Wolfe Ridge Log Splitter Information

[LD1]

Even the box store models have good resale in comparison.

A huskee 22t at tractor supply is typically $999

See them all the time a few to 10 years old.....usually around $800.

That ain't bad....20% depreciations.

But I guess it depends on the market in your area.

A $5000 splitter when new.....10 years down the road....no way would it bring $4000 around here.

I don't even know anyone around here who pays that for a splitter. It's either a $1000 box store job.....or home built.exactly like you want for a whole lot less than $5k

 

[motownbrowne]

I have a Wolfe Ridge three point splitter that I bought last year. It's got a reservoir and a PTO pump. It's pretty quick. It doesn't have a log lift, but he would have added one if I wanted. It was a lot cheaper than his standalone units. Chris does really good with, and I'm pleased with my machine. Like you, I value my time with my family, so having a fast powerful splitter was totally worth the money.

 

[NPurdy1112]

Thank you all for the replies.

What other brands out there make a quality PTO powered splitter? I have seen Iron and Oak, Timberwolf, and split fire

 

[Sawyer Rob]

Motownbrowne above has an Wolfe Ridge, mine is a Timberwolf...

You can find Timberwolf splitters discounted, so call several dealers to get the best price...

SR

 

[motownbrowne]

Here is a video of my friend and I running my Wolfe Ridge a couple weeks ago. We were just getting going, and I had to adjust the auto cycle settings. And we we're splitting extra large splits for my friend who likes them in his jumbo fireplace.

Wolfe Ridge MFG splitter in action. - YouTube

 

[4570Man]

It's the reason MY 3 point splitter is powered by a hydraulic pump "on the tractors pto", it's VERY fast a powerful!

It easily shoves everything I put on the beam, through it's 4-way wedge, greatly shortening the time it takes to split a load of firewood!

Don't forget, "quality" splitters have good resale, when you are done with them...

SR

I’m going to have to take LD1s side here. The better question is who parts with a quality splitter unless they’re dead?

 

[goeduck]

Sawyer Rob and 4570Man do A LOT of firewood so their splitters and needs are a bit above most. Professional really. Some other members do as well. I have a Brave 22 ton now and it does just fine as it would for most people. I do 12 to 15 cord a year for friends and family so a little over average. Beside the big bucks of the Wolfe you are going to have to store it too. This is an advantage of my model (for me) which folds up nicely out of the way. Stock photo.

 

[Sawyer Rob]

I do NOT consider myself a pro firewood maker, what I AM though, is a person who likes "quality" tools, and I save until I can buy better tools because they ARE much easier to use and almost always do more than the cheapo's.

My TW3HD is a joy to use compared to the cheaper splitters I have owned/used, it runs EVERYTHING through the 4-way wedge! So, it's faster to use and I can split tough crotches and knots to take advantage of all the extra BTU's stored in them.

When/if I sell my better quality tools, I do get more for them, so I look at them as an investment... AND when I no longer can do firewood, I WILL sell my splitter...

Lastly, I don't think the $3,500.00 I have invested in my TW, is too much for all it does and considering the resale it will give me back when I'm done with it, it will be and now is, a GREAT investment.

SR

 

[Old Red]

Thank you all for the replies.

What other brands out there make a quality PTO powered splitter? I have seen Iron and Oak, Timberwolf, and split fire

I am a huge believer in "buy once, cry once"....and you other one is 35 years old.....if you have owned it 35 years that is impressive.....so if that is what you want, get it....however, have you looked at the Kinetic Splitters? Man those things are fast. I recently purchased a cheapo one made in China and have been thoroughly impressed with the speed of this thing.....and it is a tiny little thing....one of the big models from a good manufacturer would be amazing I bet.

 

[NPurdy1112]

Here is a video of my friend and I running my Wolfe Ridge a couple weeks ago. We were just getting going, and I had to adjust the auto cycle settings. And we we're splitting extra large splits for my friend who likes them in his jumbo fireplace.

Wolfe Ridge MFG splitter in action. - YouTube

I had seen that video a few times already haha.