Kubota MX6000 · FLAIL MOWERS
The MX6000 HST has enough numerical power for several wider flails, but Kubota’s reviewed manual keeps the limit at a 72-inch cut and 1,100 lb. That makes the choice between a fixed or hydraulically shifted 70-inch FM78 and a 72-inch FM2572 more useful than assuming an 84-inch mower is the next step.
By Acreage Equipment · Reviewed November 8, 2026 · Specification research, not a field test
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See published mismatches and the checks still needed.
BEST MATCHES FOR THE MX6000
7 of 23 flail mowers we track pass the published power, hitch and speed screen. Each still has a detail to confirm with the seller.
Flail mowerWoodMaxx
70″ cutting width, inches · 30–65 PTO hp · Hammer blades only
Confirm the complete configured mower weight against the reviewed manual’s 1,100-lb flail limit, including applicable options and the manual’s scope. Hydraulic lift capacity does not replace this limit.
Flail mowerWoodMaxx
70″ cutting width, inches · 30–65 PTO hp · Hammer blades only
Confirm the complete configured mower weight against the reviewed manual’s 1,100-lb flail limit, including applicable options and the manual’s scope. Hydraulic lift capacity does not replace this limit.
Flail mowerLand Pride
72″ cutting width · 42–80 tractor hp · engine/PTO basis unspecified
Confirm the complete configured mower weight against the reviewed manual’s 1,100-lb flail limit, including applicable options and the manual’s scope. Hydraulic lift capacity does not replace this limit.
Flail mowerFarmer-Helper
48″ cutting width, inches · 22–65 PTO hp on current page; linked-manual basis/limit conflicts
Confirm the complete configured mower weight against the reviewed manual’s 1,100-lb flail limit, including applicable options and the manual’s scope. Hydraulic lift capacity does not replace this limit.
Flail mowerFarmer-Helper
60″ cutting width, inches · 25–65 PTO hp on current page; linked-manual basis/limit conflicts
Confirm the complete configured mower weight against the reviewed manual’s 1,100-lb flail limit, including applicable options and the manual’s scope. Hydraulic lift capacity does not replace this limit.
Flail mowerWoodMaxx
70″ cutting width, inches · 30–65 PTO hp · Y-blades only
Confirm the complete configured mower weight against the reviewed manual’s 1,100-lb flail limit, including applicable options and the manual’s scope. Hydraulic lift capacity does not replace this limit.
1 more possible option in the full comparison table.
THE DECISION IN NUMBERS
Reference: 51.8 PTO hp, 63.4 gross engine hp, TC860-1971-9 flail limits of 72 inches / 1,100 lb. Product and rotor weights below are distinct published references, not verified complete operating loads or spare payload calculations.
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| Mower configuration | Power and cutting-width screen | Published weight basis | Decision remaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| FM78 hammer, fixed | 30–65 PTO hp; 70-inch cut is within 72 inches | 880-lb manual product reference; inclusions unstated | Within power/width bounds. Reconcile page/manual weights and obtain complete configured load. |
| FM78H hammer, hydraulic shift | 30–65 PTO hp; same 70-inch cut | 968-lb manual product reference; inclusions unstated | Adds a rear-circuit and shifted-load assessment, without adding cutting width. |
| FM2572 hammer, fixed positions | 42–80 tractor hp, basis unstated; 72-inch cut equals maximum | 1,040 lb is the duckfoot unit; 261 lb is a separate hammer rotor | Do not combine those figures into a hammer total. Confirm the assembled load against 1,100 lb. |
| FM2584 hammer | 49–80 tractor hp, basis unstated; 84-inch cut exceeds maximum by 12 inches | 1,236-lb manual reference is a duckfoot unit, not hammer operating mass | Outside the documented flail width limit even though 51.8 PTO and 63.4 gross engine exceed 49. |
| FM62 hammer | 24–45 PTO hp; 55-inch cut | 774-lb manual product reference; inclusions unstated | 51.8 exceeds the power maximum by 6.8 hp. Smaller size does not remove the upper-power limit. |
The MX6000 HST’s 51.8 PTO hp sits inside FM78’s 30–65 band. FM2584’s unspecified 49–80-hp range also contains both 51.8 PTO and 63.4 gross engine power numerically. That does not resolve Land Pride’s power definition, and it does not overcome Kubota’s 72-inch maximum flail cut. FM2584 cuts 84 inches. The manual’s separate 84-inch rotary-cutter allowance belongs to another implement type. Keeping those rows separate prevents a tempting but unsupported move to a wider flail merely because the engine is larger.
