Specifications of BTD Technics Firewood Processors

BTD Technics supplies professional firewood processors designed for intensive and safe use. On this page, you will find a complete overview of the technical specifications and unique features of our machines.

Our machines are:

– CE-certified and compliant with the latest European safety standards.
– Vehicle-independent and ready to use (Plug & Play).
– Suitable for all types of wood, including logs up to 4 meters long.
– Low-maintenance thanks to a robust design without wear parts.
– Finished with a double powder coating for maximum durability.

BTD Technics machines are now used in many European countries and have proven their reliability in daily operation. Service and support are quickly arranged – from the Netherlands or via a local dealer – so you can always rely on your machine.

Want to know more about the unique features or request a brochure right away? You can do so online. You can also download the comprehensive manual in your language for all details and safety instructions.

Zijaanzicht van een BTD houtkloofmachine met boomstam in invoerpositie, hydraulische leidingen en bedieningsunit zichtbaar op de achtergrond.

The technical data of PROcompact, PROcompact-S and PROplus are as follows:

Description PROcompact PROcompact-S PROplus
Standard equipment Incl. 6-fold splitting knife Incl. 8-fold splitting blade, extension for 4-meter logs and Short/Long mode Incl. 6-fold splitting knife
Capacity approx. 3–5 m³/hour, depending on situation/vehicle/wood length etc. approx. 4–7 m³/hour, depending on situation/vehicle/wood length etc. approx. 4–9 m³/hour, depending on situation/vehicle/wood length etc.
Drive Hydraulic from the vehicle Hydraulic from the vehicle Hydraulic from the vehicle
Required hydraulic flow min. 35 liters/min (limited by integrated flow control valve) min. 55 liters/min (limited by integrated flow control valve) min. 55 liters/min (limited by integrated flow control valve)
Required hydraulic pressure 210–250 bar (overpressure is limited), free return pressure Tmax 25 bar 210–250 bar (overpressure is limited), free return pressure Tmax 25 bar 210–250 bar (overpressure is limited), free return pressure Tmax 25 bar
Pressingforce 13-15 tons 13-15 tons 16-20 tons
Hydraulic coupling 1x pressure 1/2″; 1x return 1/2″; 1x 1/4″ leakage line (<5 bar) 1x pressure 1/2″; 1x return 1/2″; 1x 1/4″ leakage line (<5 bar) 1x pressure 3/4″; 1x return 3/4″; 1x 1/4″ leakage line (<5 bar)
General flow limitation Executed as standard Executed as standard Executed as standard
Pressblock speed Standard equipped with 2 speeds Standard equipped with 2 speeds Standard equipped with 2 speeds
Electrical connection Remote controll: cigarette lighter plug. Controlbox: 3-pin connector (12V DC / 10A, 24V DC optional) Remote controll: cigarette lighter plug. Controlbox: 3-pin connector (12V DC / 10A, 24V DC optional) Remote controll: cigarette lighter plug. Controlbox: 3-pin connector (12V DC / 10A, 24V DC optional)
Mechanical coupling Incl. coupling plates, excl. weld-on hooks, excavatorframe optional Incl. coupling plates, excl. weld-on hooks, excavatorframe optional Incl. coupling plates, excl. weld-on hooks, excavatorframe optional
Construction 8 mm sheet steel, powder coated with primer and topcoat 8 mm sheet steel, powder coated with primer and topcoat 10 mm sheet steel, powder coated with primer and topcoat
Material and coating
Type of wood Round timber, not pre-split Round timber, not pre-split Round timber, not pre-split
Log diameter 15-40 cm 15-40 cm 15-45 cm
Lenght of the log max. 3 meters, option 4 meters max. 4 meters (incl. standard extension) max. 4 meters (incl. st.extension)
Cutting length 23 – 50 cm via display panel or mechanically adjustable spacer 23 – 50 cm via display panel or mechanically adjustable spacer 23 – 50 cm via display panel or mechanically adjustable spacer
Controlbox PLC with display setting PLC with display setting PLC with display setting
Operation Remote control: Manual with 2 joysticks and a push button for the automatic cycle function Remote control: Manual with 2 joysticks and a push button for the automatic cycle function Remote control: Manual with 2 joysticks and a push button for the automatic cycle function
Cutting length measurement Adjustable via stroke setting and/or with a mechanically adjustable spacer Adjustable via stroke setting and/or with a mechanically adjustable spacer Adjustable via stroke setting and/or with a mechanically adjustable spacer
Capacity option Optional: SHORT/LONG selectable for short blocks Standard: SHORT/LONG selectable for short blocks Optional: SHORT/LONG selectable for short blocks
Hard steel splitting knives Manually adjustable with pin lock, supplied as standard in 6-way configuration. Optional: 4-way and 8-way, interchangeable. Manually adjustable with a pin lock, supplied as standard in 8-way configurations. Optional interchangeable 4-way and 6-way configurations are available. Hydraulic adjustable, supplied as standard in 6-way configurations. Optional interchangeable 4-, 8-, and 12-way configurations.
Components Well-known European manufacturers Well-known European manufacturers Well-known European manufacturers
Weight without options 805 kg 870 kg 1130 kg
Dimensions (lxwxh) 1.40×2.45×1.30m 1.40×2.45×1.30m 1.45 x 2.55 x 1.35m
Sawbar type Harvester industrial Harvester industrial Harvester industrial
Sawbar length 64 cm 64 cm 64 cm
Chain stitch spacing 0.404″ 0.404″ 0.404″
Chain speed Max. 20.5 m/s (9.3 kW) Max. 20.5 m/s (14.4 kW) Max. 20.5 m/s (14.4 kW)