Massey Ferguson 1835E · FLAIL MOWERS
At 27.6 PTO hp, the 1835E HST sits above FM-54 Y’s 25-hp maximum and below FM-78’s 30-hp minimum. The useful hammer-mower comparison is therefore the 55-inch fixed FM-62 versus 55-inch hydraulic FM-62H: they share a 24–45 PTO band, but the H version adds different rear-valve, placement and load questions.
By Acreage Equipment · Reviewed November 7, 2026 · Specification research, not a field test
PUT THIS GUIDE TO WORK
See published mismatches and the checks still needed.
BEST MATCHES FOR THE 1835E
16 of 23 flail mowers we track pass the published power, hitch and speed screen. Each still has a detail to confirm with the seller.
Flail mowerWoodMaxx
55″ cutting width, inches · 24–45 PTO hp · Hammer blades only
Resolve the conflicting published specifications for the exact model revision.
Flail mowerWoodMaxx
55″ cutting width, inches · 24–45 PTO hp · Hammer blades only
Confirm rear remotes, hydraulic flow and pressure requirements.
Flail mowerFarmry
87″ cutting width · 30–85 HP (basis not stated) · official page and manual
Ask the manufacturer whether the horsepower range means engine or PTO power.
Flail mowerFarmer-Helper
37″ cutting width, inches · 15–45 PTO hp on the product page; manual lists the 15-PTO-hp minimum and a 45-hp gearbox
Confirm the tractor’s PTO hp is inside the 45-hp limit and above the mower’s minimum on the exact transmission.
Flail mowerFarmer-Helper
41″ cutting width, inches · 16–45 PTO hp on the product page; manual lists the 16-PTO-hp minimum and a 45-hp gearbox
Confirm the tractor’s PTO hp is inside the 45-hp limit and above the mower’s minimum on the exact transmission.
Flail mowerFarmer-Helper
48″ cutting width, inches · 20–45 PTO hp on the product page; manual lists the 20-PTO-hp minimum and a 45-hp gearbox
Confirm the tractor’s PTO hp is inside the 45-hp limit and above the mower’s minimum on the exact transmission.
10 more possible options in the full comparison table.
THE DECISION IN NUMBERS
27.6 is the HST figure; 29.2 belongs to the excluded mechanical configuration. Manual product weights below have unresolved shaft/oil inclusion and are not complete operating loads. Published ranges do not confirm fit.
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| Mower | PTO range | Result at 27.6 PTO hp | Cut / hydraulic or load distinction |
|---|---|---|---|
| FM-54 Y | 15–25 hp | 2.6 above maximum | 47-inch cut; fixed placement |
| FM-62 hammer | 24–45 hp | 3.6 above minimum | 55-inch cut; fixed; 774 lb manual product |
| FM-62H hammer | 24–45 hp | Same numeric result | 55-inch cut; rear remotes required; 860 lb manual product |
| FM-78 hammer | 30–65 hp | 2.4 below minimum | 70-inch cut does not clear the power requirement |
FM-62 and FM-62H both cut 55 inches. The H model changes placement through hydraulic side shift rather than increasing the cutting width. Against the tractor’s 52.4-inch minimum-width specification, 55 inches gives only 2.6 inches of total nominal surplus before tire choices and mower position are considered. Measure actual cutting-edge reach and the fence, tree or ditch approach; deck dimensions and offset extents alone do not prove track coverage.
The 1835E brochures document open-center hydraulics with 7.6 gpm for implements and 3.8 for steering. They do not establish fitted rear valves, couplers or pressure. Adding the two pump figures does not create 11.4 gpm at a rear outlet, and the brochure’s front-loader diverter is not proof of rear mower controls. FM-62H’s required valve arrangement, flow and pressure remain unverified in the mower evidence, so both sides of that connection need confirmation.
