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Yanmar YM342 · FLAIL MOWERS

Yanmar YM342 flail mowers: 1 hp over FM-78’s minimum

WoodMaxx rates its FM-78 family from 30 PTO hp, and the Yanmar YM342’s 31.0 PTO hp clears that minimum by 1 on a Category 1 & 2 hitch. FM-62, Farmer-Helper, Farmry LFP47 and TMG fit; Farmry LFS and Land Pride FM2560 are inside on one horsepower figure only.

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

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Yanmar YM342 compact tractor with front loader
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BEST MATCHES FOR THE YM342

Flail mowers to shortlist.

19 of 23 flail mowers we track pass the published power, hitch and speed screen. Each still has a detail to confirm with the seller.

Farmry LFS61 flail mowerFlail mower

Farmry

LFS61

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

Possible — confirm details

Confirm the actual hitch category, required bushings and complete mounting arrangement; multiple listed categories do not establish quick-hitch compatibility.

$1,899checked November 6, 2026
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Fit details
Farmry LFP47 flail mowerFlail mower

Farmry

LFP47

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

Possible — confirm details

Confirm the actual hitch category, required bushings and complete mounting arrangement; multiple listed categories do not establish quick-hitch compatibility.

$2,199checked November 7, 2026
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Fit details

13 more possible options in the full comparison table.

4 ruled out by published specs

THE DECISION IN NUMBERS

Flail screens at 31.0 PTO hp, 41.4 engine hp, Category 1 and 2

Tractor reference: Yanmar YM342 F8/R8 synchronized shuttle, 4WD ROPS; Category 1 & 2; 2,750 lb at 24 in.

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MowerPublished requirementOn 31.0 PTO / 41.4 engine hpResult
WoodMaxx FM-78 / FM-78H / FM-78 Y30–65 PTO hp1 over the minimumFits
WoodMaxx FM-62 / FM-62H / FM-62 Y20 or 24–45 PTO hpInsideFits
Farmer-Helper FH-EFGC125 / 155; Farmry LFP47To 65; 25–45 hpInsideFits
TMG TFM60 / TFMS5030–60 hp table; 50 PTO hp capInsideFits
Farmry LFS45 / 53 / 6115–35 hp, basis unspecifiedInside on PTO; 6.4 over on engineAsk Farmry
Land Pride FM256033–80 hp, basis unspecified2 short on PTO; inside on engineAsk Land Pride
Farmry HFS8730–85 hp, basis unspecified; Category I/II; 87-in. cutInside on both figures (PTO 1 above 30)Fits on both figures
Farmer-Helper FH-EF95 / EF105 / EF12515 / 16 / 20–45 PTO hp; Category I; 37 / 41 / 48-in. cutInsideFits
Land Pride FM2572 / FM258442 / 49–80 hpShort on bothExcluded
WoodMaxx FM-54 Y15–25 PTO hpOverExcluded
Sources for this decision table (27)

LFS61 or FM-78

Farmry LFS61 (61-inch) is rated 15–35 hp without a basis; WoodMaxx FM-78 (70-inch) runs 30–65 PTO hp. The YM342 is inside LFS on PTO power and 1 over FM-78’s minimum. The comparison below sets them side by side.

Close to the minimum

At 31.0 PTO hp the YM342 has 1 hp over FM-78’s published minimum. Expect to slow down in heavy growth, and ask WoodMaxx whether it recommends the smaller FM-62 for this tractor.

Engine or PTO

Farmry’s LFS and Land Pride’s FM2560 ranges do not name a basis. The YM342’s 41.4 engine hp is over LFS’s 35 and inside FM2560’s 33; its 31.0 PTO hp is the reverse. The site keeps both pending each maker’s answer.

Lift

Yanmar’s YM3 brochure lists 2,750 lb 24 inches behind the lift point. Compare it with the attachment’s complete weight including the PTO shaft; WoodMaxx FM-78H, the heaviest attachment here, is 968 lb.

