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John Deere 5050E flail mowers: Land Pride FM2560 or FM2584

Land Pride rates FM2560 at 33–80 hp and FM2584 at 49–80 hp without a basis. The 5050E’s 37 PTO hp clears FM2560; only its 50-hp engine clears FM2584. WoodMaxx FM-62 and FM-78, Farmer-Helper FH-EFGC and TMG screen too.

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By Acreage Equipment · Reviewed November 13, 2026 · Specification research, not a field test

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BEST MATCHES FOR THE 5050E

Flail mowers to shortlist.

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

TMG Industrial TFMS50 flail mowerFlail mower

TMG Industrial

TFMS50

49″ working cut, inches · 30–60 hp · basis unclear

Possible — confirm details

Confirm the actual hitch category, required bushings and complete mounting arrangement; multiple listed categories do not establish quick-hitch compatibility.

$2,799checked November 7, 2026
Check current price at TMG Industrial
Fit details

12 more possible options in the full comparison table.

5 ruled out by published specs
  • Farmry LFS45 — Both engine (50) and PTO (37) horsepower exceed the published 35 hp maximum.
  • Farmry LFS53 — Both engine (50) and PTO (37) horsepower exceed the published 35 hp maximum.
  • Farmry LFS61 — Both engine (50) and PTO (37) horsepower exceed the published 35 hp maximum.
  • WoodMaxx FM-54 · Y-blades — 37 PTO hp exceeds the published 25 hp range.
  • Blue Diamond Heavy Duty 403740 — Both engine (50) and PTO (37) horsepower are below the published 75 hp minimum.

THE DECISION IN NUMBERS

Flail screens at 37 PTO hp and 50 engine hp

Tractor reference: John Deere 5050E; Category II convertible to Category I; 3,192 lb at 24 in..

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MowerPublished requirementOn 37 PTO / 50 engine hpResult
Land Pride FM256033–80 hpInside on both figuresFits
Land Pride FM258449–80 hp, basis unspecifiedEngine inside (+1); PTO 12 shortBasis decides
Land Pride FM257242–80 hpEngine inside; PTO 5 shortBasis decides
WoodMaxx FM-62 family24 (or 20)–45 PTO hpInsideFits
WoodMaxx FM-78 family30–65 PTO hpInsideFits
Farmer-Helper FH-EFGC155 / 12525 / 22–65 PTO hp (page)InsideFits
TMG TFM60 / TFMS5030–60 hp; 50 PTO hp capInsideFits
Farmry LFP4725–45 hpPTO inside; engine 5 overBasis decides
Farmry HFS8730–85 hp, basis unspecified; Category I/II; 87-in. cutInside on both figuresFits on both figures
Farmer-Helper FH-EF95 / EF105 / EF12515 / 16 / 20–45 PTO hp; Category I; 37 / 41 / 48-in. cutInsideFits
Sources for this decision table (19)

FM2560 or FM2584

Land Pride FM2560 cuts 60 inches from 33 hp; FM2584 cuts 84 from 49. On PTO power the 5050E fits only FM2560 of the two. The comparison below sets them side by side.

Lift at 24 inches

Deere’s current 5E pages list 3,192 lb maximum lift 610 mm (24 inches) behind the hitch point on all four models. Every chipper and flail mower on this site weighs far less; add front ballast as the manual directs.

Basis decides three mowers

Land Pride and Farmry list horsepower without saying engine or PTO. The 5050E’s 13-hp gap between them changes the answer for FM2572, FM2584 and LFP47.

Category conversion

Convert the Category II hitch to Category I before fitting a Category 1 mower.

Farmry HFS87: 87-inch cut, Category I and II

Farmry rates the HFS87 at 30–85 hp without saying whether that is PTO or engine power, lists Category I and II, cuts 87 inches and weighs 1,299 lb with the shaft. The John Deere 5050E’s 37 PTO hp and 50 engine hp are both inside that range, so the basis does not change the result. Its published lift at 24 inches, 3,192 lb, carries that weight with 1,893 lb to spare; check front ballast all the same. Its gearbox rating, 50 hp, is not below this tractor’s PTO power. The 87-inch cut is 3 inches wider than Land Pride’s FM2584. Farmry’s page listed it at $4,499 on November 14, 2026.

