New Holland Workmaster 55 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. New Holland Workmaster 55 leads on rated power with 55 hp against 54 hp. New Holland T3040 is the lighter machine (3,263 kg vs 3,770 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. New Holland Workmaster 55 holds more fuel (51.1 L vs 40.1 L) for longer stints between fills. New Holland Workmaster 55 is the newer design (2009 vs 2007). In short: choose the New Holland Workmaster 55 for outright pulling power, or the New Holland T3040 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

New Holland

Fit score

Best match

Clear

New Holland

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

54 hp

55 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

New Holland (a part of CNH)Reference

New HollandReference

liquid-cooled inlineReference

Four gears in two ranges. Tractor must be stopped to shift gears or range. Synchronized left-hand shuttle.Reference

Differential lock

electro-hydraulic rearReference

mechanical rear differential lock with foot pedal, limited slip front axle (4WD)Reference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

40.1 LReference

51.1 LReference

Engine

39.9 kWReference

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Displacement

2.0 LReference

2.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke

84 x 90 mmReference

84 x 100 mmReference

Power

39.9 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2800Reference

2700Reference

Torque

162.0 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1600Reference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

No of Cylinders

4 cylinderReference

3Reference

Rated engine speed

2,800 rpmReference

2.300 rpmReference

Engine torque at rated speed

54.2 kgReference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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Engine (gross)

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41.0 kWReference

Emissions

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Tier IIIReference

Power (gross)

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41.0 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dual dry elementReference

Compression

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23.4:1Reference

Power at rated engine speed

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36.8 kWReference

Fuel Type

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DieselReference

Emissions compliance

—

CEGR + DOCReference

Transmission

synchro shuttleReference

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Gears

16 forward and reverseReference

8 forward and reverseReference

Transmission Type

Sync ShuttleReference

Power ShuttleReference

forward and reverse options

Synchro Shuttle : 16 F and 16 RReference

12x12Reference

Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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Clutch

—

11-inch dry organic plateReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IReference

2/1Reference

Rear lift (at ends)

1200 kgReference

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Front Hitch

IReference

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Front lift

399 kgReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/540E (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Front PTO Type

1000Reference

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PTO (claimed)

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35.4 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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36.8 kWReference

Type

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synchronized mechanical shuttleReference

Valves

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1 or 2Reference

Pump flow

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43.9 lpmReference

Total flow

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64.0 lpmReference

Steering flow

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20.1 lpmReference

Control

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position control and mechanical draft sensingReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1170 kgReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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36.5 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

176 cmReference

212.3 cmReference

Weight

3263 to 3594 poundsReference

3770 to 4078 poundsReference

Length

336 cmReference

339 cmReference

Width

137 cmReference

171 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

193 cmReference

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Height (cab)

213 cmReference

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ROPS Weight

1480 kgReference

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Cab Weight

1630 kgReference

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Front tire

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7.5x16Reference

Rear tire

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14.9x28 (2WD)Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 9.5x24. Rear: 14.9x28 (4WD)Reference

Height

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243 cmReference

Shipping weight

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1849 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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55Reference

Charging volts

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12Reference

Battery CCA

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800Reference

Capacities

Capacity

121.7 ciReference

179 cu. in.Reference

Power

Max Power

53.5 hpReference

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PTO

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

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Front PTO Power

AvailableReference

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PTO Power

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40Reference

Hydraulics

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category 1Reference

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Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

1,200.2 kgReference

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Front Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category 1 optionalReference

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Remote Valves

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3Reference

Number of rear selective control valves (SCVs)

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3Reference

Steering & Implements flow

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7.6 gpm (12.6 gpm)Reference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab

214 cmReference

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Height Over ROPS

193 cmReference

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Overall Length

336 cmReference

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Overall Width

137.9 cmReference

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Overall weight

1,480.1 kgReference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

trueReference

Seat Suspension

—

AvailableReference

New Holland Workmaster 55 attachments

Test results

Fuel use

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12.9 l/hourReference

General

Make & Model

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S8,000Reference

Precision Agriculture

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Available (Telematic)Reference

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.