Countyline Wood Splitter 25-ton

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It little brother (22 ton) has probably the best reviews of any splitter but its bigger brothers don't have as good reviews. Be interesting to see how it pans out.
 
It is a new size for them, similar to the 22 in same engine, but some more steel in the beam and larger pump. Same cycle time as the 22.

25 ton will be plenty. My 22 tn goes through everything. Tough wood is slower in 2nd stage but a smaller splitter is easier to maneuver and store. If I was a business I may get a larger one, but for us homeowners the 22 or 25 ton are just right.
 
I don't know what the price of either of these are now. That said I'm part owner in a 27 ton Troy built and have access to a 22 ton county line. I've also ran a 32 ton husky. My opinion is that spending money for anything bigger than 22 ton is a waste. I would buy which ever is cheapest. The 22 ton has split everything I have ever put under it so has the 27 and 32. We're talking some pretty gnarly southern hard wood. 3 foot knotty elm rounds cut to 24" in length aren't much of a challenge for the 22 ton. Same goes for oak, hickory, locust ect.


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I got one of these a few weeks ago, haven't used it a lot but like it so far.
This one has a 4 1/2" cylinder as opposed to a 4" on the 22 ton.
This one would be a good choice!


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I have the 22 ton Huskee (Speeco). Just got done splitting up about 3 cords of maple with it. I love it and wouldn't want anything heavier to lug around or bigger to store. It's split up everything I ask it to.
 
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My son and I have been splitting oak for four straight days now with our (Speeco) County Line 22. It had been cut into pieces 4 years ago and left in a couple huge piles. Super hard very dark all oak wood. Didn't have a single piece the 22 couldn't go through on the first try.
 
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I think they might color coordinate them, the different size splitters are usually a different color for most companies right?

That being said, the countyline 25 is yellow just like the 22. The 22 is now listed as clearance so perhaps the 25 is its replacement.

The 22 is really great. Just split a 36in oak trunk with it yesterday. currently the 22 and 25 are both listed for $999 at tractor supply. Last year i bought the 22 for $850 or $899 i forget, but they had a black friday sale, so a temp price drop could be right around the corner again now
 
I have the 22 ton and I love it. Change the oil after the first use though. Save the crank from all the beginners shards from break in. But I do cherry ash Maple and black walnut great. Sometimes doesn't like the cherry, but I just gotta ramp the motor up and she does the trick.

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County Line is Speeco
Just checked the ad you posted and it shows the Countyline (speeco) 25 ton and a log catcher for it. Read the questions.
 
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I contacted Speeco, they advised me that they don't make the new 2018 model.

On edit, I confirmed that YTL is the manufacturer of the 2018 Countyline log splitters, it is no longer made by Speeco. It looks the same, it just has a slightly larger hydraulic pump and slightly faster cycle time of 11.5 seconds.

So far, so good. Its our first splitter and we love it so far! I've split wood at my dads, my father in laws, and some neighbors. We don't have any to split right now, but are having a blast using it! Its such a difference when you own the splitter and you aren't racing to get as much done in 4 hours as possible. Its fun and relaxing when you can take your time and split! I wish we'd have bought this years ago!!!
 
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11.5 second cycle time for a 26 inch beam is 2.2 inches per second- woo-wee!!!
 
spoon059 said:
Just got back from my local TSC. 25 ton Countyline is $799 through Sunday for Black Friday special. Thought that was a great price if anyone is in the market!
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I am quite surprised there aren't any videos yet.
 
Bwhunter85 said:
Looking for input on this splitter. Anyone have similar splitter? I think 25-ton will be enough tonnage for what I am looking for.

http://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/countyline-25-ton-log-splitter?cm_vc=-10005
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It seems TSC is offering 2 models. The one you inquire about is NOT the new for 2017/18 FAST model with 11.5 seconds cycle time, AND yours is $200 more. I suggest you get the FAST model for $799- ends tomorrow. Then try it out and post a video if you can.

https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/countyline-25-ton-log-splitter-126151799--1
 
Biggest visual differences in the new 25 ton and the older 22 ton we have is the tongue and the jackstand. The tongue appears to be more than sheetmetal now and the jackstand appears heavier is now spring loaded. The jackstand has always been our biggest complaint on the 22 ton, it's thin and weak.
 
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IMO I'd stick with one made by Speeco; a lot of guys on here run then and they are a sound design. I have the 22 ton Hukee (Speeco) and have only had a couple of occasions when it just wouldn't split the log. Both times where the stump end of huge gnarly Cherry and Ash trees. They are easy on fuel and start reliably. cycle time is not a factor for me, I don't see splitting wood as a speed event. Just my $.02

After looking at the ad for the 25T model, first thing I noticed is the location of the engine. Not a fan, logs will land on it, and break things, it's just a matter of time. I'd stick with the 22 or similar layout.
 
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Bwhunter85 said:
Looking for input on this splitter. Anyone have similar splitter? I think 25-ton will be enough tonnage for what I am looking for.

http://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/countyline-25-ton-log-splitter?cm_vc=-10005
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I have this exact splitter. There have been a lot of improvements over the previous model. I bought it at TSC and they still had the older version in stock. It was easy to do a Direct comparison to the older Speeco model, as they were side by side.

