I'm looking at picking up a log splitter and, due to the sizable investment, want to do it right the first time.
I'm looking at the Troy Bilt 27-ton ($1399), the NorthStar 22-ton ($1399) and the NorthStar 30-ton ($1599).
Given the small difference between the 2 NorthStar models, I would imagine I would go for the added power and get the 30-ton.
The cycle times are: Troy Bilt - 19 sec, NS 22 - 13 sec, NS 30 - 17 sec.
One thing I definitely dislike about the Northstart splitters is that they don't come with fenders (the Troy Bilt ones do).
A thing that is different, that I have no thoughts on, are that the NorthStar wedges are cast steel where the Troy Bilt ones are cast iron. No big deal?
A big selling point for me for the NorthStar models is they are carried by the same place I get my saw from and have them maintained through; for the Troy Bilt, I'd be getting it from Lowes.
Do people here have information/thoughts they can offer about this?
Thanks for any help!
I'm looking at the Troy Bilt 27-ton ($1399), the NorthStar 22-ton ($1399) and the NorthStar 30-ton ($1599).
Given the small difference between the 2 NorthStar models, I would imagine I would go for the added power and get the 30-ton.
The cycle times are: Troy Bilt - 19 sec, NS 22 - 13 sec, NS 30 - 17 sec.
One thing I definitely dislike about the Northstart splitters is that they don't come with fenders (the Troy Bilt ones do).
A thing that is different, that I have no thoughts on, are that the NorthStar wedges are cast steel where the Troy Bilt ones are cast iron. No big deal?
A big selling point for me for the NorthStar models is they are carried by the same place I get my saw from and have them maintained through; for the Troy Bilt, I'd be getting it from Lowes.
Do people here have information/thoughts they can offer about this?
Thanks for any help!