John Deere 5090E · PTO WOOD CHIPPERS
Woodland Mills ties WC88’s full 8-inch feed to over 60 PTO hp, and the John Deere 5090E’s 75 PTO hp clears it on a hitch convertible to Category 1. WoodMaxx’s four chippers and Wallenstein’s 10-inch BX102S fit too; BX72S is 5 over on engine hp.
By Acreage Equipment · Reviewed November 14, 2026 · Specification research, not a field test
PUT THIS GUIDE TO WORK
See published mismatches and the checks still needed.
BEST MATCHES FOR THE 5090E
7 of 19 pto wood chippers we track pass the published power, hitch and speed screen on at least one configuration. Each still has a detail to confirm with the seller.
PTO chipperWallenstein
10″ max. chip diameter · 80–120 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 chipperWoodMaxx
9″ maximum chip diameter, inches · 25 PTO hp minimum; maximum not stated
Confirm the actual hitch category, required bushings and complete mounting arrangement; multiple listed categories do not establish quick-hitch compatibility.
PTO chipperWoodMaxx
8″ maximum chip diameter, inches · 20 PTO hp minimum; maximum not stated
Confirm the actual hitch category, required bushings and complete mounting arrangement; multiple listed categories do not establish quick-hitch compatibility.
PTO chipperWoodMaxx
8″ max. chip diameter · 19 PTO hp minimum; maximum not stated
Confirm the actual hitch category, required bushings and complete mounting arrangement; multiple listed categories do not establish quick-hitch compatibility.
PTO chipperWoodMaxx
8″ max. chip diameter · 19 PTO hp minimum; maximum not stated
Confirm the actual hitch category, required bushings and complete mounting arrangement; multiple listed categories do not establish quick-hitch compatibility.
1 more possible option in the full comparison table.
THE DECISION IN NUMBERS
Tractor reference: John Deere 5090E cab or open station, November 2025 price pages; Category 2 convertible to 1; lift at 24 in. not published.
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| Chipper | Published requirement | On 75 PTO / 90 engine hp | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland Mills WC88 | 35+ PTO hp; over 60 for full 8-inch feed; Category 1 | Inside; 15 over the full-feed line | Fits |
| WoodMaxx MX-9900 / MX-8800 / WM-8M / WM-8H | 19–25 PTO hp minimum; 50+ for full capacity; no maximum | Inside; 25 over the 50+ line | Fits |
| Wallenstein BX102S | 80–120 engine hp; Category II | Inside at 90 (10 over the minimum) | Fits |
| Wallenstein BX102RI | 75–120 engine hp (page); hydraulic feed; 10-in. | BX102RI inside | Fits on page and manual; 24-in. lift unpublished; hydraulic remote or power pack |
| Wallenstein BX72S | 50–85 engine hp | 5 over on engine (PTO 10 under) | Excluded |
| Woodland Mills WC68 | 20–50 PTO hp | 25 over | Excluded |
| All other chippers here | To 55 hp or less | Over | Excluded |
Woodland Mills WC88 (8-inch) and WoodMaxx MX-9900 (9-inch) are both hydraulic-feed chippers with no published maximum. The 5090E clears WC88’s over-60 full-feed line and MX-9900’s 50+ line. The comparison below sets them side by side.
Wallenstein’s 10-inch BX102S runs 80–120 engine hp on a Category II hitch only, gravity-fed, at 1,143 lb. The 5090E’s 90 rated hp sits inside it, and its Category 2 hitch takes the BX102S without conversion. Confirm the pins, the PTO shaft for 540 or 1,000 rpm, and front ballast for its weight.
Wallenstein states BX72S’s 50–85 range in engine horsepower. The 5090E’s 90 rated hp is 5 over; its 75 PTO hp would be inside, but this site screens a limit on the basis the maker states.
Deere lists a Category 2 hitch convertible to Category 1, and its price pages offer an iMatch Category 1 quick hitch. That is why Category 1 attachments such as Woodland Mills WC88 and Land Pride FM2560 still screen here, unlike on Category II-only tractors.
