harbor freight log splitter

[jason6586]

In reality from what i know of it and have seen it in action it's really not a bad splitter especially if you have the 20 or 25% off coupon. A friend of mine bought one 2 years ago i think and splits about 4-5 cords per year of elm, maple and oak and has never complained to me whatsoever. I just saw him using it last week actually. The predator engines are a fairly good engine as well (for the $$) as long as you maintain them, They basically are a exact honda clone and most if not all the honda parts will interchange. He hasn't stuck a dime into his since he bought it. If you are splitting a lot of wood it may not be the answer for you but for 4-5 cords or so per year I wouldn't be afraid of it. I own one of the 7000 watt HF generators with the predator engines that I bought last year and use that thing 3-4 days a week at least at the race track and it runs for 5-7 hours per night and again I haven't stuck a dime in to it other than oil changes, air filters and one spark plug. There are things I would buy from HF and there are things that I wouldn't but as far a generators go I would buy another one for sure and from what I know of the splitter I would buy one if i only split a few cords per year. The generators are quite quiet as well, no where near an enclosed honda but you could buy 8 HF generators for the one honda, lol. Just my .02 cents

Have a great day!

 

[Whitespider]

My electric start HF generator has been flat dead reliable also.
Just goin' on the fact that it can power my house, shop and well pump... it's rated 5500/6500 watts is underrated.
I bought mine on sale and/or with a coupon (don't remember exactly) for something just over $400.oo... I'd buy another in half-a-heartbeat.
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[KenJax Tree]

I just used my HF Predator generator for 3 days mine is 8700/7000 never a problem....never had a problem with my HF power washer either.

 

[chuckwood]

I just used my HF Predator generator for 3 days mine is 8700/7000 never a problem....never had a problem with my HF power washer either.

I have a small rear tine tiller that had a 3 hp Tecumseh engine on it. I bought the machine in almost new condition, but after three years of light use, the motor had a catastrophic failure. The bolts securing the ignition module backed out, and the module fell into the flywheel, destroying both parts. Tecumseh is out of business and I couldn't find a reasonably priced replacement motor. The tiller almost landed on my scrap pile. I found out that the 3 hp Harbor Freight Predator engine is a bolt on replacement for the Tecumseh. I got the motor on sale at HF and after a couple hours work, my tiller was up and running again. So far, I'm impressed with the Predator engine. It starts immediately, it seems to have more power than the previous engine, and I've used it hard during this years gardening season. I wouldn't hesitate to buy another Predator engine, especially considering the price.

 

[mn woodcutter]

I'm ordering the dual split 20 ton splitter tomorrow. It's on sale for $699! I can't even buy a used one for that. For that price if I don't like it I can probably sell it on craigslist and make money for what used one go for around here.

 

[zogger]

I'm ordering the dual split 20 ton splitter tomorrow. It's on sale for $699! I can't even buy a used one for that. For that price if I don't like it I can probably sell it on craigslist and make money for what used one go for around here.

7 smilin' Bens for a brand new gas splitter is kinda hard to beat!

I'll give ya a "you suck" for that deal!

 

[mn woodcutter]

Well its back ordered but I'm not in a hurry and they let me use a 20% discount code which brought the price down to $560!

 

[zogger]

Well its back ordered but I'm not in a hurry and they let me use a 20% discount code which brought the price down to $560!

Double secret 20% extra suck!

 

[chuckwood]

Well its back ordered but I'm not in a hurry and they let me use a 20% discount code which brought the price down to $560!

Well, I'm planning on ordering one myself. Where did you get the 20% discount code? Can you have it shipped to a local HF store or must it be shipped to your home? I've read on the HF site that there is a $78 shipping charge.

 

[fastLeo151]

That's a crazy good deal

 

[mn woodcutter]

I just googled harbor freight discount code

 

[mn woodcutter]

If anyone is interested in seeing this splitter it looks to me that my local fleet farm store sells the same thing rebadged as a "Lumberjack" splitter.

