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Cant see it to be honest. I have a JAPA 700, very similar to your Palax, do about a cube an hour at 200mm long logs on my own.

 

The only benefit I can see in the 70 is the ability to operate a log deck ( I think), that would speed up things a bit and certainly make it less tiring. Your machine will probably put a cut through a 200mm log every 10 seconds I would guess, the 70 wont be any faster just a bit easier to use.

 

The 90 would be a step up but like all bigger machines wont cut small cord any faster than a small machine., might even be slower if the blade has to always do a full stroke like the Posch 350. Its heavy though so you will need a 50hp+ tractor to pick it up although a 135 would probably drive it.

 

Quite a few of the bigger firewood companies keep a small machine for small cord and have a bigger machine for the bigger stuff.

 

 

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I have a palax power 70s....great machine....I have no experience of operating other machines but without a log deck and working with a very basic roller system to help with the feed, I can process an artic load in 4/5days. Obviously the larger stuff has to be cut with chainsaw as the machine can't take over 10" but I honestly think its a great piece of kit

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I have had both Palax Combi and Power 70 at the same time.

The Combi does 4m3 per hour and the Power70 can do 5-6 if the timber is right. on 6-9" Ash or Larch there is nothing to beat a Power 70. The "S" model is a pleasure to use but not noticeably faster than the standard model. Its more for operator comfort. If I was to stand at the machine for 8-10 hours a day I would definitely go for the "S" machine, if it was a few hour on and off then the standard one will be a good bit cheaper.

 

The combi is great for the less than perfect straight timber.

 

The Power70 can do a 40' load of the right stuff in 10 hours with 2 men.

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