THE TRADEOFFS, EXPLAINED

Farmry WCAP5 PRO vs WoodMaxx MX-8800: $1,899 or $5,890 for compact-tractor chipping

Both are PTO-rated. A Kubota L3302 gear (28 PTO hp) fits both; a Kubota L2501 HST (19) only WCAP5 PRO; a Kubota L6070 Premium (53) only MX-8800. MX-8800 costs $3,991 more for 8-inch capacity and hydrostatic feed control.

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

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Farmry

WCAP5 PRO

15–45 PTO hp · 5″ max. chip diameter

$1,899 checked November 6, 2026

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WoodMaxx

MX-8800

20 PTO hp minimum; maximum not stated · 8″ Maximum chip diameter, inches

$5,890 checked November 7, 2026

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START WITH THE DECISION

Consider WCAP5 PRO for valueShortlist WCAP5 PRO for brush and branches under 5 inches on a 15–45 PTO hp tractor.

Consider MX-8800 for large material and controlShortlist MX-8800 when 6–8-inch material and feed control justify the price.

Read the evidence behind the choice ↓

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The differences that matter.

15–45 against 20+ PTO hp

WCAP5 PRO: 15–45 PTO hp on Category 1. MX-8800: at least 20 PTO hp, no published maximum.

Sub-compacts fit WCAP5 PRO; tractors over 45 PTO hp fit MX-8800.

Gravity against hydrostatic feed

WCAP5 PRO is gravity-fed through a speed-increasing gearbox. MX-8800 has a self-contained hydrostatic feed with adjustable speed and reverse.

MX-8800 controls feed into the rotor.

5-inch against 8-inch

WCAP5 PRO is rated 5 inches. MX-8800 is rated up to 8, with full capacity tied to “50+ HP”.

MX-8800 suits large material on a larger tractor.

Hitch

WCAP5 PRO mounts Category 1; MX-8800 lists Category 1/2.

MX-8800 suits a Category 2 hitch.

A CONDITIONAL SHORTLIST

Which direction makes sense?

Consider WCAP5 PRO for value

Shortlist WCAP5 PRO for brush and branches under 5 inches on a 15–45 PTO hp tractor.

Check current price at Farmry Prepare questions for the seller

Consider MX-8800 for large material and control

Shortlist MX-8800 when 6–8-inch material and feed control justify the price.

Check current price at WoodMaxx Prepare questions for the seller

Keep these source limits with the decision.

WCAP5 PRO: the manual gives 15–45 PTO hp for Category 1 (p21) and 20–50 PTO hp for Category 1N (p22).

MX-8800: WoodMaxx ties full 8-inch capacity to “50+ HP” without repeating whether that is PTO power; the 20-PTO-hp minimum is explicit.

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.

Farmry official product specificationsTechnical table: 15–45 HP; 5-inch capacity; speed-increasing gearbox; price
Farmry WCAP5 PRO operator manual, Rev 1.4 — Printed p13 specifications; pp21–22 conflicting horsepower paragraphsPrinted p21: 15–45 PTO HP for Category 1; p22: 20–50 PTO HP for Cat 1N; 386 lb
Official MX-8800 page: power/capacity claims, feed, hitch and current sale price20 PTO hp minimum; 8-inch; hydrostatic feed with adjustable speed and reverse; full 8-inch at “50+ HP”; price
MX-8800 manual Rev D, September 18, 2026: specifications and setupRev D: at least 20 PTO hp at 540 rpm; two reversible flywheel knives; 32-in. Premium shaft
WoodMaxx current manufacturer manual index