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John Deere 2025R · FLAIL MOWERS

Flail mowers for the John Deere 2025R

On the researched North America RS000001-onward 2025R, 18.2 estimated PTO hp includes the FM-54 Y-blade configuration but remains below its hammer alternative and the larger FM-62 hammer minimum. The manual’s 49-inch R4-tire width also makes a 47-inch actual cut a coverage question before purchase.

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By Acreage Equipment · Reviewed November 7, 2026 · Specification research, not a field test

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John Deere 2025R compact tractor
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BEST MATCHES FOR THE 2025R

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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Farmer-Helper FH-EF105 flail mowerFlail mower

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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

2025R: blade choice and actual swath change the decision

Exact manual scope: serial RS000001 onward. Compare mower cutting width with actual tire placement; published product weights do not prove complete operating mass or limited-hitch fit.

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Mower / configurationPublished requirementPower comparisonPublished cut / weight basis
FM-54 Y-blades15–25 PTO hp18.2 inside; hammer alternative requires 20 minimum47 in / 408 lb manual product; inclusions unresolved
FM-62 hammer24–45 PTO hp5.8 hp below minimum55 in / 774 lb manual product; inclusions unresolved
Farmry LFP47 Y-blades25–45 tractor HP; basis unspecified23.9 engine and 18.2 PTO both below 2547.2 in / 464 lb including PTO shaft
Sources for this decision table (12)

Keep the FM-54 blade configuration explicit

The 15 PTO-hp minimum applies to the FM-54 Y-blade configuration. Its hammer alternative requires 20 PTO hp, which the scoped 2025R does not reach. WoodMaxx says the Y and hammer-equipped versions are not interchangeable; do not describe a later blade swap as a verified way to change the mower’s task.

A 47-inch cut is narrower than the manual’s 49-inch tire setup

The FM-54 model name does not mean a 54-inch cut. Its published cut is 47 inches; the 2025R manual gives a 49-inch overall width for the R4-tire configuration. Measure actual tires and cutting-edge position, including approved offset, before expecting tire-track coverage. Overall deck width is not cutting width.

The wider hammer mower does not solve the coverage question at this PTO output

FM-62 hammer’s 55-inch swath is wider, but its 24 PTO-hp minimum is above 18.2. LFP47 has an unresolved engine-versus-PTO power label, yet both tractor figures are below its 25 hp minimum. That makes these power exclusions independent of how appealing the widths or weights look.

Resolve assembly weight and limited lift travel before a purchase

FM-54’s manual product weight and page mower-only-plus-shaft figures differ. Obtain the complete delivered Y-blade weight, actual center of gravity, front ballast and PTO-shaft dimensions. The 914 lb at-24-inch reference is not blanket permission to carry any lighter attachment, and the Limited Category 1 hitch needs its own lift-height and clearance review.

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 2025R’s 18.2 PTO hp is inside the EF95 / EF105 but short of the EF125’s 20-hp minimum. Its published lift at 24 inches, 914 lb, carries even the 347-lb EF105 with 567 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.

AttachmentMY2025+ · serial RS000001– · 2-range HST · 4WD · ROPS18.2 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 (23.9) and PTO (18.2) 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 (23.9) and PTO (18.2) 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 (23.9) and PTO (18.2) 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 mismatch18.2 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 mismatch18.2 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 mismatch18.2 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 mismatch18.2 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 mismatch18.2 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 mismatch18.2 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 mismatch18.2 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 mismatch18.2 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 (23.9) and PTO (18.2) 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 (23.9) and PTO (18.2) 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 (23.9) and PTO (18.2) 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 (23.9) and PTO (18.2) 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 (23.9) and PTO (18.2) 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 mismatch18.2 PTO hp is below the 20 hp minimum.
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WoodMaxx FM-54 Y-blades vs Farmry LFP47: two approximately 47-inch fixed flails

Which approximately 47-inch Y-blade mower has the right power and cutting-height requirements?

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Sources & documentation

Research record reviewed November 7, 2026. Confirm the current manual and the exact revision supplied with your machine.

