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John Deere 3046R
Attachments that fit.

The U.S. order book gives this eHydro scope 34.1 PTO hp, while the current-linked brochure and older manual give 36.6. That conflict changes WC88’s minimum-power result, while several flail choices remain worth investigating under either figure.

34.1PTO hp45engine hp1hitch category2,200lb lift at 24 in.
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By Acreage Equipment · Reviewed November 8, 2026 · Specification research, not a field test

John Deere 3046R compact tractor
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PTO WOOD CHIPPERS FOR THE 3046R

Chippers that fit the 3046R.

12 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.

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Wallenstein BX52RI PTO wood chipperPTO chipper

Wallenstein

BX52RI

5″ max. chip diameter · 30–55 engine hp · current U.S. page (manual table: 40–55 hp for the BX52R)

Possible — confirm details

Confirm the correct attachment and driveline configuration for the tractor’s PTO speed; listed speed options are discrete settings.

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Wallenstein BX72RI PTO wood chipperPTO chipper

Wallenstein

BX72RI

7″ max. chip diameter · 45–85 engine hp · current U.S. page (manual table: 50–85 hp for the BX72R)

Possible — confirm details

Confirm the correct attachment and driveline configuration for the tractor’s PTO speed; listed speed options are discrete settings.

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Farmer-Helper FH-BX42 PTO wood chipperPTO chipper

Farmer-Helper

FH-BX42

4″ published feed-capacity short side, inches · 15–45 PTO hp in current index-linked manual; older/page conflicts retained

Possible — confirm details

Confirm the complete operating weight; a shipping weight cannot establish the attachment load.

$1,683checked November 7, 2026
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6 more possible options in the full comparison table — see all.

7 ruled out by published specs

FLAIL MOWERS FOR THE 3046R

Flail mowers that fit the 3046R.

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

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Farmry HFS87 flail mowerFlail mower

Farmry

HFS87

87″ cutting width · 30–85 HP (basis not stated) · official page and manual

Possible — confirm details

Ask the manufacturer whether the horsepower range means engine or PTO power.

$4,499checked November 14, 2026
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Farmer-Helper FH-EF95 flail mowerFlail mower

Farmer-Helper

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

Confirm the conflicting tractor specifications in your serial-specific manual; official source values differ.

$1,462checked November 14, 2026
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14 more possible options in the full comparison table — see all.

3 ruled out by published specs
Scope of this guide0291LV U.S. book scope · 3-range eHydro · 4WD · open station / folding ROPS. Each configuration below states the model and equipment covered by its sources.

Resolve the actual tractor rating first, then compare the 60-inch FM2560 with fixed or hydraulic-offset 70-inch FM78 choices. Check the seat-related rear-valve package and complete load before treating additional engine power as permission for a wider or heavier implement.

  • WC88’s 35-PTO-hp minimum lies between the 34.1 book and 36.6 brochure/manual figures.
  • Both PTO references clear FM78’s 30 minimum and exceed FM2560’s 33 threshold numerically; FM25’s stated horsepower basis still needs clarification.
  • FM2572’s 42-hp threshold remains engine/PTO dependent; FM2584’s 49 minimum is above both available bases.
  • Standard-seat and air-ride open stations have different listed rear-SCV/mid-PTO packages, with a conflicting transmission note.
  • The lift reference remains 2,200 lb at 24 inches; it is not an implement allowance.

Choose the exact configuration.

0291LV U.S. book scope · 3-range eHydro · 4WD · open station / folding ROPS

34.1 PTO hp

U.S. destination 0202, 0291LV, open-station options 2000 or 2005 and eHydro 1520 in the May 2026 order book. Seat-related hydraulic packages must be identified separately. No model-year or serial cutoff is invented. Cab, historical 029ALV and non-U.S. configurations are not selected.

