THE TRADEOFFS, EXPLAINED

Farmer-Helper FH-EFGC125 vs Land Pride FM2572: 48-inch or 72-inch hammer flail

These sit at opposite ends of the compact range. A Kubota L4802 (40.5 PTO, 48.4 engine hp) fits both; a Kubota L3302 gear (33 engine hp) only FH-EFGC125; an LS MT352 (Category 2 only) only FM2572.

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

Farmer-Helper FH-EFGC125 · Hammer blades flail mower

Farmer-Helper

FH-EFGC125 · Hammer blades

22–65 PTO hp on current page; linked-manual basis/limit conflicts · 48″ Cutting width, inches

$2,040 checked November 7, 2026

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Land Pride FM2572 shown as a representative FM25 series image; installed blade type is not visible
FM25 series · FM2572 shown

Land Pride

FM2572 · hammer rotor

42–80 tractor hp · engine/PTO basis unspecified · 72″ cutting width

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START WITH THE DECISION

Consider FH-EFGC125 for narrow compactsShortlist FH-EFGC125 for a 22–65 PTO hp compact on narrow ground.

Consider FM2572 for wide ground on a larger tractorShortlist FM2572 for a 42–80 hp tractor, including Category 2, with a dealer nearby.

Read the evidence behind the choice ↓

Observed U.S. prices, checked November 7, 2026, from the retained product records. Land Pride publishes no numeric price and sells through dealers, so no price difference is calculated. Tax, shipping and options change the delivered total. Open your saved comparison →

The differences that matter.

01

22–65 PTO hp against 42–80 hp

FH-EFGC125: 22–65 PTO hp. FM2572: 42–80 hp, basis not stated.

Smaller compacts fit only FH-EFGC125.

02

48-inch against 72-inch

FH-EFGC125 cuts 48 inches; FM2572 72.

FM2572 covers large compact and utility tracks.

03

Category 1 against 1/2

FH-EFGC125 is Category 1; Land Pride lists FM2572 for Category 1 and 2.

Category 2-only tractors fit FM2572.

04

$2,040 against a dealer quote

FH-EFGC125 was $2,040 on November 7, 2026; Land Pride publishes no price.

Get a delivered FM2572 quote.

A CONDITIONAL SHORTLIST

Which direction makes sense?

Consider FH-EFGC125 for narrow compacts

Shortlist FH-EFGC125 for a 22–65 PTO hp compact on narrow ground.

Check current price at Farmer-HelperPrepare questions for the seller

Consider FM2572 for wide ground on a larger tractor

Shortlist FM2572 for a 42–80 hp tractor, including Category 2, with a dealer nearby.

Explore buying options at Land PridePrepare questions for the seller

Keep these source limits with the decision.

FH-EFGC125: the current page states 22–65 PTO hp; the linked Rev 12-12-17 manual gives an 80-PTO-hp ceiling and an engine-hp footnote for hydrostatic tractors.

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 Betstco FH-EFGC125 product page: exact model, current USD offer, dimensions and conflicting specificationsProduct page: 22–65 PTO hp, 48-in. cut, 54 in. overall, 20 hammers, shear-bolt shaft, price
  2. Currently linked EFGC standard manual, Revision 12-12-17, pp16–23Rev 12-12-17: p16 80 PTO hp ceiling; p23 weights, mounting positions and minimum-HP footnote (engine basis on hydrostatic tractors)
  3. Official EFGC series: fixed models and separate hydraulic-offset kits
  4. Official Betstco manual index
  5. Land Pride FM25 current North American family and model listingFM25 family list: FM2572; dealer quote
  6. Official FM25 public catalog response — active models, gallery and linked documents
  7. FM25 operator manual 333-138M, printed 7/1/24 — requirements pp14–20, options pp15,30,33, specifications p39Printed p14 tractor requirements 42–80 hp (basis not stated); pp16–17 center or right-offset hitch positions; p39 hammer rotor with 20 hammers; Category 1 and 2
  8. Official FM25 brochure — printed p12 model table