KIOTI NS6010 · PTO WOOD CHIPPERS

KIOTI NS6010 wood chippers: a Category 2 hitch narrows the list to WoodMaxx and BX72S

On KIOTI’s current brochure and web pages, the NS6010 has a Category II hitch. Most chippers on this site list Category 1 only, so they drop out before power is checked. The ones that list Category 1 and 2 are WoodMaxx’s WM-8M, WM-8H, MX-8800 and MX-9900, Wallenstein BX72S and Farmry WCAP5. WCAP5 is out on power, at 57.7 engine hp against its 45 ceiling.

By Acreage Equipment · Reviewed November 9, 2026 · Specification research, not a field test

PUT THIS GUIDE TO WORK

See published mismatches and the checks still needed.

KIOTI NS6010 compact tractor
Manufacturer photo · KIOTI
PTO wood chippers at work

BEST MATCHES FOR THE NS6010

Chippers to shortlist.

6 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.

WoodMaxx WM-8M PTO wood chipperPTO chipper

WoodMaxx

WM-8M

8″ max. chip diameter · 19 PTO hp minimum; maximum not stated

Gear: Possible — confirm detailsHST: Possible — confirm details

Resolve the conflicting published specifications for the exact model revision.

$3,690checked November 7, 2026
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WoodMaxx MX-9900 PTO wood chipperPTO chipper

WoodMaxx

MX-9900

9″ maximum chip diameter, inches · 25 PTO hp minimum; maximum not stated

Gear: Possible — confirm detailsHST: Possible — confirm details

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

$6,990checked November 7, 2026
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WoodMaxx WM-8H PTO wood chipperPTO chipper

WoodMaxx

WM-8H

8″ max. chip diameter · 19 PTO hp minimum; maximum not stated

Gear: Possible — confirm detailsHST: Possible — confirm details

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

$4,095checked November 7, 2026
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WoodMaxx MX-8800 PTO wood chipperPTO chipper

WoodMaxx

MX-8800

8″ maximum chip diameter, inches · 20 PTO hp minimum; maximum not stated

Gear: Possible — confirm detailsHST: Possible — confirm details

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

$5,890checked November 7, 2026
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Wallenstein BX72S PTO wood chipperPTO chipper

Wallenstein

BX72S

7″ max. chip diameter · 50–85 engine hp · official U.S. page

Gear: Possible — confirm detailsHST: Possible — confirm details

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

Check seller priceAsk for a quote
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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)

Gear: Possible — confirm detailsHST: Possible — confirm details

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

Check seller priceAsk for a quote
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13 ruled out by published specs

THE DECISION IN NUMBERS

Chipper screens on a Category 2 NS6010: 48.3 (synchro) / 47.9 (HST) PTO hp, 57.7 gross engine hp

Tractor reference: KIOTI NS6010 and NS6010H; Category II in the brochure and on the web pages, Category I in the 2021 manual. NS6010H web PTO 47.8. Capacity conditions are manufacturer statements, not throughput tests.

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ChipperHitch / published requirementSynchro (48.3) / HST (47.9)On 57.7 engine hp
WoodMaxx WM-8MCat 1 & 2; 19 PTO hp minimum; full 8-inch softwood at 50+Inside; 1.7 / 2.1 short of 50PTO-rated
WoodMaxx MX-9900Cat 1 & 2; 25 PTO hp minimum; full 9-inch at “50+ HP”Inside; 1.7 / 2.1 short of 50 on PTO7.7 over 50 if engine-based
WoodMaxx WM-8H / MX-8800Cat 1 & 2; 19 / 20 PTO hp minimumInsidePTO-rated
Wallenstein BX72SCat I & II (page), Cat I (manual); 50–85 engine hpEngine-ratedInside (+7.7)
Wallenstein BX72RI45–85 engine hp (page); hydraulic feed; 7-in.Engine-rated: PTO hp not usedBX72RI inside
Farmry WCAP5Cat I/II; 15–45 engine hpEngine-rated12.7 over: excluded
Woodland Mills WC88 / WC68Category 1 onlyHitch mismatchHitch mismatch
Farmry WCAP5 Pro / FH-BX62SCategory 1 (1N); to 45 PTO hpHitch mismatch; also over 45PTO-rated
Wallenstein BX52SCategory I; 22–55 engine hpHitch mismatch2.7 over
Sources for this decision table (20)

Hitch before horsepower

KIOTI’s September 2025 brochure lists Category II for the NS6010 and NS6010H and Category I for the NS4710 and NS5310H; the current web pages agree. Its 2021 owner’s manual lists Category I for all five. On the current documents, Category 1-only chippers screen as hitch mismatches. Check the lower-link ends on the tractor: if Category 1 ends are fitted, the Category 1 list returns, subject to its power limits.

