Farmer-Helper FH-BX42 vs WoodMaxx WM-8M: 4-inch gravity or 8-inch mechanical feed
A Kubota L2501 gear (20.5 PTO hp) fits both; a John Deere 1025R (18 PTO) only FH-BX42; a Kubota L6070 Premium (53 PTO) only WM-8M. WM-8M doubles the stated capacity for $2,007 more.
By Acreage Equipment · Reviewed November 9, 2026 · Specification research, not a field test
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The differences that matter.
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15–45 against 19+ PTO hp
FH-BX42: 15–45 PTO hp. WM-8M: 19 PTO hp minimum, no published maximum.
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.
WM-8M: WoodMaxx’s FAQ narrows the full 8-inch claim at 50+ PTO hp to softwood; page sections disagree on whether the standard or Premium shaft ships.
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.
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Sources & documentation
Research record reviewed November 9, 2026. Confirm the current manual and the exact revision supplied with your machine.
