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Yanmar SM240 flail mowers: short of FM-78’s 30

WoodMaxx rates its FM-78 family from 30 PTO hp, and the Yanmar SM240’s 28.2 and SM240H’s 27.5 are 1.8 and 2.5 short. WoodMaxx FM-62, Farmer-Helper FH-EFGC and Farmry LFP47 fit; Farmry LFS, TMG and Land Pride FM2560 pass on one horsepower figure only.

See the best matchesAll SM240 attachments

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

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See published mismatches and the checks still needed.

Yanmar SM240 compact tractor with front loader and backhoe
Manufacturer photo · Yanmar
Flail mowers at work

BEST MATCHES FOR THE SM240

Flail mowers to shortlist.

16 of 23 flail mowers 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.

Farmry LFP47 flail mowerFlail mower

Farmry

LFP47

47.2″ cutting width, inches · 25–45 hp · basis unclear

Gear: Possible — confirm detailsHST: Possible — confirm details

Ask the manufacturer whether the horsepower range means engine or PTO power.

$2,199checked November 7, 2026
Check current price at Farmry
Fit details
Farmry LFS61 flail mowerFlail mower

Farmry

LFS61

61″ cutting width · 15–35 hp · basis unclear

Gear: Possible — confirm detailsHST: Possible — confirm details

Ask the manufacturer whether the horsepower range means engine or PTO power.

$1,899checked November 6, 2026
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Fit details

10 more possible options in the full comparison table.

7 ruled out by published specs

THE DECISION IN NUMBERS

Flail screens at 28.2 (SM240) / 27.5 (SM240H) PTO hp, 36.9 engine hp

Tractor reference: Yanmar SM240 synchro shuttle and SM240H hydrostatic, 4WD ROPS; Category 1; 1,558 lb at 24 in.

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MowerPublished requirementOn 28.2 / 27.5 PTO, 36.9 engine hpResult
WoodMaxx FM-62 / FM-62H / FM-62 Y20 or 24–45 PTO hpInsideFits
Farmer-Helper FH-EFGC125 / 15522 or 25–65 PTO hpInsideFits
Farmry LFP4725–45 hpInside on both figuresFits
TMG TFM60 / TFMS5030–60 hp table, basis unspecifiedShort on PTO; inside on engineAsk TMG
Farmry LFS45 / 53 / 6115–35 hp, basis unspecifiedInside on PTO; 1.9 over on engineAsk Farmry
Land Pride FM256033–80 hp, basis unspecifiedShort on PTO; inside on engineAsk Land Pride
Farmry HFS8730–85 hp, basis unspecified; Category I/II; 87-in. cutPTO 1.8 short / 2.5 short; engine insideAsk Farmry which hp it means; lift only 259 lb over its weight
Farmer-Helper FH-EF95 / EF105 / EF12515 / 16 / 20–45 PTO hp; Category I; 37 / 41 / 48-in. cutInsideFits
WoodMaxx FM-78 / FM-78H / FM-78 Y30–65 PTO hp1.8 / 2.5 shortExcluded
Land Pride FM2572 / FM2584; WoodMaxx FM-54 YFrom 42 hp; to 25 PTO hpOutsideExcluded
Sources for this decision table (29)

LFP47 or FM-78

Farmry LFP47 (47-inch) runs 25–45 hp, which the SM240 is inside on either figure; WoodMaxx FM-78 (70-inch) starts at 30 PTO hp, which it misses. The comparison below sets them side by side.

Engine or PTO

Farmry’s LFS, TMG’s 30–60 table and Land Pride’s FM2560 range do not name a basis. The SM240’s 36.9 engine hp and 28.2 PTO hp fall on opposite sides of each, so the site keeps them pending each maker’s answer.

Lift

Yanmar’s September 2024 SM brochure lists 1,558 lb 24 inches behind the lift point. Compare it with the attachment’s complete weight including the PTO shaft, and add front ballast as the tractor manual directs.