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 5050E’s 37 PTO hp is inside all three. Its published lift at 24 inches, 3,192 lb, carries even the 390-lb EF125 with 2,802 lb to spare. This tractor has the power for heavier mowers; the FH-EF line suits grass and light growth, not thick brush. Betstco listed them at $1,462, $1,547 and $1,632 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. 5050E · 9F/3R SyncShuttle (12F/12R PowrReverser optional) · open station · 540 PTO37 PTO hp
Farmry LFS45 →355 lb · Net weight WITH PTO shaft, current LFS manual Rev 1.7 p18Published mismatchBoth engine (50) and PTO (37) horsepower exceed the published 35 hp maximum.
Farmry LFS53 →395 lb · Net weight WITH PTO shaft, current LFS manual Rev 1.7 p18Published mismatchBoth engine (50) and PTO (37) horsepower exceed the published 35 hp maximum.
Farmry LFS61 →421 lb · Net weight WITH PTO shaft, current LFS manual Rev 1.7 p18Published mismatchBoth engine (50) and PTO (37) horsepower exceed the published 35 hp maximum.
TMG Industrial TMG-TFM60 →650 lb · Product-page operation weight; manual gives conflicting 270 kg (about 595 lb)Needs specification reviewConfirm the actual hitch category, required bushings and complete mounting arrangement; multiple listed categories do not establish quick-hitch compatibility.
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.Needs specification reviewConfirm the actual hitch category, required bushings and complete mounting arrangement; multiple listed categories do not establish quick-hitch compatibility.
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.Needs specification reviewConfirm the actual hitch category, required bushings and complete mounting arrangement; multiple listed categories do not establish quick-hitch compatibility.
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.Published mismatch37 PTO hp exceeds the published 25 hp range.
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.Needs specification reviewConfirm the actual hitch category, required bushings and complete mounting arrangement; multiple listed categories do not establish quick-hitch compatibility.
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.Needs specification reviewConfirm the actual hitch category, required bushings and complete mounting arrangement; multiple listed categories do not establish quick-hitch compatibility.
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.Needs specification reviewConfirm the actual hitch category, required bushings and complete mounting arrangement; multiple listed categories do not establish quick-hitch compatibility.
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.Needs specification reviewConfirm the actual hitch category, required bushings and complete mounting arrangement; multiple listed categories do not establish quick-hitch compatibility.
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.Needs specification reviewConfirm the actual hitch category, required bushings and complete mounting arrangement; multiple listed categories do not establish quick-hitch compatibility.
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.Needs specification reviewConfirm the actual hitch category, required bushings and complete mounting arrangement; multiple listed categories do not establish quick-hitch compatibility.
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.Needs specification reviewConfirm the actual hitch category, required bushings and complete mounting arrangement; multiple listed categories do not establish quick-hitch compatibility.
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.Needs specification reviewConfirm the actual hitch category, required bushings and complete mounting arrangement; multiple listed categories do not establish quick-hitch compatibility.
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.Needs specification reviewConfirm the actual hitch category, required bushings and complete mounting arrangement; multiple listed categories do not establish quick-hitch compatibility.
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.Needs specification reviewConfirm the actual hitch category, required bushings and complete mounting arrangement; multiple listed categories do not establish quick-hitch compatibility.
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.Needs specification reviewConfirm the actual hitch category, required bushings and complete mounting arrangement; multiple listed categories do not establish quick-hitch compatibility.
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 (50) and PTO (37) 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.Needs specification reviewConfirm the actual hitch category, required bushings and complete mounting arrangement; multiple listed categories do not establish quick-hitch compatibility.
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 reviewConfirm the actual hitch category, required bushings and complete mounting arrangement; multiple listed categories do not establish quick-hitch compatibility.
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 reviewConfirm the actual hitch category, required bushings and complete mounting arrangement; multiple listed categories do not establish quick-hitch compatibility.
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.Needs specification reviewConfirm the actual hitch category, required bushings and complete mounting arrangement; multiple listed categories do not establish quick-hitch compatibility.
GO DEEPER

Land Pride FM2560 vs FM2584: hammer-rotor configurations

When does moving from a 60-inch FM25 directly to an 84-inch model make sense?

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Sources & documentation

Research record reviewed November 13, 2026. Confirm the current manual and the exact revision supplied with your machine.

