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Case IH Farmall 50A flail mowers: FM2572 and FM-78 with room

Land Pride rates FM2572 from 42 hp and WoodMaxx rates FM-78 at 30–65 PTO hp; both Farmall 50A versions (45.0 and 42.4 PTO hp, 52 engine hp) are inside. WoodMaxx FM-62 stops at 45 PTO hp, exactly the mechanical tractor’s rating.

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

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See published mismatches and the checks still needed.

Case IH Farmall 50A hub: Farmall 50A compact tractor
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BEST MATCHES FOR THE FARMALL 50A

Flail mowers to shortlist.

18 of 23 flail mowers we track pass the published power, hitch and speed screen on at least one configuration. Each still has a detail to confirm with the seller.

12 more possible options in the full comparison table.

5 ruled out by published specs
  • Farmry LFS45 — Both engine (52) and PTO (45) horsepower exceed the published 35 hp maximum.
  • Farmry LFS53 — Both engine (52) and PTO (45) horsepower exceed the published 35 hp maximum.
  • Farmry LFS61 — Both engine (52) and PTO (45) horsepower exceed the published 35 hp maximum.
  • WoodMaxx FM-54 · Y-blades — 45 PTO hp exceeds the published 25 hp range.
  • Blue Diamond Heavy Duty 403740 — Both engine (52) and PTO (45) horsepower are below the published 75 hp minimum.

THE DECISION IN NUMBERS

Flail screens for Farmall 50A mechanical (45.0 PTO) and servo-HST (42.4 PTO), 52 engine hp

Tractor reference: Case IH Farmall 50A; Category 1; 2,310 lb at 24 in.

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MowerPublished requirementMechanical 45.0Servo-HST 42.4
Land Pride FM257242–80 hpInsideInside (+0.4 on PTO)
WoodMaxx FM-78 family30–65 PTO hpInsideInside
Farmer-Helper FH-EFGC155 / 12525 / 22–65 PTO hp (page)InsideInside
TMG TFM60 / TFMS5030–60 hp; 50 PTO hp manual capInside (5 under the cap)Inside
Land Pride FM256033–80 hpInsideInside
Land Pride FM258449–80 hpEngine inside; PTO 4 shortEngine inside; PTO 6.6 short
WoodMaxx FM-62 family24 (or 20)–45 PTO hpExactly at ceilingInside (2.6 under)
Farmry LFP4725–45 hpPTO at ceiling; engine 7 overPTO inside; engine 7 over
Farmry HFS8730–85 hp, basis unspecified; Category I/II; 87-in. cutInside on both figuresInside on both figures
Farmer-Helper FH-EF95 / EF105 / EF12515 / 16 / 20–45 PTO hp; Category I; 37 / 41 / 48-in. cutExactly at 45Inside
Sources for this decision table (19)

Two mowers with room

Land Pride FM2572 (42–80 hp) and WoodMaxx FM-78 (30–65 PTO hp) fit both 50A versions without touching a limit. The comparison below sets them side by side.

At FM-62’s ceiling

WoodMaxx gives FM-62 24–45 PTO hp. The mechanical 50A is exactly at it; the servo-HST 2.6 under.

Basis decides FM2584 and LFP47

Land Pride FM2584 starts at 49 hp and Farmry LFP47 stops at 45, neither with a basis. The 52-hp engine clears FM2584 and is over LFP47; the PTO figures do the reverse.

Width

FM2572 cuts 72 inches and FM-78 70; both cover the rear tires of a mid-size compact.

Farmry HFS87: 87-inch cut, Category I and II

Farmry rates the HFS87 at 30–85 hp without saying whether that is PTO or engine power, lists Category I and II, cuts 87 inches and weighs 1,299 lb with the shaft. The Case IH Farmall 50A’s 45 / 42.4 PTO hp and 52 engine hp are both inside that range, so the basis does not change the result. Its published lift at 24 inches, 2,310 lb, carries that weight with 1,011 lb to spare; check front ballast all the same. Its gearbox rating, 50 hp, is not below this tractor’s PTO power. The 87-inch cut is 3 inches wider than Land Pride’s FM2584. Farmry’s page listed it at $4,499 on November 14, 2026.