There was no comparison, however. Newer model is made from heavier steel, has a beefier stand and a much faster cycle time.

I love mine.
 
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Sodbuster said:
.... After looking at the ad for the 25T model, first thing I noticed is the location of the engine. Not a fan, logs will land on it, and break things, it's just a matter of time. I'd stick with the 22 or similar layout.
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Can you expound on this view? I do not see the difference, the designs are both vulnerable. The TSC design has the engine on the opposite side of the beam and away from the operator.
 
Sodbuster said:
After looking at the ad for the 25T model, first thing I noticed is the location of the engine. Not a fan, logs will land on it, and break things, it's just a matter of time. I'd stick with the 22 or similar layout.
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So, like I said I bought the new one because that is what my local TSC had and it had the larger cylinder and faster cycle time. I found out AFTER the fact that it is not made by Speeco. I can tell you that I inspected both the Speeco and the YTL and they use the same Kohler engine and its placed in the same exact place. If a log would hit the engine with the Speeco model, it'll hit the engine with the YTL model. Both engines are placed slightly behind the wedge.

They both have the same exact warranty as well. The only mechanical differences between the two could be the cylinder themselves, as I am not sure who manufacturers the actual hydraulic cylinder for either model. They are both full beam design, both utilize the same style of hydraulic hoses. I cannot remember what style of hose clamp is used on the Speeco models, but the YTL uses band clamps that appear less likely to leak. I've used mine for about 4 or 5 hours so far and it has been great. Went through some very stringy hickory and walnut that didn't split so much as it ripped apart. The splitter went through it with ease. Tough splits of crotch pieces were very easy as well.

Time will tell if this splitter lives up to the reputation that Speeco developed, but TSC thinks that it will, hence the pretty long warranty. Like I said... mechanically it is almost identical to the Speeco with the engine and hydraulic pump. And for $200 cheaper, not a bad deal! Heck, if it craps out in 5 years, it will still cost less than $160 a year... roughly the cost of renting 2 days a year.
 
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VirginiaIron said:
Can you expound on this view? I do not see the difference, the designs are both vulnerable. The TSC design has the engine on the opposite side of the beam and away from the operator.
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I'm waiting for the YTL log catcher to be available. I saw one mounted on the 35 ton today, looks awesome and looks like it will prevent any wayward splits that might want to take an unusual tumble towards the engine. No different than the Speeco version, based upon what I have seen.
 
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VirginiaIron said:
Can you expound on this view? I do not see the difference, the designs are both vulnerable. The TSC design has the engine on the opposite side of the beam and away from the operator.
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It is just my opinion that the newer design is more vulnerable to engine damage. With my older TSC design the engine is on the same side of the splitter as I am, as you stated; any log that wants to roll off the splitter would have to roll/fall through my body to get to the engine, and it's never happened. Before I added a log catcher, I would routinely have logs hit the tire and hydraulic tank on the side opposite from me, where the engine gas tank now resides on the newer designs. After I added a log catcher this didn't happen nearly as much, but it does still happen, especially when a hard splitting log suddenly explodes apart. If a large half round where to hit the gas tank, it could cause damage. It's no different than some of the old Troybilt Horse model rototillers, with the exposed carbs. They finally had to put a cage around it so people would stop snapping them off, usually when putting them back into the garage.
 

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So, like I said I bought the new one because that is what my local TSC had and it had the larger cylinder and faster cycle time. I found out AFTER the fact that it is not made by Speeco. I can tell you that I inspected both the Speeco and the YTL and they use the same Kohler engine and its placed in the same exact place. If a log would hit the engine with the Speeco model, it'll hit the engine with the YTL model. Both engines are placed slightly behind the wedge.

They both have the same exact warranty as well. The only mechanical differences between the two could be the cylinder themselves, as I am not sure who manufacturers the actual hydraulic cylinder for either model. They are both full beam design, both utilize the same style of hydraulic hoses. I cannot remember what style of hose clamp is used on the Speeco models, but the YTL uses band clamps that appear less likely to leak. I've used mine for about 4 or 5 hours so far and it has been great. Went through some very stringy hickory and walnut that didn't split so much as it ripped apart. The splitter went through it with ease. Tough splits of crotch pieces were very easy as well.

Time will tell if this splitter lives up to the reputation that Speeco developed, but TSC thinks that it will, hence the pretty long warranty. Like I said... mechanically it is almost identical to the Speeco with the engine and hydraulic pump. And for $200 cheaper, not a bad deal! Heck, if it craps out in 5 years, it will still cost less than $160 a year... roughly the cost of renting 2 days a year.
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Please don't take my opinion as criticism of your new splitter, that was not my intent. Speeco makes good splitters, as do many others. Wood splitters are really a very simple machine. If it were my splitter, I would look for a log catcher, like you are doing, because splits will pop that way from time to time, like I said usually during a hard split where the one piece will pop off the splitter. If they don't come out with a catcher for yours, which would surprise me, I'd look at making one, or a guard for your engine. A cracked fuel tank and a hot muffler are a bad combo. See my post above to see my old design.
 
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I just checked the store link and it appears the splitter is still on sale, wince, I might have to drive down there and get one. As someone once said about the possibility of equipment breaking down, cringe, "Two is one and one is none".
 
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