ELMORE FIELD DAYS
September 2016
Feature Liftout, Page 11
Rex 600 bulk firewood processor in action at this year’s Elmore Field Days THINKING about producing firewood for a profit? Whitlands Engineering will be demonstrating the Rex 600 firewood processor at this year’s Elmore Field Days. According to Whitlands Engineering chief executive officer and head designer David Burder, this machine has single handedly revolutionised the fire-for-profit industry, injecting huge efficiencies into firewood production by cutting labour input. “Whitlands Engineering is one of the last remaining local wood splitter manufacturers, eschewing imported goods in favour of local jobs, strict quality control and the pride that comes with being Australian owned and made,” he said. The Whitlands Engineering story started more than 20 years ago when Mr Burder designed and built the first vertical hydraulic log splitter on the market the now iconic Superaxe. Mr Burder said the Rex 600 is probably the most revolutionary machine his company has built, its production potential is massive, and is the perfect solution to splitting firewood for business. “The combination of mobility, affordability and production efficiency means that the Rex 600 has already carved out a market for itself, notching up record sales in the past two years,” he added. “It’s very complimentary to the existing Superaxe and Aussie Chopper model ranges, which are more suitable for smaller, domestic
production scenarios. “The whole range features handy log lifters, heavy duty construction, top quality power packs, and twoyear manufacturing warranties.” The Rex 600 essentially is a smaller version of the hugely successful Rex 900 firewood processor. The Rex 600 utilises the multi head blade system mounted on a fully towable unit, which folds up to the size of a small trailer. This system is incredibly efficient, and can produce between eight and 12 cubic metres of split firewood per hour with two people operating the machine. “The Rex 600 utilises a Kohler 40hp diesel engine, which developed up to 28 tons of power at the base of the blade easily splitting the toughest Australian hardwood with ease,” Mr Burder explained. “Then factor in a powerful block lifter and roller bench, a four metre out-feed elevator for stockpiling and a safe and easy to use control system and what you’ve got is the perfect solution to splitting firewood for profit.” All machines are designed and built in North East Victoria distributing throughout Australia and New Zealand and employing a workforce of 22 people. Visitors to the Elmore Field Days will be able to drop in and see the Rex 600 in action at site 1478. For more information or a free DVD pack visit www.superaxe.com. au.
EFFICIENT PRODUCTION: Whitlands Engineering chief executive officer and head designer David Burder said the Rex 600 is the most revolutionary machine his company has built.
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