Scheppach Petrol Log Saw 700 mm, 12.2 HP, cutting Ø 240 mm

Scope of Delivery

• 1 × Scheppach petrol log rocker saw
• Hex key or open-ended spanner
• Locking pin
• Operating instructions

Technical Data

Product Information

Petrol log rocker saw from Scheppach – for handling large quantities of firewood

This Scheppach log rocker saw allows even large quantities of firewood to be processed. The patented protective flap enables safe and comfortable working.

Thanks to the powerful 4-stroke petrol engine with 9.0 kW and 12.2 HP, the saw handles greater challenges without difficulty.

Petrol drive – work where the wood lies

This is the decisive difference from the electric version: the saw is entirely independent of the mains supply.

Firewood rarely lies where there is a socket. It lies at the forest edge, along the extraction track, in the field, behind the barn. Anyone sawing electrically must either bring the wood to the saw or run a cable – and with a 400 V machine that is not an extension lead but an installation question.

With petrol drive the rule is: bring the saw to the wood, start it, work. This saves an entire transport operation.

The practical effect: the wood is processed where it arises – and only the finished log is transported. That is considerably less volume than metre lengths.

12.2 HP – the reserve that makes the difference

Nine kilowatts is a powerful specification for a log rocker saw. The benefit shows not with thin wood but at the performance limit:

No drop in speed when cutting through thick logs. A blade losing speed cuts worse, jams more readily and stresses both blade and drive.

Continuous working. Anyone processing several cubic metres at a stretch notices the difference: a powerful machine allows brisk reloading rather than waiting for the speed to recover after each cut.

Reserves with difficult wood. Knotty, twisted or frozen wood demands considerably more power than straight-grained logs.

1,400 rpm – the structurally correct speed

Fourteen hundred revolutions sounds low but is exactly right for a 700 mm blade. The reason is the cutting speed at the tooth: with a large blade diameter, each tooth travels a considerable distance per revolution.

Too high a speed would exceed the permissible peripheral speed – with consequences for service life, cutting quality and safety.

700 mm carbide saw blade with 42 teeth

The blade is fitted with carbide (HW). The difference from chrome vanadium blades is considerable:

Considerably longer service life. Carbide edges last many times longer than tool steel – decisive with firewood containing bark, sand and occasional foreign objects.

Stays sharp longer. A blunt blade no longer cuts, it rubs: more force required, more heat, poorer cut surface, higher jamming risk.

Resharpenable. Carbide blades can be professionally resharpened several times – the investment pays off over the service life.

42 teeth is a sensible configuration for firewood cutting: enough for a clean cut, yet coarse enough for brisk feed and good chip removal. Finer-toothed blades clog with chips in damp wood.

Cutting diameter 240 mm, log width 370 mm – reading both figures correctly

These two figures are often confused but describe different things:

Cutting diameter 240 mm – the maximum diameter of a round log section that can be cut through in one pass. This covers practically everything arising as firewood.

Log width 370 mm – the width of the rocker, i.e. how much material can be loaded in total.

The practical benefit of the greater rocker width: several thin logs can be loaded simultaneously and cut through in a single pass. With branch material and small-diameter wood this multiplies output – instead of twenty individual cuts you make five bundle cuts.

Patented protective flap – safe and comfortable working

The patented protective flap is the safety feature Scheppach expressly highlights.

Why this matters: the log rocker saw is statistically one of the most accident-prone machines in agriculture and forestry. The typical accident sequences are always the same – reaching into the cutting area, contact with the coasting blade, kickback with jammed wood.

The protective flap covers the cutting area such that access to the blade is prevented in every rocker position – without making loading and sawing cumbersome.

That is precisely the point: a protective device only works if it does not get in the way. Cumbersome covers get removed or bypassed in daily use – the most common cause of serious saw accidents.

Enclosed and secured cutting area

In addition to the protective flap, the cutting area is of enclosed design. This protects twice over: from the blade and from ejected chips and pieces of wood.

Rocker lock for space-saving storage

The rocker lock secures the rocker in its rest position. Two advantages:

Space-saving storage. The locked rocker does not swing out – the machine requires only its footprint in barn or garage.

Safe transport. A freely moving rocker can swing out during loading and cause injury or damage.

Torsionally rigid steel construction

A stable, torsionally rigid steel construction is not a marketing claim on a log rocker saw but a safety prerequisite.

