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Farmer-Helper FH-EFGC155 vs WoodMaxx FM-78 Y: 60-inch hammer or 70-inch Y-blade

Both stop at 65 PTO hp. FH-EFGC155 starts at 25, FM-78 Y at 30. A KIOTI CK4020 manual (34.8 PTO hp) fits both; a Kubota L3302 gear (28) only FH-EFGC155; an LS MT352 (Category 2 only) only FM-78 Y. The choice is also hammers for brush or Y-blades for grass.

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

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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

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WoodMaxx FM-78 · Y-blades flail mower

WoodMaxx

FM-78 · Y-blades

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

$3,900 checked November 7, 2026

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START WITH THE DECISION

Consider FH-EFGC155 for brush on a smaller compactShortlist FH-EFGC155 when hammers suit the material and the tractor has 25–65 PTO hp.

Consider FM-78 Y for wide grass mowingShortlist FM-78 Y for grass on a 30–65 PTO hp tractor that a 70-inch cut covers, or a Category 2 hitch.

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

Hammers against Y-blades

FH-EFGC155 carries 24 hammers. FM-78 Y is WoodMaxx’s black/Y option with 22 Y-blade sets.

Hammers suit brush; Y-blades suit grass.

02

60-inch against 70-inch

FH-EFGC155 cuts 60 inches (67 overall). FM-78 Y cuts 70.

FM-78 Y covers wider tractors.

03

25 against 30 PTO hp minimum

FH-EFGC155: 25–65 PTO hp. FM-78 Y: 30–65 PTO hp in the manual.

Tractors at 25–30 PTO hp fit only FH-EFGC155.

04

$2,408 against $3,900

Observed November 7, 2026. FM-78 Y also lists Category 1/2.

FM-78 Y costs $1,492 more.

A CONDITIONAL SHORTLIST

Which direction makes sense?

Consider FH-EFGC155 for brush on a smaller compact

Shortlist FH-EFGC155 when hammers suit the material and the tractor has 25–65 PTO hp.

Check current price at Farmer-HelperPrepare questions for the seller

Consider FM-78 Y for wide grass mowing

Shortlist FM-78 Y for grass on a 30–65 PTO hp tractor that a 70-inch cut covers, or a Category 2 hitch.

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-78 Y: the page lists 710 lb mower-only plus a 39-lb shaft; the manual gives 880 lb.

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-78 page: exact black/Y option, USD price, blade guidance and conflictsProduct page: fixed FM-78 black/Y option SKU FM-78-0007, 30–65 PTO hp, 70-in. cut, 710 lb mower plus 39 lb shaft, 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