Farmry HFS87: 87-inch cut, Category I and II

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 36.9 engine hp is inside, but the 28.2 / 27.5 PTO hp are 1.8 / 2.5 short of 30, so the answer depends on which figure Farmry means; ask before buying. Its published lift at 24 inches, 1,558 lb, is only 259 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 FH-EF standard-duty mowers

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 Yanmar SM240’s 28.2 / 27.5 PTO hp is inside all three. Its published lift at 24 inches, 1,558 lb, carries even the 390-lb EF125 with 1,168 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

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. SM240 · synchro shuttle · 4WD · ROPS · independent PTO28.2 PTO hpU.S. SM240H · hydrostatic · 4WD · ROPS · independent PTO27.5 PTO hp
Farmry LFS45 →355 lb · Net weight WITH PTO shaft, current LFS manual Rev 1.7 p18Needs specification reviewAsk the manufacturer whether the horsepower range means engine or PTO power.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 p18Needs specification reviewAsk the manufacturer whether the horsepower range means engine or PTO power.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 p18Needs specification reviewAsk the manufacturer whether the horsepower range means engine or PTO power.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.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.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.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 mismatch28.2 PTO hp exceeds the published 25 hp range.Published mismatch27.5 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.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 mismatch28.2 PTO hp is below the 30 hp minimum.Published mismatch27.5 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.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 mismatch28.2 PTO hp is below the 30 hp minimum.Published mismatch27.5 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.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.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.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 mismatch28.2 PTO hp is below the 30 hp minimum.Published mismatch27.5 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.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 (36.9) and PTO (28.2) horsepower are below the published 42 hp minimum.Published mismatchBoth engine (36.9) and PTO (27.5) 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 (36.9) and PTO (28.2) horsepower are below the published 49 hp minimum.Published mismatchBoth engine (36.9) and PTO (27.5) 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 (36.9) and PTO (28.2) horsepower are below the published 75 hp minimum.Published mismatchBoth engine (36.9) and PTO (27.5) 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.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.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.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.Needs specification reviewConfirm the tractor’s PTO hp is inside the 45-hp limit and above the mower’s minimum on the exact transmission.
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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. Yanmar SM Series brochure (PDF created September 11, 2024)Specifications: engine gross power, PTO power, rated engine speed, 3-point hitch category, 3-point lift capacity (std.) and at 24 in., transmission, total weight
  2. Yanmar SM240 current U.S. product pageSpecifications: Gross Power (EPA regulation HP), PTO Power HP (kW), transmission, 3-point hitch
  3. Yanmar SM240H current U.S. product pageSpecifications: Gross Power (EPA regulation HP), PTO Power HP (kW), transmission, 3-point hitch
  4. WoodMaxx FM-62 official product pageHammer SKU FM-62-0006; mower-only and shaft weights; price
  5. Current FM-62/62H and FM-78/78H manual: printed p40 / PDF p41Printed p40: FM-62 24–45 PTO hp (hammer), 774 lb; FM-78 30–65 PTO hp, 880 lb
  6. WoodMaxx FM-78 official product pageBlack/hammer SKU FM-78-0006; 30–65 PTO hp; 70-in. cut; 80 in. overall; weight; hitch type; price
  7. Official FM-78H page: hammer option, price, equipment and conflicting weights
  8. FM-54 manual for 2025-and-newer models, p40 specificationsp40: 15–25 PTO hp (Y-blades), 47-in. cut, 408 lb
  9. Farmer-Helper FH-EFGC155 · Hammer blades official product pageHP Requirements at PTO (25–65); Cutting Width; Overall Width; Weight; price
