Land Pride FM2560 vs FM2572: hammer-rotor configurations
Start with the two widths you need: the cutting swath and the space the machine must pass through. FM2572 adds 12 inches to both compared with FM2560, and also changes the hitch options and right-offset position. Those changes can matter more than the family name.
By Acreage Equipment · Reviewed November 8, 2026 · Specification research, not a field test
FM2560 · hammer rotor: when to shortlist itConsider FM2560 where a 60-inch cut and 72-inch overall envelope suit the work, Category I mounting is appropriate and the dealer resolves the 33–80-hp basis and operating load.
FM2572 · hammer rotor: when to shortlist itConsider FM2572 where a 72-inch cut or Category II mounting is useful, the 84-inch overall envelope fits, and the 42–80-hp basis, shaft and complete load are verified.
No current manufacturer U.S. price was captured for either hammer configuration. Compare itemized quotes with the exact rotor, rake and shaft options; no price advantage is established. Open your saved comparison →
The differences that matter.
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Cutting swath and access envelope
FM2560 · hammer rotor: 60-inch working width; 72-inch overall width. FM2572 · hammer rotor: 72-inch working width; 84-inch overall width.
Check cutting coverage and physical passage separately. Working width alone does not establish gate, trailer or storage clearance.
The larger model raises the published minimum. Obtain the power basis before comparing it with a tractor rating; neither range proves full-load performance.
FM2560 · hammer rotor: Category I; center or 8 inches right. FM2572 · hammer rotor: Category I/II; center or 10 inches right.
Check the actual mounting category, supplied pins and tractor clearance. Offset is chosen at hookup and does not require a hydraulic side-shift remote.
A wider unit changes the full replacement-blade set and rotor assembly. Both share the unresolved 1.5-versus-2-inch hammer capacity labels; blade count is not a durability, finish or throughput test.
The reference figures are configuration-qualified. Obtain complete hammer machine weights rather than subtracting/adding components to create a lift approval.
Consider FM2560 where a 60-inch cut and 72-inch overall envelope suit the work, Category I mounting is appropriate and the dealer resolves the 33–80-hp basis and operating load.
Consider FM2572 where a 72-inch cut or Category II mounting is useful, the 84-inch overall envelope fits, and the 42–80-hp basis, shaft and complete load are verified.
Manual unit weights describe duckfoot rotors; brochure weight scope is unlabeled and differs for FM2560 and FM2584. No complete hammer operating mass is stated.
Brush rake is optional in assembly instructions/brochure but called standard in one manual table row.
Land Pride’s current FM25 catalog conflicts internally: its Three Blade options feature states 1.5-inch hammer capacity, while its cutting-capacity FAQ and July 1, 2024 manual p39 state 2 inches. Confirm the delivered configuration and material conditions; no settled capacity advantage is claimed.
Manufacturer specifications and linked manuals reviewed November 7, 2026. Exact configuration and unresolved source differences remain part of the decision. No physical product test or confirmed tractor pairing is claimed. Hammer-capacity wording was specifically rechecked November 8, 2026; the remaining specification and price observations retain their stated dates.
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Sources & documentation
Research record reviewed November 8, 2026. Confirm the current manual and the exact revision supplied with your machine.
