Using a horizontal-vertical log splitter
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IXLR8
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I bought my Kioti used at Upper Valley Tractor in NH.
Hammond tractor in Union is 11 miles from my house.
I didn't see any splitters last time I was there... guess it is time for a quick road trip and to pick up some BioD next door while I am there.
Happyman
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I've been researching splitters for about a month now and have chosen one from Brave Products: Brave Products, Inc. - Products
Specifically the VHO626. Price, quality and service seem right for my needs. My first choice was the Timberwolf: Log Splitter Product Line ...but my wallet said no.
I'll report back on its performance this fall after running a few cords through it.
Specifically the VHO626. Price, quality and service seem right for my needs. My first choice was the Timberwolf: Log Splitter Product Line ...but my wallet said no
.I'll report back on its performance this fall after running a few cords through it.
frwinks
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I made a switch to a vertical a year ago... just roll the rounds on and let 'er rip
I think this one was around 36"...
I think this one was around 36"...
SPYDERLK
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Yeah, H/V is great for the big ones. My home made is H only. Ive done big [39"] oak ones like that using tractor and pallet forks for a platform. I weighed the pieces -- 886 pounds.I made a switch to a vertical a year ago... just roll the rounds on and let 'er rip
I think this one was around 36"...
larry
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I have split and burned lots of large diameter cottonwood trees. Anyone that knows about these trees knows that they are big and solid and full of water when green. This makes for silly heavy rounds near the bottom that are almost impossible to split by hand. After bucking off a pancake (18" long round 36+ inches across) we roll it to the standard issue vertical splitter and try to flop it over so it lands on the foot under the raised wedge but tight to the I-beam of the splitter. I've never split a round sideways like the photo a couple posts back. Anyway, I sink the wedge into the rounds endgrain and it will usually split the round about half way through. The only purpose for the smallish foot is to keep the round in place for the wedge to push through so size does NOT matter. Leave the wedge buried in the half split round and then finish off the split with the 8lb maul. Then repeat with the halves to make quarters and then chunk it up.
If you flop the big pancake over and you miss the splitter foot then you are in for a gut buster fight to put it back on but it has to happen.
If you flop the big pancake over and you miss the splitter foot then you are in for a gut buster fight to put it back on but it has to happen.
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I made a switch to a vertical a year ago... just roll the rounds on and let 'er rip
I think this one was around 36"...
Nice looking splitter, what brand model?
CurtC
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I've been researching splitters for about a month now and have chosen one from Brave Products: Brave Products, Inc. - Products
Specifically the VHO626. Price, quality and service seem right for my needs. My first choice was the Timberwolf: Log Splitter Product Line ...but my wallet said no
I'll report back on its performance this fall after running a few cords through it.
Did you consider the cheaper "Huskee" splitters sold at Tractor Supply?
Has anybody used/does anybody own one of the Troy Bilt splitters available at Lowe's? (I know, Troy Bilt is now owned by MTD which makes alot of crap!).
Lowe's has a Troy Bilt splitter that can be used both horizontal or verticle. 33 ton splitting force with a Honda 270cc (9 hp?) GX engine. It looks somewhat well made and costs around $2100 I think. 12 second cycle time I believe.
Lowe's also sells a smaller Toy Bilt splitter for about $1600 (27 ton, B&S 5.5 hp, also horizontal/verticle combo.) I'm kind of guessing from memory on the smaller sized one's specs!
Lowe's has a Troy Bilt splitter that can be used both horizontal or verticle. 33 ton splitting force with a Honda 270cc (9 hp?) GX engine. It looks somewhat well made and costs around $2100 I think. 12 second cycle time I believe.
Lowe's also sells a smaller Toy Bilt splitter for about $1600 (27 ton, B&S 5.5 hp, also horizontal/verticle combo.) I'm kind of guessing from memory on the smaller sized one's specs!
Johnbro
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I have a vertical log splitter that mounts on the 3pt and uses hydraulics for power (no separate motor). We split Doug Fir rounds up to 3-feet in diameter. If they were oak or hickory I wouldn't be able to muscle them on to the unit as easily, but for hardwood that size you probably need some added log-handling help as well.
The nice thing about it is we can back the tractor up to the wood, instead of having to move it in order to split it. The bad thing about it is I have to run the tractor to split wood...
Having used both horizontal and vertical splitters over the years for my own firewood consumption, I'd never go back to a horizontal one. Much easier to sit on a round and just roll the wood onto the foot of the vertical splitter. My back doesn't hurt after a day of splitting.
The nice thing about it is we can back the tractor up to the wood, instead of having to move it in order to split it. The bad thing about it is I have to run the tractor to split wood...
Having used both horizontal and vertical splitters over the years for my own firewood consumption, I'd never go back to a horizontal one. Much easier to sit on a round and just roll the wood onto the foot of the vertical splitter. My back doesn't hurt after a day of splitting.