buy a new log splitter

[wood pile]

Hi guys,

new to this forum, trying get some feed back on logsplitters... I split by hand all my life now it time to get with the times... I would like some opinions on splitters, I looking at the northernstar 30 ton and troy-built 27 ton so far... If any other ideas throw them at me..

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[yetty734]

brave, american, and ramsplitter have all been suggested to me. the choice seems to be based upon what you like best, im totsally clueless as to which is the best splitter. i just no i have a ton of choices. i would find the splitter that has decent features medium cost and ease of parts/service.

good luck, ive been looking for a month and still really dont know. i dont have any dealers near me so im trying to find
"the best splitter"

 

[mpilihp]

We just bought a used one, a 5hp with a large ram, not sure what the ton rating on it is, it was a rental unit, got it for $400 works great. Before this unit we used to borrow one from a friend that had a 3 1/2 hp motor on it, was small enough to pick up and toss in the back of the pickup. That small unit was able to split everything we put on it, maybe not on the first attempt but after the 2nd or third it would splilt it. So im not inclined to think there is a need for a 8hp 30 ton unit. As long as it has auto return and better an adjustable return ring (so it will auto stop the return cycle slightly longer than your rounds) splitting will go fast. Also if you have alot of large rounds the vertical option would be good.

Happy shopping

~ Phil

 

[countrybois]

I don't know what your needs are, but we've got a 25 ton Speeco(Huskee) and can't be happier. I haven't found any others in the $1K price range that looks made as well. We have split 9 cords so far with it this year.

 

[colebrookman]

try using the search feature and most of your questions will be answered.
Ed

 

[reaperman]

Hi guys,

new to this forum, trying get some feed back on logsplitters... I split by hand all my life now it time to get with the times... I would like some opinions on splitters, I looking at the northernstar 30 ton and troy-built 27 ton so far... If any other ideas throw them at me..

Skip

If your leaning towards the Northstar splitter, watch for the 10% off power equiptment sale days. They have them periodically throughout the year, maybe inquire at a local store about upcoming dates. I know they include splitters on these sales. Could same some $$$

 

[FLASHMAN]

Me an Woodbutcher bought that 27 ton Troy... In our second year and no issues. Busts up even the hardest hickory and oak with no complaints

 

[Adios Pantalones]

I got a Troybuilt 33 ton. If it's worth doing- it's worth overdoing.

Check Craigslist for deals! I see them on there all the time- rarely do I see what I'd call a great deal on a splitter, but they do happen.

 

[BrotherBart]

Just got in from splitting some red oak and always love these splitter posts. Bought a Duerr 22 ton splitter in 1988 that has to be the lightest built horizontal/vertical splitter in the history of the world. The thing has split five to seven cords (jumped up to thirteen last year) every year since the day it came home. Replaced the engine for $129 last year just because the throttle control pissed me off, not because it wouldn't run.

Why oh why do you guys shell out the bucks for those monsters?

 

[Adios Pantalones]

My excuse: I don't own a motorcycle. Got to spend my money on some fun toys!