THE TRADEOFFS, EXPLAINED

Farmry WCAP5 PRO vs WoodMaxx MX-9900: 5-inch gravity or 9-inch hydrostatic feed

A Kubota L3302 gear (28 PTO hp) fits both. A Kubota L2501 gear (20.5) fits only WCAP5 PRO; a Kubota L6070 Premium (53) only MX-9900. MX-9900 is WoodMaxx’s largest chipper here, $5,091 more for 9-inch capacity and controlled feed.

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-9900

25 PTO hp minimum; maximum not stated · 9″ Maximum chip diameter, inches

$6,990 checked November 7, 2026

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START WITH THE DECISION

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

Consider MX-9900 for the largest woodShortlist MX-9900 when 8–9-inch wood is routine and the tractor has 25+ PTO hp and the lift.

Read the evidence behind the choice ↓

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The differences that matter.

15–45 against 25+ PTO hp

WCAP5 PRO: 15–45 PTO hp on Category 1. MX-9900: at least 25 PTO hp, no published maximum.

Under 25 only WCAP5 PRO; over 45 only MX-9900.

Gravity against hydrostatic feed

WCAP5 PRO is gravity-fed through a speed-increasing gearbox. MX-9900 has a hydrostatic feed with adjustable speed and reverse.

MX-9900 controls feed.

5-inch against 9-inch

WCAP5 PRO is rated 5 inches. MX-9900 up to 9, with full capacity tied to “50+ HP”.

MX-9900 suits large wood on a larger tractor.

$1,899 against $6,990

Observed November 7, 2026.

WCAP5 PRO costs $5,091 less.

A CONDITIONAL SHORTLIST

Which direction makes sense?

Consider WCAP5 PRO for brush and value

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

Check current price at Farmry Prepare questions for the seller

Consider MX-9900 for the largest wood

Shortlist MX-9900 when 8–9-inch wood is routine and the tractor has 25+ PTO hp and the lift.

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-9900: WoodMaxx ties full capacity to “50+ HP” without repeating whether that is PTO power; the 25-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-9900 page: power/capacity claims, feed, hitch and current sale price25 PTO hp minimum; up to 9-inch; hydrostatic feed with adjustable speed and reverse; four reversible flywheel knives; price
MX-9900 manual Rev C, September 18, 2026: specifications and setupRev C: at least 25 PTO hp at 540 rpm; 32-in. Premium shaft; self-contained hydrostatic feed
WoodMaxx current manufacturer manual index