Looking at either a Timber Wolf Alpha 6 or Wolfe Ridge 35SHO to get my firewood business rolling. I've got 2 tree services that will be keeping me supplied with wood, I have a lot of wooded land with mature hardwoods that I own, and have a logging company that would give me tops so I'm not worried about supply. I'll be splitting mainly for the suburban customer that wants a cord or two to burn for ambience.
Both machines will have a 20hp engine, 28 gpm pump, pretty much exactly the same specs and features. I've had a Wolf Ridge dealer who used to sell Timber Wolf tell me after 2017 the quality of the Timber Wolf machines (particularly the cylinders) has declined. But he's selling Wolf Ridge so you know how that goes. The other advantage to the Wolf Ridge is there is a new one for sale 90 minutes from me. Couldn't get my hands on a new Timber Wolf for 4+ months and I'll have wood coming in starting this week. Anyone have any experience or opinions on the 35SHO vs the Alpha 6? I'm looking to split 100 cords in year one and ramping up to the thousand cord range over the next few years.
Both machines will have a 20hp engine, 28 gpm pump, pretty much exactly the same specs and features. I've had a Wolf Ridge dealer who used to sell Timber Wolf tell me after 2017 the quality of the Timber Wolf machines (particularly the cylinders) has declined. But he's selling Wolf Ridge so you know how that goes. The other advantage to the Wolf Ridge is there is a new one for sale 90 minutes from me. Couldn't get my hands on a new Timber Wolf for 4+ months and I'll have wood coming in starting this week. Anyone have any experience or opinions on the 35SHO vs the Alpha 6? I'm looking to split 100 cords in year one and ramping up to the thousand cord range over the next few years.