Where's the bottom in splitters?

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bluedogz

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you may want to go with something that has a more substantial full length beam under it like the huskee 22 ton which is currently on sale at TSC. This seams to be a very popular model here on the forum. I don't believe the unsupported cylinder on the splitter you referenced is popular. I have an older 25 ton huskee and it has handled everything I have thrown at it, but it has struggled with some of the bigger rounds (36+ inch oak). If you are splitting the big stuff you will want more tonnage.
 
You'll be using this for however long you live or---you could use it for five years and sell it for what you paid, ---if it's good quality.

Thanks for asking the peanut gallery, I don't know about other folks, but that made me feel really needed and my opinion valued. LOL
 
+1 on the huskee, from one of the many here that have them.
 
Yeah, don't waste our money on that thing, a 100 or 200 more you can get the Huskee 22 with less worries, that thing looks a little flimsy......peanuts
 
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I always refer to reviews if I'm spending more than $50 on anything these days. That said, seems like some are favorable and some not so much. Seems like it has a few faults and limitations from what I read. Personally I'd spend a few more Franklins and get something tried and true, that way I'm not disappointed. Nothing worse than having to fix crap when I should be processing, my time is limited so I need to be productive when those times present themselves. I got the Troy-Bilt 27 ton with Honda engine from Lowes, 18 mos free financing out the door around $1400 and I am very pleased with my purchase. I was close to the Huskee 22 ton but some iffy reviews on the B&S steered me to the one I got. Just my .02
 
Exactly the input I was hoping for! As Chumley said, my time is also limited so $200 cheaper may end up not being so.
 
That thing only splits horizontally. Half a splitter. Since 1988 my splitter has split horizontally exactly twice.
 
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BrotherBart said:
That thing only splits horizontally. Half a splitter. Since 1988 my splitter has split horizontally exactly twice.
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Bart, are you referring to the Earhquake, or the TSC/Huskee/Speeco? The TSC goes vertical, I believe...

Bigg_Redd said:
As a staunch and opinionated member of the peanut gallery I have no opinion apart from looking askance at all hydraulic splitters.
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No shock there... but I'm in a position where I can't do enough single-handedly :) to meet my needs. I love my Fiskars but have to get more done in the limited time I have.
 
bluedogz said:
Bart, are you referring to the Earhquake, or the TSC/Huskee/Speeco? The TSC goes vertical, I believe...
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The one in the OP.

BTW: Tell Bigg_Redd to tie on hand behind his back and see what he thinks of hyro splitters then. >>
 
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BrotherBart said:
The one in the OP.

BTW: Tell Bigg_Redd to tie on hand behind his back and see what he thinks of hyro splitters then. >>
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After more investigation, I see why the one in the OP could end up being a POS. Further, there is a TSC 2 miles from my home.
 
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Bigg_Redd said:
I know this sounds like crazy talk, but have you tried "working harder"?
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Well, I asked for input from the peanut gallery, and that's what I got.

I'd be thrilled to work twice as hard as I do, but need to seek leverage and efficiency, not brute force.
 
What ever happened to all the hoopla on Troy-Bilt 27 T trunnion cylinders snapping? Seems it has gone away.
If I had to do it again I would look for a full beam splitter, but mine has not missed a beat - knock on particle board.
 
Huskee is $50 off at TSC right now. That will ~ cover your tax. Making the net difference between the cheapo earthquake and the huskee 22 ton that is proven and well liked on this forum ~$200.

Peanut gallery out!
 
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bluedogz said:
After more investigation, I see why the one in the OP could end up being a POS. Further, there is a TSC 2 miles from my home.
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BINGO!
 
Too bad Menards isn't in your area. I got this for $700 plus tax after a in store credit of $200. I like it. [Hearth.com] Where's the bottom in splitters?
 
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TreePointer said:
Right now the Dirty Hand Tools 22-ton splitter with 11 second cycle time would be my entry level splitter. It's very similar to the TSC Huskee but it does have a few nicer details.

http://www.logsplittersdirect.com/Dirty-Hand-Tools-100171-Log-Splitter/p11198.html

You also have the option of free "ship to store" at your Home Depot:
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Dirty-Ha...og-Splitter-100171/204642906#customer_reviews
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Who would service one of those if need be?
 
TreePointer said:
Right now the Dirty Hand Tools 22-ton splitter with 11 second cycle time would be my entry level splitter. It's very similar to the TSC Huskee but it does have a few nicer details.

http://www.logsplittersdirect.com/Dirty-Hand-Tools-100171-Log-Splitter/p11198.html

You also have the option of free "ship to store" at your Home Depot:
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Dirty-Ha...og-Splitter-100171/204642906#customer_reviews
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Seems to me DHT was promoting those through Menards at several hundred less than is listed in the links Tree Pointer, quite a value then.
 
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