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Tractors near 60–65 PTO hp: which chippers and flail mowers still fit

Between 57 and 63 PTO hp, most attachments on this site are out on power, and the ones left sit close to their ceilings. WoodMaxx FM-78 and Farmer-Helper FH-EFGC155 stop at 65 PTO hp; the LS MT473 (62.9) is 2.1 under. Several of these tractors also have Category 2-only hitches, which removes Category 1 attachments.

By Acreage Equipment · Reviewed November 14, 2026 · Specification research, not a field test

PTO wood chippers at work
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THE DECISION IN NUMBERS

Tractors from 57 to 63 PTO hp on this site

PTO, engine and hitch from each tractor’s retained profile, reviewed by November 9, 2026. Some profiles carry source conflicts; see each tractor page.

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TractorPTO hpEngine hpHitch
John Deere 4066R HST57 (brochure) / 52 (order book)65.9Cat 1
Massey Ferguson MF 4707 (platform / cab)58 / 57 (2025 sheet); 60 (page)70Cat 2 only
John Deere 5075M57.775Cat 2, convertible to 1
John Deere 4075R HST6074.3Cat 1
Kubota M4-071 / M4D-0716072.1Cat I/II
TYM T507460.271.5Cat 2 only
LS MT573C / MT573CPS6273Cat 2 only
LS MT473 / MT473PS62.973Cat 2 only
Sources for this decision table (9)

The 65-hp mowers

WoodMaxx’s manual rates FM-78 30–65 PTO hp, and Farmer-Helper’s page rates FH-EFGC155 25–65. Tractors from 57 to 63 PTO hp are 2 to 8 under. Land Pride’s FM25 mowers run to 80 hp and leave more room.

Just over 65: LS MT774, MF 4708 and TYM T5075

LS’s September 2025 MT7 brochure and current page give the MT774 65.6 PTO hp, 0.6 over the 65-hp ceiling of WoodMaxx FM-78 and Farmer-Helper FH-EFGC155, so both are screened out. Land Pride FM2572 and FM2584 list Category 2 and run to 80 hp, and still fit. AGCO’s October 2025 sheet gives the Massey Ferguson MF 4708 67 PTO hp, 2 over the same ceilings; FM2572 and FM2584 still fit it. TYM’s February 2026 Series 5 brochure gives the T5075 67.1 PTO hp, 2.1 over; FM2572 and FM2584 still fit it.

What is out

TMG’s TFM60 and TFMS50 list 60 hp in their tables and cap tractor power at 50 PTO hp in their manuals. Woodland Mills WC68 stops at 50, and the FM-62, LFP47 and 45-hp chippers at 45.

Chippers with no ceiling

WoodMaxx’s 8-inch and 9-inch chippers and Woodland Mills WC88 publish no maximum. WC88 ties full feed on 8-inch logs to over 60 PTO hp, which the LS MT573 (62) and MT473 (62.9) meet. Wallenstein BX72S runs 50–85 engine hp.

Category 2 hitches

The LS MT473 and MT573, the Massey Ferguson MF 4707 and the TYM T5074 list Category 2 only. Of the attachments that fit their power, WoodMaxx’s chippers and FM-78, Wallenstein BX72S and Land Pride FM2572/FM2584 list Category 2; WC88 and FH-EFGC155 list Category 1 only. John Deere’s 5075M lists Category 2 convertible to 1, so WC88 and FH-EFGC155 screen once it is converted.

Take these questions with you.

  1. What PTO hp does the manufacturer list for my tractor?
  2. Is my hitch Category 1, 2 or both?
  3. Will the attachment maker confirm my tractor within a few horsepower of its ceiling?
  4. Does the attachment’s limit come from a table or the manual?

Keep these questions with your exact tractor and attachment details.

Use these questions in my seller brief

FOLLOW THE NUMBERS

Sources & documentation

Research record reviewed November 14, 2026. Confirm the current manual and the exact revision supplied with your machine.

