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  1. trevarthan

    iron and oak 30 ton horizontal vertical log splitter assembly bhvh3018gxt

    I recently bought an iron and oak 30 ton horizontal vertical log splitter bhvh3018gxt for personal use. I filmed the setup process from uncrating through assembly and initial setup. Thought I would share it here in case anyone else is considering a hydraulic log splitter purchase and is curious...
    • trevarthan
    • Thread
    • bhvh3018gxt hydraulic log splitter iron and oak log splitter
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: The Gear
  2. C

    Log splitter

    Hi! What is a log splitter? Why is it needed?
  3. P

    I need to make a choice... fast!

    Hi all. I'm a long time lurker grateful for the collective knowledge on this forum... I need a new H/V hydraulic splitter to replace my venerable 22 ton champion, and have narrowed it to 2 choices, based on the availability of a 4 way wedge and made in NA: A Wallenstein WX540L with 4 way wedge...
    • pilsener
    • Thread
    • log splitter surge-master wallenstein
    • Replies: 31
    • Forum: The Gear
  4. R

    Yardworks Electric Log Splitter issue

    Hi Everyone - this seems to be the most knowledgeable bunch of people around when it comes to log splitters, so really hoping someone here can help. About 2 weeks ago we purchased a 5 Ton Electric Log Splitter from Canadian Tire. The plan was to use this to split 3 cords of birch wood we had...
    • rjedmunds
    • Thread
    • log splitter log splitter trouble run time yardworks
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: The Gear
  5. VirginiaIron

    Log Splitter- Show us your log splitter.

    It seems there are various postings online about a specific log splitter. Hopefully we can compile a thread of nothing but log splitters- all types. It does not matter if it is powered by electric, gas, foot, or arm or if you found it in the trash, purchased it, swapped something for it...
    • VirginiaIron
    • Thread
    • home made homemade log splitter hydraulics log log lift log splitter splitter welding
    • Replies: 204
    • Forum: The Gear
  6. N

    Rebuild or No?

    So my mother has an old log splitter we used for many years as I was growing up. I need a splitter myself but it needs some work and I am not sure of the tonnage on the machine as well as determining if it is worth rebuilding or just buying new. I called Briggs & Stratton to get a price on a...
    • NJBourne23
    • Thread
    • log splitter log splitter trouble
    • Replies: 21
    • Forum: The Gear
  7. P

    Swisher Electric Log Splitter

    Does anyone have experience with the Swisher 22 Ton Electric Log Splitter (LS22E)? We're attracted by the advantages of the electric but are wondering about its performance and in particular the sound of the electric motor? Thanks in advance for any help.
    • PutneyVT
    • Thread
    • electric log splitter swisher
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: The Gear
  8. Chap

    PTO Log Splitter

    So I have a brand new wood stove sitting in my house waiting for much cooler temps to come so it can be fired up. I also recently bought a John Deere tractor from my neighbor. Put these two things together and it seems I might be in the market for a PTO driven log splitter. So I am hoping...
    • Chap
    • Thread
    • log splitter pto tractor
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: The Gear
  9. Electric Log splitter homemade

    Electric Log splitter homemade

    2 horse electric motor, really old hydraulic pump, used valve and 8 x 8 "h" beam
    • Blowingsmokeupyourchimney
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    • electric log splitter homemade log splitter log splitter
    • Comments: 0
    • Album: Electric Splitter Homemade
  10. Electric Log splitter homemade

    Electric Log splitter homemade

    2 horse electric motor, really old hydraulic pump, used valve and 8 x 8 "h" beam
    • Blowingsmokeupyourchimney
    • Media item
    • electric log splitter homemade log splitter log splitter
    • Comments: 0
    • Album: Electric Splitter Homemade
  11. From scratch log splitter

    From scratch log splitter

    International school bus frame, garbage truck cylinder, valve and pump, ford straight 6 engine and pto clutch unit, and generator fuel tank. 8 x 8 "h" beam.
    • Blowingsmokeupyourchimney
    • Media item
    • big log splitter gas log splitter homemade log craddle log splitter
    • Comments: 0
    • Album: Homemade gas splitter
  12. From scratch log splitter

    From scratch log splitter

    International school bus frame, garbage truck cylinder, valve and pump, ford straight 6 engine and pto clutch unit, and generator fuel tank.
    • Blowingsmokeupyourchimney
    • Media item
    • big log splitter gas log splitter homemade log craddle log splitter
    • Comments: 0
    • Album: Homemade gas splitter
  13. From scratch log splitter

    From scratch log splitter

    International school bus frame, garbage truck cylinder, valve and pump, ford straight 6 engine and pto clutch unit, and generator fuel tank.
    • Blowingsmokeupyourchimney
    • Media item
    • big log splitter gas log splitter homemade log craddle log splitter
    • Comments: 0
    • Album: Homemade gas splitter
  14. From scratch log splitter

    From scratch log splitter

    International school bus frame, garbage truck cylinder, valve and pump, ford straight 6 engine and pto clutch unit, and generator fuel tank.
    • Blowingsmokeupyourchimney
    • Media item
    • big log splitter gas log splitter homemade log craddle log splitter
    • Comments: 0
    • Album: Homemade gas splitter
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