Rayco vs TW-5 splitter

[jimsfirewood]

Does anyone have any experience or ideas about the Rayco LS2526 splitter vs the Timberwolf TW-5 splitter. I am looking at both and the Rayco so far looks like more splitter for less $. Thanks HV

 

[Husky137]

Wasn't aware that Rayco even made splitters. I have a TW-5 and love it. I'd go with a company with proven track record even it meant a little more money. You get what you pay for.

 

[Butch(OH)]

Rayco is made 20 minutes from here. They are a quality outfit top to bottom. Would you mind sharing the Rayco price you were quoted? Been curious myself

 

[bottlefed89]

Not to change the topic, but I have a TW 7 for sale that has very, very, limited use. It's just not ideal for my packaged firewood business, but its the cadillac of splitters for residential, or bbq wood. I have the box blade, single, and six way wedge, log lift, etc. Great machine. I've used a LOT of splitters. No claims are made by timberwolf that aren't true, they truly make a great machine. Get a local dealer to get u the dvd if you don't have it.

 

[buzz]

tw7

bottlefed89

What year did you get it and HOw much you looking to get ?

 

[bottlefed89]

I got it about 2 months ago, I'd have to see what I paid for it to see what I'd want. If you are intersted I can take pics. It is an awesome machine. I'd even meet someone with it somewhere if distance is an issue. There is absolutely nothing wrong with it, I bought it with the intention of using in my bundle wood operation, I thought the box wedge would be just the ticket, but I still have to resplit. If I have to resplit anyway, it does me no good. Building a smaller "box" wedge resulted in TONS of waste... Anyway this is an awesome machine, but just not in my application. I had bought the other wedges, and added hydraulics as well. Machine may have 10 hours.

 

[MIspecial]

Anyone use a Built Rite? They look to be right up there with TW. The 11hpws looks like a good comparison to the TW5. They both are $$ but when you add up all the parts and time to put one together, it probably worth it.

 

[KindlingKing]

Bottle,

How big are the pieces that the box wedge produces? You said you needed to resplit them? I've been looking at the TW-7 for producing firewood for inserts and woodstoves. Thanks

 

[John Paul Sanborn]

I demo'd a number of production splitters for a country club a few years ago and found the Faver to be the best.

Cannot find an IMG file on the web for it.

 

[bottlefed89]

To answer your questions, I will measure what the tw7 does tomorrow, I would guess about 4"x4", but not positive. We aim for 8-12 pieces of wood in a 3/4 cubic foot bundles of 18" wood, so it's a little big for me.

I used to own a built-rite splitter. It had an awesome kubota diesel motor on it. I will not knock them, but their splitter didn't work out to be what they advertised. They made everything right with me and have good customer service.

Having owned many machines, I will tell you that from MANY cords of experience, if speed is your thing a super-splitter is the ticket. If ease is your thing I would buy a timberwolf, and I've not needed customer service from them...

 

[treevet]

I ve had a tw5 for 3 years w all accessories. The log lift picks up 5 or 6 hundred pounds the grate is great for respits and not to constantly move wood out of the way. The wedge moves up and down on a piston. The 6 way wedge is great although it makes a lot of skinny sticks and maybe stock 4 piece split is good enough. Never had a prob but you have to adjust the auto return periodically. Have already paid for machine in wood sales not to mention I ve got a wood addon furnace to ductwork that gives me free heat. Couldn t be any happier w it. Can t imagine not having loglift now or multiple split. Rayco looks similar but never seen anyone w one.