Welcome, Guest. Please login or register.
Did you miss your activation email?

Username: Password:

Author Topic: American CLS  (Read 3907 times)

aarmga

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 423
  • OWF Brand: Nature's Comfort
  • OWF Model: NCB-250
  • Central Wisconsin
    • View Profile
American CLS
« on: January 24, 2017, 12:13:12 PM »

Anybody on one of these log splitters. I was looking at replacing my old speeco with a larger model that can split 36 or even 48" logs.  I really like the looks of The ACLS.
Logged
Stihl 211 - 16"
Remington Rodeo Pro - 20"
Stihl 661r magnum - 36"
SpeeCo 22 Ton Honda splitter
JD 1025r with FEL
Natures Comfort NCB 250 custom added overhead air injection

Bondo

  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 147
  • OWF Brand: Home built
  • OWF Model: Bondo-built, Model #1
  • Master General Re-Engineer
    • View Profile
Re: American CLS
« Reply #1 on: January 25, 2017, 06:28:54 AM »

Ayuh,.....    I take it yer lookin' at the horizontal/ vertical style splitters,..??

I bought the Northern Tool & hyd. 37 ton convertible splitter,....
I love the Honda motor, 'n 37 tons of power,...

Only problem has been the hinge, which appears to have been changed since I bought mine,.....
Logged
Any Grease is Better than No grease at All

Watertown, 'n Chaumont Bay, Ny.

aarmga

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 423
  • OWF Brand: Nature's Comfort
  • OWF Model: NCB-250
  • Central Wisconsin
    • View Profile
Re: American CLS
« Reply #2 on: January 25, 2017, 06:10:23 PM »

The one I have now is both vertical or horizontal but the log opening is only 26" I'm looking at the one from American CLS that has either a 36" or a 48" opening with a 10 second return rate (quite fast) also powered by honda
Logged
Stihl 211 - 16"
Remington Rodeo Pro - 20"
Stihl 661r magnum - 36"
SpeeCo 22 Ton Honda splitter
JD 1025r with FEL
Natures Comfort NCB 250 custom added overhead air injection

Bondo

  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 147
  • OWF Brand: Home built
  • OWF Model: Bondo-built, Model #1
  • Master General Re-Engineer
    • View Profile
Re: American CLS
« Reply #3 on: January 25, 2017, 08:52:15 PM »

Quote
The one I have now is both vertical or horizontal but the log opening is only 26"

Ayuh,.....     One of the several reasons I cut my rounds to 18"/ 20" long,....

Can't imagine handlin' 36" or 48" long rounds,....

That's the Diameter of the wood I've got left, needin' splittin',....
Logged
Any Grease is Better than No grease at All

Watertown, 'n Chaumont Bay, Ny.

aarmga

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 423
  • OWF Brand: Nature's Comfort
  • OWF Model: NCB-250
  • Central Wisconsin
    • View Profile
Re: American CLS
« Reply #4 on: January 25, 2017, 09:06:42 PM »

I couldnt do it either but I do have a tractor with a 52" front end loader that I would set those bigins on there.  Save the back and use diesel power  ;D
Logged
Stihl 211 - 16"
Remington Rodeo Pro - 20"
Stihl 661r magnum - 36"
SpeeCo 22 Ton Honda splitter
JD 1025r with FEL
Natures Comfort NCB 250 custom added overhead air injection

Roscoe

  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 189
  • OWF Brand: Hawken
  • OWF Model: HE2100
  • Southeast Michigan
    • View Profile
Re: American CLS
« Reply #5 on: January 27, 2017, 08:15:29 AM »

I sold my tired Speedco 35 Ton and bought a Northern Tool 37 Ton horz/vert with the Honda motor. Motor is great, chassis is average. Not for high volume firewood processing.

If you plan on spending $2500 on the splitter you WANT.......make it $5000 and you will have the splitter you NEED. 

Just my $.02
Logged
JD 7775
Kioti DK35
Bobcat S250
All Wood Oak Series
Stihl 036pro, 362c, 064
Husk 385,570
Shindiawa 416
Griffin 14' Dump
Owned: WD14000 / Ridgewood 7500

MattyNH

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 1284
  • OWF Brand: Crown Royal former Aqua-Therm
  • OWF Model: 7300E ; S-275
    • View Profile
Re: American CLS
« Reply #6 on: March 23, 2017, 04:21:07 PM »

American CLS owner here. I own the AM48HH with 8 hp Honda engine..Splits 4 foot wood/with 4 way wedge.. Splitter is pretty much unstoppable..Very well built..Its not your box store wood splitters..Highly recommend American CLS or the TimberWolf splitters
Logged
Crown Royal 7300E (2021)
Aqua-Therm S-275 (2006)
Jonsered 2188
Jonsered 2165
Jonsered 2050
Timberwolf- TWP1 5.5 Honda 25in wood splitter
American CLS- AM48HH 8 Honda 48in wood splitter
Kubota L3800DT
Lake Winnipesaukee New Hampshire

aarmga

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 423
  • OWF Brand: Nature's Comfort
  • OWF Model: NCB-250
  • Central Wisconsin
    • View Profile
Re: American CLS
« Reply #7 on: March 25, 2017, 03:49:31 PM »

That's a big guy!   What kind of tonnage is the ram and if you don't mind sharing, what kind of price tag?
Logged
Stihl 211 - 16"
Remington Rodeo Pro - 20"
Stihl 661r magnum - 36"
SpeeCo 22 Ton Honda splitter
JD 1025r with FEL
Natures Comfort NCB 250 custom added overhead air injection

MattyNH

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 1284
  • OWF Brand: Crown Royal former Aqua-Therm
  • OWF Model: 7300E ; S-275
    • View Profile
Re: American CLS
« Reply #8 on: March 28, 2017, 07:29:06 PM »

That's a big guy!   What kind of tonnage is the ram and if you don't mind sharing, what kind of price tag?
Ya it is a big guy..I bought it very very lightly used..Pretty much brand new..I paid $1000 for it. Bran new your looking at about $3000 for it ..All the specs for the splitters are on their web sight or you can call or email them for more info..Defiantly a impressive wood splitter..For me, If I was in the market for a splitter.  It would be a tough choice between Timberwolf or the American CLS..I know a few people that own the American CSLsplitter..Engine wise stick with the Hondas!
Logged
Crown Royal 7300E (2021)
Aqua-Therm S-275 (2006)
Jonsered 2188
Jonsered 2165
Jonsered 2050
Timberwolf- TWP1 5.5 Honda 25in wood splitter
American CLS- AM48HH 8 Honda 48in wood splitter
Kubota L3800DT
Lake Winnipesaukee New Hampshire

aarmga

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 423
  • OWF Brand: Nature's Comfort
  • OWF Model: NCB-250
  • Central Wisconsin
    • View Profile
Re: American CLS
« Reply #9 on: March 29, 2017, 07:38:57 PM »

Thanks!
Logged
Stihl 211 - 16"
Remington Rodeo Pro - 20"
Stihl 661r magnum - 36"
SpeeCo 22 Ton Honda splitter
JD 1025r with FEL
Natures Comfort NCB 250 custom added overhead air injection