3-Point Hitch DR dual action log splitter for $599 on my GC1710 works better than imagined

[GC1710]

So my phone was dead tonight so no pics or video until tomorrow or Saturday. I am really impressed with the splitter (find it on DR website (3 point dual action)). The dual action is great because we all know our hydraulics on the GC don't have the highest of flow rates....

I was splitting some really wet stuff and it went through it like nothing, I was running about 2500 RPM to get the fluid flow moving. But it will split at idle just incredibly slow.

I'll post a video and pic soon. I had my doubts about the speed but really with being able to split in both directions and the speed being faster than I thought I am really impressed with the little GC.

 

[Jedidadx2]

Sounds pretty sweet. What kind of wood are you splitting? What lengths and widths of logs?

 

[motownbrowne]

Sounds good. You can always add a tank and PTO pump if you want to speed things up.

 

[marchanna]

For those in Canada, Split-fire makes a dual action log splitter also. I've been in the factory, so I can verify: 100% made in Canada.

They have a nice log-lifter option also, so you can save your back.

 

[GC1710]

**Update pics and videos***

Here is a timelapse, and an actual video of it in use today. I couldn't be happier with the performance. Cut and split a lot of timber today!

Timelapse:
GC1710 with new DR dual action 3 point log splitter part 1 - YouTube

Large log:
GC1710 with new DR dual action 3 point log splitter Part 2 - YouTube

 

[mikeman1]

thanks for posting. i am researching splitters and i like this one too. seems to go at pretty good speed. i checked the specs on flow for your trqctor and it says 4.3 gpm. my tractor is around 10 gpm.

 

[irvingj]

I've also looked at this... sounds like it SHOULD work on my GC2310, and the sale price is great. OTOH, when needing to split wood, I borrow my brother's engine-powered HD splitter (20+ ton), which is "free"... so far, at least!

Looks like The Flash has nothing on you! Time-lapse very interesting to watch. Thanks for posting!

 

[SteveM70]

**Update pics and videos***

Here is a timelapse, and an actual video of it in use today. I couldn't be happier with the performance. Cut and split a lot of timber today!
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Timelapse:
GC1710 with new DR dual action 3 point log splitter part 1 - YouTube

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Large log:
GC1710 with new DR dual action 3 point log splitter Part 2 - YouTube

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Why are you showing pictures of your "deer" on the Massey forum?:laughing:

 

[GC1710]

Why are you showing pictures of your "deer" on the Massey forum?:laughing:

That's a good one!

It was just watching me and drinking water when I was taking my camera off the mount....never even flinched....

 

[plowhog]

Cheapest model I saw at the DR site is $999?