Farmer-Helper FH-EF standard-duty mowers

Farmer-Helper rates its standard-duty FH-EF mowers by PTO power, all to 45 PTO hp with a 45-hp gearbox: the EF95 (37-inch cut) from 15, the EF105 (41-inch) from 16 and the EF125 (48-inch) from 20. They carry Y-blades for grass and light brush. The Case IH Farmall 50A’s 45 / 42.4 PTO hp is inside all three, 0 under the ceiling. Its published lift at 24 inches, 2,310 lb, carries even the 390-lb EF125 with 1,920 lb to spare. This tractor has the power for heavier mowers; the FH-EF line suits grass and light growth, not thick brush. Betstco listed them at $1,462, $1,547 and $1,632 on November 14, 2026, with the PTO shaft included.

THE SCREEN, WITH ITS LIMITS VISIBLE

Compare each configuration.

No pairing below is manufacturer-confirmed. “Preliminary” still requires implement limits, load center, ballast, hitch geometry and shaft checks.

Initial specification screen only. Scroll the table on small screens. Read the product page for every remaining check.

AttachmentU.S. Farmall 50A · 12x12 mechanical shuttle with synchro shift · MFD · ROPS · independent PTO45 PTO hpU.S. Farmall 50A · 3-range servo-hydrostatic · MFD · ROPS · independent PTO42.4 PTO hp
Farmry LFS45 →355 lb · Net weight WITH PTO shaft, current LFS manual Rev 1.7 p18Published mismatchBoth engine (52) and PTO (45) horsepower exceed the published 35 hp maximum.Published mismatchBoth engine (52) and PTO (42.4) horsepower exceed the published 35 hp maximum.
Farmry LFS53 →395 lb · Net weight WITH PTO shaft, current LFS manual Rev 1.7 p18Published mismatchBoth engine (52) and PTO (45) horsepower exceed the published 35 hp maximum.Published mismatchBoth engine (52) and PTO (42.4) horsepower exceed the published 35 hp maximum.
Farmry LFS61 →421 lb · Net weight WITH PTO shaft, current LFS manual Rev 1.7 p18Published mismatchBoth engine (52) and PTO (45) horsepower exceed the published 35 hp maximum.Published mismatchBoth engine (52) and PTO (42.4) horsepower exceed the published 35 hp maximum.
TMG Industrial TMG-TFM60 →650 lb · Product-page operation weight; manual gives conflicting 270 kg (about 595 lb)Needs specification reviewAsk the manufacturer whether the horsepower range means engine or PTO power.Needs specification reviewAsk the manufacturer whether the horsepower range means engine or PTO power.
Farmry LFP47 →464 lb · 464 lb including PTO shaft on the product page; current Rev 1.3 manual lists 210 kg / 463.7 lb. Shipping weight is a separate 671 lb.Needs specification reviewAsk the manufacturer whether the horsepower range means engine or PTO power.Needs specification reviewAsk the manufacturer whether the horsepower range means engine or PTO power.
TMG Industrial TFMS50 →660 lb · Product-page operation weight: 660 lb. Manual structure weight: 300 kg (about 661 lb); shaft and fluid inclusion are not explicit. Shipping weight: 770 lb.Needs specification reviewAsk the manufacturer whether the horsepower range means engine or PTO power.Needs specification reviewAsk the manufacturer whether the horsepower range means engine or PTO power.
WoodMaxx FM-54 · Y-blades →408 lb · Current 2025-and-newer manual p40 lists 408 lb product weight without stating shaft inclusion. Page instead says 410 lb mower-only plus a 39 lb shaft. Do not treat 408 lb as a verified complete operating assembly; confirm delivered Y-blade weight. Shipping page figure is 500 lb.Published mismatch45 PTO hp exceeds the published 25 hp range.Published mismatch42.4 PTO hp exceeds the published 25 hp range.
WoodMaxx FM-62H · Hammer blades →860 lb · Current 2025-and-newer manual, printed p40 / PDF p41: 860 lb product weight; shaft/oil/packaging inclusion is unstated. Page instead lists 716 lb mower-only plus a 39 lb shaft. Shipping is separately labeled 860 lb. Do not treat the manual number as verified complete operating weight; confirm delivered hammer assembly.Needs specification reviewConfirm rear remotes, hydraulic flow and pressure requirements.Needs specification reviewConfirm rear remotes, hydraulic flow and pressure requirements.
