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Wallenstein BX52S vs Woodland Mills WC46: engine-rated 5-inch or PTO-rated 4-inch

Wallenstein rates BX52S on engine hp (22–55) and Woodland Mills rates WC46 on PTO hp (15–30). A Kubota L2501 gear (20.5 PTO, 24.8 engine hp) fits both; a KIOTI CK3520 manual (30.9 PTO, 34.9 engine) only BX52S; a Kubota BX2380 (17.7 PTO, 21.6 engine) only WC46.

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

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Wallenstein BX52S PTO wood chipper

Wallenstein

BX52S

22–55 engine hp · official U.S. page · 5″ max. chip diameter

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Woodland Mills WC46 PTO wood chipper

Woodland Mills

WC46

15–30 PTO hp · 4″ max. chip diameter

$3,220 checked November 7, 2026

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START WITH THE DECISION

Consider BX52S for larger compacts and 5-inch materialShortlist BX52S when the tractor has 22–55 engine hp and branches reach 5 inches.

Consider WC46 for small tractors and controlled feedShortlist WC46 when the tractor has 15–30 PTO hp and hydraulic feed control matters.

Read the evidence behind the choice ↓

Observed U.S. prices, checked November 7, 2026, from the retained product records. Wallenstein publishes no numeric price on the captured page and needs a dealer quote, so no price difference is calculated. Tax, shipping and options change the delivered total. Open your saved comparison →

The differences that matter.

01

Engine hp against PTO hp

BX52S: 22–55 engine hp on Wallenstein’s U.S. page. WC46: 15–30 PTO hp.

Larger compacts fit BX52S; the smallest sub-compacts fit WC46.

02

5-inch gravity against 4-inch hydraulic

BX52S is gravity-fed with a 5 × 10-inch opening and a folding hopper. WC46 has a self-contained hydraulic infeed.

WC46 controls feed; BX52S takes larger branches.

03

505 lb against 587 lb

Wallenstein lists 505 lb total weight; Woodland Mills’ Rev C manual gives 587 lb.

Close; confirm shaft-inclusive weights.

04

540 or 1000 rpm

Wallenstein’s manual names 540 or 1000 rpm settings with a separate 1000-rpm shaft; WC46 runs at 540.

BX52S suits a tractor with a 1000-rpm PTO if that shaft is ordered.

A CONDITIONAL SHORTLIST

Which direction makes sense?

Consider BX52S for larger compacts and 5-inch material

Shortlist BX52S when the tractor has 22–55 engine hp and branches reach 5 inches.

Explore buying options at WallensteinPrepare questions for the seller

Consider WC46 for small tractors and controlled feed

Shortlist WC46 when the tractor has 15–30 PTO hp and hydraulic feed control matters.

Check current price at Woodland MillsPrepare questions for the seller

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. Wallenstein official U.S. BX52S page — explicit engine band, capacity, RPM label, reference weight and accessoriesEngine HP Range 22–55; 5-inch capacity; 5 × 10-in. opening; folding hopper
  2. Wallenstein BX52S support — currently linked operator, setup and shaft documents
  3. BX-S operator manual Z97085_En, Rev Jan-2025 — pp14,18–22,28,30,40Printed pp14, 18–22, 40: 540 or 1000 rpm, Category I mounting, 505 lb total weight
  4. PTO shaft installation Z97844_En, Rev Aug-2024 — p6 sizing with a quick hitch attached
  5. BX-S setup instructions Z97085_SI, Rev Feb-2019 — assembly and shipment handling
  6. Woodland Mills official U.S. product page — Capacity and hydraulic infeed sections; current price15–30 PTO hp; 4-inch capacity; hydraulic infeed; price
  7. Woodland Mills WC46 operator manual, Rev C, 28-May-2024 — Printed p9 product/shipping weights; p12 Cat 1 and PTO range; operation/setup sectionsRev C printed p9: 15–30 PTO hp, 587 lb product weight; full 4-inch capacity over 20 PTO hp