John Deere 3043D · PTO WOOD CHIPPERS
Woodland Mills rates WC88 from 35 PTO hp; the John Deere 3043D has 36.3. WC68, Farmry WCAP5 (42.2 engine hp against 45), WoodMaxx’s chippers, Farmer-Helper FH-BX and Wallenstein BX52S fit too.
By Acreage Equipment · Reviewed November 13, 2026 · Specification research, not a field test
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See published mismatches and the checks still needed.
BEST MATCHES FOR THE 3043D
12 of 19 pto wood chippers we track pass the published power, hitch and speed screen. “Specs line up” cards come first.
PTO chipperWoodland Mills
6″ max. chip diameter · 20–50 PTO hp
Confirm implement weight limits, center of gravity, front ballast and stability in your tractor manual.
PTO chipperFarmry
5″ max. chip diameter · 15–45 engine hp
Confirm implement weight limits, center of gravity, front ballast and stability in your tractor manual.
PTO chipperWoodland Mills
8″ maximum branch diameter, inches · 35–100+ PTO hp
Resolve the conflicting published specifications for the exact model revision.
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 chipperWoodMaxx
8″ max. chip diameter · 19 PTO hp minimum; maximum not stated
Resolve the conflicting published specifications for the exact model revision.
PTO chipperFarmer-Helper
6.5″ manual feed-opening short side, inches · 25–45 PTO hp in current index-linked manual; older capacity/range conflicts retained
Confirm the complete operating weight; a shipping weight cannot establish the attachment load.
6 more possible options in the full comparison table.
THE DECISION IN NUMBERS
Tractor reference: John Deere 3043D, July 2025 brochure; Category 1; transmission-driven PTO.
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| Chipper | Published requirement | On 36.3 PTO / 42.2 engine hp | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland Mills WC88 | 35 PTO hp minimum; full feed over 60 | Inside (+1.3) | Fits |
| Woodland Mills WC68 | 20–50 PTO hp; over 40 for full feed | Inside; 3.7 short of full feed | Fits |
| Farmry WCAP5 | 15–45 engine hp | Inside (2.8 under) | Fits |
| WoodMaxx MX-9900 / MX-8800 / WM-8M | 19–25 PTO hp minimum | Inside | Fits |
| Farmer-Helper FH-BX62S / FH-BX42; Farmry WCAP5 Pro | To 45 PTO hp | Inside | Fits |
| Wallenstein BX52S | 22–55 engine hp | Inside | Fits |
| Wallenstein BX52RI | 30–55 engine hp (page); hydraulic feed; 5-in. | BX52RI inside (2.2 above the manual’s 40) | Fits on page and manual; hydraulic remote or power pack |
| Woodland Mills WC46 / TFG55 | To 30 PTO hp | 6.3 over | Excluded |
Woodland Mills WC68 (6-inch, 747 lb) and WC88 (8-inch, 900 lb) both fit the 3043D; WC88 by 1.3 hp. The comparison below sets them side by side.
Deere’s brochure lists the 3D’s rear PTO as transmission-driven with an overrunning clutch, not independent. A chipper rotor or flail drum keeps turning after the clutch is pressed; the overrunning clutch stops it from pushing the tractor.
Deere lists 1,670 lb at 24 inches; WC88 at 900 lb leaves 770 lb. Add front ballast.
The 3035D’s 30.4 PTO hp misses WC88’s 35; the 3043D clears it.
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 3043D’s 42.2 engine hp is inside the BX52RI’s range on both the page and the manual. Its published lift at 24 inches, 1,670 lb, carries the 845-lb BX52RI with 825 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 | U.S. 3043D · gear 8F-8R · 4WD · ROPS · transmission-driven PTO36.3 PTO hp |
|---|---|
| Farmry WCAP5 →412 lb · Net weight WITH PTO shaft, manual Rev1.5 p20 | Preliminary spec matchConfirm implement weight limits, center of gravity, front ballast and stability in your tractor manual. |
| 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 mismatch36.3 PTO hp exceeds the published 30 hp range. |
| Woodland Mills WC68 →747 lb · Product weight, 2024 operator manual Rev C p9 | Preliminary spec matchConfirm implement weight limits, center of gravity, front ballast and stability in your tractor manual. |
| Woodland Mills TFG55 PTO →346 lb · Product weight, Rev B manual p9 | Published mismatch36.3 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. | Needs specification reviewResolve the conflicting published specifications for the exact model revision. |
| 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 mismatch42.2 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 mismatch42.2 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 mismatch42.2 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 mismatch42.2 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 mismatch42.2 engine hp is below the 75 hp minimum. |
Is the WC88’s larger throat useful enough to justify its power and weight requirements?
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Research record reviewed November 13, 2026. Confirm the current manual and the exact revision supplied with your machine.