dmccarty
Super Star Member
I'm in a quandry or at least I have a new one to add the list.
I need a log splitter to replace the old Mark I Manual Wood Splitter. Me.
The choices I'm down to are a Troybilt 5.5 HP Honda powered splitter at Lowes for $1300ish.
Or an Iron and Oak 3PH hydraulic splitter for $1300 from a local guy I have never delt with and who has to order the equipment.
I like the Iron and Oak for a couple of reasons. It has legs and according to the manufactuer will operate just find OFF the 3ph. All I would have to do is drive up close and hook up the hydraulic hoses. Then its wood splitting time. I would use my Power Beyond Ports for the splitter so I keep my other implements hooked up to the tractor, with the exception of the backhoe, and still use the splitter.
Using the Iron and Oak splitter also means I have one less engine to worry about. I figure I would only use the splitter for a few weeks/months out of the year so this keeps the Honda engine from just sitting doing nothing.
I have to go to a third party to get the hoses made up to connect the tractor and splitter. For some reason this bothers me. I guess its just one thing than can go wrong.
Anyone use and Iron and Oak Splitter?
For those with splitters, how much time do you spend spltting 4-5 cords?
If you use a tractor splitter would you rather have a standalone splitter?
Later,
Dan
I need a log splitter to replace the old Mark I Manual Wood Splitter. Me.
The choices I'm down to are a Troybilt 5.5 HP Honda powered splitter at Lowes for $1300ish.
Or an Iron and Oak 3PH hydraulic splitter for $1300 from a local guy I have never delt with and who has to order the equipment.
I like the Iron and Oak for a couple of reasons. It has legs and according to the manufactuer will operate just find OFF the 3ph. All I would have to do is drive up close and hook up the hydraulic hoses. Then its wood splitting time. I would use my Power Beyond Ports for the splitter so I keep my other implements hooked up to the tractor, with the exception of the backhoe, and still use the splitter.
Using the Iron and Oak splitter also means I have one less engine to worry about. I figure I would only use the splitter for a few weeks/months out of the year so this keeps the Honda engine from just sitting doing nothing.
I have to go to a third party to get the hoses made up to connect the tractor and splitter. For some reason this bothers me. I guess its just one thing than can go wrong.
Anyone use and Iron and Oak Splitter?
For those with splitters, how much time do you spend spltting 4-5 cords?
If you use a tractor splitter would you rather have a standalone splitter?
Later,
Dan