Farming Simulator 25: Vintage Farming Episode 14 - A Wood Chip Bonanza

Updated at: 09/06/2025

In this episode of Farming Simulator 25: Vintage Farming, we dive into an unexpected windfall – wood chipping! Having expanded our field, we bypass the still-green hay bales to capitalize on the lucrative price of wood chips. With strategic placement of equipment, we aim to maximize efficiency and minimize wasted time in this potentially profitable venture. This episode follows our journey from initial tree felling to the final sale, revealing both the surprising yield and the effective strategies implemented to achieve maximum profit.Get ready for a thrilling ride as we tackle sizable trees, encountering unexpected challenges and highlighting the importance of careful planning and efficient workflow. Witness the impressive amount of wood chips generated and the financial rewards reaped. Beyond the immediate gains, we'll discuss future plans for expanding our farm operations, including investments in arable farming equipment. We'll also touch upon some observations regarding game mechanics, suggesting potential areas for improvement. Join us as we explore the unexpected profitability of wood chipping and lay the groundwork for future farming adventures!

Pros And Cons

Wood Chipper
  • Good price for wood chips.
  • Allows for direct loading of chips into trailers.
  • Efficiently chips large quantities of wood.
  • The in-game interface shows inconsistent information (mass vs. damage).

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Returning to the Expanded Field

The episode begins with a return to the player's expanded field, noticeably larger than the previous one. The focus isn't on harvesting the hay bales yet, as they are still too green. The primary goal is to capitalize on the high price of wood chips by processing the trees on the land.

A wide shot of the expanded field with hay bales in the background.
A wide shot of the expanded field with hay bales in the background.

The player positions the wood chipper and two trailers strategically to streamline the process. This setup allows for efficient loading and direct transport of the wood chips to the selling point, maximizing efficiency and minimizing wasted time.

The player maneuvering the wood chipper into position.
The player maneuvering the wood chipper into position.

Unexpected Wood Chip Yield

A surprising amount of wood chips – 3000 liters – is produced from the initial chipping. This exceeds expectations, highlighting the wood chipper's impressive efficiency.

The player checking the amount of wood chips produced.
The player checking the amount of wood chips produced.

Before proceeding, the player confirms that the hay bales are not yet ready for harvesting. This showcases the player's careful planning and attention to detail in maximizing profits.

The player checking the progress of the hay bales.
The player checking the progress of the hay bales.

The Chipping Process and Tree Assessment

The player begins felling the large trees, noting their significant size and the presence of damage on one. This introduces an element of uncertainty regarding the final wood chip yield.

The player operating the wood chipper on a large tree.
The player operating the wood chipper on a large tree.

The player also considers the accessibility of the remaining space for future cultivation after removing the trees, showing foresight and planning for future farming activities.

Close-up of the ground, showing rocks that could hinder cultivation.
Close-up of the ground, showing rocks that could hinder cultivation.

Efficient Wood Chip Collection and Sale

The player utilizes the two trailers to collect the wood chips, directly transporting them to the sell point for immediate profit. This efficient workflow emphasizes the importance of optimizing gameplay mechanics for maximum earnings.

The player filling the trailers with wood chips.
The player filling the trailers with wood chips.

The player discusses the significant amount of wood chips collected (73,000 liters), emphasizing the success of the wood chipping operation and the financial gains.

The player reviewing the total amount of wood chips collected.
The player reviewing the total amount of wood chips collected.

Future Farming Plans and Game Mechanics

The player discusses future plans, including investing in equipment for arable farming, further expanding the farm's operations. This showcases a long-term strategy beyond the immediate wood chip profits.

The player reviewing their finances.
The player reviewing their finances.

The player also comments on some minor game mechanics, such as tool storage and the information displayed, highlighting aspects for potential improvement in the game.

The player interacting with the game's interface.
The player interacting with the game's interface.

Conclusion and Future Episodes

The player concludes the episode by reflecting on the substantial financial gains from wood chipping, highlighting the unexpected profitability of this activity in the game.

The player reviewing the final earnings from wood chipping.
The player reviewing the final earnings from wood chipping.

The player teases future episodes, potentially featuring more chipping, arable farming, and possibly a new American farming series based on viewer suggestions. This underscores the ongoing nature of the farming simulator gameplay.

The player bids farewell to the viewers, ending the episode.
The player bids farewell to the viewers, ending the episode.