Holzspalter is the German term for wood splitter - a machine that with Hydraulic Pressing split into logs. We know electric, Gasoline, PTO (tractor) and dredging variations. If you are choosing for the first time, start with the guide: Wood splitter - types, power, drives.
The main types of Holzspalter
- Electric (230/400 V): quiet, clean, low maintenance; ideal for the yard/workshop.
- Petrol: mobility and more power in the field; count on engine service.
- PTO/tractor: high tonnage, robust for farm/professional use.
- Vertical/Horizontal/Combined: vertical for large diameters, horizontal for compact use, combined for Flexibility.
- Hydraulic Splitter For Excavator (excavator cleaver): maximum productivity at thick/knotty logs and work on difficult terrain - more in the article Smart way to split firewood - BearSplitter.
How to use correctly
1) Preparation of the workplace
- Flat, dry base; organized flow of logs in pollen removal.
- Mandatory PPE: glasses/visor, gloves, safety shoes (in motor models also hearing protection).
- The security checklist can be found in: The 5 most important safety rules.
2) Machine setting
- Check stability and fixing.
3) Vaccination technique
- Align the log with wedge axis; avoid lateral forces.
- At the nodes it splits from the easier side or in layers.
- Two-handed operation (if any) leave active - security reasons.
4) Conclusion
- Log cuts/bakes on length of the stove/fireplace, fold on ventilated place raised from the ground.
- Quick basics of the procedure and drying: What is firewood grafting?
Maintenance
- Hydraulic oil: level control, change according to the instructions.
- Knife/Wedge: grinding or changing at signs of “tearing”.
- Gaskets/Tubes: replace immediately upon leakage.
When are classic wood splitters, and when is an excavator splitter?
- Classic wood splitters (electric/petrol/PTO): small to medium diameter, backyard, permanent locations.
- Excavator Splitter (BearSplitter):terrain, thick/knotted logs, maximum productivity and less physical procrastination.
To recoup your investment, help yourself with: Time savings calculator (ROI).
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