I'm getting too old for this.........

[Cosmiccrofter]

Processor it is then, cheers lads.

 

I might do some "contacting" for family and friends to help defray the cost:001_smile:

[renewablejohn]

In the same boat. Solved the problem as others have suggested with processor, log deck and timber crane straight into IBC containers and delivered with forklift on tractor. Only problem I then had was getting processor size wood at reasonable cost. Not much use having a processor if you cant get the timber so have solved the problem with a rack saw and big timber the offcuts being processed through the processor. Having the timber crane allows me to handle the timber on the rack saw by myself.

[Cosmiccrofter]

What are my processor options with a budget of around £5,000? Obviously second hand, which makes to avoid, etc?

[Alycidon]

I am 60 is a few weeks, I would not do logs if I did not have a processor and deck, even then and using a teleporter its hard work. 6k should see you ok for a tidy used japa 700 and manual deck from Fuelwood.

 

Other option is to buy them in, I saw some this morning, decent Ash, 20% MC £60 a cube including bag and delivery!!. By the time you have costed your cord and the time and effort you wont be loosing much buying at that sort of price ready processed.

 

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[hedgesparrow]

Riko do a processor for 6k new fari logmaster ws35 tried it at alresford show lifts cord up onto table takes it to saw blade cuts drops next bit cuts drop and splits into 4 bits conveyor belt takes it up into a truck or bag. save on your back there is a post on this going back a bit as a fellow arbtalk member sells them

[codlasher]

You are 5 years ahead of me.......

Get a second-hand Posch, they come up for £3 to £5k but you will have to be prepared to travel for it and be very quick in securing the deal.

Try Wilsons first though they may be able to advise you or have one in.

codlasher.

[mark stamper]

Riko has 2 second hand processors in. A japa 300 and a farmi wp30. Ones 4k and the others 5k can't remember which way around sorry 👍