How much wood do you think is in this long load?

[WhiteMike]

Most people around here seem to think a load like this is ~13 cords split and stacked.
Does that sound reasonable?

 

[Biigg50]

I'd say 10-12 cords. Maybe 13


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[moondoggie]

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Most people around here seem to think a load like this is ~13 cords split and stacked.
Does that sound reasonable?

Sounds close to me. Only one way to find out for sure $

 

[chucker]

13 on the truck 12 in a stacked unit probably!

 

[gotrek]

8-12 around here is the usual amount for that size log bunk. That one looks well stacked so probably around 12

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[WhiteMike]

Would diameter of the logs have negative, positive, or no effect on overall split amount? Some of the logs are only 4" in diameter

 

[shamusturbo]

I have never seen a load of logs like that before. (North of Pittsburgh) I would have a hard time making an educated guess for sure. Seems like a lot of saw time. How do you cut them? Do you even split some of them?

 

[merc_man]

Hard to say. They look like mostly pecker poles. Probly id guess around 10

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[johnnyballs]

i like chucker's answer...they're pretty tightly packed...my guess is 12

 

[chipper1]

Hey White Mike, Brett Black here .
Why did you ask, and how many did it turn out to be, or did you sell it or one like it.

 

[Circle B MN]

Looks like a fun load to process. Need to go find a 36" log or two so that you work for the heat

 

[DavdH]

10 max.

 

[dave_dj1]

I'm going against the grain and saying 15 cords @ 128 cf per cord. I would like that load, not much to split

 

[chipper1]

I'm going against the grain and saying 15 cords @ 128 cf per cord. I would like that load, not much to split

I agree with you.
40x8x7/128= more than 10-12 for sure, but that's if my guesstimation on the measurements is right pretty sure it's conservative though.

 

[dave_dj1]

Well are you going to leave us in the lurch? Or are you waiting to get it all processed and stacked for the big reveal?

 

[Circle B MN]

There is a loader at the front of that trailer.

 

[chipper1]

There is a loader at the front of that trailer.

Ok, so what does that mean to you.

 

[Swamp Yankee]

Ballpark formula,

I purchase / have purchased a lot of grapple truck loads over the years. It is impossible to nail down the amount of cut and split a load will yield on the button, way too many factors involved.

That said, I've used the following formula and found it to provide a decent estimate of cut and split yield ususally within +/- 10 percent.

Yield C&S = (Gross load volume in cu. ft.) X (2/3) ÷ (128)

If we plug in chipper1's numbers:
Yield= (40X8X7) X (.6667) ÷ (128)
= 11.67 cord
or 10.5 on the low end, 12.8 on the high.

Again, this is a method to get an estimate, use it if you wish, or don't, your choice.

Take Care

 

[dave_dj1]

I called it 30 x 8 x 8 and divided that by 128 to come up with the 15.

 

[c5rulz]

Ok, so what does that mean to you.

Trucks are licensed with a gross vehicle weight. Having a loader integral to the truck means it can't legally carry as much weight.