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Read articles →This is a genuine long-term owner update, not a first-look review: five years and roughly 300 hours on a Workmaster 40 used mainly for grading gravel roads. He covers real ownership specifics, a persistently floppy loader bucket he's never resolved (dealer blamed valving), front differential metal shavings found during DIY service, annual maintenance routine, tire choice (industrial vs. turf), and whether he'd buy again. Best for buyers wanting durability and long-term reliability feedback, not spec walkarounds.
Appears to be an owner-operator on the 4-LOW channel sharing firsthand, unsponsored impressions from years of actual use.
The owner says the bucket has been floppy since day one. The dealer blamed the cylinder valving, saying small tractors don't flow enough fluid, and suggested booming up and cycling the bucket to push trapped air down.
The main issue is the floppy loader bucket. He also found metal shavings in the front differential fluid during the first service, possibly break-in material, and plans to check again.
Yes. He says he has no complaints with the tractor itself, calls it a great investment and good bang for the buck, and recommends New Holland to shoppers.
He chose industrial tires since turf wasn't available without a long wait. They performed better than expected in snow and ice, were gentle on grass, and have thicker sidewalls.
