Mahindra 1626 · PTO WOOD CHIPPERS
On a 1626, the chipper shortlist depends on the transmission more than the engine. The HST’s 19 PTO hp falls 1.0 hp short of 20-hp minimums such as WC68 and MX-8800 and meets WM-8M’s 19-hp floor with no margin. The Shuttle’s 21.5 clears all three, narrowly.
By Acreage Equipment · Reviewed November 8, 2026 · Specification research, not a field test
PUT THIS GUIDE TO WORK
See published mismatches and the checks still needed.
BEST MATCHES FOR THE 1626
11 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.
PTO chipperWoodland Mills
4″ max. chip diameter · 15–30 PTO hp
Confirm the conflicting tractor specifications in your serial-specific manual; official source values differ.
PTO chipperWoodland Mills
5″ max. chip diameter · 12–30 PTO hp in table; manual hitch paragraph says 15–30 — resolve before selection
Resolve the conflicting published specifications for the exact model revision.
PTO chipperFarmry
5″ max. chip diameter · 15–45 engine hp
Confirm the conflicting tractor specifications in your serial-specific manual; official source values differ.
PTO chipperWallenstein
3.5″ max. chip diameter · 12–30 engine hp · official U.S. page
Confirm the correct attachment and driveline configuration for the tractor’s PTO speed; listed speed options are discrete settings.
PTO chipperWoodMaxx
8″ max. chip diameter · 19 PTO hp minimum; maximum not stated
Resolve the conflicting published specifications for the exact model revision.
PTO chipperWoodland Mills
6″ max. chip diameter · 20–50 PTO hp
19 PTO hp is below the 20 hp minimum.
5 more possible options in the full comparison table.
THE DECISION IN NUMBERS
Tractor reference: Mahindra 1626 HST 19 PTO hp (live PTO) and 1626 Shuttle 21.5 PTO hp (independent PTO), both 24.8 engine hp with no named standard; 1,720 lb lift at 24 in. Product requirements and weights are the retained manufacturer figures; none is a field test or approved pairing.
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| Chipper | Published requirement | 1626 HST (19 PTO) | 1626 Shuttle (21.5 PTO) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland Mills WC46 | 15–30 PTO hp; over 20 for full 4-inch logs at full feed | Inside range; below the full-feed condition | Inside range; 1.5 hp above the full-feed condition |
| Woodland Mills TFG55 | 12–30 PTO hp in table (manual paragraph says 15–30) | Inside either reading | Inside either reading |
| Farmry WCAP5 | 15–45 engine hp | 24.8 engine hp inside; standard unnamed | 24.8 engine hp inside; standard unnamed |
| Wallenstein BX36S | 12–30 engine hp | 24.8 engine hp inside; standard unnamed | 24.8 engine hp inside; standard unnamed |
| WoodMaxx WM-8M | 19 PTO hp minimum; no maximum stated | Exactly at minimum: zero margin | 2.5 hp above minimum |
| Woodland Mills WC68 | 20–50 PTO hp | 1.0 hp below minimum: excluded | 1.5 hp above minimum |
| WoodMaxx MX-8800 | 20 PTO hp minimum | 1.0 hp below minimum: excluded | 1.5 hp above minimum |
| MX-9900 / FH-BX62S | 25 PTO hp minimum | 6.0 hp below: excluded | 3.5 hp below: excluded |
Mahindra prints one engine figure, 24.8 hp at 2,500 rpm, for both 1626 transmissions, but two PTO figures: 19 hp for the three-range HST and 21.5 hp for the 8F/8R Shuttle. Most chippers here state a PTO requirement, so the transmission, not the engine number, decides the screen. A dealer quote that names only “1626” or “25 hp” has not identified which PTO figure applies. Confirm the transmission and serial first.
Both start at 20 PTO hp. The HST’s 19 is below that by 1.0 hp, so either chipper is outside its published range on that tractor; there is no supported way to round the tractor up. The Shuttle’s 21.5 clears the minimum by 1.5 hp. Clearing a minimum is not the same as reaching a capacity condition: Woodland Mills ties full 6-inch logs at full infeed on WC68 to over 40 PTO hp, which neither 1626 approaches.