  1. John Deere price pages, Tractors 5050E/5060E/5067E/5075E (5 November 2025): 5050E Open Operator Station Utility Tractor (05C0LV)05C0LV base equipment: 50 97/68/EC engine horsepower; 37.0 PTO horsepower @ 2,100 rpm; 3-Point (Category II) Hitch with Sway Bars - Convertible to Category I
  2. John Deere 5050E current U.S. product pageSpecifications (Date Collected 5/8/2026): Maximum Lift Capacity at 610-mm Behind Hitch Point 3,192 lb (1,448 kg); Rear Hitch Category 2, convertible to 1; Maximum PTO Power 40 hp
  3. Land Pride FM25 operator manual 333-138M (7/1/24)Printed p14 / PDF p18 Tractor Requirements; printed pp16–17 hitch positions; printed p39 / PDF p43 widths, weights, rotor assemblies
  4. Land Pride FM25 brochurePrinted p12 model table
  5. Land Pride FM25 Series product pageFM2560 / FM2572 / FM2584 model listing; dealer quote
  6. WoodMaxx FM-62 official product pageHammer SKU FM-62-0006; mower-only and shaft weights; price
  7. Current FM-62/62H and FM-78/78H manual: printed p40 / PDF p41Printed p40: FM-62 24–45 PTO hp (hammer), 774 lb; FM-78 30–65 PTO hp, 880 lb
  8. WoodMaxx FM-78 official product pageBlack/hammer SKU FM-78-0006; 30–65 PTO hp; 70-in. cut; 80 in. overall; weight; hitch type; price
  9. Farmer-Helper FH-EFGC155 · Hammer blades official product pageHP Requirements at PTO (25–65); Cutting Width; Overall Width; Weight; price
  10. TMG TFMS50/60/72 manual, 2025-01-09p6: tractor power must not exceed 50 PTO hp; cutting width 1,250 mm
  11. TMG Industrial official U.S. TFM60 product page — Current price, operation weight, width and shipping weightPrice, operation weight, width and 30–60 HP range
  12. Farmry LFP47 official product pageSpecifications > Tractor Power Range; 32 Y-blades; Weight (includes PTO shaft); price
  13. Farmry HFS87 official product pageTractor power 30–85 HP (basis not stated); gearbox 50 HP; 87-in. cut, 96-in. overall; Category I/II; 1,299 lb with PTO shaft; price $4,499
  14. Farmry HFS/HFSS Series operator manual, Rev 1.6Printed p17 specifications: HFS87 30–85 HP, gearbox 50 HP (36.75 kW), 2,200-mm cut, Category I/II, 589 kg
  15. 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
  16. 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)
  17. 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)
  18. Farmer-Helper FH-EF125 official product pageRequires 20–45 PTO horsepower; gearbox 45 HP; 48-in. working width; Cat I; weight; price ($1,632 sale)
  19. Official U.S. WC88 page: price, capacity and drive system
  20. Current linked WC88 operator manual, Rev C, 22-Aug-2022
  21. Official U.S. TFMS50 page: operating specifications and price
  22. WoodMaxx manual index: Models 2025 to current
  23. Official current FH-BX62S product page: exact SKU, USD price and conflicting power/weight text
  24. Official FH-BX62S series page: self feed and current-manual link
  25. Current index-linked FH-BX42 & 62 manual, printed p2 / PDF p3
  26. Product-linked older manual, Revision 1-3-2018, p38
  27. Betstco official manual index
  28. Wallenstein official U.S. BX52S page — explicit engine band, capacity, RPM label, reference weight and accessories
  29. Wallenstein BX52S support — currently linked operator, setup and shaft documents
  30. BX-S operator manual Z97085_En, Rev Jan-2025 — pp14,18–22,28,30,40
  31. PTO shaft installation Z97844_En, Rev Aug-2024 — p6 sizing with a quick hitch attached
  32. BX-S setup instructions Z97085_SI, Rev Feb-2019 — assembly and shipment handling
  33. Wallenstein BX72S current U.S. page — engine power, current hitch categories, capacity, accessories and reference mass
  34. BX72S official support page — current operator/setup documents
  35. Official FM25 public catalog response — active models, gallery and linked documents
  36. Farmry official product specifications
  37. Farmry LFS Series operator manual, Rev 1.7 — Printed pp17–18 specifications; p28 tractor stability
  38. Farmry flail mower comparison table — Net-weight comparison; may exclude PTO shaft
  39. Farmry official product specifications
  40. Farmry official product specifications
  41. TMG TFM60/68/72 manual — cover v.2022.11.29; filename 2025.01.09 — p6 power; p11 hitch adjustment; p12 specifications
  42. LFP Series operator manual, Rev 1.3, printed pp17–20
  43. Official FM-54 page: Y option, displayed price, shaft and weight
  44. FM-54 manual for 2025-and-newer models, p40 specifications
  45. Official FM-62H page: hammer option, price, equipment and conflicting weights
  46. Official FM-78H page: hammer option, price, equipment and conflicting weights
  47. Official Betstco FH-EFGC125 product page: exact model, current USD offer, dimensions and conflicting specifications
  48. Currently linked EFGC standard manual, Revision 12-12-17, pp16–23
  49. Official EFGC series: fixed models and separate hydraulic-offset kits
  50. Blue Diamond flail mower page — 35–100 HP line, Category 1 & 2, hydraulic side shift and downloads
  51. Blue Diamond flail mower spec sheet, revised 08.21.25 — heavy-duty 403740 row
  52. Blue Diamond Heavy Duty Flail Mower manual (Feb 2026) — p4 model table, p49 specifications
  53. Official Betstco FH-EF standard-duty series page