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LS MT573 wood chippers: 62 PTO hp on a Category 2 hitch

The MT573’s 62 PTO hp is past every full-capacity line WoodMaxx publishes, and its 73 engine hp is inside Wallenstein BX72S’s 50–85. Its Category 2-only hitch leaves the same six chippers as the MT463: WoodMaxx WM-8H, WM-8M, MX-8800 and MX-9900, BX72S and BX72RI.

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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 MT573 hub: LS MT5-series cab tractor with front loader (representative MT5 series photo; exact model not identified)
Manufacturer photo · LS · representative series photo
PTO wood chippers at work

BEST MATCHES FOR THE MT573

Chippers to shortlist.

6 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.

Wallenstein BX72S PTO wood chipperPTO chipper

Wallenstein

BX72S

7″ max. chip diameter · 50–85 engine hp · official U.S. page

12F/12R synchro shuttle: Possible — confirm details12F/12R power shuttle: Possible — confirm details

Confirm the correct attachment and driveline configuration for the tractor’s PTO speed; listed speed options are discrete settings.

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WoodMaxx MX-9900 PTO wood chipperPTO chipper

WoodMaxx

MX-9900

9″ maximum chip diameter, inches · 25 PTO hp minimum; maximum not stated

12F/12R synchro shuttle: Possible — confirm details12F/12R power shuttle: Possible — confirm details

Confirm the complete operating weight; a shipping weight cannot establish the attachment load.

$6,990checked November 7, 2026
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WoodMaxx MX-8800 PTO wood chipperPTO chipper

WoodMaxx

MX-8800

8″ maximum chip diameter, inches · 20 PTO hp minimum; maximum not stated

12F/12R synchro shuttle: Possible — confirm details12F/12R power shuttle: Possible — confirm details

Confirm the complete operating weight; a shipping weight cannot establish the attachment load.

$5,890checked November 7, 2026
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WoodMaxx WM-8H PTO wood chipperPTO chipper

WoodMaxx

WM-8H

8″ max. chip diameter · 19 PTO hp minimum; maximum not stated

12F/12R synchro shuttle: Possible — confirm details12F/12R power shuttle: Possible — confirm details

Confirm the complete operating weight; a shipping weight cannot establish the attachment load.

$4,095checked November 7, 2026
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WoodMaxx WM-8M PTO wood chipperPTO chipper

WoodMaxx

WM-8M

8″ max. chip diameter · 19 PTO hp minimum; maximum not stated

12F/12R synchro shuttle: Possible — confirm details12F/12R power shuttle: Possible — confirm details

Resolve the conflicting published specifications for the exact model revision.

$3,690checked November 7, 2026
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Wallenstein BX72RI PTO wood chipperPTO chipper

Wallenstein

BX72RI

7″ max. chip diameter · 45–85 engine hp · current U.S. page (manual table: 50–85 hp for the BX72R)

12F/12R synchro shuttle: Possible — confirm details12F/12R power shuttle: Possible — confirm details

Confirm the correct attachment and driveline configuration for the tractor’s PTO speed; listed speed options are discrete settings.

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13 ruled out by published specs

THE DECISION IN NUMBERS

Chipper screens at 62 PTO hp, 73 engine hp, Category 2

Tractor reference: LS MT573C/MT573CPS, MT5 brochure, current pages and owner manual; 4,718 lb at 24 in.; PTO 540/750/1,000.

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ChipperPublished requirementOn 62 PTO / 73 engine hpHitch / PTO
Wallenstein BX72S50–85 engine hpInside (+23)Cat I and II; 540 or 1,000
WoodMaxx MX-9900 / MX-880025 / 20 PTO hp minimum; full capacity at “50+ HP”Inside; line metCat 1/2; 540
WoodMaxx WM-8H / WM-8M19 PTO hp minimum; full 8-inch at 50Inside (+12 over 50)Cat 1/2; 540
Woodland Mills WC8835 PTO hp minimum; over 60 for full feedInside; line met (+2)Cat 1 only: excluded
Wallenstein BX72RI45–85 engine hp (page); hydraulic feed; 7-in.BX72RI insideCategory I and II: fits
Woodland Mills WC68; 45-hp chippersTo 50 / 45 PTO hpOverCat 1 only: excluded
Farmry WCAP515–45 engine hp28 over: excludedCat 1/2
Sources for this decision table (16)

BX72S or a WoodMaxx

Wallenstein’s BX72S is a 7-inch gravity chipper documented for 540 or 1,000 rpm. WoodMaxx’s MX-9900 takes 9-inch material with a hydrostatic feed at 540. Both list Category 2. The comparison below sets them side by side.

PTO speed

The MT573 has 540, 750 and 1,000 rpm. Run each chipper at the speed its maker documents; WoodMaxx lists 540 only.

Category 1 attachments on this hitch

LS documents the hitch as Category 2 only (manual: CAT. 2, ISO 730:2014). Most attachments on this site list Category 1 only, so this site screens them as not matching. Some can be mounted with bushings or a Category 1/2 quick hitch; ask the dealer and the attachment maker before relying on that.

