log splitter

Chuck

It is hard to find a factory made horizontal machine that is set up like that - all vertical/horizontal combos are set up that way.

I can't say whether I'd recommend a vertical/horizontal - never used one BUT .... I'd hate to have to bend over every time I need to touch the wood (vertical), and (for most iI've seen) in horizontal position it looks like the wheel is in the way and the beam is too high off the ground.

Proper height for a horizontal beam is just above your knee so you don't need to bend over to hold the small logs and can "catch" the close half of big logs on your thigh after the split.

One thing that I have noticed with two different horizonal / vertical models is that when in the horizonal position you have to lean over the wheel. Just not enough room for my big feet, and it is important to me because alot of time is spent splitting sometimes.

I did add a hydrolic lift pan to mine that makes it so much less work lifting the big ones. A lift pan can make a nice place to have someone get ahead placing then on deck.

Let me try that splitter again. Hal

I bought the 2-stage pump, control valve from Northern Hydraulics in MN. I bought a steering cylinder at a government auction with a 3-inch bore. I had to cut the shaft since it was too long. I got the hydraulic hoses from where I worked. I bought the wheels, tires and hitch from a boat yard. Never had to run the engine more than 1/3 throttle. Hal