 

[chuckwood]

If anyone is interested in seeing this splitter it looks to me that my local fleet farm store sells the same thing rebadged as a "Lumberjack" splitter.

I just looked it up at their website. It looks the same as the HF splitter - but at a much higher price at 950 dollars.

http://www.fleetfarm.com/detail/lumberjack-tools-20-ton-dual-action-log-splitter/0000000094925

 

[jason6586]

For the people that have one of the HF 20 ton splitters what are you seeing for cycle times? My neighbor's seems quite slow, I told him I would ask on here to see what kind of response I would get.

Thanks

 

[chuckwood]

For the people that have one of the HF 20 ton splitters what are you seeing for cycle times? My neighbor's seems quite slow, I told him I would ask on here to see what kind of response I would get.

Thanks

According to the ad, the cycle time for this machine is 16 seconds. I don't know enough offhand to say whether that is fast or slow........

My understanding of this splitter is that it splits both ways, so you aren't really cycling it if you are splitting long pieces, say between 18 to 23 inches. That's the size I'm splitting for my heater. If the wedge moves a bit slow, it still seems it should be faster than a splitter that requires the wedge to retract all the way back to do the next piece. It probably won't work so well with very large rounds, but I noodle all my stuff down first anyway. I don't own one but I'm about to order one. Paying 75 bucks a day for splitter rentals is getting old. I've already spent enough in rentals to buy two of these.......

 

[Idahonative]

Save your money and buy a Fiskars X27 axe from Amazon for $48 (no tax, free shipping). I have access to a nice Troy Built splitter but I never use it anymore. Make sure your rounds are dry and this axe will put a smile on your face. You will be amazed how easy it is to split your entire winters supply. You will look at your pile of wood with pride and will have gotten a little exercise at the same time.

I know you asked about the HF wood splitter and I gave you axe advice. I'm not trying to be smart here, I just think there is a better option for you. Personally, I would be very careful laying down any large sum at HF because they are well stocked with Chinese junk. For $48 you could try the Fiskars and if you don't like it, send it back to Amazon for a full refund. The axe has a lifetime guarantee...no broken handles to replace. Brake one (I doubt you can) and Fiskars will send you a brand new axe. The best part, they are made in Finland...NOT CHINA.

 

[Jakers]

For the people that have one of the HF 20 ton splitters what are you seeing for cycle times? My neighbor's seems quite slow, I told him I would ask on here to see what kind of response I would get.

Thanks

i see around 7 and 5 second cycle times. one stroke counts as a "cycle" on these since the wedge is ready for the next split at the end of the last stroke. due to the rod taking up space on what would be the normal "return" stroke, the second cycle time is lower

 

[chuckwood]

My HF splitter will be arriving sometime in December. I ordered it back in Sept. I just went to HF website to check on any updated reviews, there are 5. So far, no negative reviews have been posted, and here is a recent you tube link showing this splitter in action.

 

[WoodTick007]

My HF splitter will be arriving sometime in December. I ordered it back in Sept. I just went to HF website to check on any updated reviews, there are 5. So far, no negative reviews have been posted, and here is a recent you tube link showing this splitter in action.

Well that is.surely great news. One thing for sure is Harbor Freight sets the Gold Standard for customer service in chinese manufactured stuff. Just make sure you purchase the longest extended warranty and keep all you paperwork.

 

[Jim Timber]

I've gotta laugh when NT says they have their own factory. I've never been impressed with any of their house brand machinery. I also felt kinda bad selling my 17" 1.5hp NT drill press because it was such a turd. They wouldn't let anyone in their tractor at the State Fair this year either - yeah, I'm going to buy a tractor I can't even sit in...

MN company or not, they're not that great. Used to be different when it was Northern Hydraulics. Yes, I remember back then because my dad took me to the one off 36 and English starting when I was pretty young (it's no longer a NT store). They have some ok deals and carry some very good lines, but I'm not convinced they're anything but a container buyer on their maroon stuff.