MechMaxx · NAM · ReviewUpdated 2026-08-05
MechMaxx NAM68 review
The NAM68 is the widest standard 30–60 HP NAM deck: 68″ of hammer-flail cut, four 17x991 belts, and no rear-remote requirement.
Pros and cons
Pros
- 68″ cut in the same 30–60 HP band as NAM60
- 28 heavy 1.8 lb hammers and four-belt drive
- Lower price than hydraulic NAM-H and premium Woodmaxx alternatives
Cons
- No hydraulic side shift for fence-line reach
- 662 lb machine weight still needs lift and ballast checks
- Hammer-only setup and 1-year warranty
01What the NAM68 actually is
MechMaxx lists NAM68 at 68″ cutting width, 74″ overall width, 30–60 HP, Category 1 hitch, 662 lb machine weight, and 732 lb shipping weight.
This is a fixed standard NAM mower, not NAM68H. The verified data specifically notes no hydraulic shift, so it requires zero rear remotes.
02Rotor, hammers, and belts
The NAM68 uses the same 0.6″–2″ cutting-height range and 5″ rotor family as NAM60, but adds width and hammer count: 28 hammers at about 1.8 lb each.
Drive specs list four 17x991 belts, 14″ blade swing, and a 4″ rear roller. The result is a wider hammer-only rough-mowing package, not a finish-mower blade-choice platform.
03Where it fits in the lineup
NAM68 sits between NAM60 and the hydraulic NAM-H models. It is attractive when open-acreage width matters and the tractor does not need seat-controlled offset.
Compared with Woodmaxx FM-62, it offers more cut width at a lower direct price, while Woodmaxx keeps the 2-year warranty, Y-blade ordering option, and support advantage.
What's in the box
- NAM68 flail mower deck with 28 hammers
- Category 1 fixed NAM three-point mounting
- 4× 17x991 belt drive with tensioner
- 5″ rotor and 4″ rear roller
- Tractor with Category 1 three-point hitch and 540 RPM PTO
- Rear hydraulic remote pair (not used on this fixed model)
- Front ballast or loader weight as needed for a 662 lb mower
- Y-blade kit or alternate finish blade setup
- NAM68 is the fixed standard model; NAM68H is the hydraulic side-shift version.
- Arrange freight unloading for a roughly 732 lb shipment.
Full specifications
Normalized from manufacturer data (verified 2026-08-05). Always confirm on the current product page before you order.
- Brand
- MechMaxx
- Model
- NAM68
- Cutting width
- 68″
- Overall width
- 74″
- PTO horsepower
- 30–60 HP
- Min HP per foot of cut
- 5.29
- Hitch
- Category 1
- Offset
- Fixed offset
- Side-shift detail
- Fixed Cat 1 NAM mount; no hydraulic side shift.
- Rear remotes required
- 0
- Machine weight
- 662 lb
- Shipping weight
- 732 lb
- Cutting height
- 0.6″–2″
- Rotor diameter
- 5″
- Rotor RPM
- Not published
- Blade swing diameter
- 14″
- Blade tip speed
- Not published
- Hammer blades
- 28 × 1.8 lb (50.4 lb total)
- Blade options
- hammer
- Belts
- 4 × V 17x991
- PTO / driveline
- 1-3/8″ Z6 shear-bolt PTO shaft T6-LF-39
- Drive notes
- 4× 17x991 belts with tensioner, 5″ rotor, 14″ blade swing, and 4″ rear roller; fixed deck with no hydraulic shift
- Price (list)
- $2,499
- Warranty
- 1 year
- Specs verified
- 2026-08-05
Tractor compatibility
- Match PTO horsepower to 30–60 HP. Use PTO HP from the tractor manual, not engine HP. Published mins in this catalog are all at least 3.0 HP per foot of cut.
- Machine weight is about 662 lb (shipping ~732 lb) — confirm your tractor’s 3-point lift capacity with margin for the PTO shaft and terrain.
- Hitch requirement: Category 1.
- No rear remotes required for cutting. A standard 540 RPM PTO and matching hitch is enough.
- Ballast the front end on steep or soft ground, especially with wider decks (68″).
Who should buy the NAM68, and who should skip it
Buyers with 30–60 HP Cat 1 tractors who mow open fields and want more width than NAM60 without paying for hydraulic side shift.
You want maximum standard NAM width in the 30–60 HP band
The 68″ cut covers more ground than NAM60 without moving to the 45–85 HP NAM72.
Your mowing is mostly open acreage
The fixed deck works best when fence-line reach is not central to the job.
You accept hammer-only value positioning
Lower direct price comes with a 1-year warranty and no Y-blade option listed.
You need hydraulic side shift
NAM68H adds 8″ left/right shift and one rear-remote requirement.
