Massey Ferguson 1825E · PTO WOOD CHIPPERS
A 20-hp chipper minimum lands between the 1825E’s two published transmission ratings: 20.4 PTO hp for the selected mechanical tractor and 19.2 for HST. That creates a real shortlist difference, but it does not turn a minimum into full-diameter performance. An engine-based chipper range needs the separate 24.0 engine figure.
By Acreage Equipment · Reviewed November 7, 2026 · Specification research, not a field test
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See published mismatches and the checks still needed.
BEST MATCHES FOR THE 1825E
11 of 19 pto wood chippers we track pass the published power, hitch and speed screen. Each still has a detail to confirm with the seller.
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 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
6″ max. chip diameter · 20–50 PTO hp
Confirm the conflicting tractor specifications in your serial-specific manual; official source values differ.
PTO chipperWoodMaxx
8″ maximum chip diameter, inches · 20 PTO hp minimum; maximum not stated
Confirm the complete operating weight; a shipping weight cannot establish the attachment load.
PTO chipperFarmer-Helper
4″ published feed-capacity short side, inches · 15–45 PTO hp in current index-linked manual; older/page conflicts retained
Confirm the complete operating weight; a shipping weight cannot establish the attachment load.
PTO chipperFarmry
5″ max. chip diameter · 15–45 engine hp
Confirm the conflicting tractor specifications in your serial-specific manual; official source values differ.
5 more possible options in the full comparison table.
THE DECISION IN NUMBERS
Only the mechanical configuration is profiled. The HST contrast is a published alternative, not a second fit claim. Engine gross/net test basis remains unverified, and all complete operating loads still require confirmation.
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| Chipper | Published power basis | Mechanical 1825E check | Why HST or capacity differs |
|---|---|---|---|
| BX36S | 12–30 engine hp | 24.0 rated engine hp is inside | Transmission PTO figures do not replace the engine band |
| WC46 | 15–30 PTO hp; over 20 for full 4 in/full feed | 20.4 is inside and above the stated 20 threshold | HST 19.2 is inside range but below that full-feed condition |
| WC68 | 20–50 PTO hp; over 40 for full 6 in/full feed | Only 0.4 above minimum; full-feed condition not met | HST 19.2 is 0.8 below minimum |
| MX-8800 | 20 PTO hp minimum; finite maximum unstated | Only 0.4 above minimum | HST 19.2 is 0.8 below; 8-inch output not established |
The mechanical 1825E clears a 20 PTO-hp minimum by 0.4, whereas the published HST alternative misses it by 0.8. Neither its 24.0 engine rating nor a familiar model badge replaces that distinction. BX36S is different because its current U.S. page explicitly uses engine horsepower. Its 12–30 band includes the retained 24.0 engine value, while the manufacturer’s applicable engine-rating basis and actual tractor identity still need confirmation.
WC46’s over 20 PTO-hp condition for full four-inch logs at full feed is numerically exceeded by 20.4. That is a stated manufacturer condition, not a test of this tractor or a guarantee for every species and branch shape. WC68’s corresponding full six-inch/full-feed condition is over 40, far above this tractor despite the shared 20-hp operating minimum. Choose from the actual material and manufacturer guidance, not the largest advertised opening.
BX36S is gravity-fed and uses a fixed hopper. WC46 and WC68 carry their own hydraulic infeed systems; MX-8800 uses self-contained hydrostatic feed. None of those documented feed arrangements relies on proving rear remote valves are installed on the 1825E. The tractor’s 7.3 gpm implement-pump figure therefore does not rank these feed systems or remove their PTO requirements. Feed control, handling preference and material limits remain separate purchase questions.
BX36S lists 395 lb Total Weight without settled shaft inclusion; WC46 and WC68 retain 587 and 747 lb product figures; MX-8800’s 772 lb is approximate dry weight. These are not equivalent operating-load measurements. Use the 2020 tractor brochure’s 1,598 lb reference at 24 inches rather than the 2,205 lb ball-end figure, then obtain actual assemblies and centers of gravity. The independent-PTO label does not replace the operator manual’s stationary-use and shutdown instructions.
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 | 1800E U.S. 2020/2023 brochure scope · 8x8 Synchro Shuttle · 4WD · folding ROPS20.4 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Woodland Mills WC68 →747 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. |
| Woodland Mills TFG55 PTO →346 lb · Product weight, Rev B manual p9 | 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 mismatch20.4 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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 mismatch20.4 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. |
| 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 mismatch20.4 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. |
| 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. |
| 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 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 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 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 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 engine hp is below the 75 hp minimum. |
Should I buy the WC46 or WC68 when my compact tractor is near 20 PTO hp?
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Research record reviewed November 7, 2026. Confirm the current manual and the exact revision supplied with your machine.