Wood splitting tongs – Woodcracker W1350

Engineering and Design: Hardox® Durability for Extreme Conditions.
Built under the “engineering for the woods” principle, the Woodcracker W1350 is manufactured entirely from high-strength Hardox® steel. To ensure superior durability in harsh environments, the structure features a KTL (cathodic dip-priming) treatment and powder coating, offering industrial-grade corrosion protection. Its premium pin bearings ensure smooth, low-maintenance operation even under intensive workloads.

Performance: Superior Hydraulic Power.  
The W1350 stands out for its ability to process large-diameter wood with minimal effort. It exerts a splitting force of 34 tons (at 240 bar), allowing the most demanding logs to be opened quickly and safely. Its design enables a simple Plug-and-play connection, integrating perfectly with the base machine’s hydraulics to deliver fast cycle times and high operational profitability.

Biomass Quality and Versatility: Professional Multi-functionality.  
Pre-splitting with the W1350 enables a natural wood seasoning (drying) process, which directly translates into increased biomass quality and final energy yield. Furthermore, thanks to its robust design and closure geometry, this tool is highly versatile: it can be used as a conventional loading gripper to handle, sort, and supply material directly to chippers, eliminating the need to change attachments on-site.

Fleet Compatibility

This attachment is engineered to enhance the productivity of heavy-duty carriers.

• Base Machine: Crawler excavators, wheeled excavators, and material handling machinery.
• Carrier Weight: Recommended for vehicles between 15 and 25 tons.

Hydraulic Requirements:

• Recommended pump flow: 80 – 150 l/min.  
• Recommended operating pressure: 220 – 270 bar.
• Mounting Options: Available with a continuous (infinite) rotator for flexible application from any angle.

Do you need a specific configuration? Contact us for a custom consultation to optimize your production.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What is the maximum diameter the W1350 can split? Although the opening is 1,370 mm, this measurement only determines the size of the final split piece. It is not a limit for the maximum log diameter, as the tongs can perform successive passes on much thicker logs until they are fully divided.

2. Can it be used to load wood directly onto trucks? Yes. The Woodcracker W1350 is designed to also function as a powerful loading gripper, allowing the operator to handle, organize, and load logs without changing tools.

3. What is the advantage of pre-splitting for biomass? By splitting the log, a much faster natural seasoning process is facilitated. This reduces wood moisture, prevents degradation, and significantly increases the energy value of the final wood chips.

4. What maintenance does this equipment require? It is a low-maintenance tool. The use of Hardox® steel minimizes blade wear, and its premium pin bearings only require periodic greasing to ensure smooth and durable operation.

5. Is it compatible with infinite rotation systems? Absolutely. Optionally, the W1350 can be equipped with a continuous rotator (with an option for 2 drive motors), allowing the operator to attack the log from any angle with total precision and flexibility.