THE TRADEOFFS, EXPLAINED

Land Pride FM2560 vs TMG TFMS50: 60-inch dealer flail or 49-inch side shift

FM2560 is a 60-inch dealer-sold flail with manual offset positions; TFMS50 a 49-inch mower with about 14 inches of hydraulic side shift. A Kubota L3302 gear (28 PTO, 33 engine hp) fits both; a Kubota L6070 Premium (53 PTO hp) only FM2560; a John Deere 2032R (25 PTO, 30.8 engine) only TFMS50.

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

Land Pride FM2572 shown as a representative FM25 series image; installed blade type is not visible
FM25 series · FM2572 shown

Land Pride

FM2560 · hammer rotor

33–80 tractor hp · engine/PTO basis unspecified · 60″ cutting width

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TMG Industrial TFMS50 flail mower

TMG Industrial

TFMS50

30–60 hp · basis unclear · 49″ Working cut, inches

$2,799 checked November 7, 2026

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START WITH THE DECISION

Consider FM2560 for dealer support and larger tractorsShortlist FM2560 when a Land Pride dealer is near and the tractor has 33–80 hp.

Consider TFMS50 for side shift on a 30–50 PTO hp tractorShortlist TFMS50 when edge work matters and a rear remote is free.

Read the evidence behind the choice ↓

Observed U.S. prices, checked November 7, 2026, from the retained product records. Land Pride publishes no numeric price and sells through dealers, so no price difference is calculated. Tax, shipping and options change the delivered total. Open your saved comparison →

The differences that matter.

01

33–80 hp against 30–60 HP and a 50 PTO cap

FM2560: 33–80 hp, basis not stated. TFMS50: 30–60 HP, basis not stated, with a 50-PTO-hp maximum in the manual.

Tractors over 50 PTO hp fit only FM2560; small compacts at 30–33 hp only TFMS50.

02

60-inch offset positions against 49-inch side shift

FM2560 has center and 8-inch right-offset hitch positions. TFMS50 shifts about 14 inches hydraulically.

TFMS50 adjusts on the move but needs a rear remote.

03

Rotor

Land Pride’s FM2560 hammer rotor carries 16 hammers. TMG lists TFMS50 as a hammer flail.

Ask each maker about the hammer count and material size.

04

Dealer quote against $2,799

Land Pride publishes no price; TFMS50 was $2,799 on November 7, 2026.

Get a delivered FM2560 quote before comparing.

A CONDITIONAL SHORTLIST

Which direction makes sense?

Consider FM2560 for dealer support and larger tractors

Shortlist FM2560 when a Land Pride dealer is near and the tractor has 33–80 hp.

Explore buying options at Land PridePrepare questions for the seller

Consider TFMS50 for side shift on a 30–50 PTO hp tractor

Shortlist TFMS50 when edge work matters and a rear remote is free.

Check current price at TMG IndustrialPrepare questions for the seller

Keep these source limits with the decision.

FM2560: Land Pride’s catalog gives 1.5-inch hammer capacity in one section and 2-inch in its FAQ; the 33–80 hp band names no engine or PTO basis.

TMG TFMS50: the page and manual table say 30–60 HP without a basis, while the manual’s p6 caps tractor power at 50 PTO hp.

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. Land Pride FM25 current North American family and model listingFM25 family list: FM2560, FM2572, FM2584; dealer quote
  2. Official FM25 public catalog response — active models, gallery and linked documentsCatalog: Three Blade options state 1.5-inch hammer capacity; capacity FAQ states 2-inch
  3. FM25 operator manual 333-138M, printed 7/1/24 — requirements pp14–20, options pp15,30,33, specifications p39Printed p14 tractor requirements 33–80 hp (basis not stated); pp16–17 center or 8-in. right-offset hitch positions; p39 hammer rotor 333-135A with 16 hammers
  4. Official FM25 brochure — printed p12 model table
  5. Official U.S. TFMS50 page: operating specifications and priceProduct page: 30–60 HP table, 49-in. working cut, about 14 in. hydraulic side shift, 660 lb operation weight, price
  6. TMG TFMS50/60/72 manual, 2025-01-09, pp6, 10, 14–15, 19–20Manual 2025-01-09: p6 tractor power must not exceed 50 PTO hp; 1,250 mm cutting width; side-shift cylinder and two hoses