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It appeared that one recent improvement on the Timberwolf was a narrowing of the beam or space in the splitting trough between the sloped plates that guide the wood down to a position before the splitting ram. The blocks usually fell into place easily.

The splitting wedge also has a slightly improved design to keep the split pieces from spreading out too far sideways. The wedge is now longer, has less taper, and is swept forward on the top to discourage the block from riding upward. The wings tend to push the wood inward while splitting, which increases safety and reduces wear on the trough plates.

I also noticed that the Timberwolf is now equipped with a chip separator between the splitter and the conveyor. Roland spoke highly of the addition.

The standard power unit for the PRO-MX model is a 49 HP Turbo John Deere. The engine also has a Murphy switch that holds the relay closed in place until the engine starts, and the alternator takes over. The hydraulic hoses were all firmly held in place by neoprene brackets.

The PRO-MX model is the smaller of the two basic Timberwolf models, about 1 1/2 tons lighter than the PRO-HD model. As such, the PRO-MX might not be the machine of choice for an operator who wants to make firewood production a major activity. I don’t believe the smaller model would stand up as well as its heavier brother.

Bill Gove is a frequent contributor to Sawmill & Woodlot magazine. www.sawmillmag.com