what is this speeco?

[waterboss]

HI All I'm a newbie. I,m looking at purchase this it has a leak at the pump shaft hre want $500 for it. Please comment any experience or good bad? He, s not sure of size it a 5hp , Sys it will split 26 long? thanks all

 

[turn_n_burn]

A pump shaft leak should not be that expensive to fix. I would ask what the tonnage rating on the hydro pump is. Be careful of guys not giving too much info though, because it's much easier to split a pine 2x6 that is 26" long than an Oak or Ash round that is 26" long. I don't know what grows in Michigan, but out in Idaho everybody loves their pine and Tamarack, as our only prevalent hardwoods are Elms, which suck as firewood and will give a top notch splitter a run for its money. Still, if he's honest, it seems like it may just need a new hydraulic seal and 500 would be a pretty good deal. Keep in mind, though, that you can get decent splitters brand new from Harbor freight for similar amounts, that while not the best quality, will work and have warranties of some kind.

Welcome aboard, by the way! I got on here a short while back and haven't left since. This site has been the biggest help with every aspect of wood heating I have ever found, and it is the friendliest forum on the web, hands down.

 

[pma1123]

Welcome Waterboss.
I'm not sure what model speeco that is, but most Speeco's I've seen are red in color. The beam position looks very low, unable to tilt to vertical position which does come in handy with bigger pieces.
Honestly, a brand new one with warranty is ~$1000; I'd have a hard time spending $500 on one that needs work before it could be used. Used log splitters aren't like a grandma-driven used car; they live a tough life.

 

[D8Chumley]

This site has been the biggest help with every aspect of wood heating I have ever found, and it is the friendliest forum on the web, hands down.

Agreed, this place is awesome! I can't wait to get into my stacks this year, I'm so much further along and better educated since I found this forum. I'd say there's a pretty good chance I'll never have another chimney fire or runaway stove again. That's some scary crap right there. Welcome, crack open a cold one and stay awhile. And I burn pine now too!

 

[xman23]

Looks like it's has a lot of miles on it. I know splitters hold there value but... I'd save up and buy a new one that will be perfect and run for a lot of years trouble free

 

[Dmitry]

I wouldn't buy a splitter that can't be put in a vertical position, doesn't see this one being vertical. For $999 you can buy brand new speeco county line 22 ton at tractor supply or similar Dirty Hands at Lowes with warranty , filled with fresh hydraulic etc. I bought mine for $899 at Black Friday sale. They usually have it every year on sale. 22 ton is plenty of power. Never saw mine stop whatever I trow at it.

 

[maple1]

I would call it a maybe.

Can you go see it in action?

That's kind of an oldish engine. And a 'leak' could be anything from a very slow nuisance drip that you could work with for years to a stream that needs immediate fix.

Also looks like the filter is on the suction side of the pump? It should be on the return line - which would make me question the health of the pump (it could cause cavitation & pump damage), and also why it is like that. Not sure if they used to build them like that - or a result of someones poor mod? (The red hose stands out a bit).

I would lean to passing at that price - but kind of depends on the point of view. Someone starting out to build one might be $500 into things & not have what is there.

 

[waterboss]

Hey thank for your comments.Before I bought I did split a 16 piece of cherry with it. The leak is a drip. I'll look in to pump as for which side it suppose to be on. It's 5 hp Briggs. Fired right up. I burn 7-8 face a year. I know I could got a new for a 1000. ,I need to get my wood split. And really can't afford a new one now. So this is it for now. Also really like a 28ton. I'm sure I can get my money back out of it. I see pump from 100 to 200+ for same pump. What's the diff? Are some remains? Thanks all

 

[triptester]

Repair parts generally are not available for log splitter pumps . With a 5hp. engine your will be looking for an 11gpm 2-stage pump 100-150 dollars max.
All 11gpm log splitter pumps are interchangeable. The aluminum body pumps tend to be imports while the steel body pumps are made in USA.

 

[bioman]

I'd give 500 for that any day. put a wrench on the pump bolts & watch it stop leaking !

 

[Fifelaker]

That looks like it has been rebuilt from a Speeco splitter. The beam looks like an add on. It could easily converted to a H/V unit. You would have to fab a pivot on the beam and switch to a wedge on the ram and add a foot. The psi of the pump, and the cylinder diameter is what makes tonnage.

 

[waterboss]

Well I found tag on the I beam.It is Speeco #406180. But can't find any info on web. I contacted speeco. No response yet. Thanks again. I did talk to a hydraulic engineer. He said it will work like that. Or it was a add on. Also he mentioned I could run it with out a filter. Thanks again.

 

[Jags]

Mine is run without a filter. I am secretly hoping the pump goes bad so I can replace it with a 28GPM pump.

 

[waterboss]

Not bad for a $500 splitter, with a leaky pump. Might went thru a quart if that. Not all pieces were that big average was 18 to 24 inch in dia. Mixs of oak, elm, ash, maple. Whatever ton it is it worked. Took about 6 hour with one rain delay.thanks all.burn away.