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LS MT342 wood chippers: WC88 depends on which PTO figure is right

The MT342’s two published PTO figures sit on either side of Woodland Mills WC88’s 35-hp minimum. On LS’s 2025 brochure, the gear tractor clears it by 0.7 hp and the HST misses by 1.4; LS’s current web page says the opposite. Below that line, the 19–25-hp chipper class is open on either figure, and the 42-hp engine rules out the smallest engine-rated chipper.

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By Acreage Equipment · Reviewed November 13, 2026 · Specification research, not a field test

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LS MT342 compact tractor
Manufacturer photo · LS
PTO wood chippers at work

BEST MATCHES FOR THE MT342

Chippers to shortlist.

12 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

Confirm the actual hitch category, required bushings and complete mounting arrangement; multiple listed categories do not establish quick-hitch compatibility.

$3,690checked November 7, 2026
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Fit details
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 actual hitch category, required bushings and complete mounting arrangement; multiple listed categories do not establish quick-hitch compatibility.

$4,095checked November 7, 2026
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Fit details
Woodland Mills WC68 PTO wood chipperPTO chipper

Woodland Mills

WC68

6″ max. chip diameter · 20–50 PTO hp

Gear: Possible — confirm detailsHST: Possible — confirm details

Confirm the actual hitch category, required bushings and complete mounting arrangement; multiple listed categories do not establish quick-hitch compatibility.

$3,450checked November 7, 2026
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Fit details
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 actual hitch category, required bushings and complete mounting arrangement; multiple listed categories do not establish quick-hitch compatibility.

$6,990checked November 7, 2026
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Fit details
Farmer-Helper FH-BX62S PTO wood chipperPTO chipper

Farmer-Helper

FH-BX62S

6.5″ manual feed-opening short side, inches · 25–45 PTO hp in current index-linked manual; older capacity/range conflicts retained

Gear: Possible — confirm detailsHST: Possible — confirm details

Confirm the actual hitch category, required bushings and complete mounting arrangement; multiple listed categories do not establish quick-hitch compatibility.

$2,392checked November 7, 2026
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Fit details

6 more possible options in the full comparison table.

7 ruled out by published specs

THE DECISION IN NUMBERS

Chipper screens for the MT342 gear and HST

Tractor reference: LS MT342, 42 gross engine hp; 35.7 PTO hp (gear) and 33.6 (HST) by the 2025 brochure’s columns, reversed on the current model page; Category 1 or 2 depending on the source; 2,469 lb at 24 inches (owner manual). Requirements are the retained manufacturer figures; none is a field test or approved pairing.

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ChipperPublished requirementMT342 gear (35.7 PTO)MT342H HST (33.6 PTO)
Wallenstein BX52RI30–55 engine hp (page); hydraulic feed; 5-in.BX52RI inside (2 above the manual’s 40) (on 42 engine hp)BX52RI inside (2 above the manual’s 40) (on 42 engine hp)
Woodland Mills WC8835 PTO hp minimum; full 8-inch at full feed over 600.7 above minimum1.4 below: excluded (passes if the web page is right)
WoodMaxx WM-8M / WM-8H19 PTO hp minimum; 8-inch softwood at 50+; Cat 1 or 216.7 above14.6 above
Woodland Mills WC6820–50 PTO hp; full 6-inch at full feed over 40Inside; below full-feed conditionInside; below full-feed condition
WoodMaxx MX-9900 / Farmer-Helper FH-BX62S25 PTO hp minimum / 25–45 PTO hpInsideInside
Wallenstein BX52S / Farmry WCAP522–55 / 15–45 engine hp42 inside both42 inside both
Wallenstein BX36S / BX72S12–30 / 50–85 engine hp42: over BX36S, under BX72S42: over BX36S, under BX72S
Woodland Mills WC46 / TFG5515–30 PTO hp (TFG55 table 12–30)Exceeds by 5.7: excludedExceeds by 3.6: excluded
Sources for this decision table (17)

Two LS documents, two answers on WC88

LS’s July 2025 brochure prints 35.7 PTO hp under the MT342 and MT342C (gear) columns and 33.6 under MT342H and MT342HC. Its 2021 MT342 comparison sheet agrees, listing 35.7 for the basic (gear) and 33.6 for the optional (HST) transmission. The current model page says “35.7 Hydr / 33.6 Gear”. Against WC88’s 35-PTO-hp minimum, one tractor clears by 0.7 hp and the other misses by 1.4, and the sources disagree on which is which. Get the figure for the actual serial in writing before ordering WC88.

Even a pass is far from WC88’s capacity

Woodland Mills ties full 8-inch logs at full feed to over 60 PTO hp. At 35.7 the MT342 is about 24 hp short of that, and WC88’s self-contained hydraulic feed would need to be slowed for larger material. If most branches are under 6 inches, WC68 (20–50 PTO hp) or WM-8M (19 PTO hp minimum) is inside its range on either MT342 figure and avoids the dispute.

