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Which tractors fit the Wallenstein BX72RI? Configurations near its limits

Wallenstein rates the BX72RI at 45–85 engine hp; 136 of the 294 tractor configurations on this site are not excluded by its limits. The table lists the configurations closest to its power limits and weight, where the answer is most likely to change.

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

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THE DECISION IN NUMBERS

Configurations nearest the Wallenstein BX72RI’s limits

Within 3 hp of 45–85 engine hp or near its weight; up to 28 rows, sorted by engine hp. Results from the site’s screen; † recorded source conflict.

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ConfigurationPTO hpEngine hpLift at 24 in.Screen result
John Deere 3043D gear36.342.21,670 lbExcluded: under minimum
LS MT242E gear †35.442.51,433 lbExcluded: under minimum
LS MT242E HST †34.842.51,433 lbExcluded: under minimum
John Deere 4044M HST †33.6432,500 lbExcluded: under minimum
John Deere 4044R HST †33.643.12,500 lbExcluded: under minimum
Kubota L4470 Premium HST36.2442,756 lbExcluded: under minimum
KIOTI DK4520 gear †38.944.92,716 lbExcluded: under minimum
KIOTI DK4720SEH HST †33.444.92,716 lbExcluded: under minimum
KIOTI NS4710 gear †36.644.92,493 lbExcluded: under minimum
KIOTI NS4710 HST †36.344.92,493 lbExcluded: under minimum
Case IH Farmall 45C gear38.2452,756 lbNot excluded
Case IH Farmall 45C HST36452,756 lbNot excluded
John Deere 3046R HST †34.1452,200 lbNot excluded; conflict †
KIOTI NX4510 gear37.6453,177 lbNot excluded
KIOTI NX4510 HST33.9453,177 lbNot excluded
LS MT345E gear †38.2452,425 lbNot excluded; conflict †
LS MT345E HST †36452,425 lbNot excluded; conflict †
Mahindra 5145 gear38453,748 lbNot excluded
Massey Ferguson MF 2604H gear38452,204 lbNot excluded
New Holland Boomer 45 gear38.2452,116 lbNot excluded
New Holland Boomer 45 HST36452,116 lbNot excluded
Yanmar YM347 gear35.5462,750 lbNot excluded
Yanmar YT347 i-HMT39.5462,756 lbNot excluded
TYM T454 gear37.346.62,945 lbNot excluded
Case IH Farmall 45A gear40.6472,310 lbNot excluded
Case IH Farmall 45A HST38.3472,310 lbNot excluded
LS MT347 gear †39.9472,469 lbNot excluded; conflict †
LS MT347 HST †37.6472,469 lbNot excluded; conflict †
Sources for this decision table (24)

The published range

Wallenstein lists the BX72RI at 45–85 engine hp. Wallenstein gives the range in engine horsepower, so this site compares each tractor’s engine rating, not its PTO rating.

How 294 configurations screen

Of the 294 tractor configurations profiled on this site, 136 are not excluded, 148 fall under the minimum and 10 are over the maximum. Not excluded is not approval: most pairings still need the maker or dealer to confirm the setup.

By brand

Configurations not excluded, by brand: Case IH 20 of 31; John Deere 16 of 39; KIOTI 18 of 37; Kubota 15 of 39; LS 17 of 32; Mahindra 5 of 17; Massey Ferguson 16 of 29; New Holland 6 of 18; TYM 18 of 37; Yanmar 5 of 15.

Closest exclusions

The configurations closest to the line are just under the minimum: KIOTI DK4520 gear † (44.9 engine hp), KIOTI NS4710 gear † (44.9 engine hp), KIOTI NS4710 HST † (44.9 engine hp); just over the maximum: Massey Ferguson MF 4709 power shuttle (90 engine hp), John Deere 5090E open station (90 engine hp), John Deere 5090E power shuttle cab (90 engine hp). A newer spec sheet, a different transmission or the maker’s confirmation can change these.

Weight and hitch

This site retains a 1,300-lb weight for the BX72RI. No configuration that clears the power range lists less lift 24 inches behind the hitch than that; tractors with no published 24-inch lift are held for review. It mounts on a Category 1 and 2 hitch.

Take these questions with you.

  1. Which exact configuration and transmission is the tractor?
  2. Does Wallenstein confirm the BX72RI at the tractor’s rating?
  3. What is the complete weight with the PTO shaft?
  4. What does the dealer list for lift 24 inches behind the hitch?

Keep these questions with your exact tractor and attachment details.

Use these questions in my seller brief

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Sources & documentation

Research record reviewed November 9, 2026. Confirm the current manual and the exact revision supplied with your machine.