The connection: a yielding frame means rocker and saw blade no longer align exactly. The blade runs askew in the cut, jams and tends to kick back – a serious danger with a 700 mm blade.

A rigid frame maintains the geometry under load. It is simultaneously the prerequisite for the machine running smoothly over years.

121 kg – heavy enough for a secure stand

The net weight of 121 kg is intentional on this machine: a light unit would wander while sawing. The mass keeps the saw where it stands and damps vibration.

The weight must be planned for during transport – two people, or a front loader or lifting aid.

6 litre fuel tank – realistic running time

Six litres of tank capacity is solidly specified for a 9 kW engine. In practice this means several hours of work without refuelling – more than sufficient for firewood work, which proceeds in stages anyway.

Dimensions: 1,270 × 730 × 1,130 mm

The machine is compact enough for:

• Transport on a trailer without special dimensions
• Passage through normal barn doors
• Storage in garage or shed – with the rocker locked, on a minimal footprint

Points to observe

Operate outdoors or in well-ventilated areas only. The petrol engine produces carbon monoxide – operation in enclosed spaces is life-threatening.

Stability. The machine must stand on level, load-bearing ground. When working in the field, check the ground beforehand.

Personal protective equipment: hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear and close-fitting clothing. No gauntlet gloves, no loose garments, tie back long hair.

Never reach into the cutting area. Not even with a coasting blade – a 700 mm blade continues to run for a considerable time after switching off.

Check wood for foreign objects. Nails, wire and stones destroy carbide teeth and can be ejected.

Use only faultless saw blades. Cracked, bent blades or those with missing teeth must be replaced immediately.

Do not work alone where this can be avoided.

As power-driven work equipment, log rocker saws are subject to requirements regarding protective devices and recurring inspection under the applicable national regulations.

Typical Applications

Firewood processing for own use, agriculture and forestry, self-harvesters and woodland owners, part-time firewood trading, processing at forest edges and extraction tracks, properties without mains connection, alpine huts and remote locations, municipal depots, garden and landscape construction, hunting grounds and forestry operations, preparation of stove wood, weekend and holiday homes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How powerful is the engine?
The 4-stroke petrol engine delivers 9.0 kW or 12.2 HP at a maximum of 1,400 rpm.

Why a petrol saw instead of an electric one?
Because it works entirely independently of the mains. Firewood rarely lies where there is a socket – at the forest edge, along the extraction track, in the field. You bring the saw to the wood rather than the other way round, saving an entire transport operation.

What diameter can I cut?
The cutting diameter is 240 mm – covering practically everything arising as firewood.

What does the log width of 370 mm mean?
That is the width of the rocker, i.e. how much material can be loaded in total. Several thin logs can be loaded simultaneously and cut in a single pass – with branch material this multiplies output.

What saw blade is fitted?
A carbide saw blade (HW) with 700 mm diameter and 42 teeth.

Why carbide instead of chrome vanadium?
Carbide edges last many times longer than tool steel and stay sharp longer – decisive with firewood containing bark, sand and occasional foreign objects. They can also be professionally resharpened several times.

Why only 1,400 rpm?
Because with a 700 mm blade each tooth travels a considerable distance per revolution. A higher speed would exceed the permissible peripheral speed – with consequences for service life, cutting quality and safety.

What does the patented protective flap do?
It covers the cutting area such that access to the blade is prevented in every rocker position – without making loading and sawing cumbersome. A protective device only works if it does not get in the way.

What is the rocker lock for?
It secures the rocker in its rest position – enabling space-saving storage and safe transport, because the rocker cannot swing out.

Why is the torsionally rigid construction important?
A yielding frame means rocker and saw blade no longer align. The blade runs askew, jams and tends to kick back – a serious danger with a 700 mm blade.

How heavy is the machine?
121 kg net, 142 kg gross. The weight is intentional: a light machine would wander while sawing.

How long does a tank of fuel last?
The tank holds 6 litres, meaning several hours of work without refuelling.

Can I operate the saw in the barn?
Only with adequate ventilation. The petrol engine produces carbon monoxide – operation in enclosed spaces is life-threatening.

What protective equipment do I need?
Hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear and close-fitting clothing. No gauntlet gloves, no loose garments, tie back long hair.

What about foreign objects in the wood?
Nails, wire and stones destroy the carbide teeth and can be ejected – check the wood beforehand.

Does the saw fit on a trailer?
Yes. At 1,270 × 730 × 1,130 mm no special dimensions are required; barn doors are equally unproblematic.