Different small gas splitter

[WiscWoody]

I was at Menards yesterday and I stopped to look at their splitters even though I’m not shopping for one and I saw this different splitter, a gas 7 ton model for $500 but they‘ve been running a 11% merchandise rebate since the pandemic started So the real cost would be $445. If it were me I’d wait for a good sale like a Black Friday sale and get a bigger model or if I wanted a small splitter I might look for a good electric splitter with a little more power than the usual 5 ton capacity. What do you think?

PS- I see it has a cycle speed of 20 second. Agh!

 

[Woodsplitter67]

20 seconds is brutal.....

 

[Bad LP]

20 seconds is brutal.....

Just shoot me. Shoot me now.
No way would I be willing to do that.

Signed
Super Split.

 

[WiscWoody]

Just shoot me. Shoot me now.
No way would I be willing to do that.

Signed
Super Split.

Well here’s what they say on Amazon about the speed of this splitter lol.

• The 80cc engine easily powers through logs up to 19 inches in length and 50 lb. in weight.
• The 20-second cycle time and auto-return valve reduce work time, while the skewed wedge improves efficiency.
• Champion Support - 2 year limited

The 20-second cycle time reduces work time but from what other way? Oh... maybe from one of those manually operated hydraulic splitters with two pump handles But lucky you if your a buyer it has a auto return valve! You sure your going to pass in this mighty machine Bad LP? Haha.

 

[SpaceBus]

I guess it's very light so easy to move around compared to a "full size" splitter. Probably not as loud and more fuel efficient.

 

[Bad LP]

Well here’s what they say on Amazon about the speed of this splitter lol.

• The 80cc engine easily powers through logs up to 19 inches in length and 50 lb. in weight.
• The 20-second cycle time and auto-return valve reduce work time, while the skewed wedge improves efficiency.
• Champion Support - 2 year limited

The 20-second cycle time reduces work time but from what other way? Oh... maybe from one of those manually operated hydraulic splitters with two pump handles But lucky you if your a buyer it has a auto return valve! You sure your going to pass in this mighty machine Bad LP? Haha.

What happens at 22 inches and 60 pounds?

 

[Woodsplitter67]

What happens at 22 inches and 60 pounds?

the cycle time goes to 30 seconds

 

[duramaxman05]

With that kind of cycle time, its gotta be made for someone who wants to take more breaks than split. That should be pretty close to a 20min break every half hour. Heck, it's got to take 10 to 15 min t osplit some of the big knotty pieces I have.