Ariens 22 ton log splitter

Machria said:

Head over to a tractor forum, there is probably somebody making the custom hitch mount you will need/want already. I got mine custom made from the Wheelhorse (my brand tractor) forum. I had him "customize" the custom hitch attachment, so I could also add a winch to the back of my tractor. Came out nice, and now I can attach any regular 2" hitch (1 1/2", 1 7/8" or 2" balls...), or regular garden tractor hitch accessories (wood cart...), and also have a 2000lb winch on the back. They built and shipped it for $120.

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I guess i'd consider mine your tractors son:

It will soon tow the splitter, if you look at the hitch mount it's make for the little wood trailer and I have a 1 7/8 ball with a 3/4 shank that'll fit the second hole and tow the splitter and move my 4 x 8 wood trailer.

Machria said:

Where are you on LI?

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I'm out in Flanders which is just east of Riverhead, on the south fork. I see you are in Brookhaven, Brookhaven township or brookhaven hamlet?

BTW, just got my splitter, I've only run one 8" round through it, but it was like butter. I got this from HD in the MFG crate, decided I wanted to put it together so we loaded the crate onto my trailer and the assembly was done at home.

It came un-assembled, however they pack it so everything is right where it's supposed to be, you simply need to unscrew and move or flip over a few things, all in all, a breeze, until I came upon the horizontal locking pin. It turns out, the factory put the bracket on backwards, so after some troubleshooting I figured it out and the rest was smooth. Came topped off with oil and hydro.

While doing your assembly you can feel the quality of this machine. All hardware is top notch, they easily could have skimped on a lot of things, but when you DIY you realize the quality in this thing. I hear great things about the subi motor but i've never personally been a fan, I know they are of good quality and last, just never like the way they sound and this one sounds the same, it just sounds like a toy, kind of annoying engine sound actually.

Anyway, I can't wait to throw a few cords through this thing, problem is, I need to find more wood and the landscapers are taking trees down right now.

Machria said:

I'm in the Hamlet. Surprised you've herd of Brookhaven Hamlet? Most people never herd of it, and/or don't realize there is a Brookhaven "village", when I say "Brookhaven", they often ask "What town/village in Brookhaven" assuming I mean the "Town of Brookhaven".

LOTS of wood still around from Sandy. Especially out by you. Just pull over along any woods and there are tree's down everywhere...!

I don't like the sound of the Sub motor either, it's kinda loud for the size motor it is. I've been wondering if I can muffle it a bit with a larger muffler without affecting performance... But it deos start right up. Make sure you run it dry after each use, don't let fuel sit in the motor/carb. Simply turn off the fuel shutoff and let it run out of gas.

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Well, I grew up in Medford which is very close to you. Everything out by me is pine, and??? can you just go into the wood and cut felled trees legally?

Machria said:

My wife is from Meford, (Oak st.).


Sure, why not? Town of Brookhaven doesn't care, I called them and they said "We do not give out permits, but we also don't do or say anything for the most part". She said worst thing that can happen, if somebody doesn't like where your are for some reason, they will simply ask for you to leave. Just be mindful of where you park. Don't just pull over on the side of a major road, then the cops will have an issue (safely wise with your vehicle). If you can go INTO the woods out of view, nobody will care.

I would NOT try that on "State" property, that's another story. The state is concerned with injury lawsuits, and don't like vehicles parked on their property.

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If you find any good spots and don't need the wood, please let me know, or. We can team up and share.

Machria said:

I normally go across the street from my house, which is all woods, and lots of downed trees from Irene (small tornado ripped thru it), and Sandy (you know the story). I drove up to riverhead over the weekend, what road is that, 51? from Sunrise hwy to Riverhead... there were TONS of spots along there....

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I drove up and down rt 24 in Flanders today looking. A lot of trees from the fire years ago and many downed trees in the woods but again, mostly pine. Plus I'm not sure what is state land, county land, private land.

I'll make my way over to 51 see if I can get anything. I think i'd mostly be concerned about being questioned and/or ticketed by the cops for something like illegal logging. lol

I don't separate wood, too time consuming and limited space. But enough reading has taught me that pine is not a good wood to use in your insert.

I probably have two to three cords next door if i wanted it.

You know, I have access to so much of it I might as well try it, I'll have to build another rack just for pine.

Here she is:

maybe some action pics or video tomorrow, I have a couple rounds to split.

I'm like a kid, so excited.

So, dug through some serious rounds, at least 24" with no problem. I had to do them vertical cause i couldn't lift those suckers. But split through with no issues, except one. first some pics.

But,,,,,I have a leak in the control valve. First my auto return was working only when you slammed it back, then i noticed i was low on hydro, after filling and looking around, the control valve is leaking. I want to just tighten the bolts but i'm afraid any work will void warranty. What should i do?

Other than that, wow, this thing is awesome, I can't imagine spending more on a larger ton machine, this split the biggest rounds i could find.