PTO Powered Fast Firewood - Processing Firewood with the Japa 315+ and the Kioti CK2610

[@brianrizzi6321]

Happy wife happy life! I think you created a new category for husband happiness.

[@TheFirewoodHut]

Someone get the Amazing Amanda a log to stand on. Nice team effort.

[@Back40Firewood]

Hahahaha...yeah after watching this back I prolly should've had something to stand on for her. 😀👍🍻

[@InTheWoodyard]

THAT does look like fun, I noticed only one person was a wet sweaty mess at the end...just saying the loading machine was overheated a bit. Very nice Amanda; and Dan, you were.... there to! Ha!

[@Back40Firewood]

Hahahaha...yes I was there and yes it was hot!

[@kevinmason3086]

When the wife says she had fun doing firewood that's always a good thing. My wife helped me pick some wood up Sunday for the first time in I don't know how long. I think she had fun she picked out some hollow pine which she will use them as planting her flowers in.

[@Lifeinthe906]

Did Amanda have enough fun that that machine is gonna be living in your woodyard???? Nice work Amanda and her assistant Dan!

[@mikeherschleb5949]

Had to show this to my wife. Told her to quit CrossFit and help split more. Lol. It went over as expected !!! Great work amanda.

[@Back40Firewood]

Hahahaha...I can imagine how well that went over....😀👍🍻

[@markbuilt]

Fun with firewood , yup that doesn't happen often .You have a good little helper there Back 40

[@thatwoodguy104]

Processor power!! Hey PTO powered doesn’t mean Paid time off 😂! Don’t you be leaving it all up to mrs back 40 even though she’s all capable of it😁👍🏻 lol!! Good stuff back 40! Love seeing the operation grow.. your well on your way my friend 💪🏻🇺🇸

[@Back40Firewood]

I think I learned that technique of having others in the family do the 'work' from some wood guy on KZbin! LOL 😀👍🍻

[@optimoprimo132]

"I thought it was fun!" Awesome! You have to appreciate that type of review! I bet it is therapeutic once you get into a rythim. I would download and listen to all my podcasts and Bigfoot stories and history stuff and split until the cows come home!

[@Back40Firewood]

Couldn't agree more! Yeah if you had a big enough pile of logs lined up you could go all day long for sure. 😀👍🍻

[@williamwhite9275]

Amanda should be the model for japa. Keep up the great work

[@Back40Firewood]

Thanks...not a bad idea! 😀👍🍻

[@jamesklosterman6619]

nice. having your wife help makes for a good day in the wood yard. now build you self some big steel saw horses that you can load with the tractor. and be able to roll them onto the Japa

[@Back40Firewood]

Good idea....would make loading easier and able to pre-load logs. These weren't too large so moving em around wasn't too bad.

[@toddsoutsideagain]

So what your saying is we need to get a processor to get our wives to come outside and play? Nice job Amanda! Dan you did ok. 🤣👍🏻👍🏻🍺

[@Back40Firewood]

lol, well perhaps...but can't make any promises on that one. 😀👍🍻

[@redeagle6842]

Working as a team makes it go much faster! And your working together.

[@Back40Firewood]

Yes it sure does....even though it could be done just by myself, more fun with the better half there. 😀👍🍻

[@MetsaMachines]

Great video, glad to see you having fun with it!

[@davidedwards3734]

Great video on the Japa 315 + your helper did all the work!! Have a Safe Day

[@Back40Firewood]

Thanks...appreciate the comment. Yeah now if only I can get her to do all the work of stacking the trailer full of wood...lol

[@davidedwards3734]

@@Back40Firewood probably needs a pay raise to do all that😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@toddkeasling2705]

Amanda was amazing. Strong work.

[@RCAFpolarexpress]

Good day 😊 Great hot looking team work and great processor equipment 😊👍 powered by a great tractor 💪👍😊 Great camera work too 😊👍 Keep up your OUTSTANDING VIDEO both of you CHeers 🍻

[@keithmueller2857]

All I can say is NICE!

[@MacBailey]

I have some of those 1/3 cord bags you sourced. I had some used scaffolding and made an 48 inch X brace from 3/4 metal conduit for each end, put a pallet down, and the loops on the top of the bag were a perfect fit for the corners of the scaffolding. It then holds the bag open and upright, and when full I pop the x brace off one end and pick up the bag on the pallet with the tractor forks and the loops slip up and off. Frees up the tractor and would work well with the mini conveyor on the Japa.

