Kubota B2601 · PTO WOOD CHIPPERS
The B2601HSD can fall inside an explicitly engine-rated chipper band while remaining below a different chipper’s PTO minimum. Both retained Kubota power sets clear the Wallenstein BX52S’s 22-engine-hp minimum, but neither clears the WC68’s 20-PTO-hp minimum. Among the remaining choices, feed control and storage geometry are more useful distinctions than a larger diameter label.
By Acreage Equipment · Reviewed November 8, 2026 · Specification research, not a field test
PUT THIS GUIDE TO WORK
See published mismatches and the checks still needed.
BEST MATCHES FOR THE B2601
9 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
3.5″ max. chip diameter · 12–30 engine hp · official U.S. page
Confirm the correct attachment and driveline configuration for the tractor’s PTO speed; listed speed options are discrete settings.
PTO chipperWallenstein
5″ max. chip diameter · 22–55 engine hp · official U.S. page
Confirm the correct attachment and driveline configuration for the tractor’s PTO speed; listed speed options are discrete settings.
PTO chipperWoodland Mills
4″ max. chip diameter · 15–30 PTO hp
Confirm the conflicting tractor specifications in your serial-specific manual; official source values differ.
PTO chipperFarmer-Helper
4″ published feed-capacity short side, inches · 15–45 PTO hp in current index-linked manual; older/page conflicts retained
Confirm the complete operating weight; a shipping weight cannot establish the attachment load.
PTO chipperFarmry
5″ max. chip diameter · 15–45 engine hp
Confirm the conflicting tractor specifications in your serial-specific manual; official source values differ.
PTO chipperFarmry
5″ max. chip diameter · 15–45 PTO hp
Resolve the conflicting published specifications for the exact model revision.
3 more possible options in the full comparison table.
THE DECISION IN NUMBERS
Current catalog: 23.3 gross / 19.4 PTO hp. Older linked sheet: 24.3 gross / 19.5 PTO hp. Applicability is unresolved; neither set is silently substituted for the other. Numeric inclusion does not establish full-diameter performance or fit.
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| Chipper | Published requirement | Both B2601 power sets | Practical distinction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wallenstein BX36S | 12–30 engine hp | 23.3 and 24.3 inside | 3.5-in nominal diameter; gravity feed; no folding hopper |
| Wallenstein BX52S | 22–55 engine hp | 23.3 and 24.3 inside | 5-in nominal diameter; gravity feed; folding hopper with conflicting envelope dimensions |
| Woodland Mills WC46 | 15–30 PTO hp | 19.4 and 19.5 inside | Controlled hydraulic feed; neither reaches the over-20 condition for full 4-in logs at full feed |
| Woodland Mills WC68 | 20–50 PTO hp | 19.4 and 19.5 below minimum | Exclude from this preliminary power shortlist despite the tractor’s higher engine figure |
Wallenstein explicitly labels the BX36S and BX52S bands as engine horsepower. Use the B2601’s gross engine figures for those published checks, and obtain confirmation that the rating basis is appropriate for the actual tractor. Use 19.4 or the unresolved older 19.5 only for a PTO-based requirement. Kubota’s current page and catalog also contain conflicting gross-power text, so the tractor’s own manual remains necessary even though neither retained power set changes the table’s inclusion or exclusion.
BX52S’s five-inch diameter label is not a documented promise of full-size work at its 22-engine-hp minimum. WC46 makes a more specific distinction: its operating range includes this tractor, but full four-inch logs at full feed speed require over 20 PTO hp. The B2601 does not reach that condition. Describe the normal branch diameter, species and moisture, and ask what operation each maker supports. A larger advertised opening alone does not establish which will suit the workload.
BX36S has a fixed hopper; the operator manual excludes it from the fold-up procedure. BX52S has a folding hopper, but its page and manual give different envelope dimensions. A folding design may address a storage problem without changing its power requirement or approved material. Before buying for a particular shed or trailer, request dimensions of the delivered machine in both positions and allow for the attached shaft and intended parking arrangement.
Kubota gives 1,411 lb at 24 inches and 1,808 lb at the lift point. Confirm the chipper’s full operating package and load center against the applicable implement and ballast limits rather than choosing the larger hitch number. The Wallenstein 395/505 lb total-weight labels do not identify all operating inclusions. WC46’s feed is self-contained and the Wallensteins use gravity feed, so the B2601’s 8.3 gpm total does not need to be assigned to a rear feed circuit. The tractor’s documented 540-rpm rear PTO still requires the correct shaft and setup.
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 | HST · 4WD19.4 PTO hp |
|---|---|
| Farmry WCAP5 →412 lb · Net weight WITH PTO shaft, manual Rev1.5 p20 | Needs specification reviewConfirm the conflicting tractor specifications in your serial-specific manual; official source values differ. |
| 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 reviewResolve the conflicting published specifications for the exact model revision. |
| Woodland Mills WC46 →587 lb · Product weight, 2024 operator manual Rev C p9 | Needs specification reviewConfirm the conflicting tractor specifications in your serial-specific manual; official source values differ. |
| Woodland Mills WC68 →747 lb · Product weight, 2024 operator manual Rev C p9 | Published mismatch19.4 PTO hp is below the 20 hp minimum. |
| Woodland Mills TFG55 PTO →346 lb · Product weight, Rev B manual p9 | Needs specification reviewResolve the conflicting published specifications for the exact model revision. |
| 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 mismatch19.4 PTO hp is below the 35 hp minimum. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. | Published mismatch19.4 PTO hp is below the 20 hp minimum. |
| 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. | Published mismatch19.4 PTO hp is below the 25 hp minimum. |
| 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 complete operating weight; a shipping weight cannot establish the attachment load. |
| 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 mismatch19.4 PTO hp is below the 25 hp minimum. |
| 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. | Needs specification reviewConfirm the correct attachment and driveline configuration for the tractor’s PTO speed; listed speed options are discrete settings. |
| 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 correct attachment and driveline configuration for the tractor’s PTO speed; listed speed options are discrete settings. |
| 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 mismatch23.3 engine hp is below the 50 hp minimum. |
| 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 mismatch23.3 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 mismatch23.3 engine hp is below the 30 hp minimum. |
| 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 mismatch23.3 engine hp is below the 45 hp minimum. |
| 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 mismatch23.3 engine hp is below the 75 hp minimum. |
Does the BX52S opening and folding hopper solve a need that the smaller BX36S cannot?
Read the guide →FIELD GUIDETake the complete setup, not just a horsepower number, to the manufacturer.
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Research record reviewed November 8, 2026. Confirm the current manual and the exact revision supplied with your machine.