THE TRADEOFFS, EXPLAINED

Farmer-Helper FH-EFGC155 vs WoodMaxx FM-62 Y: 60-inch hammer or 55-inch Y-blade

A Kubota L3302 gear (28 PTO hp) fits both. A Kubota L2501 gear (20.5) fits only FM-62 Y; a Kubota L6070 Premium (53) only FH-EFGC155. FH-EFGC155 is wider, hammer-equipped and $1,222 cheaper; FM-62 Y suits grass on smaller tractors.

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

Farmer-Helper FH-EFGC155 · Hammer blades flail mower

Farmer-Helper

FH-EFGC155 · Hammer blades

25–65 PTO hp on current page; linked-manual basis/limit conflicts · 60″ Cutting width, inches

$2,408 checked November 7, 2026

Check current price at Farmer-Helper
WoodMaxx FM-62 · Y-blades flail mower

WoodMaxx

FM-62 · Y-blades

20–45 PTO hp · Y-blades only · 55″ Cutting width, inches

$3,630 checked November 7, 2026

Check current price at WoodMaxx

START WITH THE DECISION

Consider FH-EFGC155 for brush and valueShortlist FH-EFGC155 for brush on a 25–65 PTO hp tractor.

Consider FM-62 Y for grass on a smaller tractorShortlist FM-62 Y for grass on a 20–45 PTO hp tractor.

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

25–65 against 20–45 PTO hp

FH-EFGC155: 25–65 PTO hp on its page. FM-62 Y: 20–45 PTO hp.

Under 25 only FM-62 Y; over 45 only FH-EFGC155.

02

Hammers against Y-blades

FH-EFGC155 carries 24 hammers. FM-62 Y is WoodMaxx’s black/Y option.

Hammers suit brush; Y-blades grass.

03

60-inch against 55-inch

FH-EFGC155 cuts 60 inches (67 overall); FM-62 Y 55.

FH-EFGC155 covers more width.

04

$2,408 against $3,630

Observed November 7, 2026.

FH-EFGC155 costs $1,222 less.

A CONDITIONAL SHORTLIST

Which direction makes sense?

Consider FH-EFGC155 for brush and value

Shortlist FH-EFGC155 for brush on a 25–65 PTO hp tractor.

Check current price at Farmer-HelperPrepare questions for the seller

Consider FM-62 Y for grass on a smaller tractor

Shortlist FM-62 Y for grass on a 20–45 PTO hp tractor.

Check current price at WoodMaxxPrepare questions for the seller

Keep these source limits with the decision.

FH-EFGC155: the current page states 25–65 PTO hp; the linked Rev 12-12-17 manual gives an 80-PTO-hp ceiling and a minimum-hp footnote that switches to engine hp on hydrostatic tractors.

FM-62 family: the product pages quote a generic 20–45 PTO hp; the manual limits hammer versions to 24–45 and gives 20–45 only for Y-blades.

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-EFGC155 product page: exact model, current USD offer, dimensions and conflicting specificationsProduct page: 25–65 PTO hp, 60-in. cut, 67 in. overall, 24 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. Official fixed FM-62 page: exact black/Y option, USD price, blade guidance and conflictsProduct page: fixed FM-62 black/Y option SKU FM-62-0007, 55-in. cut, price
  6. 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
  7. WoodMaxx current manual index: Models 2025 to current