Lift

The manual gives 4,718 lb 24 inches behind the lift point, the highest of any LS on this site. Every chipper here is far under it.

Wallenstein hydraulic-feed BXR chippers

Wallenstein’s current pages rate the 7-inch BX72RI (45–85 engine hp, Category I and II). 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 MT573’s 73 engine hp is inside the BX72RI’s range on both the page and the manual. Its published lift at 24 inches, 4,718 lb, carries the 1,300-lb BX72RI with 3,418 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. MT573C · 12F/12R synchro shuttle · 4WD · cab · independent PTO62 PTO hpU.S. MT573CPS · 12F/12R power shuttle · 4WD · cab · independent PTO62 PTO hp
Farmry WCAP5 →412 lb · Net weight WITH PTO shaft, manual Rev1.5 p20Published mismatch73 engine hp exceeds the published 45 hp range.Published mismatch73 engine hp exceeds the published 45 hp range.
Farmry WCAP5 PRO →386 lb · Product weight, current manual Rev1.4 p13; whether PTO shaft is included in this weight is not statedPublished mismatch62 PTO hp exceeds the published 45 hp range.Published mismatch62 PTO hp exceeds the published 45 hp range.
Woodland Mills WC46 →587 lb · Product weight, 2024 operator manual Rev C p9Published mismatch62 PTO hp exceeds the published 30 hp range.Published mismatch62 PTO hp exceeds the published 30 hp range.
Woodland Mills WC68 →747 lb · Product weight, 2024 operator manual Rev C p9Published mismatch62 PTO hp exceeds the published 50 hp range.Published mismatch62 PTO hp exceeds the published 50 hp range.
Woodland Mills TFG55 PTO →346 lb · Product weight, Rev B manual p9Published mismatch62 PTO hp exceeds the published 30 hp range.Published mismatch62 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.Published mismatchThe attachment’s listed hitch categories do not overlap the tractor’s documented Category 2 interface.Published mismatchThe attachment’s listed hitch categories do not overlap the tractor’s documented Category 2 interface.
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.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.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.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 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 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-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.Published mismatch62 PTO hp exceeds the published 45 hp range.Published mismatch62 PTO hp exceeds the published 45 hp range.
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 mismatch62 PTO hp exceeds the published 45 hp range.Published mismatch62 PTO hp exceeds the published 45 hp range.
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 mismatch73 engine hp exceeds the published 30 hp range.Published mismatch73 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.Published mismatch73 engine hp exceeds the published 55 hp range.Published mismatch73 engine hp exceeds the published 55 hp range.
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.Needs specification reviewConfirm the correct attachment and driveline configuration for the tractor’s PTO speed; listed speed options are discrete settings.Needs specification reviewConfirm the correct attachment and driveline configuration for the tractor’s PTO speed; listed speed options are discrete settings.
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 mismatch73 engine hp is below the 80 hp minimum.Published mismatch73 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 mismatch73 engine hp exceeds the published 55 hp range.Published mismatch73 engine hp exceeds the published 55 hp range.
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.Needs specification reviewConfirm the correct attachment and driveline configuration for the tractor’s PTO speed; listed speed options are discrete settings.Needs specification reviewConfirm the correct attachment and driveline configuration for the tractor’s PTO speed; listed speed options are discrete settings.
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 mismatch73 engine hp is below the 75 hp minimum.Published mismatch73 engine hp is below the 75 hp minimum.
GO DEEPER

Wallenstein BX72S vs WoodMaxx MX-9900: gravity feed versus a larger hydrostatic option

Is MX-9900’s larger opening and operator-controlled hydrostatic feed useful for the intended wood and power?

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Before-you-buy checklist

Take the complete setup, not just a horsepower number, to the manufacturer.

