John Deere 5050E · PTO WOOD CHIPPERS
Wallenstein rates BX72S at 50–85 engine hp; the John Deere 5050E’s engine is exactly 50. Wallenstein BX52S, Woodland Mills WC68 and WC88, WoodMaxx’s chippers and the 45-PTO-hp chippers screen on its 37 PTO hp.
By Acreage Equipment · Reviewed November 13, 2026 · Specification research, not a field test
PUT THIS GUIDE TO WORK
See published mismatches and the checks still needed.
BEST MATCHES FOR THE 5050E
13 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 chipperWallenstein
5″ max. chip diameter · 22–55 engine hp · official U.S. page
Confirm the actual hitch category, required bushings and complete mounting arrangement; multiple listed categories do not establish quick-hitch compatibility.
PTO chipperWallenstein
7″ max. chip diameter · 50–85 engine hp · official U.S. page
Confirm the actual hitch category, required bushings and complete mounting arrangement; multiple listed categories do not establish quick-hitch compatibility.
PTO chipperWoodland Mills
8″ maximum branch diameter, inches · 35–100+ PTO hp
Confirm the actual hitch category, required bushings and complete mounting arrangement; multiple listed categories do not establish quick-hitch compatibility.
PTO chipperWoodland Mills
6″ max. chip diameter · 20–50 PTO hp
Confirm the actual hitch category, required bushings and complete mounting arrangement; multiple listed categories do not establish quick-hitch compatibility.
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 actual hitch category, required bushings and complete mounting arrangement; multiple listed categories do not establish quick-hitch compatibility.
PTO chipperFarmry
5″ max. chip diameter · 15–45 PTO hp
Confirm the actual hitch category, required bushings and complete mounting arrangement; multiple listed categories do not establish quick-hitch compatibility.
7 more possible options in the full comparison table.
THE DECISION IN NUMBERS
Tractor reference: John Deere 5050E, November 2025 price pages; Category II convertible to Category I; 3,192 lb at 24 in..
Scroll the table sideways on smaller screens.
| Chipper | Published requirement | On 37 PTO / 50 engine hp | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wallenstein BX72S | 50–85 engine hp | Exactly at minimum | Fits (no margin) |
| Wallenstein BX52S | 22–55 engine hp | Inside | Fits |
| Woodland Mills WC88 | 35 PTO hp minimum | Inside (+2) | Fits |
| Woodland Mills WC68 | 20–50 PTO hp; over 40 for full feed | Inside; 3 short of full feed | Fits |
| Farmer-Helper FH-BX62S / FH-BX42; Farmry WCAP5 Pro | To 45 PTO hp | Inside (8 under) | Fits |
| WoodMaxx MX-9900 / MX-8800 / WM-8M | 19–25 PTO hp minimum | Inside | Fits |
| Wallenstein BX52RI / BX72RI | 30–55 / 45–85 engine hp (page); hydraulic feed; 5-in. / 7-in. | BX52RI inside, BX72RI exactly at the manual’s 50 | Fits on page and manual; hydraulic remote or power pack |
| Farmry WCAP5 | 15–45 engine hp | 5 over | Excluded |
Wallenstein BX52S (5-inch) runs 22–55 engine hp; BX72S (7-inch) starts at 50, exactly the 5050E. The comparison below sets them side by side.
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.
The 5050E has 50 engine hp but 37 PTO hp. Engine-rated chippers (Wallenstein, Farmry WCAP5) see the 50; PTO-rated chippers see the 37.
Deere ships the 5050E with a Category II hitch convertible to Category I. Most chippers here are Category 1; convert the lower links and top-link pin first.
Wallenstein’s current pages rate the 5-inch BX52RI (30–55 engine hp, Category I) and the 7-inch BX72RI (45–85 engine hp, Category I and II). 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 5050E’s 50 engine hp is inside the BX52RI’s range on both the page and the manual. It is inside the BX72RI’s range on both the page and the manual. Its published lift at 24 inches, 3,192 lb, carries the 1,300-lb BX72RI with 1,892 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. 5050E · 9F/3R SyncShuttle (12F/12R PowrReverser optional) · open station · 540 PTO37 PTO hp |
|---|---|
| Farmry WCAP5 →412 lb · Net weight WITH PTO shaft, manual Rev1.5 p20 | Published mismatch50 engine hp exceeds the published 45 hp range. |
| 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 reviewConfirm the actual hitch category, required bushings and complete mounting arrangement; multiple listed categories do not establish quick-hitch compatibility. |
| Woodland Mills WC46 →587 lb · Product weight, 2024 operator manual Rev C p9 | Published mismatch37 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 actual hitch category, required bushings and complete mounting arrangement; multiple listed categories do not establish quick-hitch compatibility. |
| Woodland Mills TFG55 PTO →346 lb · Product weight, Rev B manual p9 | Published mismatch37 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 reviewConfirm the actual hitch category, required bushings and complete mounting arrangement; multiple listed categories do not establish quick-hitch compatibility. |
| 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 actual hitch category, required bushings and complete mounting arrangement; multiple listed categories do not establish quick-hitch compatibility. |
| 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 reviewConfirm the actual hitch category, required bushings and complete mounting arrangement; multiple listed categories do not establish quick-hitch compatibility. |
| 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 actual hitch category, required bushings and complete mounting arrangement; multiple listed categories do not establish quick-hitch compatibility. |
| 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 actual hitch category, required bushings and complete mounting arrangement; multiple listed categories do not establish quick-hitch compatibility. |
| 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 actual hitch category, required bushings and complete mounting arrangement; multiple listed categories do not establish quick-hitch compatibility. |
| 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 actual hitch category, required bushings and complete mounting arrangement; multiple listed categories do not establish quick-hitch compatibility. |
| 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 mismatch50 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 actual hitch category, required bushings and complete mounting arrangement; multiple listed categories do not establish quick-hitch compatibility. |
| 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. | Needs specification reviewConfirm the actual hitch category, required bushings and complete mounting arrangement; multiple listed categories do not establish quick-hitch compatibility. |
| 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 mismatch50 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 actual hitch category, required bushings and complete mounting arrangement; multiple listed categories do not establish quick-hitch compatibility. |
| 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. | Needs specification reviewConfirm the actual hitch category, required bushings and complete mounting arrangement; multiple listed categories do not establish quick-hitch compatibility. |
| 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 mismatch50 engine hp is below the 75 hp minimum. |
Does the BX72S’s larger material rating and taller discharge justify its higher engine-power minimum?
Read the guide →FIELD GUIDETake the complete setup, not just a horsepower number, to the manufacturer.
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Research record reviewed November 13, 2026. Confirm the current manual and the exact revision supplied with your machine.