The best firewood processor depends on the application, available carrier vehicle, log diameter and required production capacity. BTD offers both attachment firewood processors and, with the TrailerPlus-M, a mobile stand-alone firewood processor with its own engine and hydraulic system.
The PROcompact, PROcompact-S and PROplus are attachment machines that use the hydraulic system of a suitable carrier vehicle. The TrailerPlus-M is designed as a self-contained mobile machine and does not depend on the hydraulic system of a tractor, loader, excavator or other carrier vehicle.
The PROcompact is the compact solution for smaller suitable carrier vehicles and applications where low machine weight and relatively modest hydraulic requirements are important.
The PROcompact-S combines a compact design with higher production capacity and is suitable for carrier vehicles that can provide at least 55 l/min of hydraulic oil flow.
The PROplus is designed for larger log diameters, higher splitting force and heavier professional applications.
The TrailerPlus-M is a mobile stand-alone firewood processor for users who want to work independently of the hydraulic system of a carrier vehicle.
The machine has its own engine and integrated hydraulic system, allowing it to operate independently at different work locations.
An attachment firewood processor is particularly suitable when a compatible carrier vehicle is already available and its hydraulic system can be used for sawing and splitting.
Important factors include:
Depending on the model, suitable carrier vehicles can include tractors, loaders, telehandlers, excavators and compact loaders.
The TrailerPlus-M is particularly suitable when a complete mobile production unit is required that does not depend on the hydraulic system of a carrier vehicle.
This can be useful when:
The machine and carrier vehicle are not the only factors that determine the best choice. The characteristics of the wood being processed also play an important role.
The required production capacity should match the annual production volume and the complete work process. A higher machine capacity only provides an advantage when log feeding and removal of processed firewood are also organised efficiently.
As a guideline:
Actual production also depends on factors such as wood species, log diameter, knotting, cutting length, splitting knife, hydraulic capacity and the organisation of log feeding and discharge.
The best choice depends on the combination of work process, log diameter, required production capacity and available equipment.
If a suitable carrier vehicle is already available, the PROcompact, PROcompact-S or PROplus can provide an efficient solution. If you want to work independently of a carrier vehicle and easily transport the complete machine between different locations, the TrailerPlus-M may be more suitable.
A larger or heavier machine is therefore not automatically the best choice. The machine should match the wood, the working environment and the way the complete production process is organised.
Also view the technical specifications of the BTD firewood processors to compare the different models.
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