The maximum log diameter a firewood processor can process depends on the machine model, splitting force, hydraulic performance, wood species and the condition of the log.
The maximum diameter is therefore not the same for every firewood processor. The correct machine should be selected according to the log dimensions and the required production capacity.
Larger logs can require more time for positioning, sawing and splitting. The actual processing speed also depends on wood species, knotting, cutting length, splitting knife and the organisation of log feeding and discharge.
A straight log with a larger diameter can in practice sometimes be easier to process than a smaller but heavily crooked or knotty log.
The splitting knife determines how the cut section is divided. Depending on the BTD model, 4-, 6-, 8- and 12-way splitting knife options are available.
The correct knife configuration helps match the firewood size to the log diameter and available splitting force.
The BTD PROcompact and PROcompact-S process logs with a diameter of approximately 15–40 cm. The PROplus is designed for larger logs and processes approximately 17–45 cm.
Wood species, knotting, log shape, splitting knife and available hydraulic capacity also influence practical processing performance.
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