Engine-rated chippers and the 42-hp figure

LS labels 42 hp as gross engine power at 2,600 rpm without naming the SAE standard. Wallenstein BX52S (22–55 engine hp) and Farmry WCAP5 (15–45) include it; BX36S’s 30-hp ceiling is exceeded by 12 and BX72S’s 50-hp minimum is missed by 8. The small Woodland Mills chippers are excluded on either PTO figure because both are over their 30-hp maximum.

Hitch open; lift now published

The brochure and both comparison sheets list Category 1 for the MT342; the current web specification says “CAT 2”. WM-8M and MX-9900 document Category 1 or 2 mounting, while WC88, WC68 and BX52S list Category 1. LS’s September 2025 owner manual lists 2,469 lb 24 inches behind the lift point, so WC88’s 900 lb and WM-8M’s 775 lb are well under it; the manual also lists the linkage as “CAT.2”.

Wallenstein hydraulic-feed BXR chippers

Wallenstein’s current pages rate the 5-inch BX52RI (30–55 engine hp, Category I). 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 LS MT342’s 42 engine hp is inside the BX52RI’s range on both the page and the manual. Its published lift at 24 inches, 2,469 lb, carries the 845-lb BX52RI with 1,624 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. MT342 · 16F/16R synchro shuttle gear · open-station ROPS · independent PTO35.7 PTO hpU.S. MT342H · 3-range HST · open-station ROPS · independent PTO33.6 PTO hp
Farmry WCAP5 →412 lb · Net weight WITH PTO shaft, manual Rev1.5 p20Needs 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 WCAP5 PRO →386 lb · Product weight, current manual Rev1.4 p13; whether PTO shaft is included in this weight is not statedNeeds 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.
Woodland Mills WC46 →587 lb · Product weight, 2024 operator manual Rev C p9Published mismatch35.7 PTO hp exceeds the published 30 hp range.Published mismatch33.6 PTO hp exceeds the published 30 hp range.
Woodland Mills WC68 →747 lb · Product weight, 2024 operator manual Rev C p9Needs 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.
Woodland Mills TFG55 PTO →346 lb · Product weight, Rev B manual p9Published mismatch35.7 PTO hp exceeds the published 30 hp range.Published mismatch33.6 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.Needs specification reviewConfirm the actual hitch category, required bushings and complete mounting arrangement; multiple listed categories do not establish quick-hitch compatibility.Published mismatch33.6 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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-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 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-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.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.
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 mismatch42 engine hp exceeds the published 30 hp range.Published mismatch42 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.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.
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 mismatch42 engine hp is below the 50 hp minimum.Published mismatch42 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 mismatch42 engine hp is below the 80 hp minimum.Published mismatch42 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.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.
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 mismatch42 engine hp is below the 45 hp minimum.Published mismatch42 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 mismatch42 engine hp is below the 75 hp minimum.Published mismatch42 engine hp is below the 75 hp minimum.
GO DEEPER

Woodland Mills WC88 vs WoodMaxx WM-8M: two 8-inch chippers, 35 PTO hp apart at the minimum

With about 34–36 PTO hp, should I buy WC88 or the lower-minimum WM-8M?

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Sources & documentation

Research record reviewed November 13, 2026. Confirm the current manual and the exact revision supplied with your machine.

