sevensandeights
ArboristSite Operative
I just picked up a barely used Eastonmade 9-16 for a deal I couldn't refuse. Has the 4-way (still brand new), 7 way box wedge and electric start but no full auto-cycle (just auto retract). Super excited because I get a fair amount of tree service wood. My guy treats me well with 75% of the drop offs between 6-18" in diameter and minimal knots. I do occasionally get 20-26" logs though and currently have to hand quarter with a maul or noodle them down.
I typically cut all my logs in one spot and then load into a 6' long rack made out of pallets that I can pick up with my tractor. I then take the wood to the splitter right next to where I want to stack. I can raise the pallet rack to waist height so it's easy to feed my Super Splitter HD.
Brought the Eastonmade home and cleaned her up, fixed a faulty hydraulic fitting (awesome customer service from EM!) and sharpened the box wedge. First thing I noticed is this thing is HEAVY! I can barely pull it with my Polaris Sportsman 500 ATV - have to be in 4WD because it nearly lifts the rear wheels off the ground. I can definitely see why people keep these in one place and use a conveyor.
I like to store my equipment inside during winter and under cover during summer. Pulling the EM with my ATV is not a long term solution. I can pull with the tractor but usually have an implement on the back and forks on the front (fork frame has a receiver hitch but would have to take forks off).
Anyone out there using a commercial splitter without a conveyor? What is your process? What do you move your splitter with? Do you bring the wood to the splitter or the splitter to the wood?
I have done 30 cords a year the past few years but would like to get to 50. I stack all my wood on rows of pallets with IBC totes between each cord.
I typically cut all my logs in one spot and then load into a 6' long rack made out of pallets that I can pick up with my tractor. I then take the wood to the splitter right next to where I want to stack. I can raise the pallet rack to waist height so it's easy to feed my Super Splitter HD.
Brought the Eastonmade home and cleaned her up, fixed a faulty hydraulic fitting (awesome customer service from EM!) and sharpened the box wedge. First thing I noticed is this thing is HEAVY! I can barely pull it with my Polaris Sportsman 500 ATV - have to be in 4WD because it nearly lifts the rear wheels off the ground. I can definitely see why people keep these in one place and use a conveyor.
I like to store my equipment inside during winter and under cover during summer. Pulling the EM with my ATV is not a long term solution. I can pull with the tractor but usually have an implement on the back and forks on the front (fork frame has a receiver hitch but would have to take forks off).
Anyone out there using a commercial splitter without a conveyor? What is your process? What do you move your splitter with? Do you bring the wood to the splitter or the splitter to the wood?
I have done 30 cords a year the past few years but would like to get to 50. I stack all my wood on rows of pallets with IBC totes between each cord.