  1. Wallenstein BX72RI current U.S. page — engine hp range, mounting, capacity, hydraulic flow and weight
  2. BX72RI official support page — operator and parts manuals by serial number
  3. BXR Series Operator’s Manual, P3 PULSE V3 (Oct 2022) — §10.1 specifications, hitching, power pack
  4. Wallenstein wood chipper lineup — engine hp ranges for R and RI models
  5. John Deere 3 Series compact utility tractor brochure 3928957 (PDF created July 24, 2025)Specifications: 3025D/3035D/3043D horsepower (SAE J1995), PTO HP geared transmission, lift capacity 24 in. behind center link 1,670 lb, Category 1, gear 8F-8R, transmission-driven PTO with overrunning clutch, weight
  6. LS New MT2E & MT2 Series Specifications 2026 (PDF created February 27, 2026)MT226E–MT242HE columns: Engine HP (gross), PTO HP, transmission, implement pump, Category I, hitch lift capacity (hitch end) 1,808 lb
  7. John Deere 4044M current U.S. product page
  8. John Deere U.S. order book, 5 May 2026 — 4044R base machine (032ALV)Order code 032ALV: engine 43.1 hp gross SAE J1995, PTO 32.5 hp, HST 3-range
  9. Kubota 2026 Full Line Catalog — Grand L70, printed pp14 and 21 (PDF pp16 and 23)
  10. KIOTI DK4520 current U.S. product page
  11. KIOTI DK20 / DK20SE brochure (PDF created September 17, 2025)Printed/PDF pp6–7 specifications: Engine Gross, PTO hp, pump capacity, 3-point hitch, Maximum Lifting Capacity* (@ 24 in. aft of hitch), remote valves, width
  12. KIOTI NS Series brochure (PDF created September 12, 2025)PDF p12 Specifications: Engine Gross and PTO hp by model, pump capacity, 3-point hitch category, Maximum Lifting Capacity* (footnote: @ 24 in. aft of hitch), width, weight
  13. Case IH Farmall compact tractors brochure (©2022, PDF created June 6, 2023)Printed pp28–31 specifications: Engine HP, PTO HP (Mechanical Trans./Hydrostatic Trans.), 3-point Hitch Category 1, Lift Capacity @ 24 in. Behind Pin, weight (cab / non-cab)
  14. John Deere 3046R current U.S. product page
  15. KIOTI NX Series brochure (PDF created September 18, 2025)p12 Specifications: Engine Gross hp, PTO hp by model and transmission, pump capacity, 3-point hitch category, maximum lift capacity (footnote: @ 24 in. aft of hitch), width, weight
  16. LS MT3E series brochure (PDF created October 3, 2025)p2 specifications: Engine HP (kW), PTO (HP) MT345E 38.2 / MT345HE 36.0 / MT355E 46.7 / MT355HE 44.0, Category (3pt hitch) CAT I, hitch lift capacity 2,910 lb
  17. Mahindra 5100 Series brochure (PDF created July 2022)Specifications: Engine HP (kW) @ RPM, PTO HP, 3-point linkage category, 3-point lift capacity, overall width, weight
  18. Massey Ferguson MF 2600 H Series brochure (PDF created June 8, 2023)Printed p7 Technical Specifications: rated engine and PTO power, transmission, rear PTO (live / independent), 3-point lift capacity @ pins and @ 24 in. behind, ROPS weight
  19. New Holland WORKMASTER and Boomer compact tractor brochure (PDF created March 25, 2025)PDF p3 model table (gross hp, PTO hp gear/HST, lift); PDF p15 Boomer text (Category I three-point hitch); PDF p27 Boomer Series specifications (PTO hp, lift at ball ends and 24 in., category, width, weight)
  20. Yanmar YM3 brochure (PDF created June 29, 2021)Printed p16 specifications: engine (hp), PTO (hp), hitch category (SAE) Category 1 & 2, 3-point lift capacity 24 in. behind, ROPS weight, transmission
  21. Yanmar 2023 YT3 sell sheet (PDF created October 3, 2023)Specifications: Gross Power 46 / 58.9 HP; PTO Power at Working Speed 39.5 / 52.0 HP; PTO Power at Zero Speed 36.4 / 48.9 HP; 3-point hitch Category 1; 3-point lift capacity (std.) 3,307 lbf; at 24" (61 cm) 2,756 lbf
  22. TYM T454 North America product brochure (PDF created August 2025)PDF p4 Technical specifications: gross engine power, PTO power, rated engine speed, transmission, category 3-point hitch, hitch lift capacity and hitch lift capacity at 24 inches behind link ends, weight with ROPS
  23. Case IH Farmall Compact A specification sheet, models 35A–55A (PDF created August 24, 2026)Specifications: Engine HP, PTO HP (Mechanical Trans. / Hydrostatic Trans.), 3pt Hitch Category 1, Lift Capacity @ 24 in. Behind Pin, implement and total flow, weight
  24. LS Tractor MT3 Series brochure (LS-Tractor-Brochure_MT3_Update_v5, PDF dated July 18, 2025): p2 MT342 / MT347 / MT352 / MT357 specificationsp2 Specifications table: Engine HP (gross), PTO (HP) by column, Total Flow, Category (3pt Hitch), Hitch Lift Capacity Hitch End, Total Weight

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FIELD GUIDE

Attachment weight vs. tractor lift capacity

A product weight below a three-point lift rating is only the start of a load check. The two figures may describe different measuring points, configurations or operating conditions. Subtracting them does not produce an approved safety margin.

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Meeting an attachment’s minimum PTO horsepower exactly: what zero margin means

A tractor whose PTO rating equals or barely exceeds an attachment’s minimum is inside the published range, and nothing more. Several makers attach separate capacity statements well above their minimums. When the margin is zero or one horsepower, also check the source of each number and what the maker expects at that power.

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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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