THE TRADEOFFS, EXPLAINED

Farmry LFP47 vs WoodMaxx FM-78 Y: 47-inch or 70-inch Y-blade flail

Both mow grass with Y-blades. A KIOTI CK4020 manual (34.8 PTO hp) fits both; a Kubota L3302 gear (28 PTO) only LFP47; a Kubota L6070 Premium (53 PTO) only FM-78 Y. FM-78 Y cuts 23 inches wider for $1,701 more.

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

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Farmry

LFP47

25–45 hp · basis unclear · 47.2″ Cutting width, inches

$2,199 checked November 7, 2026

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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 LFP47 on a smaller tractorShortlist LFP47 for grass on a 25–45 hp tractor with limited lift.

Consider FM-78 Y for wide grass on a larger compactShortlist FM-78 Y for a 30–65 PTO hp tractor that a 70-inch cut covers.

Read the evidence behind the choice ↓

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The differences that matter.

25–45 hp against 30–65 PTO hp

LFP47: 25–45 hp, basis not stated. FM-78 Y: 30–65 PTO hp.

Small compacts fit LFP47; larger ones FM-78 Y.

47.2-inch against 70-inch

LFP47 cuts 47.2 inches; FM-78 Y 70.

FM-78 Y covers wide compact tracks.

464 lb against 880 lb

Farmry lists 464 lb with the shaft; WoodMaxx’s manual gives 880 lb for FM-78.

FM-78 Y needs more lift at 24 inches.

Category 1 against 1/2

LFP47 is Category 1; FM-78 Y lists Category 1 and 2.

Category 2-only tractors fit FM-78 Y.

A CONDITIONAL SHORTLIST

Which direction makes sense?

Consider LFP47 on a smaller tractor

Shortlist LFP47 for grass on a 25–45 hp tractor with limited lift.

Check current price at Farmry Prepare questions for the seller

Consider FM-78 Y for wide grass on a larger compact

Shortlist FM-78 Y 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.

LFP47: Farmry labels 25–45 HP as tractor power without saying engine or PTO; the 30 HP gearbox rating is a component rating, not the tractor minimum.

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.

Official LFP47 product page: configuration, weight and priceProduct page: 25–45 HP tractor power (basis not stated), 32 Y-blades, no hydraulic ram, weight including PTO shaft, price
LFP Series operator manual, Rev 1.3, printed pp17–20Rev 1.3 printed pp17–20: 120 cm / 47.2-in. cutting width, 210 kg weight
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
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 current manual index: Models 2025 to current