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John Deere 5075M flail mowers: FM-78 to Land Pride

WoodMaxx rates its FM-78 mowers at 30–65 PTO hp, and the John Deere 5075M’s 57.7 PTO hp is 7.3 under that ceiling. Farmer-Helper FH-EFGC125 and 155 and Land Pride FM2560, FM2572 and FM2584 fit too; TMG’s 50-hp manual cap does not.

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By Acreage Equipment · Reviewed November 14, 2026 · Specification research, not a field test

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John Deere 5075M hub: studio image of the 5075M cab utility tractor, front left view
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BEST MATCHES FOR THE 5075M

Flail mowers to shortlist.

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

Blue Diamond Heavy Duty 403740 flail mowerFlail mower

Blue Diamond

Heavy Duty 403740

87″ cutting width · 75–100 HP recommended (basis not stated) · spec sheet and manual

Possible — confirm details

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

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4 more possible options in the full comparison table.

13 ruled out by published specs

THE DECISION IN NUMBERS

Flail screens at 57.7 PTO hp, 75 engine hp, Category 1 or 2

Tractor reference: John Deere 5075M, November 2025 brochure and November 2024 price pages; Category 2 convertible to 1; 5,150 lb at 24 in. (EH hitch).

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MowerPublished requirementOn 57.7 PTO / 75 engine hpResult
WoodMaxx FM-78 / FM-78H / FM-78 Y30–65 PTO hp7.3 underFits
Farmer-Helper FH-EFGC155 / 12525 or 22–65 PTO hp (page)7.3 underFits
Land Pride FM2560 / FM2572 / FM258433 / 42 / 49–80 hp, basis unspecifiedInside on both figuresFits
Blue Diamond 403740 (87-inch)75–100 hp, basis unspecified; Category I and II17.3 short on PTO; exactly 75 on engineAsk Blue Diamond
Farmry HFS8730–85 hp, basis unspecified; Category I/II; 87-in. cutInside on both figuresFits on both figures
TMG TFM60 / TFMS5030–60 hp table; 50 PTO hp manual cap7.7 over the capExcluded
WoodMaxx FM-62; Farmry LFS / LFP47To 45 hp or lessOverExcluded
Sources for this decision table (20)

FH-EFGC155 or FM-78

Farmer-Helper FH-EFGC155 and WoodMaxx FM-78 both stop at 65 PTO hp, 7.3 above the 5075M. FH-EFGC155 lists Category 1 only, so it needs the hitch converted; FM-78 lists Category 1 and 2. The comparison below sets them side by side.

Blue Diamond 403740

Blue Diamond rates its heavy-duty 87-inch 403740 at 75–100 hp without saying engine or PTO, lists Category I and II, and ships it with 18 inches of hydraulic side shift. The 5075M’s 75 engine hp is exactly the 403740’s minimum and its 57.7 PTO hp is 17.3 short, so it fits only if Blue Diamond means engine power; the FM-78 and FM25 mowers fit outright. It weighs 1,763 lb before the PTO shaft and needs a double-acting rear remote for the side shift.

TMG’s manual cap

TMG’s product tables list its TFM60 and TFMS50 for 30–60 hp, but their manuals cap tractor power at 50 PTO hp. This site uses the manual’s cap, so the 5075M’s 57.7 is 7.7 over.

Category 2, convertible to 1

Deere lists a Category 2 hitch convertible to Category 1. That is why Category 1 attachments such as Woodland Mills WC88, Land Pride FM2560 and the Farmer-Helper mowers still screen here, unlike on Category II-only tractors.

Lift

Deere’s November 2025 brochure lists 5,150 lb 24 inches behind the lift point (5,950 lb optional), measured with the electrohydraulic hitch. Every attachment here weighs a fraction of that; ask which hitch control is fitted, since Deere gives no figure for the mechanical one.

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 5075M’s 57.7 PTO hp and 75 engine hp are both inside that range, so the basis does not change the result. Its published lift at 24 inches, 5,150 lb, carries that weight with 3,851 lb to spare; check front ballast all the same. Farmry rates the gearbox at only 50 hp, below this tractor’s 57.7 PTO hp; ask Farmry how hard it can be driven. 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.

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. 5075M · 16F/16R PowrReverser · open station or cab · 540/540E PTO57.7 PTO hp
Farmry LFS45 →355 lb · Net weight WITH PTO shaft, current LFS manual Rev 1.7 p18Published mismatchBoth engine (75) and PTO (57.7) 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 (75) and PTO (57.7) 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 (75) and PTO (57.7) 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)Published mismatch57.7 PTO hp exceeds the manual’s 50 PTO hp maximum.
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.Published mismatchBoth engine (75) and PTO (57.7) horsepower exceed the published 45 hp maximum.
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.Published mismatch57.7 PTO hp exceeds the manual’s 50 PTO hp maximum.
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 mismatch57.7 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.Published mismatch57.7 PTO hp exceeds the published 45 hp range.
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.Published mismatch57.7 PTO hp exceeds the published 45 hp range.
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.Published mismatch57.7 PTO hp exceeds the published 45 hp range.
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.Needs specification reviewConfirm the actual hitch category, required bushings and complete mounting arrangement; multiple listed categories do not establish quick-hitch compatibility.
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.Published mismatch57.7 PTO hp exceeds the published 45 hp range.
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.Published mismatch57.7 PTO hp exceeds the published 45 hp range.
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.Published mismatch57.7 PTO hp exceeds the published 45 hp range.
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Farmer-Helper FH-EFGC155 hammer vs WoodMaxx FM-78 hammer: 60 or 70 inches under a 72-inch manual limit

My tractor manual allows flail mowers up to 72 inches and 1,100 lb: FH-EFGC155 or FM-78?