  1. John Deere 2025R North America operator manual OMTR153282, 18 Nov 2025 — serial RS000001 onward
  2. John Deere U.S. specification book, 5 May 2026 — 2032R 153ALV and 2025R 1511LV entries
  3. John Deere current-linked 2 Series brochure, revision 04-25 — printed/PDF p 14
  4. John Deere current U.S. 2025R product page
  5. John Deere public 2025R specification data used by current U.S. page
  6. 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
  7. 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)
  8. 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)
  9. Woodland Mills official U.S. product page — Capacity and hydraulic infeed sections; current price
  10. Woodland Mills WC46 operator manual, Rev C, 28-May-2024 — Printed p9 product/shipping weights; p12 Cat 1 and PTO range; operation/setup sections
  11. Woodland Mills official U.S. product page — Capacity and hydraulic infeed sections; current price
  12. Woodland Mills WC68 operator manual, Rev C, 28-May-2024 — Printed p9 product/shipping weights; p12 Cat 1 and PTO range; operation/setup sections
  13. Official LFP47 product page: configuration, weight and price
  14. LFP Series operator manual, Rev 1.3, printed pp17–20
  15. Official WM-8H product page: power, feed, hitch and price
  16. WM-8H linked manual — assembly p20 and maintenance p29 give different fill quantities
  17. WoodMaxx current manual index
  18. Official FM-54 page: Y option, displayed price, shaft and weight
  19. FM-54 manual for 2025-and-newer models, p40 specifications
  20. Official FM-62 page: exact hammer variant, price and equipment
  21. Current FM-62/62H and FM-78/78H manual: printed p40 / PDF p41
  22. Official MX-8800 page: power/capacity claims, feed, hitch and current sale price
  23. MX-8800 manual Rev D, September 18, 2026: specifications and setup
  24. Official Betstco FH-EF standard-duty series page
  25. Farmry official product specifications
  26. Farmry LFS Series operator manual, Rev 1.7 — Printed pp17–18 specifications; p28 tractor stability
  27. Farmry flail mower comparison table — Net-weight comparison; may exclude PTO shaft
  28. Farmry official product specifications
  29. Farmry official product specifications
  30. TMG Industrial official U.S. TFM60 product page — Current price, operation weight, width and shipping weight
  31. TMG TFM60/68/72 manual — cover v.2022.11.29; filename 2025.01.09 — p6 power; p11 hitch adjustment; p12 specifications
  32. Official U.S. TFMS50 page: operating specifications and price
  33. TMG TFMS50/60/72 manual, 2025-01-09, pp6, 10, 14–15, 19–20
  34. Official FM-62H page: hammer option, price, equipment and conflicting weights
  35. Official FM-78H page: hammer option, price, equipment and conflicting weights
  36. Official FM-78 page: exact hammer variant, price and equipment
  37. Official Betstco FH-EFGC125 product page: exact model, current USD offer, dimensions and conflicting specifications
  38. Currently linked EFGC standard manual, Revision 12-12-17, pp16–23
  39. Official EFGC series: fixed models and separate hydraulic-offset kits
  40. Official Betstco manual index
  41. Official Betstco FH-EFGC155 product page: exact model, current USD offer, dimensions and conflicting specifications
  42. Land Pride FM25 current North American family and model listing
  43. Official FM25 public catalog response — active models, gallery and linked documents
  44. FM25 operator manual 333-138M, printed 7/1/24 — requirements pp14–20, options pp15,30,33, specifications p39
  45. Official FM25 brochure — printed p12 model table
  46. Blue Diamond flail mower page — 35–100 HP line, Category 1 & 2, hydraulic side shift and downloads
  47. Blue Diamond flail mower spec sheet, revised 08.21.25 — heavy-duty 403740 row
  48. Blue Diamond Heavy Duty Flail Mower manual (Feb 2026) — p4 model table, p49 specifications
  49. Farmry HFS87 official product page — tractor power range, gearbox HP, widths, linkage, weight and price
  50. Farmry HFS/HFSS Series operator manual, Rev 1.6 — printed p17 specifications
  51. Official Betstco FH-EF125 product page — PTO hp range, gearbox, widths, weights, blades and price