Farmer-Helper FH-BX42 vs Woodland TFG55 PTO: two gravity-feed layouts
Neither machine needs a hydraulic feed circuit. BX42 pairs a 4×10-inch material opening with four rotor knives; TFG55 PTO uses a 5×5-inch opening, three knives and separate chipping/throwing flywheels. The latter was $732 more at the date checked. Its 12 versus 15 PTO minimum discrepancy still needs resolution for a tractor below 15 PTO hp.
By Acreage Equipment · Reviewed November 7, 2026 · Specification research, not a field test
Farmer-Helper FH-BX42: when to shortlist itConsider when the 4×10-inch shape and direct-drive layout suit the job, after confirming power and complete operating load.
Woodland Mills TFG55 PTO: when to shortlist itConsider when the 5×5-inch opening and twin-flywheel/service layout are useful, after resolving minimum power below 15 PTO hp and confirming complete operating load.
Official U.S. base-price observations checked November 7, 2026; options, taxes, destination and setup costs are uncalculated. Stock and shipping promises are not inferred from a dated price. Open your saved comparison →
The differences that matter.
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Opening geometry and nominal capacity
FH-BX42: 4×10-inch material capacity. TFG55 PTO: 5×5-inch infeed and up-to 5-inch diameter label.
The TFG55 has a larger short opening dimension; BX42 has a longer rectangular dimension. Neither geometry alone predicts throughput or crooked-branch handling.
Below 15 PTO hp, resolve TFG55’s own source conflict. Above 30 PTO hp, its documented upper range differs from BX42’s selected 45 PTO maximum; neither source discrepancy should be ignored.
FH-BX42: four reversible rotor knives; direct drive and one chipping flywheel. TFG55 PTO: three reversible knives; separate chipping/throwing flywheels linked by belts.
Spare quantities and service points differ. Tractor PTO remains 540 rpm for both; TFG55’s faster secondary flywheel is not a tractor PTO setting or measured performance advantage.
FH-BX42: page describes one-bolt access to flywheel/knives. TFG55 PTO: side-hinged infeed and clamshell housing with latch/safety catch.
Ask to see the access procedure and required working clearance. The different layouts may matter for routine service; they do not establish a safety or maintenance-time winner.
Consider when the 5×5-inch opening and twin-flywheel/service layout are useful, after resolving minimum power below 15 PTO hp and confirming complete operating load.
BX42 manual/page power and mass references conflict.
TFG55’s 12–30 PTO table range conflicts with its manual’s 15–30 hitch paragraph. The lower table number does not resolve applicability below 15 PTO hp. Its page shipping label and manual product-weight wording also differ.
Official U.S. pages and manufacturer-linked documentation were reviewed November 7, 2026. Betstco’s manual index and exact product pages link different manuals; both are identified in the evidence. The index-linked manual has no verified authored revision date. Comparisons interpret published specifications and do not represent physical testing or confirmed tractor pairings.
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Sources & documentation
Research record reviewed November 7, 2026. Confirm the current manual and the exact revision supplied with your machine.
