THE TRADEOFFS, EXPLAINED

Farmry WCAP5 Pro vs WoodMaxx WM-8H: gravity 5-inch or hydraulic 8-inch near 19 PTO hp

A compact like the LS MT226E (19.2 PTO hp gear, 17.1 HST) shows the split: WCAP5 Pro runs from 15 PTO hp on a Category 1 hitch, so both versions are inside, while WM-8H starts at 19 and only the gear tractor clears it. WM-8H brings hydraulic feed and an 8-inch throat, with full capacity tied to 50 PTO hp.

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

WM-8H

19 PTO hp minimum; maximum not stated · 8″ max. chip diameter

$4,095 checked November 7, 2026

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START WITH THE DECISION

Consider WCAP5 Pro below 19 PTO hpShortlist WCAP5 Pro when the tractor is between 15 and 45 PTO hp on a Category 1 hitch and branches are under 5 inches.

Consider WM-8H for feed controlShortlist WM-8H when the tractor has at least 19 PTO hp and hydraulic feed matters, accepting reduced capacity until about 50 PTO hp.

Read the evidence behind the choice ↓

Observed U.S. seller 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.

15–45 against 19 and up

Farmry’s WCAP5 Pro manual gives 15–45 PTO hp for Category 1 (p21) and 20–50 for Cat 1N (p22); the page table says 15–45 HP. WoodMaxx lists WM-8H from 19 PTO hp with no published maximum.

At 17.1 PTO hp only WCAP5 Pro is inside; at 19.2 both are, WM-8H by 0.2.

5 inches against 8

WCAP5 Pro is listed at 5 inches through a 5 × 8-inch opening. WoodMaxx lists WM-8H at 8 inches, with 4-inch hardwood or 6-inch softwood at 19 PTO hp and full 8-inch at 50.

Near 19 PTO hp, the practical sizes are close.

Gravity feed against hydraulic feed

WCAP5 Pro is a gravity-feed chipper with a speed-increasing gearbox. WM-8H has a self-contained pump and dual feed motors with a 6.5- or 7-gallon fill.

WM-8H gives feed control; WCAP5 Pro has fewer parts to service.

386 lb against an unpublished operating weight

Farmry lists WCAP5 Pro at 386 lb. WoodMaxx publishes only a 990-lb shipping weight for WM-8H.

Ask WoodMaxx for operating weight with a full tank before checking the tractor’s lift.

$1,899 against $4,095

Observed November 7, 2026.

WM-8H costs about 2.2 times as much.

A CONDITIONAL SHORTLIST

Which direction makes sense?

Consider WCAP5 Pro below 19 PTO hp

Shortlist WCAP5 Pro when the tractor is between 15 and 45 PTO hp on a Category 1 hitch and branches are under 5 inches.

Check current price at Farmry Prepare questions for the seller

Consider WM-8H for feed control

Shortlist WM-8H when the tractor has at least 19 PTO hp and hydraulic feed matters, accepting reduced capacity until about 50 PTO hp.

Check current price at WoodMaxx Prepare questions for the seller

Keep these source limits with the decision.

WCAP5 Pro’s manual gives 15–45 PTO hp for Category 1 on p21 and 20–50 PTO hp for Cat 1N on p22; the page table gives 15–45 HP without a basis.

WM-8H’s page gives 19 PTO hp in its description and 15 hp in a lower spec bullet.

This comparison reuses the manufacturer evidence retained in the product records reviewed November 7, 2026; product pages were not re-fetched on November 9. WCAP5 Pro uses the current page and Rev 1.4 manual; WM-8H uses the current page and linked manual.

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 specifications15–45 HP (no basis) in the technical table; 5-inch capacity; price
Farmry WCAP5 PRO operator manual, Rev 1.4Printed p21: 15–45 PTO HP for Category 1; p22: 20–50 PTO HP for Cat 1N
Official WM-8H product page: power, feed, hitch and price19 PTO hp minimum; 4-in. hardwood / 6-in. softwood at 19 PTO hp; full 8-inch at 50 PTO hp; self-contained hydraulic feed; 990 lb shipping; price
WM-8H linked manual — assembly p20 and maintenance p29 give different fill quantitiesAssembly p20 6.5 gal and maintenance p29 7 gal hydraulic fill
WoodMaxx current manual index