Troy built and Cub Cadet same splitter?

[Jfk4th]

I am getting close to going to try to get a deal like many people have done but here are some questions. I think I only need the "smaller" splitter either by Cub Cadet, Troy Built or Huskee. I have a friend who is a manager at TSC so a good deal on the Huskee could be coming but I also like the Cub Cadet and Troy Built, even the Crafstman looks good. I am thinking the Cub, Troy and Craftsman are pretty much the same thing. I can't spend anymore than a thousand, maybe that is even too much. I only split about 10-15 face cords a year so I can't break the bank during these tougher times

What do guys think, I am going to try to get the Troy Built for less than a grand at Lowes and the Huskee for way less. I don't think on the Cub Cadet I can get a deal though. Are all three MTD models?

 

[smokinj]

those are all good splitters I would give your freind a shot at the good deal!(troy built for less than a grand wow thats a great deal)

 

[savageactor7]

JFK, Cub Cadet, Troy Built or Huskee = MTD.

I would buy from TSC if I had a buddy there...even for a few dollars more cause if you run into a jam he'll help you work the system.

In the past I may have spoke harshly about MTD...but what are you going I admit I'm prejudiced. And they're are marginally worse products than what MTD puts out.

 

[Gooserider]

My understanding is that the TSC Huskee's are NOT made by MTD, but Troy-built, Cub Cadet, Yard-machines, Crapsman, and most of the others are MTD machines. I wouldn't take an MTD snowblower or lawn tractor as a gift, but I don't think their splitters are all that bad...

Gooserider

 

[Stevebass4]

thought the husky's are made by speeco

 

[Gooserider]

thought the husky's are made by speeco

That sounds right, I'd forgotten who made the TSC machines, just new it was NOT MTD...

Gooserider

 

[savageactor7]

Well Speeco has Carolyn a very good customer service rep, so that's something to consider. http://www.arboristsite.com/showthread.php?t=85497

 

[Stevebass4]

i saw that thread~!! it's great that a MFG / Carolyn checks the boards and gets praise from customers

 

[chipsoflyin]

cub cadet has some upgrades over the troy built, diamond plate fenders, upgraded hitch jack and tail light package. these upgrades dont justify the additional 300.00 price tag

 

[savageactor7]

i saw that thread~!! it's great that a MFG / Carolyn checks the boards and gets praise from customers

Steve, Ya know I didn't know what to make of that at first but I recently found out that SpeeCo is one of the ArboristSite sponsors. Still I would think they would handle any claim the same...there's no better advertising than the spoken word of us average Joe's.