I have a Speeco 3pt hitch at work (nonprofit). One of my board members is in the market for a new vertical splitter and is thinking of going in on halves with us. I told him you have a range from chinese to USA made commercial grade (Range: Cheap to expensive).
Brands I have seen:
Black Diamond (Big R/Farm & Fleet): Apparently a company owned by an ex-Speeco employee. Price: $1,499 37T/Kohler engine
Ram Splitter
Forest King (TSC): Price: $1,999.99 25T/Kohler engine
American:
Iron & Oak:
Timber Wolf:
Dirty Hand: Lowe's price: $1,399 or $1,898
Swisher: Lowe's
He said he was looking at the $1,200-$1,300 range. I think he is under priced on current market price for a H/V splitter. ($1,500-$2,500).
What would you suggest and estimated Price for long term quality? Maybe even a company that gives nonprofit discount (I get a 5% discount at Lowe's).