Not every wood species behaves the same when sawing and splitting.
Differences between wood species
Softwood:
- Faster to saw and split
- Requires less hydraulic power
- Often allows higher processing speeds
Hardwood:
- Requires greater splitting force
- Slower processing
- Higher load on the machine and hydraulic system
Commonly processed wood species:
- Oak
- Beech
- Ash
- Birch
- Poplar
- Spruce
What should you pay attention to?
- Diameter
- Moisture content
- Wood structure
Practical tips
- Use the correct splitting knife
- Adjust settings to the wood species
- Work with sufficient power
Conclusion
Virtually all wood species can be processed, provided the machine is properly adjusted.
View our firewood processors for different wood species.
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