Engine power
45 hp · Rounded 45 hp SAE J1995 label in the current U.S. specification component. The book/brochure print 45.3 with 33.3 kW and PS notation; the older North American manual gives 44.7 gross hp. Exact current serial-rating basis is unverified. None of these engine labels is PTO power.
Rear hitch
Category 1
Lift at 24 inches
2,200 lb · Current-linked 3 Series brochure 7622984 (25-04), p15: 2,200 lb at 24 inches behind center link. Not link-end lift or a general implement-weight allowance; serial applicability remains unverified.
Lift at link ends
Not confirmed in reviewed sources
Hydraulics
Brochure reference: 9.1 gpm implement, 6.2 steering and 15.3 total. Older OMLVU28866 separately lists 8.6 implement, 5.9 steering and 14.4 total. Current serial-specific flow is unresolved; total flow does not establish usable rear-remote flow.
Pressure
Not confirmed for current 0291LV. OMLVU28866 lists 2,500 psi working pressure in a 2014 section with unverified current serial applicability.
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Where the documents disagree.

PTO horsepower

May 2026 U.S. 0291LV book explicitly gives 34.1 HST PTO hp. Current-linked brochure and older North American manual give 36.6.

This guide uses the book-defined 34.1 PTO-hp reference and retains the alternative 36.6 figure. Confirm the rating for the actual PIN: WC88 crosses its 35-hp minimum between these sources.

Engine horsepower / emissions

Current component gives rounded 45 hp SAE J1995 and Final Tier 4. Book prints 45.3 with kW/PS notation and Tier V; older manual gives 44.7 gross hp.

Use the qualified current engine label only for engine-basis comparisons. Do not infer serial transitions, regulatory compliance or PTO power from these inconsistent labels.

mid PTO / rear SCV package

Standard-seat option 2000 requires 3320/3400; air-ride option 2005 requires 3330/3420; eHydro 1520 separately says it requires 3420.

Package and installed-equipment status remain unresolved until build/physical confirmation. Up to six rear SCVs is not an installed count.

hydraulic flow / pressure

Brochure 9.1 implement / 6.2 steering / 15.3 total gpm differs from older manual 8.6 / 5.9 / 14.4 as printed. Only the older reviewed manual gives 2,500 psi.

Keep source bases separate and leave current pressure unconfirmed; no circuit suitability is inferred.

FOLLOW THE NUMBERS

Sources & documentation

Research record reviewed November 8, 2026. Confirm the current manual and the exact revision supplied with your machine.

  1. John Deere 3046R current U.S. product page
  2. 3046R public specification component referenced by U.S. page: 0291LV / context 356308
  3. 5 May 2026 U.S. order book: 0291LV, PDF pp51–72; power p51, seat/package p52, eHydro/mid PTO p56
  4. Current-linked 3 Series brochure 7622984 (25-04): p15 specifications; p16 scope
  5. OMLVU28866 North American manual: engine table; 2013 section, current serial applicability unverified
  6. OMLVU28866: drivetrain, three-range hydrostatic
  7. OMLVU28866: hydraulic system; 2014 section differs from brochure
  8. OMLVU28866: ballast and Deere/iMatch implement codes
  9. Land Pride FM25 current North American family and model listing
  10. Official FM25 public catalog response — active models, gallery and linked documents
  11. FM25 operator manual 333-138M, printed 7/1/24 — requirements pp14–20, options pp15,30,33, specifications p39
  12. Official FM25 brochure — printed p12 model table
  13. Official FM-78 page: exact hammer variant, price and equipment
  14. Current FM-62/62H and FM-78/78H manual: printed p40 / PDF p41
  15. WoodMaxx manual index: Models 2025 to current
  16. Official FM-78H page: hammer option, price, equipment and conflicting weights
  17. Official U.S. WC88 page: price, capacity and drive system
  18. Current linked WC88 operator manual, Rev C, 22-Aug-2022
  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. Official MX-9900 page: power/capacity claims, feed, hitch and current sale price
  22. MX-9900 manual Rev C, September 18, 2026: specifications and setup
  23. Woodland Mills official U.S. product page — Capacity and hydraulic infeed sections; current price
  24. Woodland Mills WC46 operator manual, Rev C, 28-May-2024 — Printed p9 product/shipping weights; p12 Cat 1 and PTO range; operation/setup sections
  25. Farmry HFS87 official product page — tractor power range, gearbox HP, widths, linkage, weight and price
  26. Farmry HFS/HFSS Series operator manual, Rev 1.6 — printed p17 specifications

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