Deere’s pages say Model Year 2024 5090E and 5100E tractors lift up to 4,600 lb at the rear hitch but do not say where that is measured, and no 24-inch figure is listed as it is for the 5050E–5075E. Ask the dealer for the lift 24 inches behind the hitch before relying on it for a heavy attachment.
Wallenstein’s current pages rate the 10-inch BX102RI (75–120 engine hp, Category II). Two hydraulic rollers pull material in at a set rate, and P3 PULSE reverses them when the rotor slows; they need 4–8 gpm from a rear remote or Wallenstein’s PTO-driven power pack. The John Deere 5090E’s 90 engine hp is inside the BX102RI’s range on both the page and the manual. No lift 24 inches behind the hitch is published for this tractor; get that figure before hanging the 1,950-lb BX102RI on it. 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. 5090E · 12F/12R PowrReverser · open station · 540/540E PTO75 PTO hp | U.S. 5090E · 12F/12R PowrReverser · cab · 540/540E PTO75 PTO hp |
|---|---|---|
| Farmry WCAP5 →412 lb · Net weight WITH PTO shaft, manual Rev1.5 p20 | Published mismatch90 engine hp exceeds the published 45 hp range. | Published mismatch90 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 | Published mismatch75 PTO hp exceeds the published 45 hp range. | Published mismatch75 PTO hp exceeds the published 45 hp range. |
| Woodland Mills WC46 →587 lb · Product weight, 2024 operator manual Rev C p9 | Published mismatch75 PTO hp exceeds the published 30 hp range. | Published mismatch75 PTO hp exceeds the published 30 hp range. |
| Woodland Mills WC68 →747 lb · Product weight, 2024 operator manual Rev C p9 | Published mismatch75 PTO hp exceeds the published 50 hp range. | Published mismatch75 PTO hp exceeds the published 50 hp range. |
| Woodland Mills TFG55 PTO →346 lb · Product weight, Rev B manual p9 | Published mismatch75 PTO hp exceeds the published 30 hp range. | Published mismatch75 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. | 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. | 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. | 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. | 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. | 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. | Published mismatch75 PTO hp exceeds the published 45 hp range. | Published mismatch75 PTO hp exceeds the published 45 hp range. |
| 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. | Published mismatch75 PTO hp exceeds the published 45 hp range. | Published mismatch75 PTO hp exceeds the published 45 hp range. |
| 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 mismatch90 engine hp exceeds the published 30 hp range. | Published mismatch90 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. | Published mismatch90 engine hp exceeds the published 55 hp range. | Published mismatch90 engine hp exceeds the published 55 hp range. |
| 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 mismatch90 engine hp exceeds the published 85 hp range. | Published mismatch90 engine hp exceeds the published 85 hp range. |
| 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. | Needs specification reviewConfirm the actual hitch category, required bushings and complete mounting arrangement; multiple listed categories do not establish quick-hitch compatibility. | Needs specification reviewConfirm the actual hitch category, required bushings and complete mounting arrangement; multiple listed categories do not establish quick-hitch compatibility. |
| 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. | Published mismatch90 engine hp exceeds the published 55 hp range. | Published mismatch90 engine hp exceeds the published 55 hp range. |
| 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 mismatch90 engine hp exceeds the published 85 hp range. | Published mismatch90 engine hp exceeds the published 85 hp range. |
| 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. | Needs specification reviewConfirm the actual hitch category, required bushings and complete mounting arrangement; multiple listed categories do not establish quick-hitch compatibility. | Needs specification reviewConfirm the actual hitch category, required bushings and complete mounting arrangement; multiple listed categories do not establish quick-hitch compatibility. |
Should the MX-9900’s 9-inch opening or the WC88’s power documentation guide a larger PTO chipper purchase?
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Research record reviewed November 14, 2026. Confirm the current manual and the exact revision supplied with your machine.