[@ww3ok]

Awesome, thanks for sharing.

[@jasonpeterson9276]

A processor is the best investment for firewood.. the japa is a great machine and comes with great customer service.. I bit the bullet last year and bought a dyna sc16 and it will be a game changer for ya.. work smarter not harder 😁😁

[@Back40Firewood]

I can definitely see the advantage in having one if you had the market to move a good amount of wood...for sure. I'd have to really increase my sales to justify one of these at the moment however.

[@jasonpeterson9276]

Truthfully I thought the same thing last year when I got mine at 30 grand.. took me literally 2 months to pay for it once I switched to bundled wood and selling it in the twin cities .. had to do the big city thing but I'll never look back again.. I still enjoy splitting the big stuff on a normal splitter tho.. enjoy it and think about where it can take ya.. look to the future!!

[@outdoorswithlarryrobin]

Nice processor, Team work! And Fun! Great day! 🚜🪵👍🏼🇱🇷

[@soonstrgzr]

Looks like perfect sized pieces for the road side stand. Very impressed! Hi Amanda! Great to see you both reviewing the processor.

[@FirewoodMidwest]

I have to say that was some fun. Was that some limb wood for Mom! Lol! Take care guys!👍🏻🍺

[@mikehughes2026]

“ Nothing but the best Clark”

[@Back40Firewood]

LOL....no, the limbs are in another pile. This was trunk wood for dad! 😀👍🍻

[@stephenrhodesianridgeback7418]

Your on too something good here . I like it 👍👍👍

[@dennishayes65]

Way to Go Amanda ! Shifty Dan, now you have good help ! Your Kioti (Calisee) is pulling her weight in work too !

[@Back40Firewood]

Thanks Dennis....yeah both of them weren't working that hard either...lol 😀👍🍻

[@bobfitch607]

I think I heard Amanda say when you weren't looking that she wants a yapa for Christmas 😀

[@Back40Firewood]

LOL, yeah....if I spent that amount of $$$ on a gift for her & it was THAT I'm pretty sure my balls would be decorating the halls!! hahahaha 😀👍🍻

[@bobfitch607]

@@Back40Firewood 😂🍻

[@peewee.3138]

BTW, Shifty- Amanda forgot to tell you that all the wood that she processed with the Yapa go towards her new fall wardrobe!

[@DanielAtkinsFirewood]

If Amanda id anyone like my wife she would read this and say "oh hell yeah" LoL. 🤣🤣🤣

[@Back40Firewood]

If you see your comment deleted you know why! Hahahahaha 😀👍🍻

[@whitefishhire4598]

@@Back40Firewood good idea peewee.31 someone has to show shifty how to use it👍😁

[@daveknight1154]

Great X mas gift for Amanda.

[@Back40Firewood]

LOL....someone else said the same thing....I'm not sure she'd approve...hahahaha 😀👍🍻

[@jaredhildebrandt7210]

Made me think of Sue (my partner), she would be stretching to get that leaver to the top as well. Cool demo on a cool machine!

[@Back40Firewood]

I didn't even think of it til after watching the video back that I prolly should had a platform of some sort for her to stand on...lol..oh well, maybe next time! 😀👍🍻

[@jaredhildebrandt7210]

@@Back40Firewood slab off a bigger round and lay it down for her to stand on lol that would be fitting

[@daveschooley8514]

How about a good solid pallet for her platform?

[@GPOutdoors]

That has to be the prettiest YAPA on KZbin! And sorry, I don't mean YOU, He-man. LOL. All said in kindness and good spirit, my friend. Nice demo! I must say , you were flexing some big guns there too, buddy. :))

[@Back40Firewood]

LOL...I'm pretty sure when it comes to looks I'm somewhere between the logs & the trailer! Ha! That gun show was on the house, the next one will have advance tickets available! Hahahahaha 😀👍🍻

[@jeffjohansen4945]

Wow that is a fantastic processor!

[@aped3]

LIKE A BOSS !!!

[@bishopspyroworld8921]

Makes pretty quick work of those sticks

[@bwillan]

Dan is going to have to make decisions on what logs are for firewood and what is for saw milling.

[@bentwedgestanleybrand5818]

Hello from Piqua Ohio.

