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Land Pride FM2560 vs WoodMaxx FM-78H: 60-inch fixed or 70-inch side shift

FM2560 starts at 33 hp without a basis, so a Kubota L3302 gear (28 PTO, 33 engine hp) fits it but not FM-78H (30 PTO hp). An LS MT352 (Category 2 only) fits FM-78H and not FM2560. A KIOTI CK4020 manual (34.8 PTO hp) fits both.

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

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FM25 series · FM2572 shown

Land Pride

FM2560 · hammer rotor

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

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WoodMaxx FM-78H · Hammer blades flail mower

WoodMaxx

FM-78H · Hammer blades

30–65 PTO hp · Hammer blades only · 70″ Cutting width, inches

$4,620 checked November 7, 2026

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START WITH THE DECISION

Consider FM2560 for Category 1 tractors near 30 PTO hpShortlist FM2560 for a Category 1 tractor with 33+ engine hp and a dealer nearby.

Consider FM-78H for width, side shift and Category 2Shortlist FM-78H when 70 inches, side shift or a Category 2 hitch matter and a rear remote is free.

Read the evidence behind the choice ↓

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The differences that matter.

01

60-inch against 70-inch

FM2560 cuts 60 inches; FM-78H cuts 70.

FM-78H covers wider compact tractors in one pass.

02

Offset positions against hydraulic side shift

FM2560 uses center or 8-inch right-offset hitch positions. FM-78H shifts hydraulically and needs a rear remote; WoodMaxx supplies two hoses.

FM-78H adjusts on the move.

03

Category 1 against Category 1/2

FM2560 is listed Category 1. FM-78H lists Category 1 and 2.

Category 2-only tractors fit FM-78H.

04

33–80 hp against 30–65 PTO hp

FM2560: 33–80 hp, basis not stated. FM-78H: 30–65 PTO hp.

Over 65 PTO hp only FM2560 fits; under 30 PTO with 33+ engine hp only FM2560.

A CONDITIONAL SHORTLIST

Which direction makes sense?

Consider FM2560 for Category 1 tractors near 30 PTO hp

Shortlist FM2560 for a Category 1 tractor with 33+ engine hp and a dealer nearby.

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Consider FM-78H for width, side shift and Category 2

Shortlist FM-78H when 70 inches, side shift or a Category 2 hitch matter and a rear remote is free.

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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.

FM-78H: the page lists 804 lb mower-only plus a 39-lb shaft; the manual gives 968 lb.

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 listing
  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 FM-78H page: hammer option, price, equipment and conflicting weightsProduct page: hammer option, hydraulic side shift, 30–65 PTO hp, 70-in. cut, 804 lb mower plus 39 lb shaft, price
  6. WoodMaxx 2025-to-current FM series operator manualPrinted p40 / PDF p41: FM-62 20–45 PTO hp (Y-blades) and 24–45 (hammers), 774 lb, FM-62H 860 lb; FM-78 and FM-78H 30–65 PTO hp, 880 and 968 lb; hydraulic side shift on H models only
  7. WoodMaxx manual index: Models 2025 to current