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Corngrinder
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OWF Brand: Central Boiler
OWF Model: 5036
Log Splitter Advice
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May 10, 2016, 03:28:06 AM »
Decided to take the dive and buy a gas log splitter... I've been perusing different splitters for a while, but I can't make a decision. Here are my concerns:
What tonnage is good? I'm looking around the 22-27 ton range.
What brand is the most durable?
Does brand really matter, or does the motor make the difference?
Does hydraulic tank capacity matter? Is bigger better?
What's a decent price? I'm looking to spend around $800-1500 from the looks of it.
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Husqvarna - Rancher 460, 18"
28 Ton Splitter
mlappin
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OWF Brand: homebuilt, now HeatmasterSS
OWF Model: Martin Steel Works Gen 1 then, now a G200.
North Liberty, Indiana
Re: Log Splitter Advice
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May 10, 2016, 07:38:26 AM »
Have had great luck with the Honda GX series that are on our seed tenders, starter is out of the one, but they start so easy I’ve not wasted the $300 on a new starter.
The Honda GC series isn’t so good, have one of those on my power washer and its a PITA to start when cold, if its not been inside where its warm a slight snort of either makes starting a lot easier.
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Stihl 023
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Sachs Dolmar 112 and 120
Homemade skid steer mounted splitter, 30" throat, 5" cylinder
Wood-Eze model 8100 firewood processor
HeatmasterSS dealer for Northern Indiana
Corngrinder
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OWF Brand: Central Boiler
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Re: Log Splitter Advice
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May 10, 2016, 08:02:08 PM »
Thanks, I favor Honda small engines myself. Any insight on tonnage? Will 22-25 be enough to split 90% of what I throw at it, or should I step up to a 27-30 (toughest wood I run into is p*ss elm; I cut them down on purpose to clear my property of em... hate them).
What about splitter brand - does it matter, or is more or less about the motor?
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Re: Log Splitter Advice
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May 10, 2016, 09:30:50 PM »
Depends on how many cord your gonna split with it, I’d say for most people 22-25 tons is plenty, if you get the rare piece that won’t split then rip it with the chainsaw or save it for a bonfire.
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Stihl 362
Stihl 460
Sachs Dolmar 112 and 120
Homemade skid steer mounted splitter, 30" throat, 5" cylinder
Wood-Eze model 8100 firewood processor
HeatmasterSS dealer for Northern Indiana
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