FM78 and FM78H both cut 70 inches. The H version changes lateral position using a hydraulic cylinder; both configurations retain the same cutting width. FM2572 instead offers a 72-inch cut and fixed center or 10-inch right-offset mounting positions. Compare measured cutting-edge reach with the tractor’s tire track, obstacles and access envelope. FM2572’s overall width is 84 inches, while its working width is 72. None of these labels alone tells a buyer how far the cutting edge will extend beyond this particular tractor’s tire.
Kubota lists 2,310 lb at 24 inches behind lift points, but separately limits this implement class to 1,100 lb. FM78 and FM78H manual references are 880 and 968 lb; the pages use lower mower-only figures plus separate shaft weights. Their complete delivered operating loads are unresolved. FM2572’s 1,040-lb duckfoot-unit reference likewise cannot verify the hammer configuration. Ask for one complete assembled mass with the selected shaft, fluids, rake and hardware and an actual load center, including the intended offset. Do not treat the numerical difference from 1,100 as available ballast or accessory capacity.
The tractor’s 9.5-gpm main pump and 2,560-psi manual system rating do not prove that a rear remote is installed or that the circuit meets FM78H’s needs. Kubota describes up to three optional valves; WoodMaxx requires rear remotes but does not state a complete flow/pressure/circuit specification in the reviewed sources. Request an itemized circuit assessment and quote. Fixed FM78 and FM2572 do not use a hydraulic shift cylinder. Have Kubota assess the exact implement under the applicable manual, and obtain Land Pride’s power and disputed hammer-capacity definitions before treating any candidate as a confirmed purchase.
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. HST · 4WD · three range · ROPS · TC860-1971-9 reference51.8 PTO hp |
|---|---|
| Farmry LFS45 →355 lb · Net weight WITH PTO shaft, current LFS manual Rev 1.7 p18 | Published mismatchBoth engine (63.4) and PTO (51.8) horsepower exceed the published 35 hp maximum. |
| Farmry LFS53 →395 lb · Net weight WITH PTO shaft, current LFS manual Rev 1.7 p18 | Published mismatchBoth engine (63.4) and PTO (51.8) horsepower exceed the published 35 hp maximum. |
| Farmry LFS61 →421 lb · Net weight WITH PTO shaft, current LFS manual Rev 1.7 p18 | Published mismatchBoth engine (63.4) and PTO (51.8) 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 mismatch51.8 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 (63.4) and PTO (51.8) 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 mismatch51.8 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 mismatch51.8 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 mismatch51.8 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 complete configured mower weight against the reviewed manual’s 1,100-lb flail limit, including applicable options and the manual’s scope. Hydraulic lift capacity does not replace this limit. |
| 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 mismatch51.8 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 complete configured mower weight against the reviewed manual’s 1,100-lb flail limit, including applicable options and the manual’s scope. Hydraulic lift capacity does not replace this limit. |
| 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 complete configured mower weight against the reviewed manual’s 1,100-lb flail limit, including applicable options and the manual’s scope. Hydraulic lift capacity does not replace this limit. |
| 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 complete configured mower weight against the reviewed manual’s 1,100-lb flail limit, including applicable options and the manual’s scope. Hydraulic lift capacity does not replace this limit. |
| 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 mismatch51.8 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 complete configured mower weight against the reviewed manual’s 1,100-lb flail limit, including applicable options and the manual’s scope. Hydraulic lift capacity does not replace this limit. |
| 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 complete configured mower weight against the reviewed manual’s 1,100-lb flail limit, including applicable options and the manual’s scope. Hydraulic lift capacity does not replace this limit. |
| 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 complete configured mower weight against the reviewed manual’s 1,100-lb flail limit, including applicable options and the manual’s scope. Hydraulic lift capacity does not replace this limit. |
| 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. | Published mismatchThe 84-inch cutting width exceeds the 72-inch flail-mower maximum in the reviewed tractor manual. Confirm the manual’s applicability to your exact tractor. |
| 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. | Published mismatchBoth engine (63.4) and PTO (51.8) horsepower are below the published 75 hp minimum. |
| 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. | Published mismatchThe 87-inch cutting width exceeds the 72-inch flail-mower maximum in the reviewed tractor manual. Confirm the manual’s applicability to your exact tractor. |
| 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 mismatch51.8 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 mismatch51.8 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 mismatch51.8 PTO hp exceeds the published 45 hp range. |
When is hydraulic adjustment worth adding to a fixed 70-inch WoodMaxx hammer mower?
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Research record reviewed November 8, 2026. Confirm the current manual and the exact revision supplied with your machine.