Mike Pihl’s Secret Weapon

We caught up with Ax Men’s Mike Pihl to get his honest opinion on our RCA 480 JOY mobile firewood processor, and let’s just say he was pretty stoked. Mike’s been running the 480 JOY for over 1100 hours, so he’s definitely put it through its paces. He even confessed to trying out a competitor’s machine, but the Tajfun 480 JOY was the clear winner.

“This thing’s a lifesaver,” Mike told us. He was especially impressed with the super intuitive single joystick control and the super efficient 4-direction conveyor belt, explaining how they make the whole processing job so much smoother. The fact that it’s so mobile and easy to set up was another big plus for Mike, since he’s always moving around.

“I’d never go back to splitting by hand or using a regular splitter.” – MIke Pihl

Mike also shared how the firewood processor has completely changed how he deals with leftover logs. Instead of letting them rot in the woods, he now brings them back and turns them into firewood. This not only makes the most of the resources but also keeps his crew working even when the logging site is down. He mentioned how important that is, especially with the carbon tax making it tough to get rid of pulp wood. “I waited way too long to get one of these,” Mike admitted. “I’d never go back to splitting by hand or using a regular splitter.” He’s a true believer, and he told us that if he ever needs a new one, it’ll definitely be another Tajfun.