New woodsplitter

[MiserableOldFart]

This one is neat for the videos even if you're not interested i buying..

Log Splitter, Wood Splitter - Super Split(R)

 

[Johndeere3720]

Speaking of splitters-- I've never used a vertical splitter; Johndeere3720, what are the advantages/disadvantages? Do you raise up the rail once in position? (Does it lower for towing/storage?) How does that work?

I'm still at the point where I have to borrow one from my brother, but I always think about that line in the song (Blood, Sweat & Tears) "God bless the child that's got his own..."

Really don't like to be in a position where I have to borrow stuff. I think it's only a matter of time before I convince myself I need a splitter...:laughing:

Mine I just pull a spring loaded pin and it easily tilts backwards for vertical splitting. When making it horizontal, you just tilt it back, mine i have to hold a hydraulic hose out of the way but the pin just snaps in and your ready for transport. :thumbsup:

 

[dwost]

This one is neat for the videos even if you're not interested i buying..

Log Splitter, Wood Splitter - Super Split(R)

I too am looking at splitters. I ran across this site in the fall. This may be my choice. I love how simplistic the design is.

 

[MiserableOldFart]

One thing that's not mentioned, I don't think, above, is that little 2 way PowerHorse unit is not road towable. Might not matter, but to some it might. The big advantage that I see to that unit, aside from price and the 2 way thing, is that it appears from the picture to be much shorter than most regular units which could help in storage.

 

[Bacfin]

I got a Troy Built 27 ton log splitter and it has just amazed me. i split about 8 cord last fall, probably just about double that is in the plans for this year. I have split wood that was near impossible to do with a splitting maul and it just splits those rounds like a hot knife through butter. Mine has the Honda motor, very very good motor. It is so quiet, no ear protection is needed while operating it and the motor has never skipped a beat.

I purchased the same one and I don't have any complaints at all. :thumbsup: I have had it about a year and it starts every time. Mine is a 5 hp Honda motor also and I like the fact I can tip up the anvil vertical or horizontal. If I had to improve on anything, it would to decrease the cycle time and a 4 way anvil. Do they even make a 4 way anvil for this or are most home made?

 

[Ford850]

I have a Huskee 22 ton from TSC and it works great. I split more than the average guy I guess, and it has worked like new for several years now. The briggs engine has been perfect. I let it run dry before storing for more than a week and it starts right up every time.
Be sure to check those Honda engines before buying. They import junk from China just like some of the others, so not all of their engines are great. They made nice engines for years, and now they are cashing in on their name.

 

[jake98]

I purchased the same one and I don't have any complaints at all. :thumbsup: I have had it about a year and it starts every time. Mine is a 5 hp Honda motor also and I like the fact I can tip up the anvil vertical or horizontal. If I had to improve on anything, it would to decrease the cycle time and a 4 way anvil. Do they even make a 4 way anvil for this or are most home made?

That's the one I have too. It has two stage hydraulic pump and slows itself when in tough stuff. The great thing about vertical operating is you don't have to pick any log up completely, just tip one end up. Much easier on the back.

 

[fish6942]

I recently did a side-by-side comparison (in the TSC parking lot) between the Huskee 22t and their next larger 28t.

Both have the same size wedge and foot. (they appear to be identical)
The 28t has a larger diameter cylinder.
Both have an 11gpm pump.
Cycle time for the 22t was faster.
The 22t has the B&S 190cc engine and the 28t has the Honda GC 190cc engine.
The 22t has the engine on the operators side, 28t has it on the other side.
The B&S on the 22t was quiter.
The B&S has an adjustable throttle, the Honda is on/off only.

When I'm ready to buy I will be looking at the 22t.

Also, regarding the Honda engine, there is a big difference between the GC and the GX models.

 

[955er]

This one is neat for the videos even if you're not interested i buying..

