THE TRADEOFFS, EXPLAINED

WoodMaxx FM-62 Y vs FM-62H: fixed Y-blade or side-shift hammer at 55 inches

Both cut 55 inches. FM-62 Y is fixed with Y-blades from 20 PTO hp; FM-62H shifts hydraulically with hammers from 24. A Kubota L2501 gear (20.5 PTO hp) fits only FM-62 Y; a Kubota L3302 gear (28) fits both.

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

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WoodMaxx

FM-62 · Y-blades

20–45 PTO hp · Y-blades only · 55″ Cutting width, inches

$3,630 checked November 7, 2026

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WoodMaxx

FM-62H · Hammer blades

24–45 PTO hp · Hammer blades only · 55″ Cutting width, inches

$4,230 checked November 7, 2026

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START WITH THE DECISION

Consider FM-62 Y for grass on a smaller tractorShortlist FM-62 Y for grass on a 20–45 PTO hp tractor without a free remote.

Consider FM-62H for brush and edgesShortlist FM-62H when hammers suit the material, the tractor has 24+ PTO hp and a remote is free.

Read the evidence behind the choice ↓

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The differences that matter.

20 against 24 PTO hp minimum

WoodMaxx’s manual gives 20–45 PTO hp for Y-blades and 24–45 for hammers.

Tractors at 20–24 PTO hp fit only FM-62 Y.

Source: Printed 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 ↗

Fixed against hydraulic side shift

FM-62 Y has a fixed offset with no hydraulic side shift. FM-62H shifts hydraulically and needs a rear remote.

FM-62H reaches edges without moving the tractor.

Y-blades against hammers

WoodMaxx says the blade configurations are not interchangeable.

Choose at purchase: Y-blades for grass, hammers for brush.

$3,630 against $4,230

Observed November 7, 2026. FM-62H weighs 860 lb in the manual.

Side shift and hammers cost $600 more.

A CONDITIONAL SHORTLIST

Which direction makes sense?

Consider FM-62 Y for grass on a smaller tractor

Shortlist FM-62 Y for grass on a 20–45 PTO hp tractor without a free remote.

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Consider FM-62H for brush and edges

Shortlist FM-62H when hammers suit the material, the tractor has 24+ PTO hp and a remote is free.

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Keep these source limits with the decision.

FM-62 family: the product pages quote a generic 20–45 PTO hp; the manual limits hammer versions to 24–45 and gives 20–45 only for Y-blades.

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.

Official fixed FM-62 page: exact black/Y option, USD price, blade guidance and conflictsProduct page: fixed FM-62 black/Y option SKU FM-62-0007, 55-in. cut, 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
Official FM-62H page: hammer option, price, equipment and conflicting weightsProduct page: hammer option, hydraulic side shift, 55-in. cut, price