WoodMaxx near its 50-hp capacity line

WoodMaxx rates WM-8M from 19 PTO hp and ties full 8-inch softwood to 50+ PTO hp. The NS6010 is 1.7 short on the synchro tractor and 2.1 on the HST. MX-9900 starts at 25 PTO hp and ties full 9-inch capacity to “50+ HP” without naming the basis: short on PTO power, over on engine power. The comparison below sets the two side by side.

BX72S, with a hitch caveat

Wallenstein rates BX72S at 50–85 engine hp; the NS6010’s 57.7 is inside by 7.7. Wallenstein’s page lists Category I and II mounting, but its January 2025 manual lists Category I only. Confirm the Category II mounting parts on the order.

Lift on the NS6010

KIOTI’s manual gives 2,493 lb at 24 inches and 2,940 lb at the lift point; the brochure and NS6010 web pages print 2,940 lb. WM-8M is 775 lb on the hitch, MX-9900 about 816 lb dry and BX72S 728 lb, all well under either figure.

Wallenstein hydraulic-feed BXR chippers

Wallenstein’s current pages rate 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 KIOTI NS6010’s 57.7 engine hp is inside the BX72RI’s range on both the page and the manual. Its published lift at 24 inches, 2,493 lb, carries the 1,300-lb BX72RI with 1,193 lb to spare. Wallenstein lists no price; ask a dealer.

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. NS6010 · 12x12 synchro shuttle · 4WD · ROPS · independent PTO48.3 PTO hpU.S. NS6010H · 3-range HST · 4WD · ROPS · independent PTO47.9 PTO hp
Farmry WCAP5 →412 lb · Net weight WITH PTO shaft, manual Rev1.5 p20Published mismatch57.7 engine hp exceeds the published 45 hp range.Published mismatch57.7 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 statedPublished mismatch48.3 PTO hp exceeds the published 45 hp range.Published mismatch47.9 PTO hp exceeds the published 45 hp range.
Woodland Mills WC46 →587 lb · Product weight, 2024 operator manual Rev C p9Published mismatch48.3 PTO hp exceeds the published 30 hp range.Published mismatch47.9 PTO hp exceeds the published 30 hp range.
Woodland Mills WC68 →747 lb · Product weight, 2024 operator manual Rev C p9Published mismatchThe attachment’s listed hitch categories do not overlap the tractor’s documented Category 2 interface.Published mismatchThe attachment’s listed hitch categories do not overlap the tractor’s documented Category 2 interface.
Woodland Mills TFG55 PTO →346 lb · Product weight, Rev B manual p9Published mismatch48.3 PTO hp exceeds the published 30 hp range.Published mismatch47.9 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.Published mismatchThe attachment’s listed hitch categories do not overlap the tractor’s documented Category 2 interface.Published mismatchThe attachment’s listed hitch categories do not overlap the tractor’s documented Category 2 interface.
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 complete operating weight; a shipping weight cannot establish the attachment load.Needs specification reviewConfirm the complete operating weight; a shipping weight cannot establish the attachment load.
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 reviewResolve the conflicting published specifications for the exact model revision.Needs specification reviewResolve the conflicting published specifications for the exact model revision.
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 complete operating weight; a shipping weight cannot establish the attachment load.Needs specification reviewConfirm the complete operating weight; a shipping weight cannot establish the attachment load.
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 complete operating weight; a shipping weight cannot establish the attachment load.Needs specification reviewConfirm the complete operating weight; a shipping weight cannot establish the attachment load.
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 mismatch48.3 PTO hp exceeds the published 45 hp range.Published mismatch47.9 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 mismatch48.3 PTO hp exceeds the published 45 hp range.Published mismatch47.9 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 mismatch57.7 engine hp exceeds the published 30 hp range.Published mismatch57.7 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 mismatch57.7 engine hp exceeds the published 55 hp range.Published mismatch57.7 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.Needs specification reviewConfirm the correct attachment and driveline configuration for the tractor’s PTO speed; listed speed options are discrete settings.Needs specification reviewConfirm the correct attachment and driveline configuration for the tractor’s PTO speed; listed speed options are discrete settings.
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 mismatch57.7 engine hp is below the 80 hp minimum.Published mismatch57.7 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.Published mismatch57.7 engine hp exceeds the published 55 hp range.Published mismatch57.7 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.Needs specification reviewConfirm the correct attachment and driveline configuration for the tractor’s PTO speed; listed speed options are discrete settings.Needs specification reviewConfirm the correct attachment and driveline configuration for the tractor’s PTO speed; listed speed options are discrete settings.
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 mismatch57.7 engine hp is below the 75 hp minimum.Published mismatch57.7 engine hp is below the 75 hp minimum.
GO DEEPER