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Sources & documentation

Research record reviewed November 14, 2026. Confirm the current manual and the exact revision supplied with your machine.

  1. John Deere 5M Series utility tractors brochure (PDF created November 26, 2025), linked from the current 5075M pagep14 5M Tractors / Specifications: rated engine hp @ 2,200 rpm; rated PTO hp @ 2,100 rpm (5075M 57.7, 5105M 90); Rear Hitch Category 2 (convertible to 1); lift capacity 24 in. behind lift point with EH hitch, standard 5,150 lb (2,336 kg), optional 5,950 lb
  2. John Deere price pages, Tractors 5000 M and specialty (1 November 2024)Base equipment: Rated Engine Power PS (hp ISO); Rated PTO Power (hp SAE) @ 2100 rpm; independent 540 PTO; telescoping draft links with Category II balls
  3. John Deere 5075M current U.S. product pageKey Specs: rated engine power; transmission; Rear Hitch Category (SAE Designation) Category 2, convertible to 1; pump rated output
  4. 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
  5. Official FM-78H page: hammer option, price, equipment and conflicting weights
  6. WoodMaxx 2025-to-current FM series operator manualPrinted p40 / PDF p41: blade-specific PTO requirements, cutting width, fixed extents, hitch category and Category 2 bushings, product weight
  7. Farmer-Helper FH-EFGC155 · Hammer blades official product pageHP Requirements at PTO (25–65); Cutting Width; Overall Width; Weight; price
  8. Official Betstco FH-EFGC125 product page: exact model, current USD offer, dimensions and conflicting specifications22–65 PTO hp on the product page; 48-in. cut
  9. Currently linked EFGC standard manual, Revision 12-12-17, pp16–23Rev 12-12-17: p16 80 PTO hp ceiling; p23 weights, mounting positions and minimum-HP footnote (engine basis on hydrostatic tractors)
  10. Land Pride FM25 Series product pageFM2560 / FM2572 / FM2584 model listing; dealer quote
  11. 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
  12. Land Pride FM25 brochurePrinted p12 model table
  13. TMG Industrial official U.S. TFM60 product page — Current price, operation weight, width and shipping weightPrice, operation weight, width and 30–60 HP range
  14. TMG TFMS50/60/72 manual, 2025-01-09p6: tractor power must not exceed 50 PTO hp; cutting width 1,250 mm
  15. WoodMaxx FM-62 official product pageHammer SKU FM-62-0006; mower-only and shaft weights; price
  16. Blue Diamond flail mower page — 35–100 HP line, Category 1 & 2, hydraulic side shift and downloads
  17. Blue Diamond flail mower spec sheet, revised 08.21.25 — heavy-duty 403740 row
  18. Blue Diamond Heavy Duty Flail Mower manual (Feb 2026) — p4 model table, p49 specifications
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. Official U.S. WC88 page: price, capacity and drive system
  22. Current linked WC88 operator manual, Rev C, 22-Aug-2022
  23. Official WM-8H product page: power, feed, hitch and price
  24. WM-8H linked manual — assembly p20 and maintenance p29 give different fill quantities
  25. WoodMaxx current manual index
  26. Official MX-9900 page: power/capacity claims, feed, hitch and current sale price
  27. MX-9900 manual Rev C, September 18, 2026: specifications and setup
  28. Official EFGC series: fixed models and separate hydraulic-offset kits
  29. Official Betstco manual index
  30. Wallenstein BX72S current U.S. page — engine power, current hitch categories, capacity, accessories and reference mass
  31. BX72S official support page — current operator/setup documents
  32. BX-S operator manual Z97085_En, Rev Jan-2025 — pp14,18–22,26,28,30,40
  33. PTO shaft instructions Z97844_En, Rev Aug-2024 — tractor/quick-hitch sizing
  34. Official FM25 public catalog response — active models, gallery and linked documents
  35. Wallenstein BX102RI current U.S. page — engine hp range, mounting, capacity, hydraulic flow and weight
  36. BX102RI official support page — operator and parts manuals by serial number
  37. BXR Series Operator’s Manual, P3 PULSE V3 (Oct 2022) — §10.1 specifications, hitching, power pack
  38. Wallenstein wood chipper lineup — engine hp ranges for R and RI models
  39. Farmry official product specifications
  40. Farmry LFS Series operator manual, Rev 1.7 — Printed pp17–18 specifications; p28 tractor stability
  41. Farmry flail mower comparison table — Net-weight comparison; may exclude PTO shaft
  42. Farmry official product specifications
  43. Farmry official product specifications
  44. TMG TFM60/68/72 manual — cover v.2022.11.29; filename 2025.01.09 — p6 power; p11 hitch adjustment; p12 specifications
  45. Official LFP47 product page: configuration, weight and price
  46. LFP Series operator manual, Rev 1.3, printed pp17–20
  47. Official U.S. TFMS50 page: operating specifications and price
  48. Official FM-54 page: Y option, displayed price, shaft and weight
  49. FM-54 manual for 2025-and-newer models, p40 specifications
  50. Official FM-62H page: hammer option, price, equipment and conflicting weights
  51. Official Betstco FH-EF95 product page — PTO hp range, gearbox, widths, weights, blades and price
  52. Farmer-Helper FH-EF Series Manual (June 2025), p13 Machine Specs
  53. Official Betstco FH-EF standard-duty series page
  54. Official Betstco FH-EF105 product page — PTO hp range, gearbox, widths, weights, blades and price
  55. Official Betstco FH-EF125 product page — PTO hp range, gearbox, widths, weights, blades and price