Log Splitter, Wood Splitter - Super Split(R)

Better be for almost $3k

 

[MiserableOldFart]

Yeah, 955er, I would assume those flywheel jobs are for people splitting huge amounts of firewood, mostly of manageable size, in commercial type operations. Without being able to use them vertically, they're not much good for the very large logs we homeowners have to split horizontally from time to time. They are really cool machines, but as you mention, the price puts them in the class of people who are splitting 20 or more cords (at least) per year, not for the homeowner who is splitting four or five cords for sure. Fun to watch though.

 

[Bacfin]

I have a Huskee 22 ton from TSC and it works great. I split more than the average guy I guess, and it has worked like new for several years now. The briggs engine has been perfect. I let it run dry before storing for more than a week and it starts right up every time.
Be sure to check those Honda engines before buying. They import junk from China just like some of the others, so not all of their engines are great. They made nice engines for years, and now they are cashing in on their name.

Hi Ford850,

How can I tell if my Honda is China made unit? I think it is a 160CGV, not a CX.

Thanks,

 

[oldmech]

Hi! I think Honda GX are a lot better than the GC engines. GX engines are OHV with solid gear camshaft. GC are over head camshaft with synthetic sprocket gear and rubber timing belt. GX are more expensive. I dont understand why we cannot make good small engine here in America. Our companies goes in China for makes more money. Soon here no more jobs and no more money for buy Americain over sea products. Very sad for me. Good luck Oldmech

 

[Ford850]

Hi Ford850,

How can I tell if my Honda is China made unit? I think it is a 160CGV, not a CX.

Thanks,

I only know what I saw when I was shopping. I noticed a small Made in China tag on one and that's when I started looking closer. When I bought a mower last year, the shop suggested I stay clear of any Honda engine models, even though they sold some. They said they had many in for repairs and that they carry some only because some people insist on a Honda engine. I know Honda makes some great engines, but I am not blided by their name. I know they are producing a lot of lower quality engines now too.
I think all brands sell better and lower quality engines. IMO Briggs gets a bad rap because their low cost engines have been used on entry level equipment for years, and it gets abused more than a middle or upper end piece of equipment. They also make some pretty darn good stuff. Like I said earlier, I have a Briggs engine on my splitter and as long as I follow the operators manual it performs flawlessly.

 

[bobholland]

FWIW: I have a Brave 22 ton that is now the "house brand" for Bailey's. Great machine and i upgraded to the GX Honda on the recommendation of the engineer at Brave. I am splitting dry madrone oak that would be impossible to do by hand, if I was so inclined. The Honda is quiet compared to some that I used to rent. When you are splitting for hours on end, even with ear plugs, noise is a factor!

Brave Products, Inc.

 

[Ford850]

FWIW: I have a Brave 22 ton that is now the "house brand" for Bailey's. Great machine and i upgraded to the GX Honda on the recommendation of the engineer at Brave. I am splitting dry madrone oak that would be impossible to do by hand, if I was so inclined. The Honda is quiet compared to some that I used to rent. When you are splitting for hours on end, even with ear plugs, noise is a factor!

Brave Products, Inc.

I'll agree with your comment about the quiet Honda engines. At least some of them are very quiet. And you are right, when I run my Briggs I wear ear plugs.

 

[dex3361]

I bought a 26 ton Yard Machine/ MTD log splitter about 10 years ago and it has been flawless with the exception of the 6.5HP Tecumseh engine. If you leave it setting level the oil will migrate past the valve and wet the plug with oil. I vertical aspect of the splitter because I usually split mostly large 24" or even bigger section of log. I usually sit on a section and fill the bucket full.

 

[MiserableOldFart]

Lots of interesting posts in this thread. I wonder if anyone has considered an electric model. Probably you need one of the 230 volt jobs to really match what the gas ones do, but you would get the advantage of being able to work in a barn or garage in the fall/winter, if you have the juice.

Do most of you move your splitters to the wood, or work mostly in a particular place? I find I move around some, but would really rather establish a permanent fixed place for my splitting work. Most of my wood, though, isn't collected in a place where I could move the splitter very close due to the terrain. In more gentle places, it might make sense to take the splitter to the wood?