Splitter shopping

yukon cornelius · January 04, 2016, 11:21:40 PM

I am looking for a new splitter before too long. Anyone have any input on what to look for and especially avoid. It looks like most are set up very similar.
We burn oak and some hickory.
I want two stage pump,biggest tonnage I can afford.

red · January 04, 2016, 11:50:24 PM

Does it need to be vertical /horizontal ?

yukon cornelius · January 05, 2016, 12:01:42 AM

I prefer horizontal at waist height. I have helped a couple neighbors with theirs. Both are different brands but the Same style setup. Horizontal but will pivot to vertical.

red · January 05, 2016, 12:08:36 AM

Timberwolf is the hd pro type but it is not cheap. A supersplitter is fast with no hydraulics again not cheap . The old school splitter I like is called Lickity Splitter made in 1960 but good design .

stratton · January 05, 2016, 03:52:54 AM

Yukon,I split a couple hundred cords a yr.. I have a splitfire with the lift and the larger supersplit.If time is an issue go with the supersplit.

thechknhwk · January 05, 2016, 04:40:57 AM

We have this one (not my video), and my wife and I can do about a full cord in maybe an hour to an hour and a half. It's been a while since we split that much at once, but that's my recollection. ;D I do like it however. It can easily keep 2 people busy. In the part of the video where he's splitting the halves one at at time, we stack the halves and split both at the same time if the log size permits. It could use bigger work tables and a height adjustable front foot, but that's my only gripe.

http://www.woodsplitterdirect.com/20-ton-two-way-great-northern-equipment-log-splitter/

https://youtu.be/JytLSgGcPUk

LittleJohn · January 05, 2016, 09:14:56 AM

:D :D :D :D :D :D :D
http://www.cord-master.com/products/firewood-processors/monster-splitter/

OH logger · January 05, 2016, 05:47:09 PM

Quote from: red on January 05, 2016, 12:08:36 AM
The old school splitter I like is called Lickity Splitter made in 1960 but good design .

are you talkin about the lickity log splitter?? they were made pretty close to me . had one when I started and they are AWESOME. should have never sold it :( not many left around here anymore

red · January 05, 2016, 06:06:26 PM

Yes designed and made in Ohio . I just read recently the flat hydraulic oil tank can take the weight of the splitter. If there is enough snow you take the tires off and you pull it like a sled.

thecfarm · January 05, 2016, 07:29:21 PM

I think mine is 26 ton. I have split a lot of knotted-narly stuff with it. I like the vert-honz type. When I first got mine,I did not even plan on using the vertical part. Than I got a OWB and all that changed.

sawguy21 · January 05, 2016, 07:31:40 PM

LittleJohn, that is probably overkill for the average home owner ;D Quite the unit

yukon cornelius · January 06, 2016, 10:43:14 AM

Littejohn, that would be perfect except the price! Harbor freight sells a split fire type double cut splitter. I have read several good reviews on it but I am a bit scared to buy harbor freight for a big item such as this.

Anyone have experience with the flywheel type like the DR splitter. I think I prefer hydraulic for longevity of equipment but I am open for other ideas.

red · January 06, 2016, 11:07:43 AM

I think Logrite has an excellent relationship with Super Splitter , you can ask them questions . Many people like the Original maker of flywheel log splitters

york · January 06, 2016, 01:23:11 PM

Hi all,

Take a hard look at this machine...

http://www.eastonmadewoodsplitters.com/

kantuckid · January 06, 2016, 01:54:58 PM

IF? you own a tractor, that's a great splitter power set up.

47sawdust · January 06, 2016, 04:04:35 PM

I have a Super Splitter and would not go back to hydraulic.I would not recommend the Dr version.You see a lot of them for sale 2nd hand,the SS hardly ever comes up for sale and are gone quick when they do.I have the standard model and have never had a block I couldn't split.I put up 10 cords annually to feed a kitchen stove and a Heathstone Mansfield,all cut to 16'' length.The owners of SS are top notch people and are great to deal with.The splitter is actually fun to use if you can imagine such a thing.No drinking,drugging or distraction or you will get hurt,it is fast.

yukon cornelius · January 08, 2016, 10:28:23 AM

I think I have decided on a Dirty Hands hydraulic 22 ton. So many of them look identical but have very subtle differences. Most I looked at have an 11 GPM 2 stage pump but the dirty hands has a 13 GPM. Cycle time 17-18 on most verses 10-11. One more thing I like was a horizontal shaft motor on the dirty hands verses the vertical shaft on the others ( I don't know why I prefer that but I do). Other things i factored in was availibility, shipping cost, service and, parts. Thanks for your advice!