WoodMaxx FM-78H · Hammer blades →968 lb · Current 2025-and-newer manual, printed p40 / PDF p41: 968 lb product weight; shaft/oil/packaging inclusion is unstated. Page instead lists 804 lb mower-only plus a 39 lb shaft. Shipping is separately labeled 1000 lb. Do not treat the manual number as verified complete operating weight; confirm delivered hammer assembly.Needs specification reviewConfirm rear remotes, hydraulic flow and pressure requirements.Needs specification reviewConfirm rear remotes, hydraulic flow and pressure requirements.
WoodMaxx FM-62 · Hammer blades →774 lb · Current 2025-and-newer manual printed p40 / PDF p41 lists 774 lb product weight without shaft/oil/packaging inclusion. Page lists 641 lb mower-only plus a 39 lb shaft; shipping is separately labeled 800 lb. Retain these distinct bases and confirm complete operating weight for the delivered hammer assembly.Needs specification reviewResolve the conflicting published specifications for the exact model revision.Needs specification reviewResolve the conflicting published specifications for the exact model revision.
WoodMaxx FM-78 · Hammer blades →880 lb · Current 2025-and-newer manual printed p40 / PDF p41 lists 880 lb product weight without shaft/oil/packaging inclusion. Page lists 710 lb mower-only plus a 39 lb shaft; shipping is separately labeled 900 lb. Retain these distinct bases and confirm complete operating weight for the delivered hammer assembly.Needs specification reviewResolve the conflicting published specifications for the exact model revision.Needs specification reviewResolve the conflicting published specifications for the exact model revision.
Farmer-Helper FH-EFGC125 · Hammer blades →Operating weight unconfirmed · Complete operating weight is unverified. Current page: 576 lb “Weight” and 624 lb “Crated Weight.” Linked Rev 12-12-17 manual p23: 600 lb “Weight” and 635 lb crated. Product-weight shaft/oil/assembly inclusions are unstated. Keep these separate; do not use crate weight or silently choose one product figure as an operating load.Needs specification reviewConfirm the complete operating weight; a shipping weight cannot establish the attachment load.Needs specification reviewConfirm the complete operating weight; a shipping weight cannot establish the attachment load.
Farmer-Helper FH-EFGC155 · Hammer blades →Operating weight unconfirmed · Complete operating weight is unverified. Current page: 741 lb “Weight” and 789 lb “Crated Weight.” Linked Rev 12-12-17 manual p23: 720 lb “Weight” and 755 lb crated. Product-weight shaft/oil/assembly inclusions are unstated. Keep these separate; do not use crate weight or silently choose one product figure as an operating load.Needs specification reviewConfirm the complete operating weight; a shipping weight cannot establish the attachment load.Needs specification reviewConfirm the complete operating weight; a shipping weight cannot establish the attachment load.
WoodMaxx FM-62 · Y-blades →Operating weight unconfirmed · Complete Y-configuration operating weight is unverified. Current manual p40 gives 774 lb generic product weight without shaft/oil or blade-specific inclusion. Page gives 641 lb mower-only plus 39 lb shaft and separately 800 lb shipping. These bases conflict or lack scope; none substitutes for an assembled Y operating load.Needs specification reviewConfirm the complete operating weight; a shipping weight cannot establish the attachment load.Needs specification reviewConfirm the complete operating weight; a shipping weight cannot establish the attachment load.
WoodMaxx FM-78 · Y-blades →Operating weight unconfirmed · Complete Y-configuration operating weight is unverified. Current manual p40 gives 880 lb generic product weight without shaft/oil or blade-specific inclusion. Page gives 710 lb mower-only plus 39 lb shaft and separately 900 lb shipping. These bases conflict or lack scope; none substitutes for an assembled Y operating load.Needs specification reviewConfirm the complete operating weight; a shipping weight cannot establish the attachment load.Needs specification reviewConfirm the complete operating weight; a shipping weight cannot establish the attachment load.
