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John Deere 1M 25 flail mowers: the 15-hp class only

At 17.8 PTO hp and 758 lb of lift, the 1M 25 runs the same small flail mowers as other 18-hp sub-compacts: Farmry’s LFS45, LFS53 and LFS61 (15–35 hp) and WoodMaxx FM-54 with Y-blades (15–25 PTO hp). Every other flail on this site starts at 20 PTO hp or more.

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

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BEST MATCHES FOR THE 1M 25

Flail mowers to shortlist.

6 of 23 flail mowers we track pass the published power, hitch and speed screen. Each still has a detail to confirm with the seller.

Farmer-Helper FH-EF95 flail mowerFlail mower

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FH-EF95

37″ cutting width, inches · 15–45 PTO hp on the product page; manual lists the 15-PTO-hp minimum and a 45-hp gearbox

Possible — confirm details

Limited Category 1: confirm tractor-specific hitch geometry, lift height and driveline clearance with the implement manufacturer.

$1,462checked November 14, 2026
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FH-EF105

41″ cutting width, inches · 16–45 PTO hp on the product page; manual lists the 16-PTO-hp minimum and a 45-hp gearbox

Possible — confirm details

Limited Category 1: confirm tractor-specific hitch geometry, lift height and driveline clearance with the implement manufacturer.

$1,547checked November 14, 2026
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17 ruled out by published specs

THE DECISION IN NUMBERS

Flail screens at 17.8 PTO hp, 24 engine hp and 758 lb lift

Tractor reference: John Deere 1M 25; Limited Category 1. No operator manual was reviewed.

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MowerPublished requirementOn 17.8 PTO / 24 engine hpCut / weight
Farmry LFS45 / LFS53 / LFS6115–35 hp, basis unspecifiedInside45.3–61 in. / 355–421 lb
WoodMaxx FM-54 Y15–25 PTO hpInside (+2.8)47 in. / 408 lb
Farmer-Helper FH-EF95 / EF10515 / 16–45 PTO hp; Category I; 37 / 41-in. cutInside; 1.8 above EF105’s 1637 / 41 in.; 330 / 347 lb
WoodMaxx FM-62 Y20–45 PTO hp2.2 short: excluded55 in.
Farmer-Helper FH-EFGC12522–65 PTO hp4.2 short: excluded48 in.
Farmry LFP4725–45 hp, basis unspecifiedShort on both: excluded47.2 in.
TMG and Land Pride mowers; FM-7830 hp and upExcluded—
Sources for this decision table (13)

The 15-hp mowers

Farmry rates its LFS mowers at 15–35 hp without a basis; the 1M 25 is inside on either figure. WoodMaxx rates FM-54 with Y-blades at 15–25 PTO hp; the hammer version starts at 20 and is out. The comparison below sets LFS45 against FM-54 Y.

Weight against 758 lb

LFS45 is 355 lb with its shaft, LFS53 395, LFS61 421, and FM-54 408 lb in WoodMaxx’s manual. All are well under 758 lb at 24 inches.

Limited Category 1

The 1M 25’s hitch is Limited Category 1. Confirm the mower’s pins and mast suit it before ordering.

The same answer as the 1025R

The 1M 25’s 24 hp, 17.8–18 PTO hp and 758-lb lift match the 1025R already on this site, so its mower list is the same.

