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A firewood processor takes a log off the deck, cuts it to length, splits it, and sends it out the other side. That is the difference between producing firewood and making firewood by hand. Our Firewood Processors collection covers Canadian-made machines from Blacks Creek and Powersplit, from a 14HP entry model up to a 50HP diesel that swallows 25-inch logs.

The Blacks Creek machines are true processors: every one carries a saw bar and chain plus an adjustable 4-way hydraulic wedge, so one operator handles the whole cycle. The Powersplit machines in this collection are high-volume splitting systems rather than saws, built around 28-ton and 34-ton rams with a 5-second cycle, and they are here because most real production yards run both.

Log capacity is where the lineup separates. The Model 1250 takes 16-inch logs up to 8 feet, the 1500 and 2000B-XL run 16-foot logs, the 2250 and 2500 handle 23-inch diameter, and the Model 3000 takes 25-inch logs up to 22 feet with a hydraulic log clamp, log stop, and double joystick controls. Our firewood processor guide works through where the money actually goes.

Throughput is not just the machine. A live deck feeds it and a conveyor clears the output, and without both you become the bottleneck. Our Firewood Conveyors move split wood straight to the truck or the stack.

Key Advantages of Our Firewood Processors

  • 14HP to 50HP Diesel: An entry machine for a few dozen cords a year through a Tier 4 diesel built for full-time commercial production.
  • Up to 25-Inch Logs, 22 Feet Long: The Model 3000 handles butt-end logs most processors cannot physically take.
  • Adjustable Block Length: Every Blacks Creek machine sets 12 to 24 inches, in 1 or 2-inch increments, so you cut to what your customers burn.
  • Canadian-Made Throughout: Blacks Creek and Powersplit both build in Canada, with integrated trash racks on the larger processors.

How to Choose a Firewood Processor

Choosing the right firewood processor comes down to four things:

  • Annual Cord Volume: Under 50 cords a year points at the Model 1250 or 1500. Fifty to 200 cords suits the 2000B-XL or 2250. Past 200 cords you want the 2500 or 3000.
  • Log Size You Actually Get: Measure the butt end of a typical load. A 16-inch machine will not take 23-inch logs, and oversized wood becomes chainsaw work before it ever reaches the deck.
  • Saw and Feed System: Bigger machines run harvester chain, automatic electric bar lubrication, hydraulic log clamps, and longer in-feed decks. Those are the features that hold output steady hour after hour.
  • Power Source: Most Blacks Creek processors here carry their own engine, from 13HP gas up to the 50HP diesel. The Model 1250 skid steer and tractor mount version is the exception: it has no engine and runs on your host machine's hydraulics instead.

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Quick Product Comparison

Product Name Power Log Capacity Stand-out Features Brand
Blacks Creek Model 1250 14HP Briggs & Stratton 16 in. diameter, 8 ft. long Stand-alone entry processor, 7 ft. chain in-feed Blacks Creek
Blacks Creek Model 1500 13HP Honda 16 in. diameter, 16 ft. long 11 ft. belt in-feed, 1-inch block increments Blacks Creek
Blacks Creek Model 2000B-XL 22HP Honda electric start 18 in. diameter, 16 ft. long Integrated trash rack, 4 ft. roller extension Blacks Creek
Blacks Creek Model 3000 50HP Doosan diesel, Tier 4 25 in. diameter, 22 ft. long Hydraulic log clamp and stop, double joystick, oil cooler Blacks Creek
Powersplit Double Vertical, 34-Ton 24HP Honda Splitting only, dual ram Up to 12 face cords per hour, 5-second cycle Powersplit

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Why Choose Firewood Processors from Log Bear Works?

  • Canadian-made processors and splitting systems from Blacks Creek and Powersplit
  • Full manufacturer warranty included on every machine
  • Quoted individually, because options like log lifts, conveyors, and live decks change the build
  • Expert support from real people in the USA who can size a processor to your cord volume, by phone or live chat

Frequently Asked Questions

How many cords per hour can a firewood processor produce?
Output depends on machine size, log quality, and operator experience. As a rough guide across our lineup, the 1250 and 1500 sit around half a cord to a cord per hour, the 2000B-XL and 2250 run roughly one to two, and the 2500 and 3000 push past two with an experienced operator. Treat any published figure as a ceiling rather than an average, because log handling, bar changes, and stacking eat real time. The Powersplit vertical systems are rated separately on splitting alone, up to 6 face cords per hour on a single ram and up to 12 on the double. See our setup guide for faster output.

What size firewood processor should I get for my operation?
Match the machine to your annual cord volume. Under 50 cords a year, for personal use or a side business, points at the Model 1250 or 1500. Fifty to 200 cords, a serious side operation, suits the 2000B-XL or 2250. Past 200 cords, running a full commercial firewood business, you want the 2500 or the 3000 paired with a conveyor and a live deck. Do not undersize it. Slow throughput compounds across hundreds of cords and you feel it every single day.

Do I need a conveyor and live deck, or are they optional?
Optional, until volume makes them mandatory. Under about 100 cords a year you can load logs by hand and stack the output yourself without losing much. Past that, or on any commercial job, a live deck feeding the machine and a conveyor clearing the output roughly double what one operator can do, because the machine stops waiting on you. They are a real added cost on top of the processor, so we quote them as part of the build rather than as an afterthought. See our firewood conveyors.

What size logs can a firewood processor handle?
It varies more than most buyers expect, so check both diameter and length. Across our Blacks Creek lineup the Model 1250 takes 16-inch logs up to 8 feet, the 1500 takes 16-inch logs up to 16 feet, the 2000B-XL steps to 18 inches, the 2250 and 2500 handle 23 inches, and the Model 3000 takes 25-inch logs up to 22 feet with the butt end toward the saw. Diameter is limited by the saw bar and length by the in-feed deck, so a machine that clears one number may still fail the other.

Do these processors need their own engine, or can they run off my tractor?
Both exist in this lineup. Most Blacks Creek processors are self-contained and carry their own engine, from the 13HP Honda on the Model 1500 up to the 50HP Doosan diesel on the Model 3000, so they run independently of whatever else you own. The exception is the Model 1250 skid steer and tractor mount version, which has no engine at all. It mounts to a three point hitch or a skid steer plate and runs on the host machine's hydraulics, so there is less to maintain, but it does tie up that machine while you process. Send us your tractor or skid steer model and we will confirm the hydraulic flow it needs before you order.

What is the difference between a firewood processor and a high-volume splitter?
A processor cuts the log to length and splits it in one cycle. A splitter only splits, so the log has to be bucked first with a chainsaw. Every Blacks Creek machine in this collection is a true processor with a saw bar, chain, and a 4-way hydraulic wedge. The Powersplit machines are splitting systems, built around a 28 or 34-ton ram with a 5-second cycle and an optional conveyor. Plenty of yards run both: a processor for the bulk of the wood and a dedicated splitter for oversized rounds the processor will not take.

How long do firewood processor saw chains and wedges last?
Chains are the consumable and wedges effectively are not. Expect to sharpen or swap a chain regularly, and more often than you would like when logs come in with dirt or grit embedded in the bark, which dulls an edge faster than the wood itself. The larger machines run harvester chain and automatic electric bar lubrication, which meaningfully extends life. Splitting wedges are hardened steel and typically outlast many seasons. Keep the chain sharp and the rest of the machine will not have to work around it.