Farmry LFP47 vs WoodMaxx FM-62 Y: narrow mowing or a wider swath
LFP47’s manual gives a 47.2-inch cut; the fixed FM-62 Y cuts 55 inches. LFP47 also publishes a lower cutting-height range, while FM-62 offers a rear service gate. The power numbers are not directly comparable: Farmry states 25–45 HP without identifying engine or PTO output, and WoodMaxx explicitly specifies 20–45 PTO hp for the Y configuration.
By Acreage Equipment · Reviewed November 8, 2026 · Specification research, not a field test
Consider LFP47 when the narrower machine answers a constraintShortlist LFP47 for a mowing route that needs its narrower cut and stated low height range.
Consider fixed FM-62 Y for a wider cut and rear service accessShortlist the exact Y-blade FM-62 when a 55-inch swath, higher available cutting height and opening rear service gate suit the job.
Prices shown on the product cards retain their original check dates. Prices were not refreshed for this comparison, and no purchase-cost ranking is made. Request current itemized quotes for the exact configuration, shaft, setup and delivery. Open your saved comparison →
The differences that matter.
01
A narrower lane or a wider fixed swath
LFP47’s manual specifies 47.2 inches of working width and 54.9 inches overall width. FM-62 Y specifies a 55-inch cut and fixed extents of 29 inches left and 36 right from center; its page gives 65 inches overall width, while the manual’s generic dimension row is labeled 62 × 35 × 35 inches.
LFP47 is worth investigating where the mowing lane constrains machine width. FM-62’s wider cut may suit a broader route, but neither model name nor the WoodMaxx extent labels establish tire coverage. Measure the route and request an installed dimensional drawing.
Only one power band explicitly identifies PTO horsepower
LFP47’s page and manual say 25–45 HP without naming engine or PTO power. FM-62’s current manual specifies 20–45 PTO hp for Y-blades and 24–45 PTO hp for hammers. The 30-hp gearbox entry on the Farmry table is a component rating, not a resolved tractor requirement.
A tractor with 25 engine hp and less than 25 PTO hp cannot be screened against Farmry’s number confidently until the basis is confirmed. Use the WoodMaxx Y range only for the ordered Y rotor; it does not permit the hammer option at 20 PTO hp.
LFP47’s page specifies adjustable cutting height from 0.6 to 1.5 inches. FM-62’s manual gives 3/4 to 3-3/4 inches.
LFP47 may suit a job deliberately targeting its lower stated range. FM-62 provides a documented higher setting to investigate for retained stubble. Ask how the roller and skids achieve the target on the actual terrain; the range is not a guarantee of an even finish over bumps.
LFP47 lists 32 Y-blades. FM-62 lists 18 Y-blade sets, with left, center and right parts shown in its blade diagram. WoodMaxx says its Y and hammer rotor configurations are not interchangeable. Farmry’s current feature list describes a hammer rotor as a future offering, although its generic FAQ also mentions hammer blades.
Order spare blades by the exact rotor and part number rather than comparing 32 against 18 as if both were individual knives. Do not buy either Y machine on an assumption that a later hammer conversion is already supported.
LFP47’s specification table lists no openable maintenance door, two belts and manual belt-tension adjustment. FM-62’s page describes an opening rear gate, and its manual lists three belts. WoodMaxx’s manual requires the rear gate and guards to be secured for operation despite page wording that suggests an open gate for heavy discharge.
For frequent blade inspection, the documented rear access is a practical reason to examine FM-62. Ask to see the actual service procedure and tools for both machines. Treat the gate as service access and follow the manual’s operating guard requirement; do not copy the conflicting open-gate suggestion.
Farmry identifies shaft inclusion; WoodMaxx figures still conflict
LFP47’s page explicitly lists 464 lb including the PTO shaft, while its manual lists 463.7 lb without repeating that inclusion; complete oil and accessory inclusion remains unclear. FM-62’s manual lists 774 lb product weight, but its page gives 641 lb mower-only, a 39 lb shaft and 800 lb shipping. None of these FM-62 figures identifies its complete Y-specific operating load.
The lighter Farmry reference figure is relevant to investigate on a smaller tractor, but an exact installed-weight difference is not established. Obtain complete operating masses and load geometry for lift and ballast planning; do not use either shipping weight as the tractor load.
Consider LFP47 when the narrower machine answers a constraint
Shortlist LFP47 for a mowing route that needs its narrower cut and stated low height range. Resolve the 25–45 HP basis, complete load and current availability, and inspect the blade-service procedure before treating the compact size as the entire decision.
Consider fixed FM-62 Y for a wider cut and rear service access
Shortlist the exact Y-blade FM-62 when a 55-inch swath, higher available cutting height and opening rear service gate suit the job. Confirm 20–45 PTO hp, Category 1 geometry, the Y rotor’s spare parts and complete operating mass; the fixed configuration does not add hydraulic shift.
LFP47’s 25–45 HP requirement does not identify engine or PTO power. Its 30-hp gearbox rating cannot supply that missing basis. FM-62’s Y and hammer requirements are distinct: 20–45 versus 24–45 PTO hp.
LFP47’s current feature list says a hammer rotor is a future offering, while generic FAQ copy mentions hammer blades. The compared record remains the documented Y configuration. WoodMaxx explicitly separates non-interchangeable Y and hammer rotors; its 18 Y sets must not be described as 18 individual blades.
FM-62’s manual product weight, page mower-only/shaft weights and shipping weight do not establish a complete Y-specific operating load. Its page and manual dimension labels also disagree. LFP47’s page states shaft inclusion, but full oil/accessory inclusion is not settled by the manual’s 463.7 lb entry.
WoodMaxx’s open-gate discharge wording conflicts with the manual requirement to secure the rear gate and guards. Its broad Category 1/2 introduction also conflicts with the FM-62 table’s Category 1 only specification. The fixed product page includes an FM-62H label in a lower specification section; the ordered fixed Y configuration and current manual govern the comparison.
LFP47’s page lists SAE90 EP gearbox oil while Rev 1.3 specifies 85W90 API GL5. Its Sold Out control and generic in-stock banner also disagree. Neither the oil grade nor present availability is resolved by copying the page’s broad marketing statements.
Official product pages and current manual links were reviewed on November 8, 2026. Manual references are Farmry LFP Rev 1.3 and WoodMaxx FM-series Rev C, September 22, 2026. This comparison uses the fixed FM-62 Y-blade option, not FM-62H or the hammer rotor.
FOLLOW THE NUMBERS
Sources & documentation
Research record reviewed November 8, 2026. Confirm the current manual and the exact revision supplied with your machine.
