John Deere 3039R · PTO WOOD CHIPPERS
At 31.1 PTO hp, this U.S. 3039R eHydro profile is 1.1 above WC46’s 30-hp maximum and 3.9 below WC88’s 35-hp minimum. WC68 and MX9900 remain candidates for further checks, but neither its 6-inch nor 9-inch capacity label promises full-size performance on this tractor.
By Acreage Equipment · Reviewed November 8, 2026 · Specification research, not a field test
PUT THIS GUIDE TO WORK
See published mismatches and the checks still needed.
BEST MATCHES FOR THE 3039R
11 of 19 pto wood chippers we track pass the published power, hitch and speed screen. Each still has a detail to confirm with the seller.
PTO chipperWoodland Mills
6″ max. chip diameter · 20–50 PTO hp
Confirm the conflicting tractor specifications in your serial-specific manual; official source values differ.
PTO chipperWoodMaxx
9″ maximum chip diameter, inches · 25 PTO hp minimum; maximum not stated
Confirm the complete operating weight; a shipping weight cannot establish the attachment load.
PTO chipperWallenstein
5″ max. chip diameter · 30–55 engine hp · current U.S. page (manual table: 40–55 hp for the BX52R)
Confirm the correct attachment and driveline configuration for the tractor’s PTO speed; listed speed options are discrete settings.
PTO chipperFarmer-Helper
4″ published feed-capacity short side, inches · 15–45 PTO hp in current index-linked manual; older/page conflicts retained
Confirm the complete operating weight; a shipping weight cannot establish the attachment load.
PTO chipperFarmry
5″ max. chip diameter · 15–45 engine hp
Confirm the conflicting tractor specifications in your serial-specific manual; official source values differ.
PTO chipperFarmry
5″ max. chip diameter · 15–45 PTO hp
Resolve the conflicting published specifications for the exact model revision.
5 more possible options in the full comparison table.
THE DECISION IN NUMBERS
31.1 PTO hp is compared with each maker’s stated PTO limits. Operating-range clearance is not a throughput claim or a complete fit decision.
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| Candidate / configuration | Published requirement | Result for this tractor scope | Decision still needed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland Mills WC46 | 15–30 PTO hp | 1.1 hp above maximum | Exclude for this documented scope; the smaller chipper is not automatically suitable. |
| Woodland Mills WC68 | 20–50 PTO hp; over 40 for full 6-inch logs at full feed | Inside range; 31.1 does not meet over-40 condition | Confirm workload and material expectations without assuming full-diameter throughput. |
| Woodland Mills WC88 | 35 PTO hp minimum; over 60 for full 8-inch logs at full feed | 3.9 hp below minimum | Exclude for this documented scope, irrespective of three-point lift. |
| WoodMaxx MX9900 | 25 PTO hp minimum | 6.1 hp above minimum | A 9-inch capacity label does not prove full-size output at 31.1 PTO hp. |
The 3038E’s 30-PTO-hp profile lies on WC46’s upper boundary. This documented 3039R scope exceeds it. That changes the shortlist rather than merely adding a warning about minimum power. Do not use the 3039R badge, a regional rating or a rounded 30-hp assumption to move it back inside the range. The two U.S. manufacturer documents used here agree on 31.1 HST PTO hp. Any different tractor specification requires its own verified scope.
WC68’s stated power range includes 31.1, but the maker requires over 40 PTO hp for full 6-inch logs at full feed speed. MX9900’s 25-hp minimum is lower than WC88’s 35 despite its larger nominal opening. The brands’ diameter labels and minimum ratings are not a common production test. Ask each manufacturer about the actual material and workload at 31.1 PTO hp instead of ranking the machines by maximum diameter alone.
These shortlisted chippers use self-contained feed hydraulics. The 3039R’s optional rear-SCV combinations and advertised total hydraulic flow do not turn WC68 into a full-feed, full-diameter match or make MX9900 meet an unreported production target. The hydraulic-feed system still needs a complete delivered-equipment quote and applicable manual, while the tractor provides the separately checked PTO and hitch connection.
