Firewood processors 40/50cm

[FJMatt]

Which I your own view is the best firewood processor in the 40/50cm bracket, reasons for choice 

cutting, spare parts, value for money...... 

Cheers 

Frank 

[gdh]

Tajfun 480+ (or 400 if you want to spend less) for me, I haven't seen faster processors for normal logs yet.

 

They're good value for money, well built - put 3000tons through the 400 and 1500 so far through the 480 so far with no issues and they have a good selection of log decks.

 

They have self tensioning conveyors that fold away quickly, all hydraulic controls for the coveyor and every other control is on one joystick. 480+ has auto height adjust on the splitter which makes a big difference and will measure cube cut (although I haven't used that). 

[SbTVF]

I have to agree with the 400 being a fantastic machine. It is easy to use, fast and produces great firewood.

 

We have had a few problems though, I guess that’s what you get with a second hand machine. Had to replace a few major parts but it runs like a good’n 99% of the time.

 

I wouldn’t go for anything else with a chainsaw personally. Welcome to come have a go of ours Matt?

 

The real question is chainsaw or circular saw.

Changing chains and stuff can become tiresome when you just want to get on sometimes I have to say but if you start with a sharp chain and well dressed bar every day you’ll get a plenty done before you even notice any difference.

 

I do really like the look of the uniforest Titan 40/20 though. It’s about the same price as the tajfun 480 too and circular saw machine. If we change machine in the new year it’ll be a serous consideration.

 

[FJMatt]

7 minutes ago, SbTVF said:

I have to agree with the 400 being a fantastic machine. It is easy to use, fast and produces great firewood.

 

We have had a few problems though, I guess that’s what you get with a second hand machine. Had to replace a few major parts but it runs like a good’n 99% of the time.

 

I wouldn’t go for anything else with a chainsaw personally. Welcome to come have a go of ours Matt?

 

The real question is chainsaw or circular saw.

Changing chains and stuff can become tiresome when you just want to get on sometimes I have to say but if you start with a sharp chain and well dressed bar every day you’ll get a plenty done before you even notice any difference.

 

I do really like the look of the uniforest Titan 40/20 though. It’s about the same price as the tajfun 480 too and circular saw machine. If we change machine in the new year it’ll be a serous consideration.

 

Cheers Steve 

Hope you haven't sold all that kindling yet 

[SbTVF]

Cheers Steve 
Hope you haven't sold all that kindling yet [emoji3]

Into the second hundred but no, not yet!

[ash_smith123]

The new Palax C1000 looks a nice machine. Think it’s 40cm but not sure how much it is! 

[FJMatt]

1 hour ago, ash_smith123 said:

The new Palax C1000 looks a nice machine. Think it’s 40cm but not sure how much it is! 

I agree it's a nice machine, the old 100s has a similar capacity, 

Hakki pilke cs1000 is along the same lines,  the uniforest 40/20 that Steve mentioned is also circular saw and looks a fair machine, 

Then there's always the case of circular vs chainsaw