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Flexible finance for firewood processors, log splitters, saws, conveyors, bundlers and full production lines.
Firewood production in the UK has rapidly grown over the last decade, driven by rising interest in renewable heat sources, biomass boilers, and the demand for locally produced firewood. Whether selling to domestic households, supplying commercial biomass plants, or processing timber as part of land management operations, modern firewood processing equipment is essential for turning raw timber into ready-to-burn wood quickly, safely and profitably.
Gable Business Finance specialises in providing tailored funding for new and used firewood processing equipment. From entry-level log splitters to high-output production lines, we help businesses acquire the machinery they need without tying up valuable working capital.
Because firewood businesses vary in size—from sole traders supplying a local village to large-scale producers delivering hundreds of tonnes each year—Gable finances all machine sizes, brands, and power types. The equipment below represents the most commonly financed categories in the UK market.
Firewood processors combine sawing and splitting into a single unit, dramatically increasing efficiency and reducing labour. These machines are the backbone of most commercial firewood operations.
Typical features include:
Popular UK models include:
Firewood processors vary from compact, PTO-driven models to fully automated industrial lines capable of processing tens of cubic metres per hour.
Log splitters are essential for businesses dealing with oversized, gnarly, or awkward timber. They support processors by preparing larger logs or handling material unsuitable for automatic processing.
Common types:
Popular models include SpaltAxt, SplitMaster, and HydroCombi.
Log saws cut timber to precise lengths before splitting or processing. Businesses may use them as standalone equipment or as part of a full processing line.
Types include:
Popular UK models: UniCut, EasyCut, SmartCut, AutoCut.
Handling & movement:
Packaging & presentation:
Support equipment:
Gable funds all auxiliary equipment individually or as part of a bundled purchase.
These compact processors use hydraulic pressure to split logs after manual or semi-automatic positioning. They are ideal for small to medium operations that need reliable machinery but do not require industrial-scale throughput.
Advantages:
Brands often financed include Posch, Split-Fire, Carroll Engineering, and compact Hakki Pilke models.
These processors combine a chainsaw bar with a splitting mechanism, offering fast cutting and high productivity without the need for circular blades. They are widely used by professional firewood suppliers.
Best for:
Brands such as UNIFOREST, Farmi, Japa, and Duun dominate this segment in the UK.
These high-output machines are built for serious firewood production. Logs are fed into the processor, cut, split, and transported via conveyor for immediate loading or packaging.
Advantages:
Popular conveyor-driven processors include Palax, Hakki Pilke, and Posch.
These attachments provide mobile processing for in-forest or remote locations. While not as common as dedicated processors, they are highly valued for their versatility on forestry and agricultural sites.
Advantages:
Manufacturers provide output ratings such as cubic metres per hour or tonnes per hour. Faster processors with automated handling reduce labour and increase profitability. Efficiency is especially important for businesses supplying consistent volumes to customers.
Some processors are trailer-mounted for mobile jobs, while others are stationary. Choosing the wrong configuration can slow down operations or increase handling costs.
Capacity determines the size of logs a machine can handle. Underestimating capacity will bottleneck production; overestimating increases cost unnecessarily.
Commercial businesses should look for machines rated for continuous work. High-quality hydraulics, powerful engines, and reliable lubrication systems all extend machinery life.
With operators using machines for long hours, ergonomic controls, safety guards, responsive hydraulics, and accessible maintenance points are essential.
The UK firewood and biomass industry is diverse. Gable funds machinery for businesses of all sizes—from sole traders to major commercial suppliers. Below is a detailed breakdown of the most common buyers.
These are specialist businesses whose primary revenue comes from producing and selling firewood. They require high-output, reliable machines that deliver consistent log lengths and clean, market-ready wood.
They typically finance:
Forestry contractors and farmers often produce firewood as part of broader operations. Many process timber from thinning, estate maintenance, or woodland management.
They usually finance:
These businesses process timber into fuel for biomass boilers, chip plants, and energy facilities. For them, speed, volume, and consistency are critical.
They often require:
Sawmills often generate off-cuts and waste timber perfectly suited to firewood production. A processor allows them to convert waste into a valuable revenue stream.
Typical machinery financed:
Colleges with forestry or land-based courses invest in processors for practical training. Manufacturers also use financed machines for demo purposes.
Large estates often choose to process timber for their own heating needs or for selling local firewood. PTO processors and splitters are common choices.
A high-volume merchant producing 1,200+ tonnes per year needed a new processor to replace outdated machinery. Gable structured a Hire Purchase agreement with seasonal payments, allowing the business to match repayments to winter sales cycles.
A contractor processing timber for biomass supply required faster throughput. Gable supplied a Finance Lease for the EHS Autologger 400, reducing the upfront cost and preserving capital for vehicle upgrades.
A large mixed farm estate wanted to process timber sustainably for heating and small-scale local sales. A flexible HP agreement with VAT deferral let them acquire the machine immediately.
A biomass fuel company refinanced a tractor and existing splitter to release capital for a Palax C1000. This avoided any cashflow interruption while upgrading production.
A forestry college needed a modern machine for training courses. Gable supplied a lease aligned with their academic budget cycle.
Almost all types—processors, splitters, saws, conveyors, bundlers, cleaners, chippers, trailers, cranes and more.
Yes. Gable finances both new and used equipment, including machines bought privately or at auction.
Yes—ideal for businesses whose income is highest in winter months.
Yes. Asset refinance allows you to release capital tied up in machinery to help fund upgrades or support cashflow.
In many cases, approvals can be completed within 24–48 hours.
Yes. We regularly finance complete processing systems including log decks, processors, conveyors and packagers.
Whether you’re upgrading your production line, replacing older machinery, or expanding your firewood business,
Gable Business Finance is here to help. We specialise in funding firewood processors, log splitters,
saws, conveyors, bundlers, biomass equipment, and complete processing systems—new or used.
With flexible terms, competitive rates and fast approvals, our finance solutions are designed to support the
forestry, agricultural, and biomass industries nationwide.
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