Blacks Creek Model 1250 Firewood Processor | Skid Steer & Tractor Mount, 14HP, Entry-Level Processor

SKU: 1250-T
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Product Description

There is a gap between a log splitter and a commercial firewood processor, and the Blacks Creek Model 1250 is built to fill it. This is a real processor that saws and splits in one pass, not a splitter with attachments bolted to it, and it mounts to the skid steer or tractor you already own so you are not buying a second machine to carry it.

It handles logs up to 16 inches in diameter and 8 feet long. There is no engine on the machine and nothing extra to fuel or service, because it runs entirely on your host machine's hydraulics through the rear remotes.

The 18-inch bar runs a 3/8 chain at 0.058-inch gauge with gravity-feed lubrication, so the bar stays oiled without you thinking about it. On the splitting side, a 3.5 by 24-inch cylinder pushes through an adjustable 4-way hydraulic wedge, and block length sets anywhere from 12 to 24 inches in 2-inch increments. That last detail matters more than it sounds: it means you cut to whatever your customers or your own stove actually take, rather than to whatever the machine was built around.

A 7-foot hydraulic chain in-feed deck keeps logs moving into the saw so you are not hand-feeding every piece. When the operation grows, the machine grows with it through a hydraulic log lift, an out-feed conveyor, and a live log deck. Contact us with your tractor or skid steer model and we will confirm the hydraulic flow you need before you order.

Ideal For: Households, hobby farms, and small firewood producers who already run a skid steer or tractor and want genuine Canadian-made processing capability without buying a machine with its own engine to maintain.

Key Features

  • Powered by Your Machine: Mounts to a CAT 1 three point hitch or a skid steer plate and runs on the host machine's hydraulics. No second engine to fuel, service, or winterize.
  • Saws and Splits in One Pass: A true firewood processor, not a log splitter with a saw added to it.
  • 16-Inch Log Diameter, 8-Foot Length: Takes the size of log most small producers actually deal with.
  • Adjustable 4-Way Hydraulic Wedge: Four splits per pass, with block length set from 12 to 24 inches in 2-inch increments.
  • 18-Inch Bar and 3/8 Chain: A 0.058-inch gauge chain built for production cutting rather than occasional use.
  • 7-Foot Hydraulic Chain In-Feed Deck: Feeds logs steadily into the saw instead of stopping to load each one by hand.
  • Gravity-Feed Chain Lubrication: Keeps the bar oiled during operation with nothing for the operator to manage.
  • Canadian-Made and Scalable: Built to the same standards as the larger Blacks Creek machines, and expandable as your output grows.

Technical Specifications

Specification Detail
Saw Bar 18 in.
Chain 3/8 x 0.058 in. gauge
Max Log Diameter 16 in.
Max Log Length 8 ft.
Splitting Cylinder 3.5 x 24 in.
Wedge Adjustable 4-Way Hydraulic
Block Length 12 to 24 in. (adjustable in 2-in. increments)
In-Feed Log Deck 7 ft. Hydraulic Chain
Chain Lubrication Gravity Feed
Power Source Host machine hydraulics (no onboard engine)
Mount Type Skid Steer / Tractor Mount
Origin Canadian-Made

Available Options

  • Hydraulic log lift
  • Log deck, 4 ft. x 5 ft.
  • Out-feed conveyor, 8 ft.
  • Live log deck, 6 ft. wide x 6, 8, 10 or 12 ft. (free standing, not attached to the processor)

What's Included

  • Blacks Creek Model 1250 Firewood Processor, skid steer and tractor mount version
  • 18-inch bar and chain
  • Operator Manual

Stop splitting by hand and start processing. Request a quote and we will help you configure the right setup for your operation.

Warranty

This product is backed by a free 1-year parts and labour warranty through Blacks Creek.

Please note: Blacks Creek products are made to order. All sales are final — no returns or refunds.

Fill out the quote form to configure and price your order

Manuals

A complete operator manual is included with every Blacks Creek machine at the time of delivery.

Q&A

Q: What machines is this processor compatible with?
A: The Model 1250 is designed to mount directly to skid steers and tractors using a standard attachment interface. We recommend confirming your machine's hydraulic flow and attachment compatibility before ordering. If you are unsure, feel free to reach out and we will help you find the right fit.

Q: Is this processor suitable for a household or small firewood operation?
A: Yes — that is exactly who it is built for. Blacks Creek positions the Model 1250 as their entry-level processor for households and small firewood producers who want real processing performance without the cost of a full commercial machine.

Q: What is the maximum log size this processor can handle?
A: The Model 1250 handles logs up to 16 inches in diameter and up to 8 feet in length.

Q: Can I adjust the block length this machine cuts?
A: Yes. The adjustable 4-way hydraulic wedge produces blocks from 12 to 24 inches, adjustable in 2-inch increments — so you get exactly the firewood length you need every time.

Q: What available options can I add to this processor?
A: The Model 1250 is available with a 13HP Honda engine upgrade, electric start, hydraulic log lift, 4 x 5-foot log deck, 8-foot out-feed conveyor, and a live log deck in multiple sizes. Contact us to configure the right setup for your operation.

Q: Does this processor require a separate engine or power unit?No, and this is the key thing to understand about this version. The Model 1250 skid steer and tractor mount has no engine of its own. It mounts to a three point hitch or a skid steer plate and runs entirely on your host machine's hydraulics. That means one less engine to fuel, service and winterize, and a lower purchase price, but it does tie up the tractor or skid steer while you are processing. Send us your machine model and we will confirm the hydraulic flow it needs before you order. If you would rather have a self-contained machine, the stand-alone Model 1250 carries its own 14HP Briggs and Stratton engine and runs independently.

Q: Is this machine made in Canada?
A: Yes. Blacks Creek firewood processors are designed and built in Canada to professional quality standards.

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