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 John Deere 1M 25’s 17.8 PTO hp is inside the EF95 / EF105 but short of the EF125’s 20-hp minimum. Its published lift at 24 inches, 758 lb, carries even the 347-lb EF105 with 411 lb to spare. Betstco listed them at $1,462 and $1,547 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. 1M 25 · 2-range hydrostatic · 4WD · ROPS · independent mid and rear PTO17.8 PTO hp
Farmry LFS45 →355 lb · Net weight WITH PTO shaft, current LFS manual Rev 1.7 p18Needs specification reviewAsk the manufacturer whether the horsepower range means engine or PTO power.
Farmry LFS53 →395 lb · Net weight WITH PTO shaft, current LFS manual Rev 1.7 p18Needs specification reviewAsk the manufacturer whether the horsepower range means engine or PTO power.
Farmry LFS61 →421 lb · Net weight WITH PTO shaft, current LFS manual Rev 1.7 p18Needs specification reviewAsk the manufacturer whether the horsepower range means engine or PTO power.
TMG Industrial TMG-TFM60 →650 lb · Product-page operation weight; manual gives conflicting 270 kg (about 595 lb)Published mismatchBoth engine (24) and PTO (17.8) horsepower are below the published 30 hp minimum.
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.Published mismatchBoth engine (24) and PTO (17.8) horsepower are below the published 25 hp minimum.
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.Published mismatchBoth engine (24) and PTO (17.8) horsepower are below the published 30 hp minimum.
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.Needs specification reviewResolve the conflicting published specifications for the exact model revision.
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.Published mismatch17.8 PTO hp is below the 24 hp minimum.
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.Published mismatch17.8 PTO hp is below the 30 hp minimum.
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.Published mismatch17.8 PTO hp is below the 24 hp minimum.
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.Published mismatch17.8 PTO hp is below the 30 hp minimum.
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.Published mismatch17.8 PTO hp is below the 22 hp minimum.
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.Published mismatch17.8 PTO hp is below the 25 hp minimum.
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.Published mismatch17.8 PTO hp is below the 20 hp minimum.
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.Published mismatch17.8 PTO hp is below the 30 hp minimum.
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.Published mismatchBoth engine (24) and PTO (17.8) horsepower are below the published 33 hp minimum.
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.Published mismatchBoth engine (24) and PTO (17.8) horsepower are below the published 42 hp minimum.
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.Published mismatchBoth engine (24) and PTO (17.8) horsepower are below the published 49 hp minimum.
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 (24) and PTO (17.8) 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.Published mismatchBoth engine (24) and PTO (17.8) horsepower are below the published 30 hp minimum.
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 reviewLimited Category 1: confirm tractor-specific hitch geometry, lift height and driveline clearance with the implement manufacturer.
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 reviewLimited Category 1: confirm tractor-specific hitch geometry, lift height and driveline clearance with the implement manufacturer.
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.Published mismatch17.8 PTO hp is below the 20 hp minimum.
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Farmry LFS45 vs WoodMaxx FM-54 Y: two light flail mowers for 15-hp-class tractors

My sub-compact has 16 PTO hp and a 700-lb lift: LFS45 or FM-54 Y?