[@Back40Firewood]

Hey there Stanley...thanks for tuning in my friend! 😀👍🍻

[@larrykluckoutdoors8227]

Nice setup

[@DudeRanchDIY]

Very cool Dan! I’d love to get one someday with its own power unit like you said that way the tractor is free to help. I think even by having a firewood processor I would have some trouble getting Sarah out there to help me!

[@Back40Firewood]

Yeah if I ever go down this road it would have to have it's own power supply as well, just for placement in the woodyard you need to have it where you can get the tractor backed in behind it so need plenty of open space. Something I'm running low on...hahaha

[@DudeRanchDIY]

@@Back40Firewood I hear ya…I’m just finishing up my first go on my new woodyard and it’s already looking too small! 🍻🍻

[@healyfamily4]

Japa Dabba Do! As Fred Flintstone would be saying. 😂 looks like you had a lot of fun.

[@Back40Firewood]

Hahahaha...I'm gonna have to use that at some point. Yeah it's pretty slick to run, well....if I ever get a chance to again! LOL

[@coreyriley7160]

Shifty McTeamwork ! Looks great ! SS. HF. BC.

[@tombryan720]

Smooth sailing

[@Back40Firewood]

Smooth is exactly right...it's different than I thought it'd be. Makes processing up small diameter wood a breeze.

[@tombryan720]

@@Back40Firewood yep, and there's plenty out there

[@kylercubbage4844]

That processor is awesome bet that makes a load fast

[@Back40Firewood]

Yeah it can really chew though the wood...we weren't even pushing it since it was her 1st time running it. 😀👍🍻

[@realairplane261]

Danno, nice machine. The only thing I noticed is that the log lift seems a bit flimsy. Oh yes I did notice Amanda!😎

[@Jimbiros59]

Fast Fun Firewood what more could you ask for? Well I guess a captain with the wife! 👍👍

[@fricknjeep]

hi there you will have to be a 2 tractor family now . 1 for the PTO and one for the loader . good plan know i know how you got your name nice john

[@Back40Firewood]

Hahahahaha....well not sure about the 2 tractor family just yet, that PTO shaft disconnects pretty quick! lol 😀👍🍻

[@aldredske6197]

Hi Dan!!😀😀 Didn't sound like the Kioti was working very hard at all to run the 315 . They are a really nice little processor!!😀😀👍👍 Take care my friend!!😀😀👍❤ Logger Al

[@Back40Firewood]

Yeah it only has to run at around 1800 rpm, well that's the best I could find as to what engine rpm is closest to PTO rpm of 400. Have a good one Logger Al! 😀👍🍻

[@downtotherivertreefarmllc8888]

Looks good for certain Applications but just not mine can’t wait to get my Wolfe Ridge :) I was told earlier August now.

[@Back40Firewood]

Yep, need to be the right situation for sure. That's awesome news on your Wolfe Ridge...not long now! 😀👍🍻

[@stanleykeith6969]

AMANDA, YOU MAKE IT LOOK SO EASY. 👍🏻 Get yourself a high back chair and just pull the handle down. 😁 Hey Dan, you better watch, Amanda will take over your job. 😂 Its time for a little swim, Take Care, Be Safe, and Be Cool in the Pool ! 😂

[@Back40Firewood]

Hahahahaha...I thought about having a bar stool out there for her. 😀👍🍻

[@morgansword]

I can't tell if it will handle a log set in with a tractor or not as that would be a real treat. I can see trailer loads from one log but then if its a log, maybe its lumber ... depends on the log for grade and solid or rot inside of it of course. How much do these mills run cost wise?

[@traviscover590]

I like your new video today you guys did a really good jop this was cool video love your video buddy good jop todsy buddu 🍺🍺

[@Back40Firewood]

Thanks my friend...hope to see you tomorrow night on live stream. 😀👍🍻

[@outdoorswiththisguy1950]

Now that is one smoking HOT and Sexy Japa in the wood yard. Nice video Dan, take care !

[@harryellingsworth8302]

That is a great machine, you plan on selling by the cord now. lol. just going to have to have MORE WOOD to feed that Japa, must be running around 750 RPM

[@timthompson5885]

That machine is the cats pajamas lol!! How many cords an hour will that do? Iam really debating on whether or not to purchase a firewood processor! I really think it would be worth it!! Stay safe my friend!! 🍻🍻👍😀

[@Back40Firewood]

There are a few factors that come into play, but with the right set up and situation there are many advantages.