Land Pride FM2560 · hammer rotor →Operating weight unconfirmed · Manual p39 specifies 965 lb for the standard unit with a duckfoot rotor; the brochure lists 929 lb without a rotor/inclusion basis. The separate hammer-rotor assembly is 222 lb. No complete hammer operating mass or shipping mass is established. Do not add the rotor to an already rotor-inclusive unit weight or substitute these references for the operating load.Needs specification reviewAsk the manufacturer whether the horsepower range means engine or PTO power.Needs specification reviewAsk the manufacturer whether the horsepower range means engine or PTO power.
Land Pride FM2572 · hammer rotor →Operating weight unconfirmed · Manual p39 specifies 1,040 lb for the standard unit with a duckfoot rotor; the brochure lists 1,040 lb without a rotor/inclusion basis. The separate hammer-rotor assembly is 261 lb. No complete hammer operating mass or shipping mass is established. Do not add the rotor to an already rotor-inclusive unit weight or substitute these references for the operating load.Needs specification reviewAsk the manufacturer whether the horsepower range means engine or PTO power.Needs specification reviewAsk the manufacturer whether the horsepower range means engine or PTO power.
Land Pride FM2584 · hammer rotor →Operating weight unconfirmed · Manual p39 specifies 1,236 lb for the standard unit with a duckfoot rotor; the brochure lists 1,168 lb without a rotor/inclusion basis. The separate hammer-rotor assembly is 301 lb. No complete hammer operating mass or shipping mass is established. Do not add the rotor to an already rotor-inclusive unit weight or substitute these references for the operating load.Needs specification reviewAsk the manufacturer whether the horsepower range means engine or PTO power.Needs specification reviewAsk the manufacturer whether the horsepower range means engine or PTO power.
Blue Diamond Heavy Duty 403740 →1763 lb · 1,763 lb (800 kg) in the Aug-2025 spec sheet (without PTO) and the Feb-2026 manual p49. Add the PTO shaft for the operating load.Published mismatchBoth engine (52) and PTO (45) horsepower are below the published 75 hp minimum.Published mismatchBoth engine (52) and PTO (42.4) horsepower are below the published 75 hp minimum.
Farmry HFS87 →1299 lb · 1,299 lb (589 kg) including PTO shaft on the product page and in the HFS manual Rev 1.6, printed p17.Needs specification reviewAsk the manufacturer whether the horsepower range means engine or PTO power.Needs specification reviewAsk the manufacturer whether the horsepower range means engine or PTO power.
Farmer-Helper FH-EF95 →330 lb · 330 lb retained, the heavier of the product page (325 lb) and the FH-EF manual p13 (330 lb); crated 360 lb. Neither says whether the included PTO shaft is counted.Needs specification reviewConfirm the tractor’s PTO hp is inside the 45-hp limit and above the mower’s minimum on the exact transmission.Needs specification reviewConfirm the tractor’s PTO hp is inside the 45-hp limit and above the mower’s minimum on the exact transmission.
Farmer-Helper FH-EF105 →347 lb · 347 lb retained, the heavier of the product page (342 lb) and the FH-EF manual p13 (347 lb); crated 377 lb. Neither says whether the included PTO shaft is counted.Needs specification reviewConfirm the tractor’s PTO hp is inside the 45-hp limit and above the mower’s minimum on the exact transmission.Needs specification reviewConfirm the tractor’s PTO hp is inside the 45-hp limit and above the mower’s minimum on the exact transmission.
Farmer-Helper FH-EF125 →390 lb · 390 lb retained, the heavier of the product page (390 lb) and the FH-EF manual p13 (383 lb); crated 438 lb. Neither says whether the included PTO shaft is counted.Needs specification reviewConfirm the tractor’s PTO hp is inside the 45-hp limit and above the mower’s minimum on the exact transmission.Needs specification reviewConfirm the tractor’s PTO hp is inside the 45-hp limit and above the mower’s minimum on the exact transmission.
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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. 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
  2. Case IH Farmall Compact 50A current U.S. product pagePTO Horsepower: 45/42
  3. 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
  4. Land Pride FM25 brochurePrinted p12 model table
  5. Land Pride FM25 Series product pageFM2560 / FM2572 / FM2584 model listing; dealer quote
