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LS MT242E flail mowers: gear is 0.4 hp over Farmry’s LFS limit

Farmry rates its LFS mowers at 15–35 hp. The gear MT242E’s 35.4 PTO hp and 42.5 engine hp are both over; the MT242HE’s 34.8 PTO hp is 0.2 under, but its engine is over. WoodMaxx FM-62 and FM-78, Farmer-Helper FH-EFGC, TMG and Farmry LFP47 are inside on both versions.

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

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See published mismatches and the checks still needed.

LS MT242E hub: LS MT2-series tractor with post-hole work in a field (representative MT2 series photo, cab model shown)
Manufacturer photo · LS · representative series photo
Flail mowers at work

BEST MATCHES FOR THE MT242E

Flail mowers to shortlist.

20 of 23 flail mowers 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.

14 more possible options in the full comparison table.

3 ruled out by published specs

THE DECISION IN NUMBERS

Flail screens for MT242E (35.4 PTO) and MT242HE (34.8 PTO), 42.5 engine hp, 1,433 lb lift

Tractor reference: LS 2026 MT2E sheet, current pages and MT232/MT242 owner manual; Category 1. The 2026 sheet’s MT242HE engine column reads 24.6 hp; the page and manual give 42.5.

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MowerPublished requirementMT242E gearMT242HE HST
Farmry HFS8730–85 hp, basis unspecified; Category I/II; 87-in. cutInside on both figuresInside on both figures; lift only 134 lb over its weight
Farmer-Helper FH-EF95 / EF105 / EF12515 / 16 / 20–45 PTO hp; Category I; 37 / 41 / 48-in. cutInsideInside
Farmry LFS45 / LFS53 / LFS6115–35 hp, basis unspecifiedOver on both figures: excludedPTO 0.2 under; engine over
WoodMaxx FM-62 family24 (or 20)–45 PTO hpInside (9.6 under max)Inside
WoodMaxx FM-78 family30–65 PTO hpInside (+5.4)Inside (+4.8)
TMG TFM60 / TFMS5030–60 hp; manual cap 50 PTO hpInsideInside
Farmer-Helper FH-EFGC125 / 15522–65 / 25–65 PTO hp (page)InsideInside
Farmry LFP4725–45 hp, basis unspecifiedInsideInside
Land Pride FM2560 / FM257233 / 42–80 hp, basis unspecifiedFM2560 inside; FM2572 on engine onlySame
Land Pride FM258449–80 hpExcludedExcluded
Sources for this decision table (22)

Farmry’s 35

Farmry rates LFS45, LFS53 and LFS61 at 15–35 hp without a basis. The gear MT242E is over on its 35.4 PTO hp and 42.5 engine hp. The MT242HE is 0.2 under on PTO power and over on engine, so the answer turns on Farmry’s basis. The comparison below sets LFS61 against WoodMaxx’s FM-62.

WoodMaxx in the middle

WoodMaxx’s FM-62 (24–45 PTO hp with hammers) and FM-78 (30–65) both fit with room. FM-78’s 70-inch cut covers the tractor’s 66-inch width; FM-62’s 55 does not.

Lift and weight

The MT242E has the same 1,433-lb lift at 24 inches as the 24.6-hp MT226E. FM-78 at 880 lb and FM-78H at 968 are under it; TFM60 is 650 lb. Front ballast still matters.

LS’s misprint

LS’s 2026 MT2E sheet prints 24.6 hp in the MT242HE engine column. The current page and owner manual give 42.5 hp, which is what puts the HST over Farmry’s 35 on engine power.

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 LS MT242E’s 35.4 / 34.8 PTO hp and 42.5 engine hp are both inside that range, so the basis does not change the result. Its published lift at 24 inches, 1,433 lb, is only 134 lb more than the mower’s weight, so weigh the complete mower and check ballast first. Its gearbox rating, 50 hp, is not below this tractor’s PTO power. 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.

Farmer-Helper FH-EF standard-duty mowers

Farmer-Helper rates its standard-duty FH-EF mowers by PTO power, all to 45 PTO hp with a 45-hp gearbox: the EF95 (37-inch cut) from 15, the EF105 (41-inch) from 16 and the EF125 (48-inch) from 20. They carry Y-blades for grass and light brush. The LS MT242E’s 35.4 / 34.8 PTO hp is inside all three. Its published lift at 24 inches, 1,433 lb, carries even the 390-lb EF125 with 1,043 lb to spare. Betstco listed them at $1,462, $1,547 and $1,632 on November 14, 2026, with the PTO shaft included.

