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 (until Aug 15th, the 4-way wedge is free- a $300 savings) from a local small dealer (Honda GX160, 20 ton, 4 inch cylinder, 14s cycle time) - http://www.wallensteinequipment.com/ca/en/model/wx540l-log-splitter
Or from a big box store
Surge-master 28HVGC-L, with the 4way wedge (25 ton, Honde gc190, 4.5 inch cylinder, but same pump and cycle time as the wx540) -
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Both work out to 3K with tax. I split mainly fir and hemlock, and 2 fir trees I'm about to take down are almost 36 inches at their base.
Surge-masters are re-branded wallensteins with Honda GC instead of GX, so the reliability should be similar. I have 2 days to make the choice to get the free wallenstein accessory deal, and I'm not sure the bigger surgemaster is necessary, or if the 20 ton wallenstein will do the trick. The wallenstein is the local rental splitter, and I'd prefer to support a local business but I've never had a 4 way before
thoughts? Will the 20 ton be enough for a 4-way wedge and large green fir rounds? Will the 25 ton be faster and a better match for my needs?
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 (until Aug 15th, the 4-way wedge is free- a $300 savings) from a local small dealer (Honda GX160, 20 ton, 4 inch cylinder, 14s cycle time) - http://www.wallensteinequipment.com/ca/en/model/wx540l-log-splitter
Or from a big box store
Surge-master 28HVGC-L, with the 4way wedge (25 ton, Honde gc190, 4.5 inch cylinder, but same pump and cycle time as the wx540) -
(broken link removed)
Both work out to 3K with tax. I split mainly fir and hemlock, and 2 fir trees I'm about to take down are almost 36 inches at their base.
Surge-masters are re-branded wallensteins with Honda GC instead of GX, so the reliability should be similar. I have 2 days to make the choice to get the free wallenstein accessory deal, and I'm not sure the bigger surgemaster is necessary, or if the 20 ton wallenstein will do the trick. The wallenstein is the local rental splitter, and I'd prefer to support a local business but I've never had a 4 way before
thoughts? Will the 20 ton be enough for a 4-way wedge and large green fir rounds? Will the 25 ton be faster and a better match for my needs?