Things to consider when choosing the right machine for you are .
Firewood processor ,
allows for greatest amount of production with least amount of operator effort
requires the most area to be used efficiently
requires support equipment to transport logs and load processor
works best with consistent diameter logs
least portable
can be operated efficiently by one man
several different brands
Horizontal hydraulic splitter,
requires less space
will handle a greater variety of wood
can be equipped with multi-wedges and log lifter
log lift located opposite operator requires two man too be most efficient
more portable than a processor
many different brands
Non-hydraulic splitter,
fast cycle time
fairly compact
single wedge only
no log lift option
can require the most operator effort
can be difficult for operator to keep up with for long period of time
two different brands at this time Super Split and Gruppo
Non-typical vertical hydraulic splitter,
average size
portable
log lift ,multi-wedge ,and conveyor optional
can be efficiently operated by one man
three brands Timber Devil,Power Split, Super Axe