Justify008 · January 08, 2016, 11:42:05 AM

Quote from: yukon cornelius on January 08, 2016, 10:28:23 AM
I think I have decided on a Dirty Hands hydraulic 22 ton. So many of them look identical but have very subtle differences. Most I looked at have an 11 GPM 2 stage pump but the dirty hands has a 13 GPM. Cycle time 17-18 on most verses 10-11. One more thing I like was a horizontal shaft motor on the dirty hands verses the vertical shaft on the others ( I don't know why I prefer that but I do). Other things i factored in was availibility, shipping cost, service and, parts. Thanks for your advice!

So far I can say +1 to the dirty hand tools log splitter. I bought one a couple months ago because i Had a bunch of big narly stuff that wouldn't fit in the processor. Between me and my brother split probably 10 cords so far with no problems. Actually there was one while towing it to my brothers the cover for the detent adjustment on the valve must have vibrated off so if you get one I would put a little loctite on the threads of that. Definitely a nice strong splitter and we got it when it was on sale at lowes so it was an awesome deal.

yukon cornelius · January 08, 2016, 12:08:04 PM

I am trying to be patient waiting for a sale but as I swing this maul I get impatient. Luckily my my wife has the money in her hands so we "will wait for a sale" haha! I have a splitter now but it is unhandy to use. It hooks to my old backhoe and one person runs the valve from the hoe. Is is hard to maneuver around and just a hassle to split just a few at a time. I don't have the time to fix either better so I decided to get a good one and move the other down the road.

thechknhwk · January 08, 2016, 09:49:24 PM

lowes.com says it's $999, what's it usually go on sale for?

yukon cornelius · January 08, 2016, 10:07:19 PM

I have seen them for 799 but I don't know if it was this specific one. I wasn't in the market then. Lowes does have the best price around here on them

thechknhwk · January 08, 2016, 10:55:41 PM

That's a pretty low price for a new splitter. I saw the $999 and thought maybe I found an online sale price for ya, oh well :D

yukon cornelius · January 08, 2016, 11:24:48 PM

Thanks! I think if I don't see a sale soon I will go on and get it.

yukon cornelius · January 08, 2016, 11:32:42 PM

Around here that is the regular price on all the 20 or 22 tons.

I shopped used ones and most are asking more than I can buy it new for. The best was $800. I just wont spend $800 on a used one when $200 more gets a new one with a warranty.

Slingshot · January 09, 2016, 10:55:39 AM

Just got a mailer from Tractor Supply. Dollar days coming up Jan. 13-17.
Their County-Line 22 ton will be $899 (100.00 off). Horizontal shaft engine,
11gpm pump. I bought one recently at that price and I have farm exempt
for state tax so like paying $840. Good splitter. Good power.

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Charles

yukon cornelius · January 09, 2016, 02:00:41 PM

I just found out Menards near here has a 22 ton for $799. if the snow melts a bit I may go check it out. Forest king 22 ton.

WoodBurner19 · January 13, 2016, 05:02:03 PM

I have the Husky 35 Ton that splits Horizontally & Vertically. I prefer to split Vertically. Never had a problem with
it in the 5 years of owning it. It was $2,000 at Tractor Supply Co. Good Luck!

yukon cornelius · January 13, 2016, 10:53:29 PM

After all my searching, my friend told me he wantes to swell his. $200. Itbwas running bad I think it needed a carb kit. Harbor freight had a 6.5 HP motor on sale for $99 and then the cashier gave me 20% off that. It is a direct bolt up and same shaft size. That was easier and almost as cheap as the carb kit and has a warranty. The original motor has been outside uncovered for a long time and also might have low compression. I should have a good splitter for under $300.

timberlinetree · January 14, 2016, 05:50:06 AM

We put a HF engine on our conveyor and it has worked fine. Congrats on the splitter! 8)

yukon cornelius · January 14, 2016, 09:02:04 AM

Thanks! I am happy to get it!

yukon cornelius · January 14, 2016, 11:20:51 AM

Well the motor is on. It was almost a exact bolt up replacement but the shaft was a bit longer. I slid the motor forward and drilled new holes. It started on the very first pull. In 1 hour and 15 minutes since the last post about it I mounted, filled with oil and split a weeks worth of wood for the house. Happy happy day here!