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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. John Deere U.S. order book, 5 May 2026 — 1M 25 base machine (0810LV)Order code 0810LV: engine 23.2 hp (17.3 kW) PS, PTO 17.8 hp, 3,200 rpm, 2-range HST, 7 gpm (24 L/min), Limited Category 1
  2. John Deere 1M 25 public specification component (0810LV)Rated engine power 24 hp SAE J1995; rated PTO power 18 hp; Limited Category 1; lift 758 lb / 344 kg; base weight 1,556 lb
  3. Farmry LFS61 official product pageSpecifications > Tractor Power Range
  4. Farmry LFS Series operator manual, Rev 1.7 — Printed pp17–18 specifications; p28 tractor stabilityRev 1.7 pp17–18: widths and weights with PTO shaft
  5. WoodMaxx FM-54 official product page15–25 PTO hp, Y-blade configuration
  6. FM-54 manual for 2025-and-newer models, p40 specificationsp40: 15–25 PTO hp (Y-blades), 47-in. cut, 408 lb
  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. Currently linked EFGC standard manual, Revision 12-12-17, pp16–23Rev 12-12-17: p16 80 PTO hp ceiling; p23 weights, mounting positions and minimum-HP footnote (engine basis on hydrostatic tractors)
  9. Farmry LFP47 official product pageSpecifications > Tractor Power Range; 32 Y-blades; Weight (includes PTO shaft); price
  10. TMG Industrial official U.S. TFM60 product page — Current price, operation weight, width and shipping weightPrice, operation weight, width and 30–60 HP range
  11. 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
  12. 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)
  13. 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)
  14. Farmry official product specifications
  15. Farmry flail mower comparison table — Net-weight comparison; may exclude PTO shaft
  16. Farmry official product specifications
  17. Farmry official product specifications
  18. Farmry WCAP5 operator manual, Rev 1.5 — Printed pp19–20 specifications; pp30–34 driveline checks
  19. Woodland Mills official U.S. product page — Capacity and hydraulic infeed sections; current price
  20. Woodland Mills WC46 operator manual, Rev C, 28-May-2024 — Printed p9 product/shipping weights; p12 Cat 1 and PTO range; operation/setup sections
  21. Official WM-8M page: configuration, 775 lb hitch weight and price
  22. WM-8M manual linked by current WoodMaxx manual index
  23. WoodMaxx FAQ, question 1: mechanical versus hydraulic feed
  24. Current manual index: FM-54 under Models 2025 to current
  25. Official current FH-BX42 product page: SKU, USD price and net/shipping references
  26. Official FH-BX42 series page: gravity feed and current-manual link
  27. Current index-linked FH-BX42 & 62 manual, printed p2 / PDF p3
  28. Manual still linked from product page, Revision 1-3-2018, p38
  29. Betstco official manual index
  30. Wallenstein official U.S. BX52S page — explicit engine band, capacity, RPM label, reference weight and accessories
  31. Wallenstein BX52S support — currently linked operator, setup and shaft documents
  32. BX-S operator manual Z97085_En, Rev Jan-2025 — pp14,18–22,28,30,40
  33. PTO shaft installation Z97844_En, Rev Aug-2024 — p6 sizing with a quick hitch attached
  34. BX-S setup instructions Z97085_SI, Rev Feb-2019 — assembly and shipment handling
  35. Official Betstco FH-EF standard-duty series page
  36. TMG TFM60/68/72 manual — cover v.2022.11.29; filename 2025.01.09 — p6 power; p11 hitch adjustment; p12 specifications
  37. LFP Series operator manual, Rev 1.3, printed pp17–20
  38. Official U.S. TFMS50 page: operating specifications and price
  39. TMG TFMS50/60/72 manual, 2025-01-09, pp6, 10, 14–15, 19–20
  40. Official FM-62H page: hammer option, price, equipment and conflicting weights
  41. Official FM-78H page: hammer option, price, equipment and conflicting weights
  42. Official FM-62 page: exact hammer variant, price and equipment
  43. Official FM-78 page: exact hammer variant, price and equipment
  44. Official Betstco FH-EFGC125 product page: exact model, current USD offer, dimensions and conflicting specifications
  45. Official EFGC series: fixed models and separate hydraulic-offset kits
  46. Official Betstco FH-EFGC155 product page: exact model, current USD offer, dimensions and conflicting specifications
  47. Land Pride FM25 current North American family and model listing
  48. Official FM25 public catalog response — active models, gallery and linked documents
  49. FM25 operator manual 333-138M, printed 7/1/24 — requirements pp14–20, options pp15,30,33, specifications p39
  50. Official FM25 brochure — printed p12 model table
  51. Blue Diamond flail mower page — 35–100 HP line, Category 1 & 2, hydraulic side shift and downloads
  52. Blue Diamond flail mower spec sheet, revised 08.21.25 — heavy-duty 403740 row
  53. Blue Diamond Heavy Duty Flail Mower manual (Feb 2026) — p4 model table, p49 specifications
  54. Farmry HFS87 official product page — tractor power range, gearbox HP, widths, linkage, weight and price
  55. Farmry HFS/HFSS Series operator manual, Rev 1.6 — printed p17 specifications
  56. Official Betstco FH-EF125 product page — PTO hp range, gearbox, widths, weights, blades and price