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FOLLOW THE NUMBERS

Sources & documentation

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

  1. LS MT5 series brochure (PDF created July 18, 2025)p2 specifications: Engine HP (kW) 73 (54.4), PTO (HP) 62, rear PTO 540/750/1,000, CAT II, hitch lift capacity (hitch end) 6,614 lb
  2. LS Tractor MT573C current U.S. product pageSpecifications: Engine HP (Gross), PTO HP, transmission, Category 3 pt hitch, hitch lift capacity, total weight without ballast
  3. LS MT563/MT568/MT573 owner manual (PDF modified October 2025)Chapter 7 Dimension and Specification, pp7-2/7-3: MT573 cabin 6,607 lb, rated power 54.4 kW @2,500; CAT. 2 (ISO 730:2014); lift 3,000 kg (6,614 lb) at lower link end, 2,140 kg (4,718 lb) 24 in. behind lift point
  4. Wallenstein BX72S official U.S. pageEngine HP Range; Mounting System (Cat I and II); Total Weight; Discharge Chute Height
  5. Wallenstein BX-S operator manual Z97085_En, Rev Jan-2025Printed/PDF pp14, 18 and 40: PTO 540 or 1000 rpm, mounting (Cat I), capacity and opening, weight
  6. WoodMaxx MX-9900 official product pageHorsepower and full-capacity statements
  7. MX-9900 manual Rev C, September 18, 2026: specifications and setupRev C printed p42: approximately 816 lb dry weight; self-contained hydrostatic feed; 10W-40 motor oil, about two quarts
  8. Official MX-8800 page: power/capacity claims, feed, hitch and current sale price20 PTO hp minimum; full 8-inch at “50+ HP”; price
  9. Official WM-8H product page: power, feed, hitch and price19 PTO hp minimum; 4-in. hardwood / 6-in. softwood at 19 PTO hp; full 8-inch at 50 PTO hp; self-contained hydraulic feed; Category 1/2; 990 lb shipping; price
  10. WoodMaxx WM-8M official product page19 PTO hp minimum; 50+ PTO hp full capacity
  11. Woodland Mills WC88 official U.S. page35–100+ PTO hp; capacity, including full-diameter/full-speed condition; hydraulic infeed; price
  12. Current linked WC88 operator manual, Rev C, 22-Aug-2022Printed p9 product weight (900 lb); shipping weight
  13. Woodland Mills WC68 official product pageCapacity, including full-diameter/full-infeed-speed condition; price
  14. Farmry WCAP5 operator manual, Rev 1.5Printed p19: Engine HP Range 15–45, chipping capacity and 5 × 9-in. opening; p20: mounting (Category I/II), rated 540–1000 rpm, net weight with PTO shaft
  15. 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
  16. Wallenstein BX72RI current U.S. pageEngine HP Range 45–85; mounting; 7-in. capacity; dual hydraulic roller feed, 3–6 gpm; total weight 1,300 lb
  17. LS Tractor MT573CPS current U.S. product pageSpecifications: Engine HP (Gross), PTO HP, transmission, Category 3 pt hitch, hitch lift capacity, total weight without ballast
  18. WM-8H linked manual — assembly p20 and maintenance p29 give different fill quantities
  19. WoodMaxx current manual index
  20. Official FM-78 page: exact hammer variant, price and equipment
  21. Current FM-62/62H and FM-78/78H manual: printed p40 / PDF p41
  22. MX-8800 manual Rev D, September 18, 2026: specifications and setup
  23. BX72S official support page — current operator/setup documents
  24. PTO shaft instructions Z97844_En, Rev Aug-2024 — tractor/quick-hitch sizing
  25. Land Pride FM25 current North American family and model listing
  26. Official FM25 public catalog response — active models, gallery and linked documents
  27. FM25 operator manual 333-138M, printed 7/1/24 — requirements pp14–20, options pp15,30,33, specifications p39
  28. Official FM25 brochure — printed p12 model table
  29. Farmry HFS87 official product page — tractor power range, gearbox HP, widths, linkage, weight and price
  30. Farmry HFS/HFSS Series operator manual, Rev 1.6 — printed p17 specifications
  31. BX72RI official support page — operator and parts manuals by serial number
  32. Wallenstein wood chipper lineup — engine hp ranges for R and RI models
  33. Farmry official product specifications
  34. Farmry official product specifications
  35. Farmry WCAP5 PRO operator manual, Rev 1.4 — Printed p13 specifications; pp21–22 conflicting horsepower paragraphs
  36. Woodland Mills official U.S. product page — Capacity and hydraulic infeed sections; current price
  37. Woodland Mills WC46 operator manual, Rev C, 28-May-2024 — Printed p9 product/shipping weights; p12 Cat 1 and PTO range; operation/setup sections
  38. Woodland Mills WC68 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. WM-8M manual linked by current WoodMaxx manual index
  42. WoodMaxx FAQ, question 1: mechanical versus hydraulic feed
  43. Official current FH-BX42 product page: SKU, USD price and net/shipping references
  44. Official FH-BX42 series page: gravity feed and current-manual link
  45. Current index-linked FH-BX42 & 62 manual, printed p2 / PDF p3
  46. Manual still linked from product page, Revision 1-3-2018, p38
  47. Betstco official manual index
  48. Official current FH-BX62S product page: exact SKU, USD price and conflicting power/weight text
  49. Official FH-BX62S series page: self feed and current-manual link
  50. Wallenstein official U.S. BX36S page — explicit engine band, capacity, RPM label, reference weight and accessories
  51. Wallenstein BX36S support — currently linked operator, setup and shaft documents
  52. BX-S setup instructions Z97085_SI, Rev Feb-2019 — assembly and shipment handling
  53. Wallenstein official U.S. BX52S page — explicit engine band, capacity, RPM label, reference weight and accessories
  54. Wallenstein BX52S support — currently linked operator, setup and shaft documents
  55. Wallenstein BX102S current U.S. page — engine hp range, capacity, mounting system, weight and accessories
  56. BX102S official support page — current operator and parts documents
  57. Wallenstein BX52RI current U.S. page — engine hp range, mounting, capacity, hydraulic flow and weight
  58. BX52RI official support page — operator and parts manuals by serial number
  59. Wallenstein BX102RI current U.S. page — engine hp range, mounting, capacity, hydraulic flow and weight
  60. BX102RI official support page — operator and parts manuals by serial number