AngusMF250

The important thing in what you ve said above is the Fordson Major. I cannot find data for the ordinary and new majors, but the higher output Power major only puts out 24.4 litres of flow per minute. Most decent splitters of about 10-14 tonne pressure will require a flow rate of about 30 to 50 litres per minute? So you either have to look at getting a more costly PTO driven hydraulic splitter, or a lower pressure / tonnage splitter, or a differant tractor. Or a PTO driven spiral splitter, but I think there are safety concerns with these. I may be wrong about the above, but in my case, I have an MF 250 that puts out 53 l/m, and an AMR 12 tonne splitter that needs 35 l/m. I ve a friend that has a bigger tractor, but a lower pump rate and its not fit for the AMR, hopes this helps!

I know, its unbelievable Soctland exports some wood to Sweden, but I think this is just a trade of for the Swedes to sell us their paper. I ve stayed in Karlstadt, really nice town, nice people!

He s doing his homework. The price also varies in Scotland, but is probably less than what they pay south of the border. However, we do have ports in the east of Scotland with strong links to Scandinavia. Infact you ll be surprised to hear that at one port, a boat load of timber leaves once a week for Sweden and brings back paper (1 tonne rolls)

Here mine

From what I could gather you are better looking at a larger manufacturer, and the makes that I shorlisted were; Riko, Wallenstein, Thor, Balfour, AMR (Ryetec). Remember to check your tractor output Vs the splitter oil flow requirement (if your looking at hydraulic).

First thing is to find out how much flow you tractor has (Tractor data dot com) and find out what the splitter needs. Some of the better known makes are Thor, Riko, Balfor (which I think comes out of the same factory as Riko ?), Wallenstein and AMR (sold by Ryetec). The Rikos look to be very nice splitters and their prices seem good. I have an AMR 12 tonner and it is very capable of splitting the toughest Elm.

I have an AMR, cost nearly 1500 quid, splits up to 1.2m. Have a look at Wallensteins, advertised on this page.

What about Beech? Oak doesnt grow where I live, so it must be crap Have you tried Holly? That is a good firewood, but not so abundant.

Exactly. But they will find out soon enough after buying all the gear thats its been a terrible mistake.

Naa, Scandinavian stoves are cast iron and better designed. We have a Jotul F 118 that heats half the downstairs and all of the upstairs, in a fairly large house. No pipes, boilers, pumps and complications, with plenty heat and ability to cook during power cuts.

Naa, I wouldnt entertain a Hycrack. For a PTO shaft and a metal table, they are over priced and dangerous.

That Bullerjan is a beauty, love the style, my brother has seen one for real and you see the tubes round it, he says they draw in cold air from the bottom and blow it hot out the top. I would be getting one of these or a Scandinavian manufacted stove.

I recently purchased a splitter. Things to consider; What is the flow rate on your tractor (see tractor data.com if you have no data available). What is the required flow rate of the splitter you wish to buy. Just my advice but I would look at the big manufacturers, so you can get spares and back up; AMR (sold by Rytec), Thor, Balfor and Wallenstein. I have an AMR, 12 tonne, it cuts through tough Elm like butter. If your no willing to spend the money, then you may buy a pile of poo ! Wallensteins probably represent the best value for money. Just my opinion but hope it is useful.

What is a good firewood then? Beech, Ash, Elm, all work well for me.

Excuse my ignorance, but I used to think there was no differance between Sweden and Norway, but after staying in both countries, I found Sweden very friendly and we go back there every other year for our holidays.