TYM T494 · PTO WOOD CHIPPERS
The T494’s 37.2 PTO hp clears Woodland Mills WC88’s 35-hp minimum by 2.2 and sits inside the range of most PTO-rated chippers here. Its 48.3-hp engine works against it for engine-rated machines: it is over Farmry WCAP5’s 45-hp ceiling and short of Wallenstein BX72S’s 50-hp minimum. With 3,050.6 lb of lift at 24 inches, chipper weight is not the limiting figure.
By Acreage Equipment · Reviewed November 8, 2026 · Specification research, not a field test
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See published mismatches and the checks still needed.
BEST MATCHES FOR THE T494
12 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 chipperWoodland Mills
8″ maximum branch diameter, inches · 35–100+ PTO hp
Resolve the conflicting published specifications for the exact model revision.
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
9″ maximum chip diameter, inches · 25 PTO hp minimum; maximum not stated
Confirm the complete operating weight; a shipping weight cannot establish the attachment load.
PTO chipperWoodMaxx
8″ max. chip diameter · 19 PTO hp minimum; maximum not stated
Resolve the conflicting published specifications for the exact model revision.
PTO chipperFarmer-Helper
6.5″ manual feed-opening short side, inches · 25–45 PTO hp in current index-linked manual; older capacity/range conflicts retained
Confirm the complete operating weight; a shipping weight cannot establish the attachment load.
PTO chipperFarmry
5″ max. chip diameter · 15–45 PTO hp
Resolve the conflicting published specifications for the exact model revision.
6 more possible options in the full comparison table.
THE DECISION IN NUMBERS
Tractor reference: TYM T494, 37.2 PTO hp and 48.3 engine hp (no standard named); 8F/8R synchro shuttle; Category I; 3,050.6 lb at 24 in. Capacity conditions are manufacturer statements, not throughput tests.
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| Chipper | Published requirement | Result on the T494 | Capacity note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland Mills WC88 | 35 PTO hp minimum (35–100+) | 2.2 above minimum | Full 8-inch at full feed needs over 60 PTO hp |
| Woodland Mills WC68 | 20–50 PTO hp | Inside (+17.2) | Full 6-inch at full feed needs over 40: 2.8 short |
| WoodMaxx MX-9900 / WM-8M | 25 / 19 PTO hp minimum | Inside | Full capacity stated at 50+ HP / 50+ PTO hp (softwood) |
| Farmer-Helper FH-BX62S | 25–45 PTO hp | Inside; 7.8 under maximum | Capacity statements conflict across documents |
| Farmry WCAP5 | 15–45 engine hp | 48.3 exceeds by 3.3: excluded | Not applicable |
| Farmry WCAP5 Pro | 15–45 PTO hp (Cat 1); 20–50 (Cat 1N) | 37.2 inside either | Different basis from WCAP5 |
| Wallenstein BX52S / BX72S | 22–55 / 50–85 engine hp | Inside BX52S; 1.7 below BX72S | BX72S excluded |
| Woodland Mills WC46 / TFG55 | Up to 30 PTO hp | 7.2 over: excluded | Not applicable |
Woodland Mills lists WC88 at 35–100+ PTO hp. The T494’s 37.2 clears that by 2.2, and TYM’s kilowatt figure (27.4 kW, about 36.7 hp) clears it too. Woodland Mills ties full 8-inch logs at full feed to over 60 PTO hp, so the T494 is about 23 hp short of that condition. WC88’s hydraulic feed can be slowed to suit the tractor; ask Woodland Mills what diameter it expects at 37 PTO hp.
Farmry’s WCAP5 manual labels its 15–45 range engine horsepower, and the T494’s 48.3 exceeds it by 3.3. The WCAP5 Pro manual gives 15–45 PTO hp for Category 1, and 37.2 is inside. The two machines are similar in size and price class, so the deciding fact is which horsepower each range uses. The comparison below sets WCAP5 against WC68, the chipper most T494 owners would weigh it against.
WC68 is rated 20–50 PTO hp, which the T494 is well inside. Woodland Mills separately says full 6-inch logs at full feed need over 40 PTO hp; the T494 is 2.8 short. That is a capacity condition, not a minimum. Expect to slow the hydraulic feed on the largest material, or step up to the T574’s 44.7 PTO hp if 6-inch hardwood is routine.
TYM lists 3,050.6 lb at 24 inches for the T494, against WC88’s 900-lb and WC68’s 747-lb product weights. The narrower T474 uses the same engine but lists 1,764 lb at 24 inches. On the T494 the heavier chippers are well within the lift rating; complete operating weight, center of gravity and front ballast still need checking with the dealer.
Wallenstein’s current pages rate the 5-inch BX52RI (30–55 engine hp, Category I) and 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 TYM T494’s 48.3 engine hp is inside the BX52RI’s range on both the page and the manual. It is inside the BX72RI page’s 45–85 but under the 50 that the manual’s table gives for the BX72R, so ask Wallenstein which floor applies to the serial on offer. Its published lift at 24 inches, 3,051 lb, carries the 1,300-lb BX72RI with 1,751 lb to spare. Wallenstein lists no price; ask a dealer.
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. T494 · 8F/8R synchro shuttle · open-station ROPS · independent PTO37.2 PTO hp |
|---|---|
| Farmry WCAP5 →412 lb · Net weight WITH PTO shaft, manual Rev1.5 p20 | Published mismatch48.3 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 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 | Published mismatch37.2 PTO hp exceeds the published 30 hp range. |
| 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 | Published mismatch37.2 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. | Needs specification reviewResolve the conflicting published specifications for the exact model revision. |
| 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. | 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. | 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. | Needs specification reviewConfirm the complete operating weight; a shipping weight cannot establish the attachment load. |
| 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 mismatch48.3 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. | 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 mismatch48.3 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 mismatch48.3 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. | Needs specification reviewConfirm the correct attachment and driveline configuration for the tractor’s PTO speed; listed speed options are discrete settings. |
| 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. |
| 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 mismatch48.3 engine hp is below the 75 hp minimum. |
With about 48 engine and 37 PTO hp, is the lower-priced WCAP5 still inside its range, or do I need WC68?
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Research record reviewed November 8, 2026. Confirm the current manual and the exact revision supplied with your machine.