WoodMaxx WM-8M vs MX-9900: fixed mechanical feed or a 9-inch hydrostatic-feed chipper

On a Category 2 tractor with about 48 PTO hp: WM-8M or MX-9900?

Read the guide →
FIELD GUIDE

Before-you-buy checklist

Take the complete setup, not just a horsepower number, to the manufacturer.

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FOLLOW THE NUMBERS

Sources & documentation

Research record reviewed November 9, 2026. Confirm the current manual and the exact revision supplied with your machine.

  1. KIOTI NS Series brochure (PDF created September 12, 2025)PDF p12 Specifications: Engine Gross, PTO hp, 3-point hitch, Maximum Lifting Capacity* (@ 24 in. aft of hitch), width, weight
  2. KIOTI NS6010 current U.S. product pageFull Specs: Power, PTO Power, Lift Capacity, Hitch Category, Width, Weight
  3. KIOTI NS6010H current U.S. product pageFull Specs: Power, PTO Power, Lift Capacity, Hitch Category, Width, Weight
  4. KIOTI NS ROPS owner’s manual NS-ROPS-OM-ENGLISH-210916PDF pp47–49 (printed 3-3 to 3-5): engine gross power, single Rated PTO Power entry, Category I, 2,493 lb @24 in. / 2,940 lb @lift point; PDF pp52–54: implement limitations
  5. WoodMaxx WM-8M official product page19 PTO hp minimum; 50+ PTO hp full capacity
  6. WM-8M manual linked by current WoodMaxx manual indexWM-8M manual: specifications, mechanical feed, hitch categories
  7. WoodMaxx MX-9900 official product pageHorsepower and full-capacity statements
  8. MX-9900 manual Rev C, September 18, 2026: specifications and setupRev C printed p42 / PDF p43: approximately 816 lb dry weight; hydrostatic feed oil
  9. Official WM-8H product page: power, feed, hitch and price19 PTO hp minimum; lower Specs bullet 15 hp without basis; price
  10. Official MX-8800 page: power/capacity claims, feed, hitch and current sale price20 PTO hp minimum; price
  11. Wallenstein BX72S official U.S. pageEngine HP Range; Mounting System (Cat I and II); Total Weight; Discharge Chute Height
  12. Wallenstein BX-S operator manual Z97085_En, Rev Jan-2025Printed/PDF pp14, 18 and 40: PTO 540 or 1000 rpm, mounting (Cat I), capacity and opening, weight
  13. Farmry WCAP5 operator manual, Rev 1.5Printed p19: Engine HP Range 15–45, chipping capacity and 5 × 9-in. opening; p20: mounting (Category I/II), rated 540–1000 rpm, net weight with PTO shaft
  14. Woodland Mills WC88 official U.S. page35–100+ PTO hp; capacity, including full-diameter/full-speed condition; hydraulic infeed; price
  15. Woodland Mills WC68 official product pageCapacity, including full-diameter/full-infeed-speed condition; price
  16. Farmry WCAP5 PRO operator manual, Rev 1.4Printed p21: 15–45 PTO HP for Category 1; p22: 20–50 PTO HP for Cat 1N
  17. Current index-linked Farmer-Helper FH-BX42 & 62 manualPrinted p2 / PDF p3: 25 minimum and 45 Max PTO HP
  18. Wallenstein BX52S official U.S. pageEngine HP Range
  19. Wallenstein BXR Series Operator’s Manual, P3 PULSE V3 (Oct 2022)§10.1 table (headed BX52R/BX72R/BX102R): horsepower range 40–55 / 50–85 / 80–120 hp, hydraulic flow 3–6 / 4–8 gpm, operating weight 845 / 1300 / 1950 lb, mounting; power-pack option
  20. Wallenstein BX72RI current U.S. pageEngine HP Range 45–85; mounting; 7-in. capacity; dual hydraulic roller feed, 3–6 gpm; total weight 1,300 lb
  21. Current linked WC88 operator manual, Rev C, 22-Aug-2022