  1. John Deere U.S. order book, 5 May 2026 — 4066R base machine (038BLV)Order code 038BLV: engine 65.9 hp gross SAE J1995, PTO 52 hp, HST 3-range
  2. Kubota M4 series specification sheet (PDF modified April 2024)Engine Net Power*, PTO Power, PTO speed, 3-point pump capacity, Category I / II, lift capacity at 24 in. behind lift point (ASAE), remote valves, tractor weight
  3. LS MT5 series brochure (PDF created July 18, 2025)p2 specifications: Engine HP (kW) 73 (54.4), PTO (HP) 62, rear PTO 540/750/1,000, CAT II, hitch lift capacity (hitch end) 6,614 lb
  4. LS MT563/MT568/MT573 owner manual (PDF modified October 2025)Chapter 7 Dimension and Specification, pp7-2/7-3: MT573 cabin 6,607 lb, rated power 54.4 kW @2,500; CAT. 2 (ISO 730:2014); lift 3,000 kg (6,614 lb) at lower link end, 2,140 kg (4,718 lb) 24 in. behind lift point
  5. LS MT4 series brochure (PDF created July 18, 2025)p2 MT4 Series Specifications: Engine HP (gross) 63 / 73, PTO (HP) 54.1 / 62.9, 540/540E, Category (3pt hitch) CAT II, hitch lift capacity 3,483 lb @ 24 in. from the hitch end
  6. LS MT463/MT473 owner manual (PDF modified October 2025)Chapter 7 Dimension and Specification, pp7-3/7-4: rated power 47.0 kW (MT463) and 54.4 kW (MT473) @2,500; roll-bar weight 5,423 lb; CAT. 2 (ISO 730:2014); lift 1,850 kgf (4,079 lbf) at lower link end, 1,580 kgf (3,483 lbf) 24 in. behind lift point
  7. WoodMaxx FM-78 official product pageBlack/hammer SKU FM-78-0006; 30–65 PTO hp; 70-in. cut; 80 in. overall; weight; hitch type; price
  8. WoodMaxx 2025-to-current FM series operator manualPrinted p40 / PDF p41: blade-specific PTO requirements, cutting width, fixed extents, hitch category and Category 2 bushings, product weight
  9. Farmer-Helper FH-EFGC155 · Hammer blades official product pageHP Requirements at PTO (25–65); Cutting Width; Overall Width; Weight; price
  10. Land Pride FM25 operator manual 333-138M (7/1/24)Printed p14 / PDF p18 Tractor Requirements; printed pp16–17 hitch positions; printed p39 / PDF p43 widths, weights, rotor assemblies
  11. TMG Industrial official U.S. TFM60 product page — Current price, operation weight, width and shipping weightPrice, operation weight, width and 30–60 HP range
  12. TMG TFMS50/60/72 manual, 2025-01-09p6: tractor power must not exceed 50 PTO hp; cutting width 1,250 mm
  13. Woodland Mills WC88 official U.S. page35–100+ PTO hp; capacity, including full-diameter/full-speed condition; hydraulic infeed; price
  14. Current linked WC88 operator manual, Rev C, 22-Aug-2022Printed p9 product weight (900 lb); shipping weight
  15. Wallenstein BX72S official U.S. pageEngine HP Range; Mounting System (Cat I and II); Total Weight; Discharge Chute Height
  16. WoodMaxx MX-9900 official product pageHorsepower and full-capacity statements
  17. LS MT7 series brochure (PDF created September 25, 2025)p2 specifications: MT774 Engine HP (kW) 73.7 (55), PTO HP 65.6, CAT II
  18. AGCO MF 4700 Platform and Cab standard-features sheets (October 2025)Horsepower: MF4707 58 PTO hp platform, 57 cab; MF4708 67; rear linkage ASAE Category II
  19. Massey Ferguson MF 4700 Global Series current U.S. pageAvailable Models: MF 4707 60 PTO hp @ 2,000 rpm
  20. John Deere 5M Series utility tractors brochure (PDF created November 26, 2025), linked from the current 5075M pagep14 5M Tractors / Specifications: rated engine hp @ 2,200 rpm; rated PTO hp @ 2,100 rpm (5075M 57.7, 5105M 90); Rear Hitch Category 2 (convertible to 1); lift capacity 24 in. behind lift point with EH hitch, standard 5,150 lb (2,336 kg), optional 5,950 lb
  21. TYM Catalog 2026 – Series 5 brochure (PDF created February 8, 2026), linked from the current T5074 and T5075 pagesp9–10 Specification Guide, T5074 column: engine power 71.5 hp; PTO power 60.2 hp; F12 x R12 power shuttle; Category II; hitch lift 4,329 lb; 3,159 lb at 24 in. behind link ends; PTO 540/750; width 81.4 in.; ROPS weight 5,463 lb
  22. WoodMaxx manual index: Models 2025 to current
  23. MX-9900 manual Rev C, September 18, 2026: specifications and setup
  24. Currently linked EFGC standard manual, Revision 12-12-17, pp16–23
  25. Official EFGC series: fixed models and separate hydraulic-offset kits
  26. Official Betstco manual index
  27. BX72S official support page — current operator/setup documents
  28. BX-S operator manual Z97085_En, Rev Jan-2025 — pp14,18–22,26,28,30,40
  29. PTO shaft instructions Z97844_En, Rev Aug-2024 — tractor/quick-hitch sizing
  30. Land Pride FM25 current North American family and model listing
  31. Official FM25 public catalog response — active models, gallery and linked documents
  32. Official FM25 brochure — printed p12 model table

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FIELD GUIDE

When the tractor is too strong: attachment maximum horsepower

Most horsepower checks look at the minimum. Many small chippers and flail mowers also publish a maximum, and a larger tractor can be outside the range for a lighter attachment. Treat the maximum as a published limit with its own horsepower basis. Ask the maker before assuming a light attachment is the safe choice.

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A Category 2 tractor and Category 1 attachments

Moving up to a tractor with a Category 2 hitch removes many compact-tractor attachments from the shortlist, even when the power is right. Most small chippers and flail mowers list Category 1 only. Look for attachments that document Category 2 mounting, and treat any adapter route as something the maker must approve in writing.

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Tractors just over 50 PTO hp: which chippers and flail mowers drop out

Several attachments stop at 50 PTO hp: Woodland Mills WC68 and, by their manuals, TMG’s TFM60 and TFMS50. Tractors from about 51 to 55 PTO hp, such as the Kubota MX6000 (51.8), M4D-061 (52) and L6070 Premium (53), are over those limits by a few horsepower, and over the 45-hp chippers and mowers by more.

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