What is a Firewood Processor? Is It Worth The Extra Money?

There are so many different brands of firewood processors and log splitters. This is part two of this video serious, and I think we have found the best firewood processor for a small farm or a homestead. The Blacks Creek Model 1250 is big enough it will rip through rounds without problems and it will pay for itself selling the extra firewood. A person with a tractor can cut/split one years' worth of firewood in one day. This is the first of a two-part video where we show the firewood processor rip through some big nasty rounds. A link to the next video will be put at the end of this when it is loaded. The T25 by TYM Tractors is the perfect size for this job.
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[@captainprairie5790]

That's a purdy slick system. Looks like all a guy has to do is stand there and look cool. Nailed it!!!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you my friend. It is an art! 😜The firewood processor really does take most of the work out of it.

[@outdoorswithlarryrobin]

Hello Tony, just subscribed, Powerful splitter 🚜🪵👍🏼🇺🇸

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you. We appreciate it. I worked the firewood processor yesterday

[@davidzamora4423]

Thank you Tony for sharing your video. Used to have fireplace. I remember cutting up couple of trees for firewood. That was fun.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

We are going to heat our shop and a few out buildings. It will be backup heat for our house.

[@davida.p.9911]

Easy to learn the processors operation. 👍 And it cuts the wood beautifully. Thanks for sharing Tony! 🪵🚜

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you my friend. I am sure I will learn how to do it better over time, but I am finding the wood processor easy to work with.

[@jessekurtz4457]

Great video ! I have read some of the comments, and there are some valid ideas..I guess people need to evaluate their situation and see what works the best for them. I run a winch fed processor because I don't have room or any other need for a loader. Is a winch fed processor something you ever thought about? Just wondering what others point of veiw is..

[@lawrencepevitts2434]

Quite an operation you have there. Excellent video.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you. It makes the work easier

[@caydensoutdoorlife4547]

That fire wood processor is amazing looks very helpful! Thanks!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

It does a great job. Thank you

[@terrymangum7635]

Watched both Parts. It just looks too easy. All you need is an operator's seat. Lol. Enjoyed.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

It really does make it easy. I am going to put the system under a roof, and bring the logs to the processor. With a dump trailer under the end, it will go fast and I think it will make a bit of extra money without breaking me down. I found a place I can buy smaller logs.

[@BigelowWoodcraft]

Did you get a chance to demo it before you bought it. I'd love to get my hands on one for a weekend. We heat with an outdoor boiler and I go through 15 full cords a year. Trying to make things easier as I get older.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I seen it work at a farm show before I got it.

[@peterdavis7615]

Great video. Any problems feeding crooked logs ?

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I have not had any problems. I don't push my luck with extremely crooked logs.

[@davidlinux]

I looked on their site and I did not see prices. Is there a place I can get prices without having to contact the manufacturer? It looks like a great product. With our new house we plan on heating with an outside wood boiler and this would be ideal. Thank you so much for the information and GREAT videos.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Our is still going strong

[@HamiltonvilleFarm]

Excellent work buddy

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you

[@stevesedgwick5789]

Great demonstration and the machine works well. Looking at prices, they are good value for money compared to other machines with this capacity.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I agree . I have not had one breakdown either and I am a little on the rough side.

[@OGAOutdoors]

Hey Tony I saw your comment over on my channel so I had to head over and check out your processor. Pretty neat machine looks like you can make a lot in a hurry. Take care, Ben. #ogaoutdoors

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

+OGA Outdoors yes sir. Glad you stopped by.

[@OGAOutdoors]

@@TonysTractorAdventure I subbed and will be back. Take care, Ben.

[@madtater5948]

thanks for sharing this video, some of that wood that you're cutting up for firewood looked really nice. couldn't the wood be be used for furniture construction? couple months ago I went into the home Depot and bought two little pieces of red oak it cost me almost $40 they were just barely two feet long

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I understand. I have Oak coming out my ears. Still, it hurts to split it.

[@madtater5948]

@@TonysTractorAdventure check out ebay and see what one little piece of red oak is selling for, you're sitting on a gold mine, "Tony's oak" is kind of catchy

[@jjacres129]

Does that splitter come with a 6 way to make smaller pieces

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Not at this time. I am running logs which are at the top end of what it is rated for. I could adjust the cutter up one more notch. I think it would handle a 6 way easy. The company is talking about adding a 6 way to the line.

[@deanbarr5740]

Man, oh man, thats super simple. Ole feller said thats stupid easy. I could handle that. Good demo Tony. So thats a model 1250, does that mean 12.5 HP? I know it didn't seem to labor any.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

It has a 13.5 Honda. I am not sure on the model number. Once I get set up, I am going to make some extra money with it.

[@carlosmorgan8123]

But how much cost all kit

[@Bodhranarama]

Thanks again Tony and Tanja. Do you ever get the hydros driving a curly grained split in hard in between the axe and the chute? Or is it just built so tough it doesn't care!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I have got one round with a big nasty place in it stuck on the splitter. I beat it off with another round. It was my fault, because I put a round way to big in the splitter. I have never had it not split if I stay in the rated size.

[@WillowWayRanch]

Trying to get my subscribe to stick. Thumbs up, Commenting, and Watching!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you. I appreciate your watching

[@WillowWayRanch]

@@TonysTractorAdventure Your welcome!

[@carlosmorgan8123]

Great tools QUESTION how much everything please I wanna know if I can buy that

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I put a link in the video description.

[@BradMyers]

With the logs all laid out at the end made me wonder if you weren't going to build your own Stonehenge? 😁

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I thought something similar when I seen the drone footage. It made it easier and fast to work.

[@47karon]

How do you g r t to this socalled link on who makes this machine

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Click the link in the description.

[@noahgregory6594]

What is the average cord per hour out of the machine

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

It has many variables. What size logs, how are your logs placed, or do you have a tractor or not. With a crew, maybe three or four an hour. By yourself with a tractor 2 or 3 cords per hour. You will have some downtime to sharpen or replace the chain. With a tractor there is almost no manual labor. Until it comes to stacking. We have a line on logs that are not big enough for the sawmill.

[@wisconsinjones1385]

How many logs on average can you cut before resharpening the chain?

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

It has a big heavy chain. I would guess 30 or 40 logs. Same as a pro saw chain. It was still pulling big chips out at the end of the day.

[@47karon]

Where can a person price a processor like this

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Call the company.

[@robertgilchrist5415]

Every winter I buy a chord of aged 2 year hard wood. Delivered and stacked I pay $300. I'm 76 and is I live to 100?? that's 24 X 300. Total $7200 and no maintenance or payments plus all I do is put the wood in the fireplace and enjoy the warmth. I love your videos but this isn't for me. Thanks so much for sharing. Rob

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I understand what you are saying. You would not buy a plane if you were only flying twice a year, but I am the guy that owns the plane. This machine can cut approximately 5 cords each day working 6-8 hours. If I work 5 days each week, that is 25 cords. 25 cords x $150= $7500 per week and so on. This machine in the right hands can pay for itself in a month easily with expenses (buying logs & maintenance). You are also making the assumption firewood will stay $300 per cord. 10 years ago, firewood was $40-$60 per cord. I would recommend you buy the plane. It is not hard to fly!

[@robertgilchrist5415]

@@TonysTractorAdventure Great argument I stand corrected. Thanks for your time. Rob