Firewood Processor Wanted/Advice

[Skyhigh_Arb]

Hi,

 

I have been processing all our arb waste for the last two log seasons and things are picking up nicely. We have just landed a new contract to supply all year around and therefore considering buying in cordwood and using a processor.

 

Although I have access to the farmers tractor at our yard I would ideally be looking for something with its own engine to power it. Would rather not be any further in his pocket

 

Just after any advice or if anyone knows of any processors for sale. I would not rule out a tractor mounted one if the price is right, as may be looking to buy a tractor of our own next year anyway.

 

Thanks in advance Will

[MattyF]

Where about's are you?? I know of one coming up but he won't sell local!!

[MattyF]

It's a jappa 370 lots of spares £4500 pm if interested.

[Skyhigh_Arb]

Ok thanks will keep that in mind, as in an ideal world I want something with its own engine.

Edited March 12, 2013 by Skyhigh_Arb

[Alycidon]

Be better to buy a tractor such as a Fordson Super Major to power it and move it about.

 

A

[Skyhigh_Arb]

Do you not rate the engine powered versions? Japa 300 or Farmi wp30/36?

 

Dont plan on purchasing a tractor until the summer so would mean borrowing the farmers.

[Alycidon]

I have a JAPA 700 myself, good machine when starting out, I am rapidly outgrowing it though. Use a MF 135 to power it. No knowledge of the other two, dont see either up for sale that often.

 

A

[Skyhigh_Arb]

Ok thanks for the help, will have to wait and see what becomes available i guess. I am hoping to get out to a local Japa dealer this week.

[monkeybusiness]

If I were you I'd buy a real cheap tractor (you don't need good tyres/brakes/steering/cab/anything really!) that runs the PTO and then you open up a much wider choice of processor. You don't need a lot of power, you just want a cheap engine basically.

[Skyhigh_Arb]

Very valid comment monkey business and thanks for that, guess I just need to find a tractor and a processor for a reasonable cost. Thanks