LS MT342 · FLAIL MOWERS
The MT342 sits on the boundary of two mower classes. Farmry’s LFS mowers stop at 35 hp, and the gear tractor’s brochure figure of 35.7 PTO hp exceeds that on both engine and PTO power. Land Pride FM2572 starts at 42 hp, exactly the MT342’s gross engine figure. Between them, WoodMaxx’s 70-inch FM-78 and Land Pride’s FM2560 are inside their ranges on any reading.
By Acreage Equipment · Reviewed November 13, 2026 · Specification research, not a field test
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See published mismatches and the checks still needed.
BEST MATCHES FOR THE MT342
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.
Flail mowerFarmry
61″ cutting width · 15–35 hp · basis unclear
Both engine (42) and PTO (35.7) horsepower exceed the published 35 hp maximum.
Flail mowerFarmry
53.1″ cutting width · 15–35 hp · basis unclear
Both engine (42) and PTO (35.7) horsepower exceed the published 35 hp maximum.
Flail mowerFarmry
45.3″ cutting width · 15–35 hp · basis unclear
Both engine (42) and PTO (35.7) horsepower exceed the published 35 hp maximum.
Flail mowerLand Pride
60″ cutting width · 33–80 tractor hp · engine/PTO basis unspecified
Confirm the actual hitch category, required bushings and complete mounting arrangement; multiple listed categories do not establish quick-hitch compatibility.
Flail mowerLand Pride
72″ cutting width · 42–80 tractor hp · engine/PTO basis unspecified
Confirm the actual hitch category, required bushings and complete mounting arrangement; multiple listed categories do not establish quick-hitch compatibility.
Flail mowerWoodMaxx
70″ cutting width, inches · 30–65 PTO hp · Hammer blades only
Confirm the actual hitch category, required bushings and complete mounting arrangement; multiple listed categories do not establish quick-hitch compatibility.
14 more possible options in the full comparison table.
THE DECISION IN NUMBERS
Tractor reference: MT342 gear 35.7 and MT342H HST 33.6 PTO hp by the 2025 brochure (reversed on the current web page); 42 gross engine hp; overall width 62.5 in. with tires, rear track unpublished; 2,469 lb at 24 inches (owner manual). No LS manual flail limit was found.
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| Mower | Published requirement | Gear (35.7 PTO / 42 engine) | HST (33.6 PTO / 42 engine) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmry HFS87 | 30–85 hp, basis unspecified; Category I/II; 87-in. cut | Inside | Inside |
| Farmer-Helper FH-EF95 / EF105 / EF125 | 15 / 16 / 20–45 PTO hp; Category I; 37 / 41 / 48-in. cut | Inside | PTO-rated: engine hp not used |
| Farmry LFS45 / LFS53 / LFS61 | 15–35 hp, basis unspecified | Over on both figures: excluded | Inside on PTO, over on engine: basis decides |
| Land Pride FM2560 (hammer) | 33–80 hp, basis unspecified; 60-in. cut | Inside on both | Inside on both (0.6 above on PTO) |
| Land Pride FM2572 (hammer) | 42–80 hp, basis unspecified; 72-in. cut | Engine 42 meets it with no margin; PTO below | Engine 42 meets it with no margin; PTO below |
| Land Pride FM2584 (hammer) | 49–80 hp, basis unspecified | Below on both: excluded | Below on both: excluded |
| WoodMaxx FM-78 hammer / FM-78 Y / FM-78H | 30–65 PTO hp; 70-in. cut; Cat 1 or 2 | 5.7 above minimum | 3.6 above minimum |
| TMG TFM60 / TFMS50 | 30–60 hp, basis unspecified; manual 50 PTO hp max | Inside | Inside |
| WoodMaxx FM-62 hammer / Farmry LFP47 | 24–45 PTO hp / 25–45 hp unspecified | Inside | Inside |
| WoodMaxx FM-54 Y | 15–25 PTO hp | Exceeds by 10.7: excluded | Exceeds by 8.6: excluded |
Farmry rates LFS45, LFS53 and LFS61 at 15–35 hp without saying engine or PTO. The MT342’s 42 engine hp is above 35 on any reading. With the brochure’s 35.7 PTO hp, the gear tractor is above it on PTO power too, so no reading puts it inside. The HST’s 33.6 is inside on PTO power only. If the web page’s assignment is right, the two transmissions swap places. Ask Farmry which figure it means, and LS which figure the tractor has.
