My vac weighs about 300lbs. A real truck would have no problem holding a store made splitter on it. Heavier springs and a decent welder could make it happen.
Gripe about tiny tires on hydraulic splitters
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zogger
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I'd have to look again but I think WS said his log boss only weighs about 200 lbs.
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I would not be nervous pullin that splitter down the road. Let out a little air in the tires to absorb a bit but not bounce too bad. Also would weld a receiver hitch on the back of trailer and pull splitter behind on the way home. I have the skinny boat trailer tires on mine with 5 bolt rims and it trails nice. Cost a bit more to put decent hubs and wheels than the cheap ones but can pull 55-60 no problem. If I have issues with bearings, which I don't foresee with minimal road use, can be picked up at any farm store/auto parts store. No interstates where I take it.
Another plus to installing larger rubber or buying a splitter that already has them is that it raises the beam height to a more comfortable working height. I have yet to see a cheap splitter(under 2k) that wouldn't benefit from having at least 2"more height to the beam
depending on the tire, MOST ribbed implement tires,,are not rated for over 35 mph......
Anytime I'm moving my splitter either on my property or to a nearby location it's moved with one of the ATVs. If I need to take the splitter beyond the reasonable ATV driving distance then I put the ATV/splitter combo on my 16' trailer. Drive on - drive off.
The reason they don't put road tires and suspension on splitters. There would be many more rants the opposite way
." Why the hell do they put these expensive road tires and suspension on something Im only going to drag around the pasture and yard"
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." Why the hell do they put these expensive road tires and suspension on something Im only going to drag around the pasture and yard".
Sorry, I forgot to mention that my tires are rated for highway speeds as well.
zogger
Tree Freak
Gosh dang it, you can't win! Here I buy this new whizzbang splitter, got triple log lift log dragger drink holder running lights heater dual exhaust with crossover and snorkel 29 way wedge... well duh, we cut and split wood in the winter during the polar vortex! The stupid things come with wheels, kvetch moan complain, where's the snow and ice runners???? I have to make my own??? $^&^*&*%$%!!!!
zogger
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Dang it. I forgetted I live in the mudzone!! Now I gotz to get me the hovercraft extension!
If you are really good Zog, you intentionally barber chair everything - split before you buck. No hydraulics needed . . . .
Philbert
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I would be happy if the tires on mine held air,
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KenJax Tree
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Indeed cheapest wins. Thats why the tree care industry is going to hell. All the immigrant hacks with a truck and chainsaw are getting the jobs from smaller legit companies.
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My splitter has 14.9 x 28's on it... lol
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I bought a nice home made splitter last year with a Honda GX 160 motor. It's made from the front axle of a small truck on a rail road track and has 15" wheels. Tows great at any speed and never had a problem splitting 50 cord since last summer. No leaks no worries. Glad I didn't buy one of those box store splitters plus I got it for a lot less ($500). Quality doesn't have to be expensive if you know what you are looking for.
zogger
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That piece of track for the beam is a great idea there.
ChoppyChoppy
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That wouldn't be legal here without an over length permit, not that it looks that fun to drive around anyhow.
We are allowed 3ft overhang in the front, 4ft in the back and it's got to be flagged. I'd imagine most states to have similar laws?
The permit for the log truck was around $1000 a year to have 10ft rear overhang. We extended the reach this summer so now can haul up to 50ft logs with no permit.