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. The Yanmar YM342’s 31 PTO hp and 41.4 engine hp are both inside that range, though PTO power is only 1 hp above the minimum. Its published lift at 24 inches, 2,750 lb, carries that weight with 1,451 lb to spare; check front ballast all the same. 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 YM342’s 31 PTO hp is inside all three. Its published lift at 24 inches, 2,750 lb, carries even the 390-lb EF125 with 2,360 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. YM342 · F8/R8 synchronized shuttle · 4WD · ROPS · independent PTO31 PTO hp
Farmry LFS45 →355 lb · Net weight WITH PTO shaft, current LFS manual Rev 1.7 p18Needs specification reviewConfirm the actual hitch category, required bushings and complete mounting arrangement; multiple listed categories do not establish quick-hitch compatibility.
Farmry LFS53 →395 lb · Net weight WITH PTO shaft, current LFS manual Rev 1.7 p18Needs specification reviewConfirm the actual hitch category, required bushings and complete mounting arrangement; multiple listed categories do not establish quick-hitch compatibility.
Farmry LFS61 →421 lb · Net weight WITH PTO shaft, current LFS manual Rev 1.7 p18Needs specification reviewConfirm the actual hitch category, required bushings and complete mounting arrangement; multiple listed categories do not establish quick-hitch compatibility.
TMG Industrial TMG-TFM60 →650 lb · Product-page operation weight; manual gives conflicting 270 kg (about 595 lb)Needs specification reviewConfirm the actual hitch category, required bushings and complete mounting arrangement; multiple listed categories do not establish quick-hitch compatibility.
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 reviewConfirm the actual hitch category, required bushings and complete mounting arrangement; multiple listed categories do not establish quick-hitch compatibility.
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 reviewConfirm the actual hitch category, required bushings and complete mounting arrangement; multiple listed categories do not establish quick-hitch compatibility.
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 mismatch31 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 the actual hitch category, required bushings and complete mounting arrangement; multiple listed categories do not establish quick-hitch compatibility.
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.Needs specification reviewConfirm the actual hitch category, required bushings and complete mounting arrangement; multiple listed categories do not establish quick-hitch compatibility.
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 reviewConfirm the actual hitch category, required bushings and complete mounting arrangement; multiple listed categories do not establish quick-hitch compatibility.
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.Needs specification reviewConfirm the actual hitch category, required bushings and complete mounting arrangement; multiple listed categories do not establish quick-hitch compatibility.
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 actual hitch category, required bushings and complete mounting arrangement; multiple listed categories do not establish quick-hitch compatibility.
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 actual hitch category, required bushings and complete mounting arrangement; multiple listed categories do not establish quick-hitch compatibility.
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 actual hitch category, required bushings and complete mounting arrangement; multiple listed categories do not establish quick-hitch compatibility.
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.Needs specification reviewConfirm the actual hitch category, required bushings and complete mounting arrangement; multiple listed categories do not establish quick-hitch compatibility.
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 reviewConfirm the actual hitch category, required bushings and complete mounting arrangement; multiple listed categories do not establish quick-hitch compatibility.
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 (41.4) and PTO (31) 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 (41.4) and PTO (31) 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 (41.4) and PTO (31) 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 reviewConfirm the actual hitch category, required bushings and complete mounting arrangement; multiple listed categories do not establish quick-hitch compatibility.
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 actual hitch category, required bushings and complete mounting arrangement; multiple listed categories do not establish quick-hitch compatibility.
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 actual hitch category, required bushings and complete mounting arrangement; multiple listed categories do not establish quick-hitch compatibility.
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 actual hitch category, required bushings and complete mounting arrangement; multiple listed categories do not establish quick-hitch compatibility.
GO DEEPER

Farmry LFS61 vs WoodMaxx FM-78 hammer: an unstated 35-hp ceiling or a 30-PTO-hp floor

With 30.9 PTO and 39 engine hp, is LFS61 still inside its range, or should I move up to FM-78?

