Log splitters

[4merfarmer]

I’m trying to decide whether I should buy or rent a log splitter. I’m concerned that I will wear out before the logs are all split. Renting a splitter for 10 days will cost me about $1700, so that number is my hope for a decent splitter. I need to have one that I can roll the logs onto. Any thoughts?

 

[JeepHead]

Not sure if I have seen any new splitters with lift for that price range. My 27 ton Champion without a lift was $1400

 

[dodge man]

You can get a good splitter for that amount of money but I don’t know if you’ll get exactly what you want. I’m not sure if you’re wanting one with a lift? Mine tilts up vertical and that’s how I slit the large ones.

 

[gsganzer]

I've been considering the Champion 27 ton. Any reason to talk me out of it?

 

[MJZ]

I’m trying to decide whether I should buy or rent a log splitter. I’m concerned that I will wear out before the logs are all split. Renting a splitter for 10 days will cost me about $1700, so that number is my hope for a decent splitter. I need to have one that I can roll the logs onto. Any thoughts?

Are you splitting every year? If so, yes. Purchase one. I rented a couple years. Now that I own one I can split frequently, as my schedule allows. No need to focus for a week to get it done.

 

[Squirrel's242]

Bought a 25t County Line after moving onto the property. Paid for itself immediately. Keeps up with land maintenance splitting for heating and firewood.

 

[MJZ]

Bought a 25t County Line after moving onto the property. Paid for itself immediately. Keeps up with land maintenance splitting for heating and firewood.

I bought the same one bout a year ago. It's been reliable. I probably split 30 rics so far. No issues at all. It's split everything I've thrown at it including 20 to 24 inch oak trunks just recently.

 

[strykerAKAmack]

Linkie

If your going to do any long term splitting this probably best bang for buck
Dble your price but will last years and yes I can't live without my log lift

 

[MJZ]

I’m trying to decide whether I should buy or rent a log splitter. I’m concerned that I will wear out before the logs are all split. Renting a splitter for 10 days will cost me about $1700, so that number is my hope for a decent splitter. I need to have one that I can roll the logs onto. Any thoughts?

I'm don't know all the details. Sunbelt rentals charges $625 for 4 weeks in my area. $280/week. If this is an infrequent chore, remt one for a week and hire a young back to help you. 20 hours of work at 18/hour and 1 week of rental...you can do that for a couple years. 1700 for 10 days seems high

 

[riptides]

I’m trying to decide whether I should buy or rent a log splitter. I’m concerned that I will wear out before the logs are all split. Renting a splitter for 10 days will cost me about $1700, so that number is my hope for a decent splitter. I need to have one that I can roll the logs onto. Any thoughts?

Look towards the future.

I just had three trees, two massive ones come down. To get it all cut and removed was over 10k. My splitter will be busy for weeks.

Is it a one and done event? Or can you see yourself cutting and splitting due to storm damage and general upkeep of your property.

You can always call a friend to help, too?