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Read articles →This is a long-term ownership review from a commercial user, not a walkaround: the owner-operator has run this Workmaster 25S with 905 GBL backhoe under 400 hours doing drainage and land clearing work. He addresses the common '25hp isn't enough' criticism directly, demonstrates start-up, loader, and backhoe controls, and details real problems encountered, peeling factory paint, a worn backhoe lever arm assembly (~$250), and leaking lights. Best for buyers weighing durability and dealer-support headaches over spec sheets.
Posted by Antonio, an owner-operator running this tractor commercially for his trenching business, giving a hands-on but clearly satisfied, non-dealer perspective.
Yes, the owner uses it commercially and says it is plenty powerful for digging, with the only issue being thick, mature tree roots, which he says would challenge any comparable machine.
Factory paint flaked off within the first week, a backhoe lever arm assembly wore out around 350 hours costing about $250 to replace, and the lights were not sealed properly and leak.
For PTO use like a bush hog, run it at 2933 RPM. When using the backhoe without an attachment, the owner prefers around 2500 RPM for a balance of power and fuel consumption.
Put the key in and turn it to the left to let the glow plugs heat up, then turn it over to start, which helps especially on cold winter days.
