New Holland Workmaster 55 Specs ( 2009-2014 )
Overview
The New Holland Workmaster 55 is a utility farm tractor produced from 2009 to 2014, equipped with a 54 hp FPT 2.9L 3-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine. It features a 12-speed power shuttle transmission and a standard cab, with a recorded operating weight of 6,800 lbs.
Ideal Applications
Tested PTO Performance:
According to Nebraska Tractor Test 2012A, the tractor produced 49.36 hp at rated engine speed with a fuel consumption rate of 3.5 gallons per hour.
Transmission Configuration:
The drivetrain utilizes a 12-speed power shuttle system with four synchronized gears across three synchronized ranges, providing 12 forward and 12 reverse gears.
Hydraulic System and Lift:
The open center hydraulic system provides a 12.6 gpm pump flow and is rated for a rear lift capacity of 2,580 lbs at 24 inches behind the hitch points.
Production
| Description | Utility tractor / Original price was $60,806 in 2022 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | New Holland |
Engine
| Engine type | FPT 2.9L 3-cyl diesel |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 13.5 gal (51.1 L) |
| Air cleaner | dual dry element |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.09x4.53 inches (104 x 115 mm) |
| Compression | 23.4:1 |
| Description | FPT S8000 / turbocharged diesel / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 179 ci (2.9 L) |
| Emission control | exhaust-gas recirculation and diesel oxidation catalyst |
| Emissions | Tier 4 |
| Power (gross) | 54 hp (40.3 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2300 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Engine (gross) | 54 hp (40.3 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 40 hp (29.8 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 49.36 hp (36.8 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | 11-inch dry organic plate |
|---|---|
| Description | Four synchronized gears in three synchronized ranges with power shuttle. |
| Gears | 12 forward and reverse |
| Transmission type | 12-speed power shuttle |
| Type | power shuttle |
Mechanical
| Cab | Cab standard |
|---|---|
| Description | Power steering |
| Differential lock | mechanical rear differential lock with foot pedal, limited slip front axle (4WD) |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
| Steering | hydrostatic power |
Hydraulics
| Mid valves | 2 |
|---|---|
| Pump flow | 12.6 gpm (47.7 lpm) |
| Rear valves | 2 or 3 |
| Steering flow | 7.6 gpm (28.8 lpm) |
| Total flow | 16.9 gpm (64.0 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
| Valves | 1 or 2 |
Hitch
| Control | position control and mechanical draft sensing |
|---|---|
| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 2,580 lbs (1170 kg) |
| Rear Type | 2/1 |
PTO
| Clutch | wet disc |
|---|---|
| Engine RPM | 540@1960 |
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Battery CCA | 800 |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 55 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Charging volts | 12 |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Height | 95.9 inches (243 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height (cab) | 99.8 inches (253 cm) |
| Height (ROPS) | 154.1 inches (391 cm) |
| Length | 100.2 inches (254 cm) |
| Shipping weight | 3,770 lbs (2WD) (1710 kg) |
| Weight | 6800 lbs (3084 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 83.6 inches (212 cm) |
| Width | 67.7 inches (171 cm) |
| Front tire | 11.2x24 |
| Rear tire | 16.9-30 |
| Weight | 6800 lbs (3084 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 83.6 inches (212 cm) |
| Standard tires (ag) | Front: 11.2x24. Rear: 16.9-30 |
Nebraska Tractor Test 2012A
| Description | Diesel 8-speed 4WDDecember 7 - 9, 2011Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 2012A file / PTO performance |
|---|---|
| Fuel use | 3.5 gal/hour (13.2 l/hour) / 3.4 gal/hour (12.9 l/hour) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 49.36 hp (36.8 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 48.94 hp (36.5 kW) |
New Holland Workmaster 55 attachments
| Description | front-end loader |
|---|
Variants
| Farmall 55A | similar CaseIH model |
|---|
Nebraska Tractor Test Results
Test #2012A
Test Date:
December 7 to 9, 2011
Location:
Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory, University of Nebraska, Lincoln Nebraska 68583-0832
This section is compiled from original Nebraska Tractor Test PDFs using AI-assisted extraction and human review. For full verification, download the source PDF above. Differences between reports, incomplete source data, and occasional extraction or data entry mistakes can occur.
Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption
Rated Engine Speed
49.36 hp
N/A lb/hp·hr
Standard PTO Speed
48.94 hp
@ N/A rpm PTO
Torque Statistics
| Maximum Torque | 115 lb.-ft. (156 Nm) at 1850 rpm |
|---|---|
| Torque Rise | 19.7% |
PTO Power Curve
Varying Power & Fuel Consumption
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| Power | RPM | gal/hr | lb/hp·hr | hp·hr/gal | DEF gal/hr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49.36 | 2700 | 3.49 | 0.50 | 14.16 | N/A |
| 44.07 | 2837 | 3.21 | 0.51 | 13.73 | N/A |
| 33.41 | 2864 | 2.63 | 0.56 | 12.71 | N/A |
| 22.54 | 2896 | 2.10 | 0.66 | 10.73 | N/A |
| 13.50 | 2917 | 1.70 | 0.89 | 7.94 | N/A |
| N/A | 2950 | 1.18 | N/A | N/A | N/A |