Both selected 3R profiles have the brochure’s 2,200-lb lift reference at 24 inches. The 3039R’s extra PTO power does not establish a different allowable rear load. WC68’s retained manual product reference is 747 lb; MX9900’s approximately 816-lb dry reference is neither a directly comparable complete load nor a ballast approval. Confirm fluid, shaft and hitch-accessory inclusions and actual center of gravity. The Deere manual provides implement-code guidance for Deere/iMatch combinations, not an assigned code or blanket weight allowance for either chipper.
Wallenstein’s current pages rate the 5-inch BX52RI (30–55 engine hp, Category I). Two hydraulic rollers pull material in at a set rate, and P3 PULSE reverses them when the rotor slows; they need 3–6 gpm from a rear remote or Wallenstein’s PTO-driven power pack. The John Deere 3039R’s 38 engine hp is inside the BX52RI page’s 30–55 but under the 40 that the manual’s table gives for the BX52R, so ask Wallenstein which floor applies to the serial on offer. Its published lift at 24 inches, 2,200 lb, carries the 845-lb BX52RI with 1,355 lb to spare. Wallenstein lists no price; ask a dealer.
THE SCREEN, WITH ITS LIMITS VISIBLE
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.
| Attachment | 1381LV U.S. document scope · 3-range eHydro · 4WD · open station / folding ROPS31.1 PTO hp |
|---|---|
| Farmry WCAP5 →412 lb · Net weight WITH PTO shaft, manual Rev1.5 p20 | Needs specification reviewConfirm the conflicting tractor specifications in your serial-specific manual; official source values differ. |
| Farmry WCAP5 PRO →386 lb · Product weight, current manual Rev1.4 p13; whether PTO shaft is included in this weight is not stated | Needs specification reviewResolve the conflicting published specifications for the exact model revision. |
| Woodland Mills WC46 →587 lb · Product weight, 2024 operator manual Rev C p9 | Published mismatch31.1 PTO hp exceeds the published 30 hp range. |
| Woodland Mills WC68 →747 lb · Product weight, 2024 operator manual Rev C p9 | Needs specification reviewConfirm the conflicting tractor specifications in your serial-specific manual; official source values differ. |
| Woodland Mills TFG55 PTO →346 lb · Product weight, Rev B manual p9 | Published mismatch31.1 PTO hp exceeds the published 30 hp range. |
| Woodland Mills WC88 →900 lb · Product weight: 900 lb in current linked 2022 Rev C manual, printed p9; shipping weight is 1,054 lb. The manual does not explicitly identify whether quoted product weight includes the PTO shaft or filled hydraulic oil. | Published mismatch31.1 PTO hp is below the 35 hp minimum. |
| WoodMaxx WM-8H →Operating weight unconfirmed · Operating weight is unverified in the current official product page and linked manual. The page lists 990 lb SHIPPING weight; do not use it as operating weight. Confirm weight with PTO shaft and a filled hydraulic tank. | Needs specification reviewConfirm the complete operating weight; a shipping weight cannot establish the attachment load. |
| WoodMaxx WM-8M →775 lb · Product page states 775 lb total weight on the three-point hitch; shaft/fluid inclusion is not explicit. Shipping sections conflict at 950 versus 990 lb. Confirm the delivered operating assembly and shipping revision. | Needs specification reviewResolve the conflicting published specifications for the exact model revision. |
| WoodMaxx MX-8800 →Operating weight unconfirmed · Complete operating weight is unverified. Current Rev D manual (printed p45 / pdf p46, technical specifications) states approximately 772 lb DRY weight; page separately states 1,004 lb SHIPPING weight. Shaft inclusion in dry weight is not explicit. Do not substitute either figure for a confirmed shaft/oil-inclusive operating load. | Needs specification reviewConfirm the complete operating weight; a shipping weight cannot establish the attachment load. |
