TYM T254 · PTO WOOD CHIPPERS

TYM T254 wood chippers: 0.2 hp short of WoodMaxx

WoodMaxx rates WM-8H and WM-8M from 19 PTO hp, and the TYM T254’s 18.8 is 0.2 short, so every WoodMaxx chipper is screened out. Woodland Mills WC46 and TFG55, Farmer-Helper FH-BX42, Farmry WCAP5 and Wallenstein BX36S and BX52S fit.

By Acreage Equipment · Reviewed November 14, 2026 · Specification research, not a field test

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TYM T254 sub-compact tractor with front loader, studio photo from the TYM T254 brochure cover
Manufacturer photo · TYM
PTO wood chippers at work

BEST MATCHES FOR THE T254

Chippers to shortlist.

7 of 19 pto wood chippers we track pass the published power, hitch and speed screen. “Specs line up” cards come first.

Farmer-Helper FH-BX42 PTO wood chipperPTO chipper

Farmer-Helper

FH-BX42

4″ published feed-capacity short side, inches · 15–45 PTO hp in current index-linked manual; older/page conflicts retained

Possible — confirm details

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

$1,683checked November 7, 2026
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Wallenstein BX52S PTO wood chipperPTO chipper

Wallenstein

BX52S

5″ max. chip diameter · 22–55 engine hp · official U.S. page

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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Wallenstein BX36S PTO wood chipperPTO chipper

Wallenstein

BX36S

3.5″ max. chip diameter · 12–30 engine hp · official U.S. page

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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1 more possible option in the full comparison table.

12 ruled out by published specs

THE DECISION IN NUMBERS

Chipper screens at 18.8 PTO hp, 23.9 engine hp, Category I

Tractor reference: TYM T254 HST, ROPS; Category I (N); 1,101 lb at 24 in.

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ChipperPublished requirementOn 18.8 PTO / 23.9 engine hpResult
Woodland Mills WC46 / TFG5515 or 12–30 PTO hpInsideFits
Farmer-Helper FH-BX4215–45 PTO hpInsideFits
Farmry WCAP5 / WCAP5 Pro15–45 engine / PTO hpInsideFits
Wallenstein BX36S / BX52STo 30 / 22–55 engine hpInside (BX52S 1.9 over its minimum)Fits
WoodMaxx WM-8H / WM-8M19 PTO hp minimum0.2 shortExcluded
WoodMaxx MX-8800 / MX-9900; Woodland Mills WC6820–25 PTO hp minimum1.2 to 6.2 shortExcluded
Farmer-Helper FH-BX62S; WC88; BX72S25+, 35+ PTO or 50+ engine hpShortExcluded
Sources for this decision table (21)

FH-BX42 or WC46

Farmer-Helper FH-BX42 and Woodland Mills WC46 are both 4-inch chippers for small tractors: FH-BX42 runs 15–45 PTO hp, WC46 15–30. The T254 fits both. The comparison below sets them side by side.

Two tenths short

TYM rates the T254 at 18.8 PTO hp, 0.2 under WoodMaxx’s published 19 for WM-8H and WM-8M. The site does not screen under a minimum; an 8-inch chipper on this tractor would also be far from WoodMaxx’s 50+ full-capacity line.

Lift

TYM’s brochure lists 1,101 lb 24 inches behind the lift point. That is light; Woodland Mills lists WC46 at 587 lb and TFG55 at 346 lb. Compare it with the attachment’s complete weight including the PTO shaft, and add front ballast as the tractor manual directs.

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. T254 · infinite 2-range HST · 4WD · ROPS · independent PTO18.8 PTO hp
Farmry WCAP5 →412 lb · Net weight WITH PTO shaft, manual Rev1.5 p20Preliminary spec matchConfirm implement weight limits, center of gravity, front ballast and stability in your tractor manual.
Farmry WCAP5 PRO →386 lb · Product weight, current manual Rev1.4 p13; whether PTO shaft is included in this weight is not statedNeeds specification reviewResolve the conflicting published specifications for the exact model revision.
Woodland Mills WC46 →587 lb · Product weight, 2024 operator manual Rev C p9Preliminary spec matchConfirm implement weight limits, center of gravity, front ballast and stability in your tractor manual.
Woodland Mills WC68 →747 lb · Product weight, 2024 operator manual Rev C p9Published mismatch18.8 PTO hp is below the 20 hp minimum.
Woodland Mills TFG55 PTO →346 lb · Product weight, Rev B manual p9Needs 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 mismatch18.8 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.Published mismatch18.8 PTO hp is below the 19 hp minimum.
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.Published mismatch18.8 PTO hp is below the 19 hp minimum.
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 mismatch18.8 PTO hp is below the 20 hp minimum.
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 mismatch18.8 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 mismatch18.8 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 mismatch23.9 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 mismatch23.9 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 mismatch23.9 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 mismatch23.9 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 mismatch23.9 engine hp is below the 75 hp minimum.
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Sources & documentation

Research record reviewed November 14, 2026. Confirm the current manual and the exact revision supplied with your machine.