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. MT242E · 12F/12R synchro shuttle · 4WD · ROPS · independent PTO35.4 PTO hpU.S. MT242HE · 3-range HST · 4WD · ROPS · independent PTO34.8 PTO hp
Farmry LFS45 →355 lb · Net weight WITH PTO shaft, current LFS manual Rev 1.7 p18Published mismatchBoth engine (42.5) and PTO (35.4) horsepower exceed the published 35 hp maximum.Needs specification reviewAsk the manufacturer whether the horsepower range means engine or PTO power.
Farmry LFS53 →395 lb · Net weight WITH PTO shaft, current LFS manual Rev 1.7 p18Published mismatchBoth engine (42.5) and PTO (35.4) horsepower exceed the published 35 hp maximum.Needs specification reviewAsk the manufacturer whether the horsepower range means engine or PTO power.
Farmry LFS61 →421 lb · Net weight WITH PTO shaft, current LFS manual Rev 1.7 p18Published mismatchBoth engine (42.5) and PTO (35.4) horsepower exceed the published 35 hp maximum.Needs specification reviewAsk the manufacturer whether the horsepower range means engine or PTO power.
TMG Industrial TMG-TFM60 →650 lb · Product-page operation weight; manual gives conflicting 270 kg (about 595 lb)Needs specification reviewAsk the manufacturer whether the horsepower range means engine or PTO power.Needs specification reviewAsk the manufacturer whether the horsepower range means engine or PTO power.
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.Needs specification reviewAsk the manufacturer whether the horsepower range means engine or PTO power.Needs specification reviewAsk the manufacturer whether the horsepower range means engine or PTO power.
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.Needs specification reviewAsk the manufacturer whether the horsepower range means engine or PTO power.Needs specification reviewAsk the manufacturer whether the horsepower range means engine or PTO power.
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 mismatch35.4 PTO hp exceeds the published 25 hp range.Published mismatch34.8 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.Needs specification reviewConfirm rear remotes, hydraulic flow and pressure requirements.Needs specification reviewConfirm rear remotes, hydraulic flow and pressure requirements.
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 rear remotes, hydraulic flow and pressure requirements.Needs specification reviewConfirm rear remotes, hydraulic flow and pressure requirements.
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.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 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 reviewResolve the conflicting published specifications for the exact model revision.Needs specification reviewResolve the conflicting published specifications for the exact model revision.
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 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-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 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 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.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 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 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.
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 reviewAsk the manufacturer whether the horsepower range means engine or PTO power.Needs specification reviewAsk the manufacturer whether the horsepower range means engine or PTO power.
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 reviewAsk the manufacturer whether the horsepower range means engine or PTO power.Needs specification reviewAsk the manufacturer whether the horsepower range means engine or PTO power.
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 mismatchBoth engine (42.5) and PTO (35.4) horsepower are below the published 49 hp minimum.Published mismatchBoth engine (42.5) and PTO (34.8) horsepower are below the published 49 hp minimum.
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 (42.5) and PTO (35.4) horsepower are below the published 75 hp minimum.Published mismatchBoth engine (42.5) and PTO (34.8) 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.Needs specification reviewAsk the manufacturer whether the horsepower range means engine or PTO power.Needs specification reviewAsk the manufacturer whether the horsepower range means engine or PTO power.
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.Needs specification reviewConfirm the conflicting tractor specifications in your serial-specific manual; official source values differ.Needs specification reviewConfirm the conflicting tractor specifications in your serial-specific manual; official source values differ.
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.Needs specification reviewConfirm the conflicting tractor specifications in your serial-specific manual; official source values differ.Needs specification reviewConfirm the conflicting tractor specifications in your serial-specific manual; official source values differ.
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.Needs specification reviewConfirm the conflicting tractor specifications in your serial-specific manual; official source values differ.Needs specification reviewConfirm the conflicting tractor specifications in your serial-specific manual; official source values differ.
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Farmry LFS61 vs WoodMaxx FM-62 hammer: an unstated 15–35 hp range or 24–45 PTO hp near 30

My tractor has about 29 PTO and 40 engine hp: LFS61 or FM-62?

