Why they are invincible together
A chainsaw should deliver fast, accurate cross-cutting of logs, while a wood splitter (Holzspalter/wood splitter) ensures safe, uniform splitting; used together, they reduce jamming, shorten time per cubic meter, and produce more consistent firewood for drying - so if you’re still choosing the splitter’s power and type, start with the guide: Wood splitter - types, power, drives.
- Cut wisely: cut on the length of the furnace(25/33/50 cm), remove the branches, straighten the cut.
- Organize the flow: logs → grafting zone → stack. Shorter routes = less lifting.
- Vaccines are effective: align the log with wedge axis; in the case of nodular cuts, splits from the easier side or in layers.
- Choose a suitable machine: smaller diameters = electrical/horizontal wood splitters; larger diameter and harder deciduous trees = vertical or PTO.
- For really large diameters or terrain: hydraulic splitter for excavator (excavator splitter BearSplitter) enable work at the location, with the operator in the cabin - see Smart way to split firewood - BearSplitter.
Strength (tonnage) by type of wood
- Spruce/fir (conifers):~5-7t up to Ø ~25 cm.
- Beech/birch: 7-10t up to Ø ~30 cm; knots 10-12 t.
- Oak/hornbeer/acacia: 12-20t for Ø 30-40 cm.
Drying, storage and transportation
Even the best tandem falls if the log dry incorrectly. Stack raised from the ground(pallets/slats), covered top, the sides should breathe; mark month/year. Conifers dry faster, harder deciduous trees take longer. In more detail about the season: Weather effect: spring or autumn?. For serial work, consider Slitting and splitting machine (cut + bake in one stream).
How much is saved? ROI at a glance
Combination chainsaws + Holzspalter saves maximum time at constant diameters; excavator cleaver speeds up work on large cuts and in the field. Take m³/month, hours manual vs. machine, hour price and running costs - get return on investment. Examples of calculations: Time Saving Calculator (ROI).
Conclusion
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