WoodMaxx lists a 19 PTO hp minimum for WM-8M and no maximum. The 1626 HST rating equals that floor, leaving no documented margin. WoodMaxx’s own capacity wording at the minimum is 4-inch hardwood or 6-inch softwood, and its FAQ ties full 8-inch softwood to 50+ PTO hp. The 8-inch label describes the machine, not what a 19-hp tractor is expected to feed. Its 775-lb hitch weight is also the heaviest retained chipper figure in this shortlist.
WC46 (15–30 PTO hp) and TFG55 (12–30 or 15–30, depending on the manual passage) sit inside their ranges on either transmission. Woodland Mills asks for over 20 PTO hp for full 4-inch logs at full feed speed on WC46: the Shuttle clears that by 1.5 hp, while an HST owner should plan on slower feeding. Engine-rated WCAP5 and BX36S compare against 24.8 engine hp, but Mahindra does not say whether that is gross or net, so ask the chipper maker which standard it means.
Mahindra lists the 1626 HST PTO type as “Live”, while the 1635 and 1640 HST are listed “Live with o/r clutch” and the Shuttles “Independent”. The table does not say whether the 1626 HST has an overrunning clutch. A chipper rotor carries considerable inertia; driveline maker Bondioli & Pavesi describes the overrunning clutch as handling reverse inertial loads during slowing or stopping. Ask the dealer how the PTO is engaged and what overrunning protection is fitted before choosing a chipper driveline.
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 · 3 range · open station · live PTO19 PTO hp | U.S. 8F/8R synchro shuttle · open station · independent PTO21.5 PTO hp |
|---|---|---|
| Farmry WCAP5 →412 lb · Net weight WITH PTO shaft, manual Rev1.5 p20 | 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. |
| Farmry WCAP5 PRO →386 lb · Product weight, current manual Rev1.4 p13; whether PTO shaft is included in this weight is not stated | Needs specification reviewResolve the conflicting published specifications for the exact model revision. | Needs specification reviewResolve the conflicting published specifications for the exact model revision. |
| Woodland Mills WC46 →587 lb · Product weight, 2024 operator manual Rev C p9 | 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. |
| Woodland Mills WC68 →747 lb · Product weight, 2024 operator manual Rev C p9 | Published mismatch19 PTO hp is below the 20 hp minimum. | Needs specification reviewConfirm the conflicting tractor specifications in your serial-specific manual; official source values differ. |
| Woodland Mills TFG55 PTO →346 lb · Product weight, Rev B manual p9 | Needs specification reviewResolve the conflicting published specifications for the exact model revision. | Needs specification reviewResolve the conflicting published specifications for the exact model revision. |
| 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 mismatch19 PTO hp is below the 35 hp minimum. | Published mismatch21.5 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 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. | Published mismatch19 PTO hp is below the 20 hp minimum. | 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. | Published mismatch19 PTO hp is below the 25 hp minimum. | Published mismatch21.5 PTO hp is below the 25 hp minimum. |
| 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 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-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 mismatch19 PTO hp is below the 25 hp minimum. | Published mismatch21.5 PTO hp is below the 25 hp minimum. |
| 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. | 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 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 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 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 mismatch24.8 engine hp is below the 50 hp minimum. | Published mismatch24.8 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 mismatch24.8 engine hp is below the 80 hp minimum. | Published mismatch24.8 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 mismatch24.8 engine hp is below the 30 hp minimum. | Published mismatch24.8 engine hp is below the 30 hp minimum. |
| 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 mismatch24.8 engine hp is below the 45 hp minimum. | Published mismatch24.8 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 mismatch24.8 engine hp is below the 75 hp minimum. | Published mismatch24.8 engine hp is below the 75 hp minimum. |
On a small tractor, should I buy the 4-inch WC46 with variable hydraulic feed or the 8-inch WM-8M with a fixed mechanical feed?
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Research record reviewed November 8, 2026. Confirm the current manual and the exact revision supplied with your machine.