[@bwillan]

Time to call in all your favours for your tree service contacts to get as much 12" and smaller hardwood and run it through the Japa 315 before it goes back to Metsa Machines.

[@thefirewooddoctor]

Good idea.

[@Back40Firewood]

Yes indeed....call as already been made....lol....and I have a few other sources and a few smaller trees I need to take down. You can bet I'm gonna get to that ASAP....hahaha 😀👍🍻

[@craigwilson9560]

Cool Demo on that nice Japa315! Amazing Amanda did a fine job cutting, splitting, and loading. You two make a great team! Made quick work of those logs. Is the 4 way adjustable? Great job on producing quality firewood fast with that Japa!

[@Back40Firewood]

Thanks Craig! Since it was her 1st time running it I think she was going a bit easy on it and not pushing it...but still pumped out a good amount in short time. Yes the wedge is adjustable and can be changed out with a 6 way....which I test on some bigger Oak in next video. 😀👍🍻

[@ericgebhart5775]

Great video. It’s hot everywhere. Keep cool. Love your videos. What is the minimum hp required to run it. Thank you. Eric. 😉

[@swamp-yankee]

8 months later would you recommend this to someone getting started in the cordwood business? Can you run it with a 4 way knife for larger logs?

[@Back40Firewood]

All depends on what type/size of product you have coming in. This will only take up to 12" diameter logs and yes it will work great with 4 way on that size, just have to have logs that size or smaller.

[@stevesmith4074]

How do you get your daughter to help you so much.? Where are you guys from? I'm from Southeastern Minnesota Rochester.

[@billerwin3772]

Nice Machine. Wish I had one. I get tons of limb wood. Very fast! Great to see you have better looking help in this video. That crew from a week ago seemed a little ugly! LOL

[@Back40Firewood]

Hahahahaha....I'd have to agree with you on all points!! 😀👍🍻

[@thefirewooddoctor]

My Jennifer reacts the same way as Amanda.

[@nicholascooper1193]

Looks like a quick way to get rid of the "pick up sticks" (logs you can pick up). And everyone complaining about "extra hours on the tractor", the tractor running at maybe 1/3-1/2 throttle isn't being hurt at all, and it's just engine hours, not full use hours.

[@bwillan]

Better to make firewood out of "pick up sticks" than wood chips, in my humble opinion.

[@Back40Firewood]

Exactly....bucking up and picking up smaller size logs & limb wood can be a PITA. Not with this. And yeah the tractor is only running at around 1800 rpm. It's only really used for firewood purposes so not sure what else to do with it....lol 😀👍🍻

[@Back40Firewood]

Yes indeed....smaller 12" and under branches add up to be a good amount of wood from a tree. 😀👍🍻

[@stannelson2582]

Amanda great job but please tell me that when you were done with the wood you dressed shifty in different shirt because 1985 wants that t shirt back lol.

[@Back40Firewood]

Hahahahahahaha!!!! That's a 90's shirt!! C'mon now Stan!! 😀👍🍻

[@stannelson2582]

@@Back40Firewood pastels are 80s. 🎤 drop

[@stephenc2296]

I wondered why people would put the wear and tear using a pto driven unit. So I looked up the price difference between the 315 and the 365. Surprisingly it was almost the cost of a tractor. I also see that you got tired of using the loader. I think I would only order it with the live deck.

[@sawsurgeon]

Hey Stephen, that’s a common concern for a lot of folks. Myself, I would rather go this route, as I have access to numerous tractors and the hours vs load on engine wouldn’t be of any real concern to me. Bless’ns to ya, Tedd

[@Back40Firewood]

Yeah IF I were ever to have a machine like this I would opt for the model with a stand alone power source, I mean it's not the end of the world to tie up the tractor, but does have it's drawbacks.

[@jjcochran8599]

That is sweet. I bet it is pricey too.

[@edhansen8531]

"Best job she ever had" lol.

[@Back40Firewood]

hahahahaha...yes indeed, that's what I thought she'd say!! 😀👍🍻

[@tpctrash]

I don’t get it? Amanda us not sweetly or dirty and she is doing all the cutting splitting and loading. All you had to do was load the machine. Lol Great video.

[@thefirewooddoctor]

I noticed that as well.

