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Read articles →This video puts the New Holland Work Master 25s backhoe to a real stump-removal task, giving hands-on impressions rather than a static walkaround. The host compares it directly to other small backhoes he's operated, noting the unusually long control throw, bucket geometry affecting curl strength, and RPM's impact on performance. Hydraulic pressure testing is promised but not done here. Best for shoppers cross-shopping compact backhoes who want honest in-use impressions.
Tractor Time with Tim is a hobbyist owner-operator channel focused on compact tractor projects, so expect a non-expert but genuinely hands-on perspective rather than a dealer or manufacturer pitch.
Controls work fine but sticks feel unusually long. It is not strong like most small backhoes, though higher RPM gave noticeably more strength and smoother operation than some competitors.
The host felt curl strength was reduced because the bucket is too long from the hinge point to the teeth, though it is narrower than a standard twelve-inch bucket.
No manufacturer option for a thumb was found, and the usual thumb providers for Deere and Kubota did not have a specific option available either.
Digging removes more stump but leaves a big hole and roots to clean up. Grinding is quicker, cleaner, and disturbs less soil, though very large stumps are impractical to dig with a subcompact tractor.
