Splitter shortage?

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But ouch, two grand for a 22 ton splitter! That’s $1100 more than I paid for my new 37 ton unit two years ago.
Yeah, pricey. Not many options for electric that could do vert and horizontal. At that price you could order a SS.
 
Rugged Split has an actual table for $395, you supply the spool/hoses/cyl/ etc.

 

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When I purchased my Yardmax YS3065 earlier this year it still said on the crate the 4 way wedge was enclosed. I of course found out from support that it was discontinued.

Yardmax statement: "We are no longer manufacturing the 4-way wedge. This was a decision that came after a thorough evaluation on the value of including it vs. the cost of manufacturing it."

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My guess is its product liability special. the guard around the end of the cylinder is probably intended to cut down on pinch points.
 
Rugged Split has an actual table for $395, you supply the spool/hoses/cyl/ etc.

Had a Gorillabac many years now saving my back and working alone. our buddy tried the hydraulic table and ended uup costin him over $800 and hours of messin around finding parts that were no included and weld shop. Then the darn thing wants to tip over once you bust your back getting a big log over to the far side and on the lift table. Gorillabac log lifter needs to be sold more places. just saying i was lucky to find it on the youtube. huskee 25ton
 
Had a Gorillabac many years now saving my back and working alone. our buddy tried the hydraulic table and ended uup costin him over $800 and hours of messin around finding parts that were no included and weld shop. Then the darn thing wants to tip over once you bust your back getting a big log over to the far side and on the lift table. Gorillabac log lifter needs to be sold more places. just saying i was lucky to find it on the youtube. huskee 25ton
True about tip over without the correct pads/out rigger, mine is offset toward the table. This kit is for the DIYer or someone who is good friends with a welder. Personally I like the lift table and not the lift cable regardless of the difference in cost. But if one adds a table for $1k it might be worth considering a new RM with table then sell the old one. The GB is centrally mounted, but I think it's slow and far more dangerous to have hoisted[/hung from] a cable than resting on a table.