new processer

[Guest BOB WAUGH]

Hi all , i am considering buying a new processor to replace my 1 x 42 . Was thinking about a binder berger 450. Would like to know what you all think any advice would helpfull.

[timberluver]

Hi Bob,

 

Palax have the new KS50 processor, i've seen it go at APF and in my opinion it knocks the socks off the binderberger and is way cheaper too...

try Oakleaf Forestry Firewood and Forestry Equipment palax dealer in N.Ireland

[jamesmerriman7]

Bob!

 

You not a fan of the 1x42 or of the Hakki Pilke... What about the 1x47... saw it up in the APF looked a monster!!!

[Guest BOB WAUGH]

I wouldnt say i am not a fan but i think i have out grown my 1 x 42. Had a bit of an issue with build quality and part failure but was mostly down to the amount of timber i am putting through it. Would like something stronger this time. Have not made up my mind yet though, cost of the new machine and the price i get for my old machine will be a big factor!!!!!! when i am on that subject what is a 2008 1 x 42 in good condition now worth?

[jamesmerriman7]

They hold there value well! I upgraded from a 1x37 to a 1x42! Had the 1x37 for three years processed alot of timer bought it for £6000 and part ex for £5000.

 

Really pleased with my 1x42! Do you use a log deck with yours... if so which one...

[Guest BOB WAUGH]

I do use one james but not sure what its called. It has three moving chains which throw the logs on to a series of rollers which feed into the 1 x 42. Would not be with out the log table as out put would be far to slow.

[gensetsteve]

Would you be be forced to deal with allen Marshall in the uk or is there an agent in ireland. I know someone who has a large Binderberg questions I would ask are how does it stop the small chips and rubbish going into the load. How much saw dust does it produce per hour.

[Guest BOB WAUGH]

He has an agent in bushmills who i was talking to on sat evening, he was to send me details in the post. Before i do take that step i am going to see one working for real not one of these demos with perfect straight logs and no bark:sneaky2:. I cant see it being fully automated i would think there would need to be some one with it all the time

[gensetsteve]

The one I see working the operator was sweating buckets running around unjamming and lifting covers. You will need good access to the back as the large chain bar produces huge amounts of saw dust.

[Bodders]

Hi Bob,

 

Palax have the new KS50 processor, i've seen it go at APF and in my opinion it knocks the socks off the binderberger and is way cheaper too...

try Oakleaf Forestry Firewood and Forestry Equipment palax dealer in N.Ireland

 

Hi mate, im thinking of getting a ks50. Never had a processor before but we do do around 200+ cord a winter. I know that sounds crazy but i feel the investment should be getting the wood first - processing second. its alot of Oak too from clearfell sites so its big short lumps and small twisted suff.

 

anyway im off the point. Id like to know more about it, pros and cons etc. And if there are any other makes that you feel are upto the job?

 

Another thought is chain or circular saw? seems to me the circular saw cuts faster with less waste but is far more difficult to maintain, is this right?

 

From what i can gather the likes of Dunn, Japa, Hakki Pilke seem to be the lower end. Palax in the middle and Pocsh the upper end. THis maybe off in the opinion of others? Would you agree?

 

Just looking for a second opinion on these machines really....

 

cheers