Land Pride’s FM2560 (33–80 hp, basis unspecified) is cleared by 42 engine hp and by both PTO figures, the HST by 0.6 hp. WoodMaxx’s FM-78 family (30–65 PTO hp) is cleared by 3.6 to 5.7 hp. These are the two shortlist choices that do not depend on resolving LS’s documents; the comparison below sets the 60-inch dealer flail against the 0.8-inch-rated LFS61 for owners deciding whether they are near the 35-hp line.
Land Pride’s FM2572 lists 42–80 tractor hp. LS lists 42 gross engine hp. If Land Pride means engine power, the MT342 meets the minimum with no margin; if it means PTO power, neither MT342 figure is close. Land Pride’s manual also ties the minimum to speed, terrain, material and moisture. Treat FM2572 as unsettled until the dealer confirms the basis and the engine standard.
LS lists 62.5 inches overall width with tires and no rear track. FM-78’s 70-inch cut and FM2560’s 60-inch cut should be checked against the measured wheel track and mounting offset. FM-78 documents Category 2 mounting with bushings; FM2560 and LFS61 list Category 1. LS’s September 2025 owner manual lists 2,469 lb 24 inches behind the lift point; FM-78’s 880-lb manual weight and FM2560’s 965-lb duckfoot-unit weight are under it.
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 MT342’s 35.7 / 33.6 PTO hp and 42 engine hp are both inside that range, so the basis does not change the result. Its published lift at 24 inches, 2,469 lb, carries that weight with 1,170 lb to spare; check front ballast all the same. 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 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 MT342’s 35.7 / 33.6 PTO hp is inside all three. Its published lift at 24 inches, 2,469 lb, carries even the 390-lb EF125 with 2,079 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
No pairing below is manufacturer-confirmed. “Preliminary” still requires implement limits, load center, ballast, hitch geometry and shaft checks.
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| Attachment | U.S. MT342 · 16F/16R synchro shuttle gear · open-station ROPS · independent PTO35.7 PTO hp | U.S. MT342H · 3-range HST · open-station ROPS · independent PTO33.6 PTO hp |
|---|---|---|
| Farmry LFS45 →355 lb · Net weight WITH PTO shaft, current LFS manual Rev 1.7 p18 | Published mismatchBoth engine (42) and PTO (35.7) horsepower exceed the published 35 hp maximum. | Needs specification reviewConfirm the actual hitch category, required bushings and complete mounting arrangement; multiple listed categories do not establish quick-hitch compatibility. |
| Farmry LFS53 →395 lb · Net weight WITH PTO shaft, current LFS manual Rev 1.7 p18 | Published mismatchBoth engine (42) and PTO (35.7) horsepower exceed the published 35 hp maximum. | Needs specification reviewConfirm the actual hitch category, required bushings and complete mounting arrangement; multiple listed categories do not establish quick-hitch compatibility. |
| Farmry LFS61 →421 lb · Net weight WITH PTO shaft, current LFS manual Rev 1.7 p18 | Published mismatchBoth engine (42) and PTO (35.7) horsepower exceed the published 35 hp maximum. | Needs specification reviewConfirm the actual hitch category, required bushings and complete mounting arrangement; multiple listed categories do not establish quick-hitch compatibility. |
| TMG Industrial TMG-TFM60 →650 lb · Product-page operation weight; manual gives conflicting 270 kg (about 595 lb) | 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. |
| 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 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. |
| 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 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 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 mismatch35.7 PTO hp exceeds the published 25 hp range. | Published mismatch33.6 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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-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 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-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 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 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 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 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 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. |
| 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 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. |
| 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 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. |
| 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) and PTO (35.7) horsepower are below the published 49 hp minimum. | Published mismatchBoth engine (42) and PTO (33.6) 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) and PTO (35.7) horsepower are below the published 75 hp minimum. | Published mismatchBoth engine (42) and PTO (33.6) 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 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-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 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-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 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-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 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. |
My tractor has about 34–36 PTO hp and 42 engine hp: is the 61-inch LFS61 still inside its range, or do I need the FM2560?
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Research record reviewed November 13, 2026. Confirm the current manual and the exact revision supplied with your machine.