  1. TYM T254 North America product brochure (PDF created August 2025)PDF p5 Technical specifications: gross engine power, PTO power, rated engine speed, transmission, category 3-point hitch, hitch lift capacity and hitch lift capacity at 24 inches behind link ends, weight with ROPS
  2. TYM T254 current North America product pageTechnical Specifications: engine power, hitch lift capacity, weight with ROPS
  3. Official WM-8H product page: power, feed, hitch and price19 PTO hp minimum; full 8-inch at 50 PTO hp; price
  4. WoodMaxx WM-8M official product page19 PTO hp minimum; 50+ PTO hp full capacity
  5. Official MX-8800 page: power/capacity claims, feed, hitch and current sale price20 PTO hp minimum; full 8-inch at “50+ HP”; price
  6. WoodMaxx MX-9900 official product pageHorsepower and full-capacity statements
  7. Woodland Mills WC68 official product pageCapacity, including full-diameter/full-infeed-speed condition; price
  8. Woodland Mills WC68 operator manual, Rev C, 28-May-2024 — Printed p9 product/shipping weights; p12 Cat 1 and PTO range; operation/setup sectionsPrinted p9: 20–50 PTO hp; 747 lb
  9. Woodland Mills WC88 official U.S. page35–100+ PTO hp; capacity, including full-diameter/full-speed condition; hydraulic infeed; price
  10. Woodland Mills WC46 official product page15–30 PTO hp
  11. Woodland Mills WC46 operator manual, Rev C, 28-May-2024 — Printed p9 product/shipping weights; p12 Cat 1 and PTO range; operation/setup sectionsPrinted p9: 15–30 PTO hp; 587 lb
  12. Woodland Mills TFG55 PTO official U.S. product page12–30 PTO hp; 5-inch capacity; price
  13. Woodland Mills TFG55 PTO operator manual, Rev B, 15-Oct-2024 — Printed p9 weight/minimum HP; p11 hitch paragraph; p13 included partsRev B p9: 12–30 PTO hp, 346 lb product weight; p11 hitch paragraph: 15–30 PTO hp
  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. Farmry WCAP5 official product pageCompatibility FAQ (15–45 engine HP); capacity FAQ (5 in. fresh, 4 in. dry)
  16. Farmry WCAP5 PRO operator manual, Rev 1.4Printed p21: 15–45 PTO HP for Category 1; p22: 20–50 PTO HP for Cat 1N
  17. Current index-linked FH-BX42 & 62 manual, printed p2 / PDF p3Printed p2: 15 PTO hp minimum, 45 Max PTO HP, 4 × 10-in. feed capacity, 430 lb net
  18. Wallenstein BX52S official U.S. pageEngine HP Range
  19. Wallenstein BX36S official U.S. pageEngine HP Range
  20. Wallenstein BX72S official U.S. pageEngine HP Range; Mounting System (Cat I and II); Total Weight; Discharge Chute Height
  21. Farmry official product specifications
  22. Farmry LFS Series operator manual, Rev 1.7 — Printed pp17–18 specifications; p28 tractor stability
  23. Farmry flail mower comparison table — Net-weight comparison; may exclude PTO shaft
  24. Farmry official product specifications
  25. WM-8H linked manual — assembly p20 and maintenance p29 give different fill quantities
  26. WoodMaxx current manual index
  27. Official FM-54 page: Y option, displayed price, shaft and weight
  28. FM-54 manual for 2025-and-newer models, p40 specifications
  29. Official current FH-BX42 product page: SKU, USD price and net/shipping references
  30. Official FH-BX42 series page: gravity feed and current-manual link
  31. Manual still linked from product page, Revision 1-3-2018, p38
  32. Betstco official manual index
  33. Wallenstein BX52S support — currently linked operator, setup and shaft documents
  34. BX-S operator manual Z97085_En, Rev Jan-2025 — pp14,18–22,28,30,40
  35. PTO shaft installation Z97844_En, Rev Aug-2024 — p6 sizing with a quick hitch attached
  36. BX-S setup instructions Z97085_SI, Rev Feb-2019 — assembly and shipment handling
  37. Official Betstco FH-EF95 product page — PTO hp range, gearbox, widths, weights, blades and price
  38. Farmer-Helper FH-EF Series Manual (June 2025), p13 Machine Specs
  39. Official Betstco FH-EF standard-duty series page
  40. Official Betstco FH-EF105 product page — PTO hp range, gearbox, widths, weights, blades and price
  41. Current linked WC88 operator manual, Rev C, 22-Aug-2022
  42. WM-8M manual linked by current WoodMaxx manual index
  43. WoodMaxx FAQ, question 1: mechanical versus hydraulic feed
  44. MX-8800 manual Rev D, September 18, 2026: specifications and setup
  45. MX-9900 manual Rev C, September 18, 2026: specifications and setup
  46. Official current FH-BX62S product page: exact SKU, USD price and conflicting power/weight text
  47. Official FH-BX62S series page: self feed and current-manual link
  48. Wallenstein BX36S support — currently linked operator, setup and shaft documents
  49. BX72S official support page — current operator/setup documents
  50. Wallenstein BX102S current U.S. page — engine hp range, capacity, mounting system, weight and accessories
  51. BX102S official support page — current operator and parts documents
  52. Wallenstein BX52RI current U.S. page — engine hp range, mounting, capacity, hydraulic flow and weight
  53. BX52RI official support page — operator and parts manuals by serial number
  54. BXR Series Operator’s Manual, P3 PULSE V3 (Oct 2022) — §10.1 specifications, hitching, power pack
  55. Wallenstein wood chipper lineup — engine hp ranges for R and RI models
  56. Wallenstein BX72RI current U.S. page — engine hp range, mounting, capacity, hydraulic flow and weight
  57. BX72RI official support page — operator and parts manuals by serial number
  58. Wallenstein BX102RI current U.S. page — engine hp range, mounting, capacity, hydraulic flow and weight
  59. BX102RI official support page — operator and parts manuals by serial number