Farmer-Helper FH-EFGC155 vs WoodMaxx FM-54 Y: either side of 25 PTO hp
WoodMaxx’s FM-54 with Y-blades stops at 25 PTO hp; Farmer-Helper’s FH-EFGC155 starts there. A tractor like the TYM 3015 (25 PTO hp, 30 gross) is exactly on both lines. The choice is a 47-inch light mower at the top of its range against a 60-inch hammer mower at the bottom of its range.
By Acreage Equipment · Reviewed November 9, 2026 · Specification research, not a field test
Consider FH-EFGC155 at 25 PTO hp and upShortlist FH-EFGC155 when the tractor has 25 PTO hp or more (or is hydrostatic with at least 25 engine hp) and a 60-inch cut suits its track.
Consider FM-54 Y at 25 PTO hp and belowShortlist FM-54 Y for sub-compacts from 15 to 25 PTO hp with limited lift and lighter material.
Observed U.S. seller 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.
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25 and up against 25 and down
Farmer-Helper’s page gives FH-EFGC155 25–65 PTO hp; its manual footnote says hydrostatic tractors should be judged on engine hp and gives an 80-hp ceiling on p16. WoodMaxx’s manual gives FM-54 with Y-blades 15–25 PTO hp.
At exactly 25 PTO hp, both are at a limit; on a hydrostatic tractor, FH-EFGC155 may be judged on engine hp instead.
FH-EFGC155’s page gives 25–65 PTO hp; its linked manual gives an 80-hp ceiling and an engine-hp footnote for hydrostatic tractors.
FH-EFGC155’s page lists 741 lb; its manual lists 720 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. FH-EFGC155 uses the current page and Rev 12-12-17 manual; FM-54 Y uses the current page and 2025-to-current FM manual.
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Sources & documentation
Research record reviewed November 9, 2026. Confirm the current manual and the exact revision supplied with your machine.
