THE TRADEOFFS, EXPLAINED

Farmry WCAP5 vs WoodMaxx WM-8H: $1,698 gravity feed or $4,095 hydraulic feed

WCAP5 is a $1,698 engine-rated gravity chipper; WM-8H is a $4,095 PTO-rated 8-inch chipper with hydraulic feed. A Kubota L3302 gear (28 PTO, 33 engine hp) fits both; a Kubota L4802 (48.4 engine hp) only WM-8H; a Kubota L2502 HST (18.4 PTO hp) only WCAP5.

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

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Farmry

WCAP5

15–45 engine hp · 5″ max. chip diameter

$1,698 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 for light work and small tractorsShortlist WCAP5 when material is under 5 inches and the tractor has 45 engine hp or less.

Consider WM-8H for large material and feed controlShortlist WM-8H when 6–8-inch material is routine and the tractor has the PTO power and lift.

Read the evidence behind the choice ↓

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The differences that matter.

Engine 15–45 against PTO 19+

WCAP5: 15–45 engine hp. WM-8H: 19 PTO hp minimum, no published maximum.

Larger tractors fit only WM-8H; the smallest sub-compacts only WCAP5.

Gravity against hydraulic feed

WCAP5 is gravity-fed. WM-8H has two hydraulically driven feed rollers with variable speed and reverse from a self-contained system.

WM-8H controls feed; WCAP5 relies on the rotor.

5-inch against 8-inch

WCAP5: 5 inches fresh, 4 dry. WM-8H: 8 inches, with full capacity claimed at 50 PTO hp.

WM-8H takes much larger material on a larger tractor.

Weight

Farmry lists 412 lb with the shaft. WoodMaxx publishes only a 990-lb shipping weight for WM-8H.

Get WM-8H’s operating weight before checking the tractor’s lift.

A CONDITIONAL SHORTLIST

Which direction makes sense?

Consider WCAP5 for light work and small tractors

Shortlist WCAP5 when material is under 5 inches and the tractor has 45 engine hp or less.

Check current price at Farmry Prepare questions for the seller

Consider WM-8H for large material and feed control

Shortlist WM-8H when 6–8-inch material is routine and the tractor has the PTO power and lift.

Check current price at WoodMaxx Prepare questions for the seller

Keep these source limits with the decision.

WM-8H: the page states a 19-PTO-hp minimum, while a lower Specs bullet says 15 hp without a basis; the only published weight, 990 lb, is shipping weight.

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 specificationsCompatibility and capacity FAQ: 15–45 engine hp; 5 in. fresh, 4 in. dry
Farmry WCAP5 operator manual, Rev 1.5 — Printed pp19–20 specifications; pp30–34 driveline checksPrinted pp19–20: Engine HP Range 15–45, 5 × 9-in. opening, Category I/II mounting, net weight with PTO shaft 412 lb
Official WM-8H product page: power, feed, hitch and price19 PTO hp minimum (a Specs bullet says 15 hp); two hydraulic feed rollers, variable speed and reverse; 990 lb shipping weight; price
WM-8H linked manual — assembly p20 and maintenance p29 give different fill quantities
WoodMaxx current manual index