THE TRADEOFFS, EXPLAINED

Farmer-Helper FH-EFGC125 vs WoodMaxx FM-78: 48-inch or 70-inch fixed hammer

Both stop at 65 PTO hp. FH-EFGC125 starts at 22, FM-78 at 30. A KIOTI CK3520 manual (30.9 PTO hp) fits both; a Kubota L3302 gear (28) only FH-EFGC125; an LS MT352 (Category 2 only) only FM-78. FM-78 cuts 22 inches wider for $1,860 more.

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

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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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WoodMaxx

FM-78 · Hammer blades

30–65 PTO hp · Hammer blades only · 70″ Cutting width, inches

$3,900 checked November 7, 2026

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START WITH THE DECISION

Consider FH-EFGC125 for narrow or smaller compactsShortlist FH-EFGC125 for a 22–65 PTO hp Category 1 tractor where 48 inches suits the ground.

Consider FM-78 for wide brush mowingShortlist FM-78 for a 30–65 PTO hp tractor that a 70-inch cut covers.

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.

22 against 30 PTO hp minimum

FH-EFGC125: 22–65 PTO hp on its page. FM-78: 30–65 PTO hp in WoodMaxx’s manual.

Tractors at 22–30 PTO hp fit only FH-EFGC125.

48-inch against 70-inch

FH-EFGC125 cuts 48 inches (54 overall). FM-78 cuts 70.

FM-78 covers wide compact tracks.

Category 1 against 1/2

FH-EFGC125 is Category 1; FM-78 lists Category 1 and 2.

Category 2-only tractors fit FM-78.

$2,040 against $3,900

Observed November 7, 2026. WoodMaxx’s manual gives 880 lb for FM-78.

FH-EFGC125 costs $1,860 less.

A CONDITIONAL SHORTLIST

Which direction makes sense?

Consider FH-EFGC125 for narrow or smaller compacts

Shortlist FH-EFGC125 for a 22–65 PTO hp Category 1 tractor where 48 inches suits the ground.

Check current price at Farmer-Helper Prepare questions for the seller

Consider FM-78 for wide brush mowing

Shortlist FM-78 for a 30–65 PTO hp tractor that a 70-inch cut covers.

Check current price at WoodMaxx Prepare 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.

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
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)
Official EFGC series: fixed models and separate hydraulic-offset kits
Official Betstco manual index
Official FM-78 page: exact hammer variant, price and equipmentProduct page: fixed hammer variant, 30–65 PTO hp, 70-in. cut, price
WoodMaxx 2025-to-current FM series operator manualPrinted p40 / PDF p41: FM-62 20–45 PTO hp (Y-blades) and 24–45 (hammers), 774 lb, FM-62H 860 lb; FM-78 and FM-78H 30–65 PTO hp, 880 and 968 lb; hydraulic side shift on H models only
WoodMaxx manual index: Models 2025 to current