need splitter purchase advice
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Dunragit said:
Length of the split is not as big an issue in my opinion as the type of wood you will be splitting. The more difficult the species the more power you need. Having said that, 15 ton is probably enough for most wood types in general. Crotches and some elm perhaps will be more challenging.
I would look at tonnage over length with a gas splitter first 15 is good but if you really want the power look for a dual stage splitter. Dual stage will be the ticket to getting good splitting ability the motor changes speed/force in order to split tougher wood for you.
Beam: 5" wide x 5" tall, reinforced heavy-duty
Wedge: High carbon steel, .75" thick
Operating Position: Horizontal
Force / Tonnage: 15 tons
Cylinder Stroke: 18 inches
Cycle Time: 8 seconds (approx.)
Log Opening: 19 inches
Wheels & Tires: High-Speed, 4.80 x 8†this is good because you can pull the splitter above 45 if needed
Safety Chains
2†Hitch Coupler
Engine: 5.5 HP Briggs & Stratton
Working Height: 24â€
Operating Size: 64†x 39†x 34â€
Cylinder Size: 3.5" x 18" Trunion mount welded body (not tie rod), 1.5" rod
Hydraulic System: 2.25 gallon capacity (tank, cylinder, and hoses)
Safety Release Control Valve: Detent, auto return
2-stage: 11 GPM Pump This will be the reason you want a splitter I had an old no name 30 ton splitter for a couple of years and the smallest of wood stopped it because it wasn't two stage. My friend bought the TSC 22ton splitter and it is unstoppable so far 3 years and counting it is two stage.
Operating Weight: 240 lbs
Shipping Weight: 320 lbs
This is the most popular splitter out of all the people I know and when I borrow one they are absolute wood hounds and devour everything you feed them.
http://www.tractorsupply.com/log-splitters/huskee-reg-22-ton-log-splitter-1032822
I think you will also find it in the same price range and possibly the highest rated online it is worth every penny.
I use a electric 4 ton right now and it is very very powerful and splits all but the biggest stumps it also is two stage.
Two stage is a life saver!
Good luck
Pete
Beam: 5" wide x 5" tall, reinforced heavy-duty
Wedge: High carbon steel, .75" thick
Operating Position: Horizontal
Force / Tonnage: 15 tons
Cylinder Stroke: 18 inches
Cycle Time: 8 seconds (approx.)
Log Opening: 19 inches
Wheels & Tires: High-Speed, 4.80 x 8†this is good because you can pull the splitter above 45 if needed
Safety Chains
2†Hitch Coupler
Engine: 5.5 HP Briggs & Stratton
Working Height: 24â€
Operating Size: 64†x 39†x 34â€
Cylinder Size: 3.5" x 18" Trunion mount welded body (not tie rod), 1.5" rod
Hydraulic System: 2.25 gallon capacity (tank, cylinder, and hoses)
Safety Release Control Valve: Detent, auto return
2-stage: 11 GPM Pump This will be the reason you want a splitter I had an old no name 30 ton splitter for a couple of years and the smallest of wood stopped it because it wasn't two stage. My friend bought the TSC 22ton splitter and it is unstoppable so far 3 years and counting it is two stage.
Operating Weight: 240 lbs
Shipping Weight: 320 lbs
This is the most popular splitter out of all the people I know and when I borrow one they are absolute wood hounds and devour everything you feed them.
http://www.tractorsupply.com/log-splitters/huskee-reg-22-ton-log-splitter-1032822
I think you will also find it in the same price range and possibly the highest rated online it is worth every penny.
I use a electric 4 ton right now and it is very very powerful and splits all but the biggest stumps it also is two stage.
Two stage is a life saver!
Good luck
Pete
velvetfoot
Minister of Fire
I'd think 10" rounds would be pretty easy to split.
The bigger engines consume a surprisingly (to me) large amount of fuel.
The bigger engines consume a surprisingly (to me) large amount of fuel.
SolarAndWood
Minister of Fire
SolarAndWood
Minister of Fire
They are both now electric. The big splitter had a 4 cyl Wisconsin out of a Bobcat on it and the little one had a 5hp Briggs. I spent way too much time keeping the motors running for the number of hours I put on the splitters each year. Now I flip the switch and couldn't be happier. The nice thing about the electric motors is they spin at full speed all the time and only consume as much power as they are producing. IMO, this makes them ideal for the splitter application as long as you do all your splitting within 100 ft of a source of 15A 220. Both splitters perform far better after the motor swap. If electric is an option for you, check out Ramsplitter. They make an electric model comparable to that I&O.
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Kenster
Minister of Fire
Ten inch rounds? I'd buy a Fisker's. At most- a $250 electric Speeco at Tractor Supply. Anything else seems WAY overkill.
jdinspector
Feeling the Heat
Kenster said:
Agree. I would stay electric. How much wood could that stove burn in a season 24/7? Can't be mo than 2 cords. Not a big chore for a small splitter. Easy to store, no (little) maintenance.
jdinspector
Feeling the Heat
Are you going to buck at 10"? Myself, I'd rather buck at 20", split them, then build one of the boxes that many people here have and cut them in half. Half the splitting that way. I'm facing this myself as my "new" stove will only handle 10-12" splits. I actually plan to c/s/s at 20" and then cut them the fall before I use it.
Iembalm4aLiving
Feeling the Heat
I've got a Swisher 12 ton vertical splitter from the Sportsman Guide:
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/cb.aspx?a=775734
And I like it very much. My review is below in my sig.
Greg
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/cb.aspx?a=775734
And I like it very much. My review is below in my sig.
Greg
Iembalm4aLiving
Feeling the Heat
Dunragit said:
Yes, very happy. For my needs it is perfect. Mobile, compact, and enough guts to handle most splitting duties. For the money it can't be beat!
yooperdave
Minister of Fire
For a length of only 10", I think I would also stay with the manual splitter...the one with the three foot control handle. But I sure would like someone to try one of these. Maybe, seeing it is a smaller piece of wood, the splitter would last a bit longer.
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200394095_200394095
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200394095_200394095
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