A firewood processor for a wheel loader, tractor or front loader enables professional firewood production using an existing carrier vehicle. The machine is attached to a suitable vehicle and powered by the carrier vehicle’s hydraulic system.
With the PROcompact, PROcompact-S and PROplus, BTD Technics offers three attachment firewood processors for different carrier vehicles, hydraulic requirements and production capacities.
The type of carrier vehicle is not the only deciding factor. Hydraulic flow, operating pressure, return line, case drain, mounting system, machine weight and load capacity must also be suitable for the specific machine. Depending on these technical characteristics, excavators, diggers, telehandlers, skid steers, skid loaders and other suitable hydraulic carrier vehicles can also be used.
A firewood processor for a wheel loader, tractor or front loader enables professional firewood production using an existing carrier vehicle. The machine is attached to a suitable vehicle and powered by the carrier vehicle’s hydraulic system.
With the PROcompact, PROcompact-S and PROplus, BTD Technics offers three attachment firewood processors for different carrier vehicles, hydraulic requirements and production capacities.
The type of carrier vehicle is not the only deciding factor. Hydraulic flow, operating pressure, return line, case drain, mounting system, machine weight and load capacity must also be suitable for the specific machine. Depending on these technical characteristics, excavators, diggers, telehandlers, skid steers, skid loaders and other suitable hydraulic carrier vehicles can also be used.
An attachment firewood processor uses an existing carrier vehicle to power, position and move the machine. For companies that already have a suitable wheel loader, tractor, front loader or other hydraulic carrier vehicle with sufficient hydraulic capacity, this can provide a practical and flexible solution for professional firewood production.
Depending on its specifications, an excavator, digger, telehandler, skid steer or skid loader can also be suitable. Which combination is possible always depends on the technical specifications of the carrier vehicle and the requirements of the particular application.
With the PROcompact, PROcompact-S and PROplus, BTD offers three attachment firewood processors for different carrier vehicles and applications. The models differ in production capacity, log diameter, splitting force and required hydraulic capacity.
The PROcompact is the compact solution within the BTD range. The machine is suitable for smaller and lighter carrier vehicles and has a processing capacity of approximately 3–5 m³ per hour. It can process logs with a diameter of 15–40 cm. The required hydraulic flow starts at 35 l/min.
The PROcompact-S combines compact dimensions with a higher processing capacity of approximately 4–7 m³ per hour. The machine processes logs with a diameter of 15–40 cm and is suitable for log lengths of up to 4 metres as standard. The required hydraulic flow starts at 55 l/min.
The PROplus is designed for higher production capacity and larger logs. The machine has a processing capacity of approximately 4–9 m³ per hour, processes logs with a diameter of 17–45 cm and provides a splitting force of 16–20 tonnes. The required hydraulic flow starts at 55 l/min.
Which machine can be combined with a particular wheel loader, tractor, front loader, excavator, digger, telehandler, skid steer or skid loader must be assessed on the basis of the technical specifications of the carrier vehicle.
Whether a wheel loader, tractor, front loader or another carrier vehicle is suitable for a BTD attachment firewood processor depends on more than just the type of vehicle. The key factor is whether the vehicle meets the technical and mechanical requirements of the specific machine.
When selecting the right combination, the following points should be checked:
The suitability of a carrier vehicle must therefore always be assessed for the specific combination of vehicle and firewood processor. Whether it is a wheel loader, tractor, front loader, excavator, digger, telehandler, skid steer or skid loader, the vehicle type alone does not determine whether it is suitable for the specific BTD machine.
The BTD PROcompact, PROcompact-S and PROplus are hydraulically powered by the carrier vehicle. Which machine is suitable therefore also depends on the available hydraulic capacity and connections of the wheel loader, tractor, front loader or another suitable carrier vehicle.
| Model | Hydraulic flow | Hydraulic pressure |
|---|---|---|
| PROcompact | from 35 l/min, flow-limited | 210–250 bar |
| PROcompact-S | from 55 l/min, flow-limited | 210–250 bar |
| PROplus | from 55 l/min, flow-limited | 210–250 bar |
In addition to hydraulic flow and operating pressure, the hydraulic connections must also be taken into account. The PROcompact and PROcompact-S require a 1/2″ pressure connection, 1/2″ return and 1/4″ case drain. The PROplus requires a 3/4″ pressure connection, 3/4″ return and 1/4″ case drain.
The values stated above are technical requirements of the machines. Whether a particular wheel loader, tractor, front loader, excavator, digger, telehandler, skid steer or skid loader is actually suitable must always be assessed on the basis of the full specifications of both the carrier vehicle and the machine.
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A firewood processor for a wheel loader, tractor, front loader or another suitable carrier vehicle is particularly suitable for professional users who already have a carrier vehicle with sufficient hydraulic capacity and want to use it for firewood production.
Which BTD machine is best suited to a particular workflow depends on factors such as the available carrier vehicle, required production capacity, log diameter and available hydraulic capacity. This applies to wheel loaders, tractors and front loaders as well as suitable excavators, diggers, telehandlers, skid steers and skid loaders.
Whether an attachment firewood processor or a fully mobile solution is better suited to your workflow mainly depends on the available carrier vehicle and the locations where the machine will be used.
The PROcompact, PROcompact-S and PROplus use the hydraulic system of a suitable carrier vehicle to power the machine. This allows existing wheel loaders, tractors, front loaders and other suitable hydraulic carrier vehicles to be integrated into the production process.
Suitable excavators, diggers, telehandlers, skid steers and skid loaders can also be used as carrier vehicles, provided their hydraulic and mechanical specifications meet the requirements of the specific BTD machine.
The TrailerPlus-M, by contrast, operates as a self-contained mobile production unit. The machine has its own 40 hp petrol engine and integrated hydraulic system, so it does not depend on the hydraulic system of a carrier vehicle to power the machine.
BTD therefore offers solutions both for companies that want to use existing carrier vehicles and for users who need independent mobile firewood production at different work locations.
Which vehicles are suitable for a BTD attachment firewood processor? Important factors are hydraulic oil flow, working pressure, lifting capacity, stability and a compatible mechanical attachment. The PROcompact requires at least 35 l/min, while PROcompact-S and PROplus require at least 55 l/min. Depending on the model, suitable carrier vehicles can include tractors, loaders, telehandlers, excavators and compact loaders.
For an attachment firewood processor, the carrier vehicle must provide sufficient hydraulic oil flow, working pressure, lifting capacity and stability. The BTD PROcompact requires at least 35 l/min, while PROcompact-S and PROplus require at least 55 l/min. Depending on the model, working pressure is approximately 210–250 bar. A compatible mechanical attachment, pressure-free return and leak-oil connection are also important.
The power required for an attachment firewood processor depends mainly on hydraulic oil flow, working pressure, lifting capacity and the stability of the carrier vehicle – not only on engine horsepower. The BTD PROcompact requires at least 35 l/min, while PROcompact-S and PROplus require at least 55 l/min. Depending on the model, the required working pressure is approximately 210–250 bar.
The right BTD attachment firewood processor depends on the carrier vehicle, available hydraulic capacity, log diameter and required production output. The PROcompact requires at least 35 l/min, while PROcompact-S and PROplus require at least 55 l/min. PROcompact and PROcompact-S process logs up to about 40 cm, while PROplus handles up to about 45 cm and is intended for heavier professional applications.