Farmer-Helper FH-BX42 vs Wallenstein BX52S: a PTO-rated 4-inch chipper or an engine-rated 5-inch one
FH-BX42 and BX52S both fit a sub-compact like the KIOTI CS2520H (18.5 PTO hp, 24.5 gross hp, 700-lb lift), but on different figures. FH-BX42 starts at 15 PTO hp; BX52S starts at 22 engine hp. Both weigh 430–505 lb, under the lift. BX52S takes an inch more material; FH-BX42 has a listed price.
By Acreage Equipment · Reviewed November 9, 2026 · Specification research, not a field test
Consider FH-BX42 for a low-cost PTO-rated chipperShortlist FH-BX42 when the tractor has 15–45 PTO hp, material is mostly under 4 inches and a listed price matters.
Consider BX52S on tractors from 22 engine hpShortlist BX52S when the tractor is inside 22–55 engine hp on Wallenstein’s reading, 5-inch material is common and a dealer relationship suits you.
Observed U.S. seller prices, checked November 7, 2026 (FH-BX42), from the retained product records. Prices were not refreshed for this comparison. Tax, shipping, options and the final seller quote may change the delivered total; these are dated observations, not a live price or stock feed. Wallenstein does not list a BX52S price; request a dealer quote. Open your saved comparison →
The differences that matter.
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15 PTO hp against 22 engine hp
Betstco’s current FH-BX42 manual gives 15 PTO hp minimum and 45 maximum; its product page says 16–50 HP without a basis. Wallenstein labels BX52S’s 22–55 hp as engine horsepower.
A tractor with 18 PTO and 24 engine hp is inside both. Below 22 engine hp, only FH-BX42 applies.
FH-BX42’s manual gives 15–45 PTO hp, its product page 16–50 HP and its series page 15–45 HP; weights are 430 lb (manual) and 423 lb (page).
BX52S’s page and manual print 540–1000 rpm; the manual explains these as two settings.
This comparison reuses the manufacturer evidence retained in the product records reviewed November 7, 2026; product pages were not re-fetched on November 9. FH-BX42 uses the current product page and index-linked manual; BX52S uses the current U.S. page and the January 2025 BX-S manual.
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Sources & documentation
Research record reviewed November 9, 2026. Confirm the current manual and the exact revision supplied with your machine.