Your tractor has limited lift margin
Use the 662 lb machine weight, not just the sale price, to check fit.
Finish mowing is the priority
Woodmaxx models with Y-blade options are better suited to grass-finish expectations.
Alternatives to consider
Accessories worth planning for
Front ballast / loader ballastOptional
Plan ballast around a 662 lb, 74″ overall mower.
Spare 17x991 belt setOptional
NAM68 uses four 17x991 belts; stock a full matched set.
Replacement 1.8 lb hammer kitOptional
Wear parts for the 28-hammer rotor.
Freight unloading planOptional
Arrange forks, a loader, or dock access for the roughly 732 lb shipment.
Hammers vs Y-blades
Heavy hammer blades
28 hammers · ~1.8 lb each
Best for: Open pasture, field edges, and standard NAM rough mowing
Finish: Mulched / field finish
The four-belt 68″ deck suits open acreage more than finish-lawn expectations.
Hammer-only published configuration. NAM68H changes reach, not blade style.
What buyers should know about the NAM68
Themes are editorial interpretations from manufacturer-published specs and brand-level MechMaxx value discussions (retrieved 2026-08-07). Model-specific owner volume is thin.
- Width per dollar. NAM68 offers 68″ of cut in a mid HP band at a lower direct price than premium alternatives.
- Fixed-deck limitation. No hydraulic side shift keeps remotes at zero but makes edge work less flexible.
- Lift and width caution. Machine weight and overall width need more planning than the sale price suggests.
- Warranty/support tradeoff. The value case comes with a 1-year warranty and direct-manufacturer support path.
Detailed specifications & features
MechMaxx lists NAM68 at 68″ cutting width, 74″ overall width, 30–60 HP, Category 1 hitch, 662 lb machine weight, and 732 lb shipping weight.
The NAM68 uses the same 0.6″–2″ cutting-height range and 5″ rotor family as NAM60, but adds width and hammer count: 28 hammers at about 1.8 lb each.
68″ fixed NAM hammer flail for 30–60 HP tractors that prioritizes width per dollar over hydraulic reach.
Key features
- +30–60 HP Category 1 tractor range
- +662 lb machine weight and 732 lb shipping weight
- +Fixed standard NAM mount with zero rear remotes required
- +28 hammers at approximately 1.8 lb each
Manufacturer-published specs
- SKU
- 150138
- Sale price
- $2,499
- Regular price
- $2,899
- Cutting width
- 68 in
- Overall width
- 74 in
- PTO horsepower
- 30–60 HP
- Hitch type
- Category 1
- Machine weight
- 662 lb
- Shipping weight
- 732 lb
- Cutting height
- 0.6 – 2 in
- Blade count
- 28 hammer blades
- Hammer weight
- Approximately 1.8 lb each
- Rotor
- 5 in tube
- Blade swing diameter
- 14 in
- Side shift
- Fixed standard NAM mount; not hydraulic
- Drive belts
- 4× V 17x991
- Warranty
- 1 year
Specifications sourced from the manufacturer’s product page on August 5, 2026. Specs may change without notice.
FAQ
What tractor size fits the MechMaxx NAM68?+
MechMaxx lists NAM68 for 30–60 HP Category 1 tractors. Machine weight is 662 lb and shipping weight is 732 lb.
How wide is the NAM68?+
The verified cutting width is 68″ and overall width is 74″.
Does NAM68 require rear remotes?+
No. NAM68 has no hydraulic side shift and requires zero rear remotes.
What blades come on NAM68?+
MechMaxx lists 28 hammers at about 1.8 lb each. No Y-blade option is listed.
What belts and rotor specs does NAM68 use?+
Verified specs list four 17x991 belts, a 5″ rotor, 14″ blade swing, 4″ rear roller, and 0.6″–2″ cutting height.
NAM68 vs NAM68H, what changes?+
NAM68H adds 8″ left/right hydraulic side shift, more cost, more weight, and one rear-remote requirement.
NAM68 vs NAM60, which should I buy?+
Choose NAM68 for more width on open acreage. Choose NAM60 if lift capacity, tight spaces, or purchase price matter more.
NAM68 vs Woodmaxx FM-62, which should I buy?+
NAM68 gives more cut width and lower direct price. Woodmaxx FM-62 offers a 2-year warranty, Y-blade option, and stronger support positioning.
What warranty does the NAM68 include?+
MechMaxx publishes a 1-year warranty on machines (separate engine warranties may apply on some powered products). Against Woodmaxx FM models (2-year parts), that shorter term is the main support tradeoff for MechMaxx's lower sticker. Confirm the current machine warranty and claim path on the MechMaxx site before you buy; coverage language is thinner than Woodmaxx's published parts process.