THE TRADEOFFS, EXPLAINED

TMG TFM60 vs WoodMaxx FM-78 Y: 60-inch or 70-inch fixed flail

Both start at 30 hp. A KIOTI CK4020 manual (34.8 PTO hp) fits both; a Kubota L3302 gear (28 PTO, 33 engine) only TFM60, on engine power; a Kubota L6070 Premium (53 PTO) only FM-78 Y. FM-78 Y cuts 10 inches wider for $1,601 more.

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

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TMG Industrial

TMG-TFM60

30–60 hp · basis unclear · 60″ cutting width

$2,299 checked November 6, 2026

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WoodMaxx

FM-78 · Y-blades

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

$3,900 checked November 7, 2026

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START WITH THE DECISION

Consider TFM60 on a 30–50 PTO hp compactShortlist TFM60 when the tractor sits under TMG’s cap and price leads.

Consider FM-78 Y for wide grass mowingShortlist FM-78 Y for grass on a 30–65 PTO hp tractor that 70 inches covers.

Read the evidence behind the choice ↓

Observed U.S. prices, checked November 7, 2026, from the retained product records. Prices were not refreshed for this comparison. Tax, shipping, options and the final seller quote may change the delivered total; these are dated observations, not a live price or stock feed. Open your saved comparison →

The differences that matter.

50-PTO-hp cap against 30–65 PTO hp

TFM60: 30–60 HP without a basis, 50-PTO-hp manual maximum. FM-78 Y: 30–65 PTO hp.

Tractors at 50–65 PTO hp fit only FM-78 Y.

60-inch against 70-inch

TFM60 cuts about 60 inches; FM-78 Y 70.

FM-78 Y covers wider tractors.

Category 1 against 1/2

TFM60 is Category 1; FM-78 Y lists Category 1 and 2.

Category 2-only tractors fit FM-78 Y.

$2,299 against $3,900

Observed November 7, 2026.

TFM60 costs $1,601 less.

A CONDITIONAL SHORTLIST

Which direction makes sense?

Consider TFM60 on a 30–50 PTO hp compact

Shortlist TFM60 when the tractor sits under TMG’s cap and price leads.

Check current price at TMG Industrial Prepare questions for the seller

Consider FM-78 Y for wide grass mowing

Shortlist FM-78 Y for grass on a 30–65 PTO hp tractor that 70 inches covers.

Check current price at WoodMaxx Prepare questions for the seller

Keep these source limits with the decision.

TMG TFM60: the page lists 650 lb and 30–60 HP; the manual lists 270 kg (about 595 lb), a 50-PTO-hp maximum and a 1,550 mm (about 61-inch) cut.

FM-78 Y: the page lists 710 lb mower-only plus a 39-lb shaft; the manual gives 880 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.

TMG Industrial official U.S. TFM60 product page — Current price, operation weight, width and shipping weightProduct page: 30–60 HP table, 60-in. cut, 650 lb operation weight, price
TMG TFM60/68/72 manual — cover v.2022.11.29; filename 2025.01.09 — p6 power; p11 hitch adjustment; p12 specificationsManual v.2022.11.29: p6 tractor must not exceed 50 PTO HP; 270 kg; 1,550 mm cutting width; handle-operated lateral hitch adjustment
Official fixed FM-78 page: exact black/Y option, USD price, blade guidance and conflictsProduct page: fixed FM-78 black/Y option SKU FM-78-0007, 30–65 PTO hp, 70-in. cut, 710 lb mower plus 39 lb shaft, price
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
WoodMaxx current manual index: Models 2025 to current