LOG SAW

Rocker circular saws for producing firewood

Rocker circular saws are machines used to cut longer pieces of log into firewood-sized pieces, either before or after splitting.

These saws are typically driven by a tractor via a PTO shaft, have a small gasoline engine, or are powered by electricity (400V).

Tractor-driven models result in significantly higher fuel consumption due to the large engine,

while the electric motor version requires the wood to be transported to the saw, as it relies on a high-voltage power connection.

Given this, a saw with a small gasoline engine appears to be the best compromise.

Mobile operation with low fuel consumption.

How do I choose the right saw type for me?

Compare the pros and cons of the three relevant drive systems and assess which operating method is the most efficient and best suits your objectives.

Does a gasoline-powered saw make sense?

• Location independence: You save yourself the tedious task of loading and hauling away long logs. This saves time and is easier on your back.
• Efficiency: A modern 4-stroke gasoline engine (often with 13–15 hp) consumes significantly less fuel under load than a tractor engine at idle or in the lower RPM range.
• Resale value: Machines that do not rely on a tractor appeal to a much larger target audience (including garden owners without an agricultural fleet).

Why a gasoline engine?

The “best of both worlds” factor

Your benefits in detail:

• Independent of the power grid: Saw directly at the edge of the forest or in a meadow. No “cable clutter” and no risk of voltage drops with long cables.
• Fuel-efficient powerhouse: The powerful 4-stroke engine delivers exactly the power required by the 700mm carbide saw blade. By comparison, a tractor idling consumes significantly more fuel per operating hour.
• Compact & Portable: Thanks to its sturdy chassis and compact design, the saw can be easily transported to the job site via a car trailer or van.
• Safety According to the Latest Standard: All Victory saws comply with the current safety standard EN 1870-6, including enclosed safety guards and an ergonomic rocker arm.

Pro Tip: Take advantage of the time savings! Since you cut the wood directly in the forest to stove length (25 cm / 33 cm), significantly more wood fits on your trailer than with whole logs. That saves trips!

Logistics

"I cut my wood in the forest, but I haul it home in whole logs. Is it more practical to saw there with 400V, or do I save time if I take the gas-powered saw directly into the forest and only load the finished logs?“

”The classic question: Do I transport the saw to the wood, or the wood to the saw? Those who saw in the forest and, if necessary, let the wood dry there, don’t transport water or air. By sawing on-site, you increase your trailer’s loading capacity by up to 30%, since firewood-ready logs can be stacked much more tightly than round logs.”

• Space savings: Split wood cut to 25 cm or 33 cm can be stacked much more densely on the trailer. You can fit up to 30% more wood on the loading area per trip.
• Cleanliness: Sawdust and bark remain in the forest, where they serve as natural fertilizer. Your yard or driveway at home stays clean.
• Ergonomics: You move the heavy logs to the saw just once and load the lightweight logs directly onto the trailer. This saves you from having to handle them twice.

Cost-Effectiveness

“I have a tractor with a PTO. Why should I spend extra money on a gasoline model?”

"That’s a classic math problem. An average tractor often consumes between 3 and 6 liters of diesel per hour when running on PTO (even at low RPM), just to compensate for the idle losses of the large engine and transmission. Our gasoline-powered tilting circular saws consume only about 1.2 to 1.5 liters of gasoline under load. Plus, your tractor remains free: You can drive the tractor and trailer into the forest, operate the saw there independently, and load the trailer at the same time without letting the tractor engine wear out unnecessarily for hours on end. The savings in fuel and tractor operating hours quickly pay for the purchase.“

Performance

”Can the gasoline engine handle thick hardwoods like beech or oak?“

”Our Briggs & Stratton engines are specifically designed for the torque required by a 700mm carbide-tipped saw blade. Thanks to the blade’s high flywheel mass and optimal power transmission via a V-belt, the saw cuts through 24 cm thick oak logs as easily as butter. Unlike electric saws, which often trip the fuse when overloaded, the gasoline engine’s belt drive provides mechanical overload protection that protects the engine and guarantees consistent power delivery."

Maintenance

“How much maintenance does the gasoline engine require compared to an electric drive?”

"Of course, an electric tool is maintenance-free, but the modern 4-stroke technology in our gasoline models is extremely robust. Maintenance is limited to an annual oil change and checking the air filter and spark plug—it takes less than 15 minutes.

Pro tip: If you close the fuel valve at the end of the season and let the carburetor run dry, the saw will start right up on the first or second pull next fall. This gives you the freedom to work anywhere in the world where no power cord can reach.“

Noise

”Will I get in trouble with the neighbors because of the noise?"

"A gasoline engine is louder than an electric motor; that’s correct. But: Since the saw is self-contained, you can ideally move the loudest part of the work (the sawing) directly to where it won’t bother anyone—into the woods or to a remote meadow. If you do end up sawing at home: Our modern engines run very smoothly and with minimal vibration compared to old 2-stroke engines. Within normal working hours, operation on private property is generally not a problem at all."

Online Shop for Gas-Powered Rocker Circular Saws

The powerful Victory WS-715 Rocker Circular Saw with a gas engine is indispensable for professional firewood processing.

The powerful 15 HP 420 cc gasoline engine ensures that you can use the tilting saw anywhere, even if there is no high-voltage power connection nearby.

A tilting saw is a special circular saw designed for cutting firewood.

The saw blade, positioned at a right angle to the V- or U-shaped tilting arm, rotates within a protective guard. There is a slot on the right side into which the saw blade extends. The rocker is mounted in the lower part of the frame and must be guided against the saw blade with light pressure.

The guard for the blade opens and closes in parallel with the rocking motion of the rocker circular saw. The pieces of wood or logs are placed on the left side of the rocker, cut to size, and fall down on the right side.

To prevent the rocker from remaining in contact with the saw blade on its own, a spring pulls the rocker back to its original starting position after the operator releases it.

Older rocker saws lacked a saw blade guard. The saw blade was freely accessible. Due to the high risk of accidentally coming into contact with the freely rotating saw blade, such a rocker circular saw should no longer be used or should be retrofitted with an approved safety guard.

An electric motor is often used as the power source for a rocker circular saw when a saw blade with a maximum diameter of 500 mm in the rocker saw is sufficient for your application. For such “DIY tilting saws,” a 230-V motor is sufficient.

Buy a tilting circular saw with a motor online

For semi-professional and professional use, only 400-V three-phase motors are used, which either drive the circular saw shaft directly or drive the circular saw shaft via V-belts. However, since a high-voltage power connection is not always nearby, a model with PTO drive makes sense for using a tilting circular saw, e.g., in the forest, provided a tractor is available, or a drive via a completely independent gasoline engine, as with the Victory WS-715 tilting circular saw, supplemented by a foldable support.

This allows the circular saw to be transported, even on rough terrain, e.g., with a quad/ATV, thanks to its large wheels. With an agricultural towing vehicle, you can also tow the tilting saw at 25 km/h on public roads, provided you add lighting equipment.Ball-head coupling. The standard equipment of the tilting circular saw includes an adjustable

A Victory tilting circular saw with a motor is equipped with a hardenedsaw blade with a 700 mm diameter and is protected by a full guard. The saw’s tilting table features a special clamping system that securely holds both small and large-diameter logs during the sawing process, thereby ensuring workplace safety.

The WS-715 tilting saw is easy to maintain thanks to its simple design and the easy-to-understand German manual for the engine and saw

Buy a powerful gasoline-powered tilting circular saw now at an unbeatable online price and see for yourself its high quality and reliable performance.