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New Holland Workmaster 50

The New Holland Workmaster 50 is a utility tractor built for everyday farm tasks. It has a 2WD chassis with power steering, making it easy to handle. The tractor uses a simple 8-forward and 8-reverse gear transmission, which is great for basic jobs. Under the hood, there's a FCA engine with 3 cylinders. It's turbocharged and has an air-to-air intercooler, which helps it run well. The engine puts out 53 hp, which is about average for tractors like this. It has a three-point hitch at the back that can lift up to 3,310 lb, which is above average. The tractor weighs 5,070 lb, making it sturdy but not too heavy. It has a folding ROPS for safety and uses wet disc brakes. The hydraulic system can pump 11.4 gpm of fluid, which is enough for most farm tools.

ManufacturerNew HollandPower53 hpEngine3-cylTransSelective gear fixed ratio
New Holland Workmaster 50

Quick specs

Category
Utility
Engine Power Output
53hp
Operating Weight
5,070 lb
Transmission
Selective gear fixed ratio
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At a glance

How the Workmaster 50 compares

vs. Utility median

Distribution

Engine Power (hp)

Across all Utility tractors

53 hp · 48th

This model

9
Median 55 hp
177
This modelUtility tractorsMediann = 5,383

The Workmaster 50 ranks at the 48th percentile for engine power among recorded utility tractors.

Overview

About the New Holland Workmaster 50

The New Holland Workmaster 50 is a utility tractor built for everyday farm tasks. It has a 2WD chassis with power steering, making it easy to handle. The tractor uses a simple 8-forward and 8-reverse gear transmission, which is great for basic jobs. Under the hood, there's a FCA engine with 3 cylinders. It's turbocharged and has an air-to-air intercooler, which helps it run well. The engine puts out 53 hp, which is about average for tractors like this. It has a three-point hitch at the back that can lift up to 3,310 lb, which is above average. The tractor weighs 5,070 lb, making it sturdy but not too heavy. It has a folding ROPS for safety and uses wet disc brakes. The hydraulic system can pump 11.4 gpm of fluid, which is enough for most farm tools.

Full specifications

Every recorded spec

General

ManufacturerNew Holland
ModelWorkmaster 50
CategoryUtility tractor
Type4x2 2WD
Operating weight5,070lb

Engine

MakeFCA
Model50D01977
Power53hp
Cylinders3
Displacement136ci
Bore3.7in
Stroke4.21in

Transmission

TypeSelective gear fixed ratio
Forward gears8
Reverse gears8

Chassis & drive

Chassis4x2 2WD
Drive2WD
SteeringPower
BrakesSingle wet disc operated by two foot pedals which can be locked together
CabTwo-post folding ROPS

Hydraulics

TypeOpen center
Pump flow11.4gpm

Power take-off

Rear PTOIndependent with mechanical clutch
PTO speed540rpm

Dimensions

Width77.5in
Height97.6in
Operating weight5,070lb

Tires

Front12.5/80-18
Rear18.4-24

Head to head

Workmaster 50 vs. Utility median

How the New Holland Workmaster 50 compares to other Utility tractors

SpecThis modelUtility medianDifferencePercentile
Engine Power53 hp55 hp-4%48th
Engine Displacement136 ci183 ci-26%35th
Cylinders34-25%23rd
Forward Gears812-33%23rd
Operating Weight5,070 lb5,303 lb-4%48th
Width77.5 in66 in+17%76th
Height97.6 in94.1 in+4%60th
3-Point Hitch Capacity3,310 lb3,197 lb+4%55th

Medians and percentiles are computed from the utility tractors in our database with a recorded value for each spec (sample sizes 1,0835,720 models).

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FAQ

Common questions

What is the engine power output of the New Holland Workmaster 50?

Rated engine output for the New Holland Workmaster 50 is 53 hp, delivered by a 3-cylinder engine. The engine displaces 136 ci.

What is the operating weight of the New Holland Workmaster 50?

In working trim, the New Holland Workmaster 50 comes in at roughly 5,070 lb.

Which transmission does the New Holland Workmaster 50 use?

The New Holland Workmaster 50 is equipped with a Selective gear fixed ratio transmission with 8 forward gears.

What type of hydraulic system does the New Holland Workmaster 50 use?

Hydraulics on the New Holland Workmaster 50 are Open center, delivering 11.4 gpm of pump flow.

What size tires does the New Holland Workmaster 50 use?

Factory rubber for the New Holland Workmaster 50 is 12.5/80-18 front tires and 18.4-24 rear tires.

What hitch category is the New Holland Workmaster 50?

The New Holland Workmaster 50 uses a Category II/I hitch with a lift capacity of 3,310 lb.

How do I maintain a New Holland Workmaster 50?

Routine service for the New Holland Workmaster 50 covers engine oil and filter changes, hydraulic and coolant level checks, air filter cleaning, and scheduled inspections. Refer to the manufacturer's maintenance schedule for exact intervals.