The current mower manual lists 774 lb for fixed FM-62 and 860 lb for FM-62H, an 86 lb difference between those product labels. Their pages give other mower-only figures, and shaft/oil inclusion is unresolved. Obtain complete delivered assemblies rather than subtracting either label from the tractor’s lift rating. The explicit tractor reference is 1,598 lb at 24 inches in the 2020 brochure; 2,205 lb at the ball ends is a different measurement.
The selected HST entry has 27.6 PTO hp and a transmission-driven PTO label; the mechanical version’s 29.2 and independent label do not apply here. The 27.6 value exceeds FM-54 Y’s 25 maximum and falls below FM-78’s 30 minimum. That leaves the FM-62 pair within the numeric band, without establishing mowing speed or fit. Confirm the actual PTO controls and permitted mower operation from the owner’s serial-applicable manual.
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. Its 34.5 engine hp is inside, but its 27.6 PTO hp is 2.4 short of 30, so the answer depends on which figure Farmry means; ask before buying. Its published lift at 24 inches, 1,598 lb, is only 299 lb more than the mower’s weight, so weigh the complete mower and check ballast first. 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 Massey Ferguson 1835E’s 27.6 PTO hp is inside all three. Its published lift at 24 inches, 1,598 lb, carries even the 390-lb EF125 with 1,208 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.
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 · 3-range HST · 4WD · folding ROPS27.6 PTO hp |
|---|---|
| Farmry LFS45 →355 lb · Net weight WITH PTO shaft, current LFS manual Rev 1.7 p18 | Needs specification reviewAsk the manufacturer whether the horsepower range means engine or PTO power. |
| Farmry LFS53 →395 lb · Net weight WITH PTO shaft, current LFS manual Rev 1.7 p18 | Needs specification reviewAsk the manufacturer whether the horsepower range means engine or PTO power. |
| Farmry LFS61 →421 lb · Net weight WITH PTO shaft, current LFS manual Rev 1.7 p18 | Needs specification reviewAsk the manufacturer whether the horsepower range means engine or PTO power. |
| TMG Industrial TMG-TFM60 →650 lb · Product-page operation weight; manual gives conflicting 270 kg (about 595 lb) | Needs specification reviewAsk the manufacturer whether the horsepower range means engine or PTO power. |
| 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 reviewAsk the manufacturer whether the horsepower range means engine or PTO power. |
| 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 reviewAsk the manufacturer whether the horsepower range means engine or PTO power. |
| 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 mismatch27.6 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 rear remotes, hydraulic flow and pressure requirements. |
| 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. | Published mismatch27.6 PTO hp is below the 30 hp minimum. |
| 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 reviewResolve the conflicting published specifications for the exact model revision. |
| 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. | Published mismatch27.6 PTO hp is below the 30 hp minimum. |
| 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 complete operating weight; a shipping weight cannot establish the attachment load. |
| 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 complete operating weight; a shipping weight cannot establish the attachment load. |
| 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 complete operating weight; a shipping weight cannot establish the attachment load. |
| 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. | Published mismatch27.6 PTO hp is below the 30 hp minimum. |
| 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 reviewAsk the manufacturer whether the horsepower range means engine or PTO power. |
| 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. | Published mismatchBoth engine (34.5) and PTO (27.6) horsepower are below the published 42 hp minimum. |
| 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 (34.5) and PTO (27.6) 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 (34.5) and PTO (27.6) 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 reviewAsk the manufacturer whether the horsepower range means engine or PTO power. |
| 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 tractor’s PTO hp is inside the 45-hp limit and above the mower’s minimum on the exact transmission. |
| 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 tractor’s PTO hp is inside the 45-hp limit and above the mower’s minimum on the exact transmission. |
| 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 tractor’s PTO hp is inside the 45-hp limit and above the mower’s minimum on the exact transmission. |
When is hydraulic side shift worth adding to a fixed 55-inch WoodMaxx hammer mower?
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Research record reviewed November 7, 2026. Confirm the current manual and the exact revision supplied with your machine.