Posted by Billy NY on February 20, 2012 at 10:46:44 from (67.248.100.3):
With all here who heat with wood, and make their own firewood etc., I was wondering about opinions of tow behind, vertical/horizontal splitters, say 25 ton to 30 ton splitters available today, I've looked at all major brands, and its interesting how they differ, specifications and related.
I never minded hand splitting, good honest work and exercise and there is a good many who are able to do it to mid life or beyond, in my case the shoulder joint, one wrist combined with pounding a wedge into wood, or similar is becoming un-tolerable, now whether some of these problems can be fixed its hard to say, taken almost a year to get my leg right, so it's time and I've got a bunch of logs here to drag in still, a pile of same at the other place 30 miles north, which would probably heat the place there for several years.
I think we'd all love to have a firewood processor, or high production machinery but the cost is prohibitive.
I've noticed the designs vary, some with fenders, tail lights, some not, hydraulic capacity, 2 stage pump, wedge arrangements, exhaust orientation and fumes are a big concern, cycle times, and what else would be a concern for typical tow behind splitters.
I looked at Speeco, 28 ton, same as TSC sells with the Huskee label. It seems to fit my needs, will accept a 4way wedge designed and offered for it, though TSC does not list it, nor do they connect Speeco to TSC but they list the log cradle with Speeco name on it, must be the same> Speeco offers Honda and Briggs & Stratton, wondering which one is better, (exhaust orientation especially)
It seems built well enough, 6 gallon hyd. reservoir, 2 stage pump, wedge pinned on ram, and allows for their 4 way to be placed over, (that is a big plus as most of what I have is weathered and can be done by hand) bigger logs take it off or whatever works for what you are doing. Towing speeds are slow, I'd probably place it in the pick up bed to move to the other place. I see it looks like the hyd. tank has a flange for fenders to mount. I've also noticed some other splitters have their hydraulic lines protected with spring sleeves or covers. Speeco offers the log cradle too.
I guess what I am wondering what else should I be looking at or considering when looking at one of these, the price is at my limit, though I'm sure I could fabricate one, seems more cost effective to buy one.
I did miss out on a 31 ton yard machines for $850 last week just could not make up my mind, seller states it was hardly used, seemed like a decent deal, looked clean in the photos as if that was true. Been looking for low hour used, but not many come up for sale, either overpriced, or a deal that is gone quickly.
We sell tractor parts! We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today. [ About Us ]
Today's Featured Article - The Niagra View Mobile - Powered by a 1959 Ford Tractor - by Mark Massey. In 1959 the Niagara Frontier Transit Inc. of Buffalo, New York designed and built six Viewmobiles for the Niagara Frontier Sightseeing Inc. for use as a sightseeing ride at the Niagara Falls State Park, Niagara Falls, New York, powered by a 1959 Ford 611 Tractor.
... [Read Article]
Latest Ad:
Oliver 550 Diesel runs like a watch three point hitch pto engine gone threw about two hundred hours ago nice clean tractor
[More Ads]
All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of any part of this website, including design and content, without written permission is strictly prohibited. Trade Marks and Trade Names contained and used in this Website are those of others, and are used in this Website in a descriptive sense to refer to the products of others. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy
TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER: Tradenames and Trademarks referred to within Yesterday's Tractor Co. products and within the Yesterday's Tractor Co. websites are the property of their respective trademark holders. None of these trademark holders are affiliated with Yesterday's Tractor Co., our products, or our website nor are we sponsored by them. John Deere and its logos are the registered trademarks of the John Deere Corporation. Agco, Agco Allis, White, Massey Ferguson and their logos are the registered trademarks of AGCO Corporation. Case, Case-IH, Farmall, International Harvester, New Holland and their logos are registered trademarks of CNH Global N.V.
