Would you buy this splitter?

[beagler]

Lowes has a used 27 ton splitter for only $900. I guess the guy that bought it had a hydraulic hose burst so he returned it to Lowes. They fixed it, returned it the customer, and he said it didn't run right, so he wanted his cash back. It has been sitting outside in the elements uncovered, so there is some rust and obvious signs of use. Anyway, does this sound good? I'm not sure what would cause a hydraulic line to burst, but could the problem persist?

BTW: the original price was $1399

 

[computeruser]

Without knowing more about the problem, I'd want more of a discount to be interested. Was the hose nicked? Defective? Was the valve relief bad? A burst hose could be a problem or a symptom.

You can get a brand new 22ton Speeco/Huskee for around a grand...

 

[LLigetfa]

I'd bring a few rounds to the store and try it out. That's a good price for a 27 ton and the original owner might have wanted a new one rather than a repaired unit and so made up the excuse that it didn't run right.

 

[smokinj]

Lowes has a used 27 ton splitter for only $900. I guess the guy that bought it had a hydraulic hose burst so he returned it to Lowes. They fixed it, returned it the customer, and he said it didn't run right, so he wanted his cash back. It has been sitting outside in the elements uncovered, so there is some rust and obvious signs of use. Anyway, does this sound good? I'm not sure what would cause a hydraulic line to burst, but could the problem persist?

BTW: the original price was $1399

should come with warranty and you can buy extended

 

[beagler]

Both of these are good suggestions. I've read an awful lot about the 22 ton Huskee. This is sounding better. I split about 2 cords per year of mostly cherry, oak, maple, and poplar. I have the occasional elm, ironwood, but it sounds like the Huskee can handle them, especially if my logs are only 16-18 inches long.

 

[zzr7ky]

I'm shopping those 2 units right now. I'm planning to pick up the 27 ton from Lowe's...10% off coupons are available.... I'd probably do it quick!
Mike P

 

[wellbuilt home]

I would buy it . The 27ton is a nice splitter . Lowe's guarantees every thing . If you don't like it they will take it back .

 

[Birdman1]

Sounds like a good deal, I'd ask for a manager hit him up with a bunch of questions about it and pick on some stuff
like the rust from being left outside, wave the green under his nose and see if you can get him for another hun or hun and a half.
they don't like sittin on stuff like that this time of year it's just takin up space.
Just watch out for the cash & carry discount thing sometimes they won't let you return it, but like smokinj said
get the "extended" warranty if you can when you check out.
I'd prolly pull the trigger on it as long as the motor runs good.
Cheers

 

[flewism]

Obviously, without seeing and touching it this advice is suspect. I got my 359 from Lowes on a similar deal, a warranty return. after some haggling with the manager we settled on $300. There was a sticker on the saw from the saw shop that fixed it and I called them ask asked about the 359 from the Southgate store and basically it was a new saw with a used bar on it when they were done. They also gave me the tools manual and accessories off their display model, including the warranty card so I registered it. So I got a $519 dollar saw with a used bar, for $300.

Splitters are simpler machines, check for a sticker from the repair facility and talk to them, offer $700 , settle for $750

 

[firefighterjake]

I'd bring a few rounds to the store and try it out. That's a good price for a 27 ton and the original owner might have wanted a new one rather than a repaired unit and so made up the excuse that it didn't run right.

I concur . . . give it a try.

The rust wouldn't bother me (as long as it isn't on the hydraulic piston) . . . assuming here you're talking about rust on the splitting beam.

What would concern me more would be if there is a problem with the hydraulics . . . in this case testing it first and making sure there is a warranty would be a good idea.

That said . . as LL said . . . many times folks simply want a new item and will return stuff with bogus claims. I bought my generator during the 1998 ice storm as used and "defective" according to the customer who had returned it . . . even though the gas tank was still empty and there was still a paper sticker attached to the muffler.