I just had two friends also tell me this particular model is not on the site anymore. I just checked and it’s gone......not sure why.....probably supply chain/license issues, you can find this splitter rebranded on many different sites. Believe Boss badges this same model as well.
3-Point Hitch DR dual action log splitter for $599 on my GC1710 works better than imagined
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I just had two friends also tell me this particular model is not on the site anymore. I just checked and it’s gone......not sure why.....probably supply chain/license issues, you can find this splitter rebranded on many different sites. Believe Boss badges this same model as well.
As I understand it, DR Mfg was a family (or at least private) start-up in Vergennes, VT. They made very high-quality products, put a lot of thought into them, used a generous amount of "VT know-how," and garnered a pretty good reputation. They gradually increased both their sales and their line(s) of products over the years, but were recently --within the last 2 years or so, I think-- bought out by a much larger national company (Home Products something-or-other, I believe).
Of course, there's now going to be some shifting in their product line. Sadly, I read somewhere that they're now planning to close down the Vergennes (their original location) manufacturing facility. Wonder what all those Vermonters will do for work now....
Anybody have any more info on DR?
Of course, there's now going to be some shifting in their product line. Sadly, I read somewhere that they're now planning to close down the Vergennes (their original location) manufacturing facility. Wonder what all those Vermonters will do for work now....
Anybody have any more info on DR?
Well, I just did some internet searches... seems DR is still alive & well in Vergennes, so not sure where I saw that they might close that facility... but that's a good thing, that they're keeping that open! I also learned that DR is related to Troy-Built tillers, through Lyman P. Wood. Not sure how they moved from Troy, NY to Vergennes, VT. In any case, I like their products and am happy they're still going.
PS-- I also saw that they no longer have that $500 3PH splitter, only a $999 one as their least expensive model.
PS-- I also saw that they no longer have that $500 3PH splitter, only a $999 one as their least expensive model.
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Is the one they offer now the same model or at least the same specs?
What model is the one you have? I watched you videos and I wouldn't be disappointed with the speed of that. Looks like it works good.
What model is the one you have? I watched you videos and I wouldn't be disappointed with the speed of that. Looks like it works good.
No, it looks like that $999 one is a one-way splitter, though about twice as much splitting power.
Boss has the same rebadged model I have.
Amazon.com : 3Pt Dual-Action Log Splitter. 16 Ton : Garden & Outdoor
This one is dual action and quite strong....though I'm sure slow on our little GC's
Split-Fire 3 Point Hitch 32 3 Two-Way Log Splitter | Elite Metal Tools
This one seems to be very similiar to what I have:
Brave Products TMH1315 Brave Dual Split 3-Point Tractor Mount Dual-Action Log Splitter 13 Ton Max Force
Split-Fire 3 Point Hitch 32 3 Two-Way Log Splitter | Elite Metal Tools
This one seems to be very similiar to what I have:
Brave Products TMH1315 Brave Dual Split 3-Point Tractor Mount Dual-Action Log Splitter 13 Ton Max Force
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Thanks GC1710. I have a home made splitter on an old Lincoln welding machine trailer chassis that has a 1982 Toyota Tercel engine on it. It can split steel beams, but I can't even get a distributor rotor and other parts from Toyota dealer for it anymore, or any of the local auto parts stores. Don't even know how it still runs because it has zero gap in the points, the cap and rotor are wore and it has more coolant in the oil pan than anything, LOL.
So instead of repowering it I was thinking of getting something I can more easily move around with the tractor.
So instead of repowering it I was thinking of getting something I can more easily move around with the tractor.
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Maybe you need to look beyond the Stealer.
Did you try RockAuto or any of the dozens if not hundreds of other online parts places?
1982 TOYOTA TERCEL 1.5L L4 Ignition Breaker Points | RockAuto
Did you try RockAuto or any of the dozens if not hundreds of other online parts places?
1982 TOYOTA TERCEL 1.5L L4 Ignition Breaker Points | RockAuto
Just came across this auction....I know several people on here seemed interested in these....and this is not a bad deal....DR 3-Point Tractor Mount Dual-Action Log Splitter wood splitter | eBay
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