[@Back40Firewood]

Hahahaha.....yeah not sure how that works out. 😀👍🍻

[@thefirewooddoctor]

@@Back40Firewood, ummmm... you love her and don't want to acare her off of helping with firewood so you give her the easiest job possible to break her in gently?

[@angryman71]

How much was this setup?

[@leevimatilainen3149]

👍

[@firewoodmike8215]

What rpm do have ro run the 315 at

[@Back40Firewood]

Around 1800...at least that's what I figured the engine rpm needs to be at to have the PTO rpm around 400.

[@ralphkanagy4602]

Nice video buddy you are putting her to work huh I've been feeling good I will be watching you on Livestream please announce that I've been resting text me back buddy God bless cheers

[@optimoprimo132]

Would you rather the gas version if you were to buy one?

[@Back40Firewood]

Yeah I think I would. It isn't bad having to use the tractor, but does have drawbacks. Guess it would all depend on how much/often I was using it as well.

[@optimoprimo132]

@@Back40Firewood yes, I was thinking the same thing. It would be nice to at least have the option of having the tractor free. To bad they don't have a dual system. Fuel or PTO. Anyway... We work with what we got. Right now my transfering of wood from bush came to a sudden halt because my fourwheeler is overcharging my battery to the point of almost exploding. The battery isnt even square anymore.. lol. Gotta work on that right now.

[@jimmycollins2206]

Ear protection please

[@exjw8623]

do the economics really work to have 40,000 plus dollars in wood processing equipment? I am asking in earnest because I would like to start a wood business but seems like you would have to sell an awful lot every year to afford all that equipment. Thanks for any input you have.

[@Back40Firewood]

Starting out probably not, you'd want to build and grow into it adding things as you grow. A lot of guys start with an old splitter and go from there. You don't need a lot to get started and then how much you grow and how fast you grow is all up to you.

[@jamesmckay9966]

I wonder who the Girl is. If you find out who she is let us know. Read comments and assume her name is Amanda.

[@Back40Firewood]

Yep her name is Amanda. She's my wife....lol....she's been in a few videos here & there. 😀👍🍻

[@stephenjambard64]

You do realize that this is just a gateway drug? The dealer lets you try out the machine and then you can't live without it. Next thing you know you got 1/2 a million invested and doing cords in your sleep!!!!! Just saying cause I am living it!!!

[@Back40Firewood]

Hahahaha....that has crossed my mind. Thanks for the warning. 😀👍🍻

[@johnnunya110]

Wierd how all these wonderful comments of praise were all posted at the same time. I smell fake reviews.

[@Back40Firewood]

lol....or just that a lot of people watch the videos when they come out and end up posting comments at that time.

[@markhumphrey1389]

I would not want the extra hours on the almost new tractor unless absolutely necessary

[@bwillan]

Tractor diesel engines are designed for work and to run long hours. The other way to look at it is one less engine to maintain and fuel.

[@mikeadams2339]

So he wants to upgrade ? Try to sell a tractor with high hours on it? Naw pass.

[@markhumphrey1389]

@@bwillan that is true but trade in value drops quickly

[@arnejahr3531]

To much work without a tractor to load the logs

[@gringopines3476]

NOW YOU KNOW WHAT YOU GOTTA GET FOR SOME OF THAT ENTHUSIASTIC FREE HELP... WHO KNOWS MAYBE SHE'LL BEAT YOU TO THE WOODYARD EVERY DAY... SAYIN STUFF LIKE WHAT TOOK YOU SO LONG, OR THE EARLY BIRD GETS THE JAPA... MAYBE YOU CAN MAKE IT A FAMILY WOODYARD AFFAIR AND HAVE A POST FOR EVERYONE LIKE " THAT WOOD GUY " HAVE FUN WITH IT WHILE YOU CAN MY BROTHER... PEACE...

[@Back40Firewood]

Hahahaha...if she ever beats me to the woodyard, well.....I can't even come up with an analogy on that one. But it is nice to have the added set of hands mixed into the workflow. 😀👍🍻

[@matthewprestine1974]

Seems slow, you guys can blow that away any day!!!!!

[@Back40Firewood]

Yeah she wasn't running at max output, since it was 1st time running she wanted to get used to it. It can be running a bit faster I think...I'll give it a test if I get the chance...hahaha 😀👍🍻

[@tryan4242]

it looks like it's made for someone taller to use lol

[@Back40Firewood]

Hahaha...yeah may have to find a platform for her to stand on. 😀👍🍻