Engine needed for log splitter.

Tx Jim · Dec 16, 2009

Anyone know of a good on-line place to order a 9-11HP horizontal shaft engine that's not made in China? I was splitting wood with my Cub Cadet splitter and engine seized. Thanks,Jim

KYfarm · Dec 16, 2009

just google honda small engines

thurlow · Dec 16, 2009

I've only bought parts (excellent service), but they also sell engines....Jack's Small Engines.

Also check......Small Engine Warehouse.

david shadid · Dec 16, 2009

http://www.smallenginewarehouse.com/

they got everything and then some

Anonymous-0 · Dec 16, 2009

Hey, while you're feeling generous send me an additional few hundred too.

Anonymous-0 · Dec 16, 2009

Hey you guys probably think Sony is still made in Japan too.

Anonymous-0 · Dec 16, 2009

i have a China Honda knock of on my splitter and for 5 years it starts second pull just came in from splitting some Oak and it's -7 and it started second pull for 119.00 I'm sold. this is a harbor tool engine 11 hp don't be to fast to judge them China engines. you will not touch a Honda for under 700 or a BS

JIM33 · Dec 16, 2009

surpluscenter

Anonymous-0 · Dec 16, 2009

Be careful online. You can spend a lot more money for a name brand and still find out it was made in China. In a store where with physical merchandise you can see the tags but online you can't.

charles todd · Dec 16, 2009

I know you said no "Chineese" engines but the Harbor Freight engines are a Cineese clone of a Honda. I have a 13 hp, electric start on my air compressor and it runs great, and almost as quiet as a Honda. Got it on sale and used a coupon for 20% off, got it for $260 ish after tax. You cannot buy a used Honda for that. Hell, if it blows, buy another and still be cheaper than 1 Honda.

Good luck,

CT

Tx Jim · Dec 17, 2009

Thanks for all replies. I still looking but a Honda is out of the question as I don't use the splitter enough to justify the cost.

Anyone know anything about a BlueMax? Yes I found out it's made in China.

El Toro · Dec 17, 2009

I used a 10hp Tecumseh engine on this splitter I built back in 1982. The engine was off an old Craftsman garden tractor. Never had to run the engine above 1/2 throttle. With the two stage pump it would just shear the knots. Hal

ericlb · Dec 17, 2009

just a wild idea but is there any way you can mount a hydrauic pump, and run it off the deck pulley on the garden tractor engine?

greygoat · Dec 17, 2009

As for the suggestion to run a pump off the
mower deck pully:::Most small "Woodsplitter"
type hydraulic pumps have only bronze bushings
and ARE NOT designed to be side loaded, such as
with a belt drive. If the belt was to be tight
enough as to not slip under load, the bushing,
life would be drasticly shortened.
A belt drive hydraulic pump has ball or roller
bearings, and the price is far greater than that
of a small single, or a 2 stage "Woodsplitter"
pump.

CJ3b_jeep · Dec 17, 2009

My buddy bought the 6 horse from harbor freight with a 27 month
warranty, it was around $130 or less. Seem to run great, has lots of
power.

schmuck · Dec 18, 2009

You may well be right, but I cut around 8 cords a year to heat my house and garage and I'll bet the splitter only runs 6 hours or so all year. I suspect it would still take several years to wear out anyway.

schmuck · Dec 18, 2009

Good point.

schmuck · Dec 18, 2009

I also just noticed your forum name. I see we think at least somewhat alike.

Geo-TH,In · Jan 2, 2010

You may want to check craig's list for items like pressure washers. I've been tempeted to buy some items just for the motor. I purchased a 3700 psi pressure washer with a 13 hp honda for $450. The washer works great. My experience has been that pumps don't last very long. I've seen new pressure washers with 13 hp honda's sell for a $1k with free shipping.

Welding man · Jan 2, 2010

www.smallenginewarehouse.com

charles todd · Jan 3, 2010

I still vote for a Harbor Freight Electric start 11 or 13 hp engine. It will last almost forever at 8 cords a year.

CT

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