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Sources & documentation

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

  1. LS New MT2E & MT2 Series Specifications 2026 (PDF created February 27, 2026)MT226E–MT242HE columns: Engine HP (gross), PTO HP, transmission, implement pump, Category I, hitch lift capacity (hitch end) 1,808 lb
  2. LS Tractor MT242E current U.S. product pageSpecifications: Engine HP (Gross), PTO HP, Category 3 pt hitch, Hitch Lift capacity (Hitch end), total weight without ballast
  3. LS MT226HEC / MT232 / MT242 owner manual (PDF modified October 2025)Chapter 7 Dimension and Specification, pp7-3/7-4: engine rated power 23.7 kW (MT232) and 31.7 kW (MT242), roll-bar weight, CAT.1, lift 820 kgf (1,808 lbf) at lower link end and 650 kgf (1,433 lbf) 24 in. behind lift point
  4. LS Tractor MT242HE current U.S. product pageSpecifications: Engine HP (Gross), PTO HP, Category 3 pt hitch, Hitch Lift capacity (Hitch end), total weight without ballast
  5. Farmry LFS61 official product pageSpecifications > Tractor Power Range
  6. Farmry official product specifications15–35 hp; 45.3-in. cut; price
  7. Farmry LFS Series operator manual, Rev 1.7 — Printed pp17–18 specifications; p28 tractor stabilityRev 1.7 pp17–18: widths and weights with PTO shaft
  8. WoodMaxx FM-62 official product pageHammer SKU FM-62-0006; mower-only and shaft weights; price
  9. Current FM-62/62H and FM-78/78H manual: printed p40 / PDF p41Printed p40: FM-62 24–45 PTO hp (hammer), 774 lb; FM-78 30–65 PTO hp, 880 lb
  10. 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
  11. TMG Industrial official U.S. TFM60 product page — Current price, operation weight, width and shipping weightPrice, operation weight, width and 30–60 HP range
  12. TMG TFMS50/60/72 manual, 2025-01-09p6: tractor power must not exceed 50 PTO hp; cutting width 1,250 mm
  13. Farmer-Helper FH-EFGC155 · Hammer blades official product pageHP Requirements at PTO (25–65); Cutting Width; Overall Width; Weight; price
  14. Farmry LFP47 official product pageSpecifications > Tractor Power Range; 32 Y-blades; Weight (includes PTO shaft); price
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. Farmer-Helper FH-EF Series Manual (June 2025)p13 Machine Specs: Min. PTO HP Req. 14–28 by model (EF95 15, EF105 16, EF125 20), CAT I, gearbox 45 HP, working width, weight
  19. Farmer-Helper FH-EF95 official product pageRequires 15–45 PTO horsepower; gearbox 45 HP; 37-in. working width; Cat I; weight; price ($1,462 sale)
  20. Farmer-Helper FH-EF105 official product pageRequires 16–45 PTO horsepower; gearbox 45 HP; 41-in. working width; Cat I; weight; price ($1,547 sale)
  21. Farmer-Helper FH-EF125 official product pageRequires 20–45 PTO horsepower; gearbox 45 HP; 48-in. working width; Cat I; weight; price ($1,632 sale)
  22. Farmry flail mower comparison table — Net-weight comparison; may exclude PTO shaft
  23. Woodland Mills official U.S. product page — Capacity and hydraulic infeed sections; current price
  24. Woodland Mills WC68 operator manual, Rev C, 28-May-2024 — Printed p9 product/shipping weights; p12 Cat 1 and PTO range; operation/setup sections
  25. TMG TFM60/68/72 manual — cover v.2022.11.29; filename 2025.01.09 — p6 power; p11 hitch adjustment; p12 specifications
  26. Official U.S. WC88 page: price, capacity and drive system
  27. Current linked WC88 operator manual, Rev C, 22-Aug-2022
  28. Official WM-8M page: configuration, 775 lb hitch weight and price
  29. WM-8M manual linked by current WoodMaxx manual index
  30. WoodMaxx FAQ, question 1: mechanical versus hydraulic feed
  31. WoodMaxx manual index: Models 2025 to current
  32. Currently linked EFGC standard manual, Revision 12-12-17, pp16–23
  33. Official EFGC series: fixed models and separate hydraulic-offset kits
  34. Official Betstco manual index
  35. Farmry official product specifications
  36. LFP Series operator manual, Rev 1.3, printed pp17–20
  37. Official U.S. TFMS50 page: operating specifications and price
  38. Official FM-54 page: Y option, displayed price, shaft and weight
  39. FM-54 manual for 2025-and-newer models, p40 specifications
  40. Official FM-62H page: hammer option, price, equipment and conflicting weights
  41. Official FM-78H page: hammer option, price, equipment and conflicting weights
  42. Official Betstco FH-EFGC125 product page: exact model, current USD offer, dimensions and conflicting specifications
  43. Land Pride FM25 current North American family and model listing
  44. Official FM25 public catalog response — active models, gallery and linked documents
  45. Official FM25 brochure — printed p12 model table
  46. Blue Diamond flail mower page — 35–100 HP line, Category 1 & 2, hydraulic side shift and downloads
  47. Blue Diamond flail mower spec sheet, revised 08.21.25 — heavy-duty 403740 row
  48. Blue Diamond Heavy Duty Flail Mower manual (Feb 2026) — p4 model table, p49 specifications
  49. Official Betstco FH-EF standard-duty series page