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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 YM3 brochure (PDF created June 29, 2021)Printed p16 specifications: engine (hp), PTO (hp), hitch category (SAE) Category 1 & 2, 3-point lift capacity 24 in. behind, ROPS weight, transmission
  2. Yanmar YM342 current U.S. product pageSpecifications: Gross Power (EPA regulation HP), PTO Power HP (kW), transmission, 3-point hitch
  3. WoodMaxx FM-62 official product pageHammer SKU FM-62-0006; mower-only and shaft weights; price
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. Official FM-78H page: hammer option, price, equipment and conflicting weights
  7. FM-54 manual for 2025-and-newer models, p40 specificationsp40: 15–25 PTO hp (Y-blades), 47-in. cut, 408 lb
  8. Farmer-Helper FH-EFGC155 · Hammer blades official product pageHP Requirements at PTO (25–65); Cutting Width; Overall Width; Weight; price
  9. 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
  10. Farmry official product specifications15–35 hp; 45.3-in. cut; price
  11. Farmry official product specifications15–35 hp; 53.1-in. cut; price
  12. Farmry LFS61 official product pageSpecifications > Tractor Power Range
  13. 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
  14. Farmry LFP47 official product pageSpecifications > Tractor Power Range; 32 Y-blades; Weight (includes PTO shaft); price
  15. TMG Industrial official U.S. TFM60 product page — Current price, operation weight, width and shipping weightPrice, operation weight, width and 30–60 HP range
  16. TMG TFMS50/60/72 manual, 2025-01-09p6: tractor power must not exceed 50 PTO hp; cutting width 1,250 mm
  17. Land Pride FM25 Series product pageFM2560 / FM2572 / FM2584 model listing; dealer quote
  18. 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
  19. Land Pride FM25 brochurePrinted p12 model table
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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)
  24. 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)
  25. 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)
  26. Woodland Mills official U.S. product page — Capacity and hydraulic infeed sections; current price
  27. Woodland Mills WC68 operator manual, Rev C, 28-May-2024 — Printed p9 product/shipping weights; p12 Cat 1 and PTO range; operation/setup sections
  28. TMG TFM60/68/72 manual — cover v.2022.11.29; filename 2025.01.09 — p6 power; p11 hitch adjustment; p12 specifications
  29. WoodMaxx manual index: Models 2025 to current
  30. Official MX-9900 page: power/capacity claims, feed, hitch and current sale price
  31. MX-9900 manual Rev C, September 18, 2026: specifications and setup
  32. Currently linked EFGC standard manual, Revision 12-12-17, pp16–23
  33. Official EFGC series: fixed models and separate hydraulic-offset kits
  34. Official Betstco manual index
  35. Official current FH-BX62S product page: exact SKU, USD price and conflicting power/weight text
  36. Official FH-BX62S series page: self feed and current-manual link
  37. Current index-linked FH-BX42 & 62 manual, printed p2 / PDF p3
  38. Product-linked older manual, Revision 1-3-2018, p38
  39. Official FM25 public catalog response — active models, gallery and linked documents
  40. Farmry flail mower comparison table — Net-weight comparison; may exclude PTO shaft
  41. LFP Series operator manual, Rev 1.3, printed pp17–20
  42. Official U.S. TFMS50 page: operating specifications and price
  43. Official FM-54 page: Y option, displayed price, shaft and weight
  44. Official FM-62H page: hammer option, price, equipment and conflicting weights
  45. Blue Diamond flail mower page — 35–100 HP line, Category 1 & 2, hydraulic side shift and downloads
  46. Blue Diamond flail mower spec sheet, revised 08.21.25 — heavy-duty 403740 row
  47. Blue Diamond Heavy Duty Flail Mower manual (Feb 2026) — p4 model table, p49 specifications
  48. Official Betstco FH-EF standard-duty series page