Land Pride FM2572 vs WoodMaxx FM-78: hammer configurations
A two-inch difference in cutting width is a weak reason by itself to choose between these hammer mowers. The more useful questions are whether Land Pride’s center/right mounting choices and wider cutting-height range suit the job, and whether its complete-rotor path for changing blade style matters. Power and assembled-load checks remain unresolved until the tractor and delivered configuration are confirmed.
By Acreage Equipment · Reviewed November 8, 2026 · Specification research, not a field test
FM2572 · hammer rotor: when to shortlist itConsider FM2572 when the 72-inch swath, manually selected center/10-inch-right positions or 0–6-inch height settings have a clear use, and the dealer resolves the 42–80-hp basis and complete hammer load.
FM-78 · hammer blades: when to shortlist itConsider fixed FM-78 hammer when a 70-inch cut, fixed placement and 3/4–3-3/4-inch height range suit the work, the 30–65 PTO-hp requirement is met and the delivered Category II hardware, if needed, and complete load are confirmed.
The WoodMaxx black/hammer option FM-78-0006 was displayed at $3,900 USD on 2026-11-07; this is a dated product-price observation, not a delivered total. No current official Land Pride numeric price was captured, so request an itemized quote. No claim that either is cheaper is supported. Open your saved comparison →
Use working width for coverage and verify the outside envelope for access, storage and transport. Neither model number is an exact substitute for those two measurements.
FM2572 · hammer rotor: 42–80 tractor hp; engine-versus-PTO basis is unspecified. Shared model range with no separate hammer band. FM-78 · hammer blades: 30–65 PTO hp for hammer blades in the current manual.
The two labels are not equivalent. Obtain the Land Pride basis and compare each requirement against the correct tractor specification; do not decide which mower requires less power from these numbers alone.
FM2572 · hammer rotor: Fixed mounting choice: center or 10 inches right. No hydraulic side-shift circuit is documented. FM-78 · hammer blades: Fixed 33 inches left and 46 inches right of the published PTO/center reference.
Measure actual cut placement relative to the tractor tires. Land Pride’s displacement and WoodMaxx’s center-reference extents are different dimension types, so do not subtract them to rank reach.
FM2572 · hammer rotor: Seven manual settings from 0 to 6 inches in 1-inch increments. FM-78 · hammer blades: Published cutting-height range 3/4 to 3-3/4 inches.
Compare the intended stubble height with the documented range. Zero is a published adjustment setting, not advice to scalp the ground; follow setup and terrain instructions.
FM2572 · hammer rotor: 20 hammers in selected rotor assembly 333-136A. The manual documents dealer replacement of the complete matched rotor to change blade style. FM-78 · hammer blades: 22 individual hammers. Current product page warns that Y-equipped and hammer-equipped mowers are not interchangeable.
Choose blade configuration explicitly in both quotes. Land Pride describes an alternative complete-rotor route; no equivalent conversion or cost is verified for WoodMaxx. Counts do not prove durability, cutting quality or running cost.
Consider FM2572 when the 72-inch swath, manually selected center/10-inch-right positions or 0–6-inch height settings have a clear use, and the dealer resolves the 42–80-hp basis and complete hammer load.
Consider fixed FM-78 hammer when a 70-inch cut, fixed placement and 3/4–3-3/4-inch height range suit the work, the 30–65 PTO-hp requirement is met and the delivered Category II hardware, if needed, and complete load are confirmed.
Land Pride does not identify engine versus PTO horsepower; the catalog keeps the basis unspecified and requires review.
Neither compared configuration has a verified complete shaft/options-inclusive operating load. Land Pride manual weights are duckfoot-specific and some brochure values differ; WoodMaxx manual product weights differ from current page mower-only figures.
Land Pride’s rake inclusion conflicts between assembly/brochure and one manual table row.
WoodMaxx page overall widths and manual product-dimension labels are not reconciled; obtain the delivered machine drawing.
WoodMaxx manual supports Category I/II with a Category II bushing set, while lower page text says Category I. Confirm the delivered hitch revision and bushing inclusion.
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.