  1. LS Tractor MT3 Series brochure (PDF dated July 18, 2025)p2 Specifications: Engine HP (gross), PTO (HP) by model column, Total Flow, Category (3pt Hitch), Hitch Lift Capacity Hitch End, Total Weight
  2. LS Tractor USA MT342 model pageSpecifications: PTO HP “35.7 Hydr / 33.6 Gear”, Category “CAT 2”, Hitch Lift capacity (Hitch end); Features: 1,808-lb hitch lift, 12×12 shuttle
  3. LS Tractor model comparison sheet (PDF modified April 2022)p2 MT3 columns: PTO Horsepower Basic / Optional Transmission; 3-Point Hitch Category; lift 24 in. behind pin “np”, at lift pin 2,755 lb
  4. LS MT342 competitive comparison sheet (PDF modified March 2021)MT342 / C / MT342H / HC column: PTO Horsepower Basic / Optional 35.7 / 33.6; Category 1; lift 24 in. “np”, at lift pin 2,755 lb
  5. Woodland Mills WC88 official U.S. pageCapacity, including full-diameter/full-speed condition; Hydraulic Infeed System; price
  6. WC88 operator manual 0006717-M-EN Rev C, 22-Aug-2022Printed p9/PDF p11: product and shipping weight, 5-gallon self-contained tank; printed p12/PDF p14 Category 1 hitch
  7. WoodMaxx WM-8M official product pageIntroduction (19 PTO hp minimum, 50+ PTO hp full capacity); Infeed Opening; Total weight on 3 point hitch; Quick Hitch Compatible; price
  8. WoodMaxx manufacturer FAQQuestion 1: WM-8M mechanical drive, 58 ft/min feed and stop, 8-inch softwood at 50+ PTO hp
  9. Woodland Mills WC68 official U.S. product pageCapacity, including full-diameter/full-infeed-speed condition
  10. WoodMaxx MX-9900 official product pageHorsepower and full-capacity statements; self-contained hydrostatic feed; price
  11. Current index-linked Farmer-Helper FH-BX42 & 62 manualPrinted p2 / PDF p3: 25 minimum and 45 Max PTO HP
  12. Wallenstein BX52S official U.S. pageEngine HP Range; Mounting System
  13. Farmry WCAP5 operator manual, Rev 1.5Printed p19: Engine HP Range 15–45
  14. Wallenstein BX36S official U.S. pageEngine HP Range
  15. Wallenstein BX72S official U.S. pageEngine HP Range; Mounting System (Cat I and II); Total Weight; Discharge Chute Height; Accessories
  16. Woodland Mills WC46 official product pageCapacity and tractor power range
  17. LS MT342 / MT347 / MT352 / MT357 owner manual (PDF created September 8, 2025)Chapter 7 Dimension and Specification, p7-4: lift capacity lower link end 1,250 kgf (2,756 lbf), 24" behind lift point 1,120 kgf (2,469 lbf); 3 point linkage CAT.2
  18. 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
  19. Wallenstein BX52RI current U.S. pageEngine HP Range 30–55; mounting; 5-in. capacity; dual hydraulic roller feed, 3–6 gpm; total weight 845 lb
  20. Farmry official product specifications
  21. Farmry LFS Series operator manual, Rev 1.7 — Printed pp17–18 specifications; p28 tractor stability
  22. Farmry flail mower comparison table — Net-weight comparison; may exclude PTO shaft
  23. Woodland Mills WC68 operator manual, Rev C, 28-May-2024 — Printed p9 product/shipping weights; p12 Cat 1 and PTO range; operation/setup sections
  24. WM-8M manual linked by current WoodMaxx manual index
  25. Official FM-78 page: exact hammer variant, price and equipment
  26. Current FM-62/62H and FM-78/78H manual: printed p40 / PDF p41
  27. WoodMaxx manual index: Models 2025 to current
  28. MX-9900 manual Rev C, September 18, 2026: specifications and setup
  29. Land Pride FM25 current North American family and model listing
  30. Official FM25 public catalog response — active models, gallery and linked documents
  31. FM25 operator manual 333-138M, printed 7/1/24 — requirements pp14–20, options pp15,30,33, specifications p39
  32. Official FM25 brochure — printed p12 model table
  33. Farmry HFS87 official product page — tractor power range, gearbox HP, widths, linkage, weight and price
  34. Farmry HFS/HFSS Series operator manual, Rev 1.6 — printed p17 specifications
  35. Farmry official product specifications
  36. Farmry official product specifications
  37. Farmry WCAP5 PRO operator manual, Rev 1.4 — Printed p13 specifications; pp21–22 conflicting horsepower paragraphs
  38. Woodland Mills WC46 operator manual, Rev C, 28-May-2024 — Printed p9 product/shipping weights; p12 Cat 1 and PTO range; operation/setup sections
  39. Woodland Mills TFG55 PTO official U.S. product page
  40. Woodland Mills TFG55 PTO operator manual, Rev B, 15-Oct-2024 — Printed p9 weight/minimum HP; p11 hitch paragraph; p13 included parts
  41. Official WM-8H product page: power, feed, hitch and price
  42. WM-8H linked manual — assembly p20 and maintenance p29 give different fill quantities
  43. Official MX-8800 page: power/capacity claims, feed, hitch and current sale price
  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 BX36S support — currently linked operator, setup and shaft documents
  52. BX-S operator manual Z97085_En, Rev Jan-2025 — pp14,18–22,28,30,40
  53. PTO shaft installation Z97844_En, Rev Aug-2024 — p6 sizing with a quick hitch attached
  54. BX-S setup instructions Z97085_SI, Rev Feb-2019 — assembly and shipment handling
  55. Wallenstein BX52S support — currently linked operator, setup and shaft documents
  56. BX72S official support page — current operator/setup documents
  57. Wallenstein BX102S current U.S. page — engine hp range, capacity, mounting system, weight and accessories
  58. BX102S official support page — current operator and parts documents
  59. BX52RI official support page — operator and parts manuals by serial number
  60. Wallenstein wood chipper lineup — engine hp ranges for R and RI models
  61. Wallenstein BX72RI current U.S. page — engine hp range, mounting, capacity, hydraulic flow and weight
  62. BX72RI official support page — operator and parts manuals by serial number
  63. Wallenstein BX102RI current U.S. page — engine hp range, mounting, capacity, hydraulic flow and weight
  64. BX102RI official support page — operator and parts manuals by serial number