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. Farmer-Helper FH-EFGC155 · Hammer blades official product pageHP Requirements at PTO (25–65); Cutting Width; Overall Width; Weight; price
  9. TMG Industrial official U.S. TFM60 product page — Current price, operation weight, width and shipping weightPrice, operation weight, width and 30–60 HP range
  10. TMG TFMS50/60/72 manual, 2025-01-09p6: tractor power must not exceed 50 PTO hp; cutting width 1,250 mm
  11. WoodMaxx FM-62 official product pageHammer SKU FM-62-0006; mower-only and shaft weights; price
  12. Farmry LFP47 official product pageSpecifications > Tractor Power Range; 32 Y-blades; Weight (includes PTO shaft); price
  13. Farmry HFS87 official product pageTractor power 30–85 HP (basis not stated); gearbox 50 HP; 87-in. cut, 96-in. overall; Category I/II; 1,299 lb with PTO shaft; price $4,499
  14. Farmry HFS/HFSS Series operator manual, Rev 1.6Printed p17 specifications: HFS87 30–85 HP, gearbox 50 HP (36.75 kW), 2,200-mm cut, Category I/II, 589 kg
  15. Farmer-Helper FH-EF Series Manual (June 2025)p13 Machine Specs: Min. PTO HP Req. 14–28 by model (EF95 15, EF105 16, EF125 20), CAT I, gearbox 45 HP, working width, weight
  16. Farmer-Helper FH-EF95 official product pageRequires 15–45 PTO horsepower; gearbox 45 HP; 37-in. working width; Cat I; weight; price ($1,462 sale)
  17. Farmer-Helper FH-EF105 official product pageRequires 16–45 PTO horsepower; gearbox 45 HP; 41-in. working width; Cat I; weight; price ($1,547 sale)
  18. Farmer-Helper FH-EF125 official product pageRequires 20–45 PTO horsepower; gearbox 45 HP; 48-in. working width; Cat I; weight; price ($1,632 sale)
  19. Woodland Mills official U.S. product page — Capacity and hydraulic infeed sections; current price
  20. Woodland Mills WC68 operator manual, Rev C, 28-May-2024 — Printed p9 product/shipping weights; p12 Cat 1 and PTO range; operation/setup sections
  21. TMG TFM60/68/72 manual — cover v.2022.11.29; filename 2025.01.09 — p6 power; p11 hitch adjustment; p12 specifications
  22. Official U.S. WC88 page: price, capacity and drive system
  23. Current linked WC88 operator manual, Rev C, 22-Aug-2022
  24. WoodMaxx manual index: Models 2025 to current
  25. Official MX-9900 page: power/capacity claims, feed, hitch and current sale price
  26. MX-9900 manual Rev C, September 18, 2026: specifications and setup
  27. Currently linked EFGC standard manual, Revision 12-12-17, pp16–23
  28. Official EFGC series: fixed models and separate hydraulic-offset kits
  29. Official Betstco manual index
  30. Wallenstein BX72S current U.S. page — engine power, current hitch categories, capacity, accessories and reference mass
  31. BX72S official support page — current operator/setup documents
  32. BX-S operator manual Z97085_En, Rev Jan-2025 — pp14,18–22,26,28,30,40
  33. PTO shaft instructions Z97844_En, Rev Aug-2024 — tractor/quick-hitch sizing
  34. Official FM25 public catalog response — active models, gallery and linked documents
  35. Farmry official product specifications
  36. Farmry LFS Series operator manual, Rev 1.7 — Printed pp17–18 specifications; p28 tractor stability
  37. Farmry flail mower comparison table — Net-weight comparison; may exclude PTO shaft
  38. Farmry official product specifications
  39. Farmry official product specifications
  40. LFP Series operator manual, Rev 1.3, printed pp17–20
  41. Official U.S. TFMS50 page: operating specifications and price
  42. Official FM-54 page: Y option, displayed price, shaft and weight
  43. FM-54 manual for 2025-and-newer models, p40 specifications
  44. Official FM-62H page: hammer option, price, equipment and conflicting weights
  45. Official FM-78H page: hammer option, price, equipment and conflicting weights
  46. Official Betstco FH-EFGC125 product page: exact model, current USD offer, dimensions and conflicting specifications
  47. Blue Diamond flail mower page — 35–100 HP line, Category 1 & 2, hydraulic side shift and downloads
  48. Blue Diamond flail mower spec sheet, revised 08.21.25 — heavy-duty 403740 row
  49. Blue Diamond Heavy Duty Flail Mower manual (Feb 2026) — p4 model table, p49 specifications
  50. Official Betstco FH-EF standard-duty series page