THE TRADEOFFS, EXPLAINED

Farmry LFS45 vs LFS61: 45-inch or 61-inch on a sub-compact

Both share Farmry’s 15–35 hp rating. LFS61 cuts 15.7 inches wider for $200 more. Some tractor manuals cap flail width: LS’s MT125 and MT225S manuals list a 60-inch maximum, which rules out LFS61 and leaves LFS45.

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

Farmry LFS45 flail mower

Farmry

LFS45

15–35 hp · basis unclear · 45.3″ cutting width

$1,699 checked November 6, 2026

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Farmry LFS61 flail mower

Farmry

LFS61

15–35 hp · basis unclear · 61″ cutting width

$1,899 checked November 6, 2026

Check current price at Farmry

START WITH THE DECISION

Consider LFS45 for narrow tractors and tight spacesShortlist LFS45 for a narrow sub-compact, tight trails, or a tractor manual that limits flail width.

Consider LFS61 for open groundShortlist LFS61 when the tractor manual allows 61 inches and open mowing dominates.

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

45.3-inch against 61-inch

LFS45 cuts 45.3 inches; LFS61 61 inches.

LFS61 covers wider tracks and more ground; LFS45 fits narrow paths.

02

Tractor manual width limits

LS’s MT125 manual lists a 60-inch maximum flail width; the MT225S manual does too.

Check the tractor manual before choosing LFS61.

03

355 lb against 421 lb

Farmry’s Rev 1.7 manual lists 355 lb and 421 lb with the PTO shaft.

Both suit sub-compact lift ratings.

04

$1,699 against $1,899

Observed November 7, 2026.

LFS61 costs $200 more.

A CONDITIONAL SHORTLIST

Which direction makes sense?

Consider LFS45 for narrow tractors and tight spaces

Shortlist LFS45 for a narrow sub-compact, tight trails, or a tractor manual that limits flail width.

Check current price at FarmryPrepare questions for the seller

Consider LFS61 for open ground

Shortlist LFS61 when the tractor manual allows 61 inches and open mowing dominates.

Check current price at FarmryPrepare questions for the seller

Keep these source limits with the decision.

LFS45: Farmry’s comparison table lists 337 lb net; the Rev 1.7 manual lists 355 lb with the PTO shaft. The 15–35 HP range names no basis.

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. Farmry official product specificationsProduct specifications: 15–35 HP tractor power range (basis not stated), 45.3-in. cut, price
  2. Farmry LFS Series operator manual, Rev 1.7 — Printed pp17–18 specifications; p28 tractor stabilityRev 1.7 printed pp17–18: cutting widths, 540 rpm, no hydraulic ram; weights with PTO shaft (LFS45 355 lb, LFS61 421 lb)
  3. Farmry flail mower comparison table — Net-weight comparison; may exclude PTO shaft
  4. Farmry official product specificationsProduct specifications: 15–35 HP tractor power range (basis not stated), 61-in. cut, price
  5. LS MT122/MT125 operator manual 52121611/19, date code 20240000 — pp 3-22, 4-29, 4-36 and 6-1 through 6-4Manual p 4-36: flail mower cutting width limited to 60 inches
  6. LS MT225S operator manual 52129311, revision/date partly unreadable — pp 4-24, 4-32 and 6-1 through 6-4Manual p 4-32: maximum flail cutting width 60 inches