  22. WoodMaxx FAQ, question 1: mechanical versus hydraulic feed
  23. Official FM-78 page: exact hammer variant, price and equipment
  24. Current FM-62/62H and FM-78/78H manual: printed p40 / PDF p41
  25. WoodMaxx manual index: Models 2025 to current
  26. BX72S official support page — current operator/setup documents
  27. PTO shaft instructions Z97844_En, Rev Aug-2024 — tractor/quick-hitch sizing
  28. Land Pride FM25 current North American family and model listing
  29. Official FM25 public catalog response — active models, gallery and linked documents
  30. FM25 operator manual 333-138M, printed 7/1/24 — requirements pp14–20, options pp15,30,33, specifications p39
  31. Official FM25 brochure — printed p12 model table
  32. Farmry HFS87 official product page — tractor power range, gearbox HP, widths, linkage, weight and price
  33. Farmry HFS/HFSS Series operator manual, Rev 1.6 — printed p17 specifications
  34. BX72RI official support page — operator and parts manuals by serial number
  35. Wallenstein wood chipper lineup — engine hp ranges for R and RI models
  36. Farmry official product specifications
  37. Farmry official product specifications
  38. Woodland Mills official U.S. product page — Capacity and hydraulic infeed sections; current price
  39. Woodland Mills WC46 operator manual, Rev C, 28-May-2024 — Printed p9 product/shipping weights; p12 Cat 1 and PTO range; operation/setup sections
  40. Woodland Mills WC68 operator manual, Rev C, 28-May-2024 — Printed p9 product/shipping weights; p12 Cat 1 and PTO range; operation/setup sections
  41. Woodland Mills TFG55 PTO official U.S. product page
  42. Woodland Mills TFG55 PTO operator manual, Rev B, 15-Oct-2024 — Printed p9 weight/minimum HP; p11 hitch paragraph; p13 included parts
  43. WM-8H linked manual — assembly p20 and maintenance p29 give different fill quantities
  44. MX-8800 manual Rev D, September 18, 2026: specifications and setup
  45. Official current FH-BX42 product page: SKU, USD price and net/shipping references
  46. Official FH-BX42 series page: gravity feed and current-manual link
  47. Manual still linked from product page, Revision 1-3-2018, p38
  48. Betstco official manual index
  49. Official current FH-BX62S product page: exact SKU, USD price and conflicting power/weight text
  50. Official FH-BX62S series page: self feed and current-manual link
  51. Wallenstein official U.S. BX36S page — explicit engine band, capacity, RPM label, reference weight and accessories
  52. Wallenstein BX36S support — currently linked operator, setup and shaft documents
  53. BX-S setup instructions Z97085_SI, Rev Feb-2019 — assembly and shipment handling
  54. Wallenstein BX52S support — currently linked operator, setup and shaft documents
  55. Wallenstein BX102S current U.S. page — engine hp range, capacity, mounting system, weight and accessories
  56. BX102S official support page — current operator and parts documents
  57. Wallenstein BX52RI current U.S. page — engine hp range, mounting, capacity, hydraulic flow and weight
  58. BX52RI official support page — operator and parts manuals by serial number
  59. Wallenstein BX102RI current U.S. page — engine hp range, mounting, capacity, hydraulic flow and weight
  60. BX102RI official support page — operator and parts manuals by serial number