Log Length load volumn ?

Absolutely!! Probably more...Here's why...........Picture shows 6 logs facing you. 20' in length and lets say 5' high........That's 100 sq ft. Lets say there are a total of 6 rows just like that.. Notice the top is a little higher and then factor in smaller 20' logs. 600 sq ft plus the stuff on top and the smaller ones that are hiding(roughly another 100 sq ft) That would give you 700 sq ft. 700/32=21.875 face cords/3=7.29 cords of wood. If I lived there I would order 2 log loads ASAP...

Well that's around 1/2 the price a log load is out here. Might message and see if he can cross the border.

ChrisNJ said:

Hey guys, do you think a load like this could really split and stack out to 7 cords ?

http://southjersey.craigslist.org/grd/4675406884.html

Thanks

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Nice, ask if they have ash or Black Locust.

Certainly as others have already pointed out. It's when you get tree service log loads that the amount starts to vary widely due to uneven lengths and odd sized logs.


Another trivial but potentially important point is that a truck with the arm mounted to the back can reach out and work much better in a tight yard. That truck has it up front. There is 20' less reach out behind the truck. Depending on how big your yard is, and how your driveway/house/garage/yard is set up that can make a big difference.

NordicSplitter said:

Absolutely!! Probably more...Here's why...........Picture shows 6 logs facing you. 20' in length and lets say 5' high........That's 100 sq ft. Lets say there are a total of 6 rows just like that.. Notice the top is a little higher and then factor in smaller 20' logs. 600 sq ft plus the stuff on top and the smaller ones that are hiding(roughly another 100 sq ft) That would give you 700 sq ft. 700/32=21.875 face cords/3=7.29 cords of wood. If I lived there I would order 2 log loads ASAP...

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The way I see it , your calculations may be a little off. 700 sq ft /128 (sqft in a full cord)= 5.468 cord.

That truck will give you a minimum of 7 cords. I would bet it will give you close to 8 - 8.5 cords.

$700.00 is a little steep though, I did a load like that last year for $300.00 it yielded approx. 8.5 cords and it was majority oak, with maple and ash mixed in. My friend up the road did a load like that 2 weeks ago but asked for majority of ash and paid $400.00 because they had to pick through the pile. Not saying don't do it, but there are better deals out there for green wood.

Not everywhere, Kenny. I've been asking around different tree services for some time here, and none want to deliver log loads. There is no real timber business in PA / NJ, aside from small land clearing operations where they tend to just shred 99% of what they clear, so tree service companies are the primary source of wood for those not cutting their own.

Typically that truck caries "8 Cord". If you order 8 cord, thats what rolls into your yard. Usually our wood is bucked in 8' and perpendicular to the way its pictured in the ad.

Around here, that is about $960 worth of wood (or more!!).

I would say it looks like 8 cord. I have a habit of over estimating so I'm trying to be more conservative.

Joful said:

Not everywhere, Kenny. I've been asking around different tree services for some time here, and none want to deliver log loads. There is no real timber business in PA / NJ, aside from small land clearing operations where they tend to just shred 99% of what they clear, so tree service companies are the primary source of wood for those not cutting their own.

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May not be much timber business down in your area, but up here it is booming.
To the poster, $700.00 for that load is a good price also, I'd jump on that if I was you.

You're right, Hogz. I should have said "SE PA".

I get my log loads for 100$ a cord. That is right on par for hardwood.

I don't know who is delivering a 8 cord log load for 300$ but that is insane. 38$ cord. I'd be on that all day long. Never gunna happen up north though.

I've been in contact with 3 foresters. Its mostly fuel costs around here to have it delivered.

Price definitely depends on local factors, sometimes really local factors. You could draw a circle with a 60+- mile radius covering Kenny, that $700 log load and my house (it will also cover Manhattan). In that area one of us is looking at paying $700, one paid $300 and one doesn't pay for logs at all.

That guy delivering loads for $300, if I'm not mistaken, charges other tree services a few hundred/load to haul them away. If its not him its another operation in the same town. And if he did the harvesting, chances are it was done with a crane and the homeowner all ready paid a pretty penny.

Up here, we are paying $300/cord. $850 for a 5 cord load is common. It is typically white spruce. Birch can go to $375/cord and over $1K for a load. Thankful for property.

I paid $500 for the same size load this year. In the past, the same size load has yielded a little over 7 cords.

100.00 per cord for logs is a going rate in NY in my area. The only thing that remains is whether the logger delivers what he says. Less than 7 cords and you are doing the work for merely an exercise.
You can get green wood cut and split for as little as 125.00 a cord if you purchase in the same volume from similar loggers.
Also..that picture posted looks a little too perfect, not to sound old and bitter and skeptical of my fellow man.

On a positive note, you could get lucky with some great wood to cut up.

I picked up a log load of mixed Pine a few months back. Turned out to be 12 face cords after I cut and split it all Price.....$150.00 Will be ordering another load in November and let it sit on my lawn ti spring..

I bribe loggers with apples out of my orchard. They are very nice apples though.

They load my trailer with the forwarder.

Never pay more than what the pulp mill is paying. Just my opinion. If I buy from a logger I will always call the local mill and check price.

Byrond said:

Never pay more than what the pulp mill is paying. Just my opinion. If I buy from a logger I will always call the local mill and check price.

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Well the average person really doesn't rate like a mill with a contract to fulfill. There is no screwing around and wondering if they will take it or pay when you deliver as many loads as you can generate.

Firewood Bandit said:

Well the average person really doesn't rate like a mill with a contract to fulfill. There is no screwing around and wondering if they will take it or pay when you deliver as many loads as you can generate.

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This is very true. However, if you live closer to the timber than the mill, most of the time you can score. Also, donot hesitate to stop by the site and ask about the laps that just get piled up