  10. Official Betstco FH-EFGC125 product page: exact model, current USD offer, dimensions and conflicting specifications22–65 PTO hp on the product page; 48-in. cut
  11. Farmry official product specifications15–35 hp; 45.3-in. cut; price
  12. Farmry official product specifications15–35 hp; 53.1-in. cut; price
  13. Farmry LFS61 official product pageSpecifications > Tractor Power Range
  14. Farmry LFS Series operator manual, Rev 1.7 — Printed pp17–18 specifications; p28 tractor stabilityRev 1.7 pp17–18: widths and weights with PTO shaft
  15. Farmry LFP47 official product pageSpecifications > Tractor Power Range; 32 Y-blades; Weight (includes PTO shaft); price
  16. LFP Series operator manual, Rev 1.3, printed pp17–20Printed pp17–20: 120 cm / 47.2-in. cutting width, 210 kg weight, gear-oil specification
  17. TMG Industrial official U.S. TFM60 product page — Current price, operation weight, width and shipping weightPrice, operation weight, width and 30–60 HP range
  18. TMG TFMS50/60/72 manual, 2025-01-09p6: tractor power must not exceed 50 PTO hp; cutting width 1,250 mm
  19. Land Pride FM25 Series product pageFM2560 / FM2572 / FM2584 model listing; dealer quote
  20. Land Pride FM25 operator manual 333-138M (7/1/24)Printed p14 / PDF p18 Tractor Requirements; printed pp16–17 hitch positions; printed p39 / PDF p43 widths, weights, rotor assemblies
  21. Land Pride FM25 brochurePrinted p12 model table
  22. Farmry HFS87 official product pageTractor power 30–85 HP (basis not stated); gearbox 50 HP; 87-in. cut, 96-in. overall; Category I/II; 1,299 lb with PTO shaft; price $4,499
  23. Farmry HFS/HFSS Series operator manual, Rev 1.6Printed p17 specifications: HFS87 30–85 HP, gearbox 50 HP (36.75 kW), 2,200-mm cut, Category I/II, 589 kg
  24. Farmer-Helper FH-EF Series Manual (June 2025)p13 Machine Specs: Min. PTO HP Req. 14–28 by model (EF95 15, EF105 16, EF125 20), CAT I, gearbox 45 HP, working width, weight
  25. Farmer-Helper FH-EF95 official product pageRequires 15–45 PTO horsepower; gearbox 45 HP; 37-in. working width; Cat I; weight; price ($1,462 sale)
  26. Farmer-Helper FH-EF105 official product pageRequires 16–45 PTO horsepower; gearbox 45 HP; 41-in. working width; Cat I; weight; price ($1,547 sale)
  27. Farmer-Helper FH-EF125 official product pageRequires 20–45 PTO horsepower; gearbox 45 HP; 48-in. working width; Cat I; weight; price ($1,632 sale)
  28. Woodland Mills official U.S. product page — Capacity and hydraulic infeed sections; current price
  29. Woodland Mills WC68 operator manual, Rev C, 28-May-2024 — Printed p9 product/shipping weights; p12 Cat 1 and PTO range; operation/setup sections
  30. WoodMaxx manual index: Models 2025 to current
  31. Official MX-9900 page: power/capacity claims, feed, hitch and current sale price
  32. MX-9900 manual Rev C, September 18, 2026: specifications and setup
  33. Currently linked EFGC standard manual, Revision 12-12-17, pp16–23
  34. Official EFGC series: fixed models and separate hydraulic-offset kits
  35. Official Betstco manual index
  36. Official current FH-BX62S product page: exact SKU, USD price and conflicting power/weight text
  37. Official FH-BX62S series page: self feed and current-manual link
  38. Current index-linked FH-BX42 & 62 manual, printed p2 / PDF p3
  39. Product-linked older manual, Revision 1-3-2018, p38
  40. Wallenstein official U.S. BX52S page — explicit engine band, capacity, RPM label, reference weight and accessories
  41. Wallenstein BX52S support — currently linked operator, setup and shaft documents
  42. BX-S operator manual Z97085_En, Rev Jan-2025 — pp14,18–22,28,30,40
  43. PTO shaft installation Z97844_En, Rev Aug-2024 — p6 sizing with a quick hitch attached
  44. BX-S setup instructions Z97085_SI, Rev Feb-2019 — assembly and shipment handling
  45. Farmry flail mower comparison table — Net-weight comparison; may exclude PTO shaft
  46. TMG TFM60/68/72 manual — cover v.2022.11.29; filename 2025.01.09 — p6 power; p11 hitch adjustment; p12 specifications
  47. Official U.S. TFMS50 page: operating specifications and price
  48. Official FM-54 page: Y option, displayed price, shaft and weight
  49. Official FM-62H page: hammer option, price, equipment and conflicting weights
  50. Official FM25 public catalog response — active models, gallery and linked documents
  51. Blue Diamond flail mower page — 35–100 HP line, Category 1 & 2, hydraulic side shift and downloads
  52. Blue Diamond flail mower spec sheet, revised 08.21.25 — heavy-duty 403740 row
  53. Blue Diamond Heavy Duty Flail Mower manual (Feb 2026) — p4 model table, p49 specifications
  54. Official Betstco FH-EF standard-duty series page