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[Bull]

Menards has a 22 ton 6.5 hp splitter on sale for $699 after $200 mail in rebate. I hate dealing with the rebate but I bought one today. I'll post a pic later

[jackel440]

I want to see......
I have a borrowed splitter on a permanant type basis,but i do want to buy one of my own.
Have you tried it out yet?hows she work?

[oldchenowth]

I want one like yours Jackel,  borrowed on a permanent basis

[Bull]

Still in the box in the back of the truck, I'll try to get it unloaded and some pics today.

[Bull]

I forgot to post the pictures so here they are

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[Bull]

One more, I like the power of this and all but when splitting a cherry tree I broke it. The link between the motor and pump broke and now I am waiting on a replacement part. It is still under warranty so I will wait instead of going out and buying the part.

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[tulenutn2o]

I would have returned the splitter and got another. Then if I broke it again, my money back.

[leguftek]

Lowes 27 Ton splitter by Troy Built
I gotta share my positive wood splitter experience, now that I have a few cords of split wood under my belt with this piece of equipment. Being a little shopping anal.....I really researched my splitter options before landing on this one. My usage experience thus far has been very positive. So here's what ya get:

original price $1399, BUY when on sale -5%, use Lowes card -5%, MILITARY DISCOUNT -5%
Purchase Price $1189!!
Splitting Tonnage 27.0
Hydraulic Fluid Included Yes
Hydraulic Tank Capacity (Gallons) 3.0
Fuel Capacity (Gallons) 0.35
Engine Oil Capacity (oz.) 12.0
Recommended Engine Oil Type 10W-30
Trailer Hitch Included Yes
Jack Stand Included Yes
THEY ASSEMBLE IT FOR YOU AT THE STORE AT NO CHARGE!
Warranty 2-year limited
Wheel Diameter (Inches) 16.0
Engine Brand Honda
Engine Displacement (Cu. Centimeters) 160.0
Starter Type Pull start
Cycle Time (Seconds) 19.0
Capacity (Length of Log) (Inches) 25.0
Operating Position Horizontal and vertical

[mikenc]

Sure beats the heck out of sledge hammer and wedges. My brother in law borrowed one just like that, we split all day and it never missed a lick.

[Bull]

Nice looking piece of equipment

[Bill G]

Can't even buy the steel and all components to build a splitter yourself for that price!  Even if they need a little "tweak" here or there, quite a bargain if they do the job.  Best of luck with your new splitters, should be a mandatory "must have" item for all over 50, maybe 45, or 40?

Ain't no way I could burn wood without my splitter.  Any maul or splitting axe would surely loosen the screws that are in the expensive titanium plate that holds my head on!! 

Good deal.

[jerkash]

Got one just like it.  Bought a couple of years ago at the end of season.  This year alone, I have split approx. 50 cords and have never had a problem with it.  When you finish using it, turn off the gas and let it run until it cuts off.  I also use sea foam in the gas.

[martyinmi]

Can't even buy the steel and all components to build a splitter yourself for that price!  Even if they need a little "tweak" here or there, quite a bargain if they do the job.  Best of luck with your new splitters, should be a mandatory "must have" item for all over 50, maybe 45, or 40?

Ain't no way I could burn wood without my splitter.  Any maul or splitting axe would surely loosen the screws that are in the expensive titanium plate that holds my head on!! 

Good deal.

I'm with ya on the age thing, Bill! How'd you get the titanium plate? Mine is obviously something vastly inferior to titanium-probably boxelder or something, with wooden dowels as opposed to screws!

[Bull]

LOL @ Marty

[Bill G]

Hey Marty,

     Pinched nerves, disc problems 6-7 yrs ago.  C4-5-6.  Hands always asleep, couldn't lift arms over head and moaned from pain all night! (According to other half!)  So, they fused them together, stuffed some dead guy bones in between and plated them up with titanium and held all together with screws!  Was worth the process, as I'm ok these days and know not to aggravate it by lifting wrong way or doing something stupid.  Find I can use my small brain to get from pt A to pt B when something heavy is involved!

     Happy New Year to you and family!!!   9 am 1 Jan '12 here and 45 deg outside!  Just sipping the wood!  Starting out quite mild, but supposed to get nasty tomorrow!