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Farmer-Helper FH-BX42 vs Woodland Mills WC68: $1,683 gravity or $3,450 hydraulic feed

Both are PTO-rated Category 1 chippers. A Kubota L3302 gear (28 PTO hp) fits both; a Kubota L2501 HST (19) only FH-BX42; a Massey Ferguson MF 2E.60 gear (48) only WC68. WC68 adds hydraulic feed and 6-inch capacity for $1,767 more.

By Acreage Equipment · Reviewed November 9, 2026 · Specification research, not a field test

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Farmer-Helper FH-BX42 PTO wood chipper

Farmer-Helper

FH-BX42

15–45 PTO hp in current index-linked manual; older/page conflicts retained · 4″ Published feed-capacity short side, inches

$1,683 checked November 7, 2026

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Woodland Mills WC68 PTO wood chipper

Woodland Mills

WC68

20–50 PTO hp · 6″ max. chip diameter

$3,450 checked November 7, 2026

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START WITH THE DECISION

Consider FH-BX42 for value and smaller tractorsShortlist FH-BX42 for brush under 4 inches on a 15–45 PTO hp tractor.

Consider WC68 for 6-inch material and feed controlShortlist WC68 on a 20–50 PTO hp tractor with the lift for 747 lb.

Read the evidence behind the choice ↓

Observed U.S. prices, checked November 7, 2026, 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. Open your saved comparison →

The differences that matter.

01

15–45 against 20–50 PTO hp

FH-BX42: 15–45 PTO hp in the current manual. WC68: 20–50, with full 6-inch feed over 40.

Sub-compacts fit FH-BX42; tractors at 45–50 PTO hp WC68.

02

Gravity against hydraulic feed

FH-BX42 uses gravity / pinch-and-pull feed. WC68 has a self-contained hydraulic infeed.

WC68 controls feed speed and reverse.

03

4 × 10-inch against 6-inch

FH-BX42: 4 × 10-inch feed capacity. WC68: 6 inches.

WC68 takes larger branches.

04

About 430 lb against 747 lb

FH-BX42’s current manual gives about 430 lb net; WC68’s Rev C manual 747 lb.

FH-BX42 suits sub-compact lift ratings.

A CONDITIONAL SHORTLIST

Which direction makes sense?

Consider FH-BX42 for value and smaller tractors

Shortlist FH-BX42 for brush under 4 inches on a 15–45 PTO hp tractor.

Check current price at Farmer-HelperPrepare questions for the seller

Consider WC68 for 6-inch material and feed control

Shortlist WC68 on a 20–50 PTO hp tractor with the lift for 747 lb.

Check current price at Woodland MillsPrepare questions for the seller

Keep these source limits with the decision.

FH-BX42: the current manual gives 15–45 PTO hp; the product page says 16–50 HP without a basis, and the older product-linked manual adds 26 PTO hp for maximum capacity.

This comparison reuses the manufacturer evidence retained in the product records reviewed November 7, 2026; product pages were not re-fetched on November 9. Document conflicts are kept visible. No field test or manufacturer-approved tractor pairing is claimed.

FOLLOW THE NUMBERS

Sources & documentation

Research record reviewed November 9, 2026. Confirm the current manual and the exact revision supplied with your machine.

  1. Official current FH-BX42 product page: SKU, USD price and net/shipping referencesProduct page: SKU FH-BX42, USD price, 16–50 HP without basis, net and shipping weight references
  2. Official FH-BX42 series page: gravity feed and current-manual link
  3. Current index-linked FH-BX42 & 62 manual, printed p2 / PDF p3Printed p2 / PDF p3: 15 PTO hp minimum, 45 Max PTO HP, 4 × 10-in. feed capacity, four reversible knives, about 430 lb net
  4. Manual still linked from product page, Revision 1-3-2018, p38
  5. Betstco official manual index
  6. Woodland Mills official U.S. product page — Capacity and hydraulic infeed sections; current price20–50 PTO hp; 6-inch capacity; full 6-inch at full feed over 40 PTO hp; price
  7. Woodland Mills WC68 operator manual, Rev C, 28-May-2024 — Printed p9 product/shipping weights; p12 Cat 1 and PTO range; operation/setup sectionsRev C printed p9: 20–50 PTO hp, 747 lb product weight