| WoodMaxx MX-9900 →Operating weight unconfirmed · Complete operating weight is unverified. Current Rev C manual (printed p42 / pdf p43, technical specifications) states approximately 816 lb DRY weight; page separately states 1,048 lb SHIPPING weight. Shaft inclusion in dry weight is not explicit. Do not substitute either figure for a confirmed shaft/oil-inclusive operating load. | Needs specification reviewConfirm the complete operating weight; a shipping weight cannot establish the attachment load. |
| Farmer-Helper FH-BX42 →Operating weight unconfirmed · Complete operating weight is unverified. Current index-linked manual p2 lists 430 lb net and 450 lb shipping. Current product/series pages instead list 423 lb net and 458 lb shipping. Net-weight shaft/assembly inclusions are unstated; none is substituted for a verified operating load. | Needs specification reviewConfirm the complete operating weight; a shipping weight cannot establish the attachment load. |
| Farmer-Helper FH-BX62S →Operating weight unconfirmed · Complete operating weight is unverified. Current index-linked manual p2: 830 lb net / 860 lb shipping. Current series page: 835 lb net / 915 lb gross. Product page calls 835 lb both total and gross; older product-linked manual p38 gives 797 lb net / 850 lb gross. Shaft/assembly inclusions are unstated, so no reference is used as operating weight. | Needs specification reviewConfirm the complete operating weight; a shipping weight cannot establish the attachment load. |
| Wallenstein BX36S →Operating weight unconfirmed · Official page Total Weight and Jan-2025 manual Weight: 395 lb. Neither states whether the supplied shaft and all operating equipment are included; complete operating and separate shipping weights remain unverified. | Published mismatch38 engine hp exceeds the published 30 hp range. |
| Wallenstein BX52S →Operating weight unconfirmed · Official page Total Weight and Jan-2025 manual Weight: 505 lb. Neither states whether the supplied shaft and all operating equipment are included; complete operating and separate shipping weights remain unverified. | Needs specification reviewConfirm the correct attachment and driveline configuration for the tractor’s PTO speed; listed speed options are discrete settings. |
| Wallenstein BX72S →Operating weight unconfirmed · Current official page Total Weight and Jan-2025 manual Weight: 728 lb. Neither defines complete shaft-inclusive operating mass or a separate shipping weight. Confirm the assembled operating load; do not relabel 728 lb as dry or shipping weight. | Published mismatch38 engine hp is below the 50 hp minimum. |
| Wallenstein BX102S →1143 lb · Total Weight 1143 lb (519 kg) on the current page and in the Jan-2025 BX-S manual. Neither says whether the PTO shaft is included; confirm the assembled operating load. | Published mismatch38 engine hp is below the 80 hp minimum. |
| Wallenstein BX52RI →845 lb · Total weight 845 lb on the current page and operating weight 845 lb in the BXR manual §10.1. Neither says whether the PTO shaft is included. | Needs specification reviewConfirm the correct attachment and driveline configuration for the tractor’s PTO speed; listed speed options are discrete settings. |
| Wallenstein BX72RI →1300 lb · Total weight 1,300 lb on the current page and operating weight 1,300 lb in the BXR manual §10.1. Neither says whether the PTO shaft is included. | Published mismatch38 engine hp is below the 45 hp minimum. |
| Wallenstein BX102RI →1950 lb · Total weight 1,950 lb on the current page and operating weight 1,950 lb in the BXR manual §10.1. Neither says whether the PTO shaft is included. | Published mismatch38 engine hp is below the 75 hp minimum. |
Should the MX-9900’s 9-inch opening or the WC88’s power documentation guide a larger PTO chipper purchase?
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Research record reviewed November 8, 2026. Confirm the current manual and the exact revision supplied with your machine.