Kudos to Speeco

[AKKAMAAN]

Sure is nice to hear about a company that goes the extra mile.

They should put that extra mile in behind the engineering table instead....If you can WEAR out a logsplitter so it can't be fixed with regular replacement WEAR parts, something is wrong in the design....engine and pump might have to be replaced after 5k-10k hours......beams, cylinders,tank and framing etc. should definately last a lifetime, unless new splitter designs become more attractive.

 

[ericjeeper]

For the meantime

They should put that extra mile in behind the engineering table instead....If you can WEAR out a log splitter so it can't be fixed with regular replacement WEAR parts, something is wrong in the design....engine and pump might have to be replaced after 5k-10k hours......beams, cylinders,tank and framing etc. should definitely last a lifetime, unless new splitter designs become more attractive.

Speeco did at least step up to the table and send me current product replacement parts.
Yes to whoever asked. It was just like the one I bent.If this one bends I will have them look into an alternate plan maybe.
You all have to realize these splitters are not the 3k splitters. Do I expect it to perform like a 3k splitter? Of course. But I only spent Buick price for a Cadillac.
So I am happy if I just get Buick performance.

 

[AKKAMAAN]

Speeco did at least step up to the table and send me current product replacement parts.
Yes to whoever asked. It was just like the one I bent.If this one bends I will have them look into an alternate plan maybe.
You all have to realize these splitters are not the 3k splitters. Do I expect it to perform like a 3k splitter? Of course. But I only spent Buick price for a Cadillac.
So I am happy if I just get Buick performance.

...no wonder car industry is down.......

I hear what you say though, you get what you pay for...these vertical ones are harder to design also...there are better engineering options for the "foot plate" on a horizontal only....AND, If they weren't over rated, and hold advertised splitting force, they would even take more damage then......
:jawdrop:

 

[ericjeeper]

...no wonder car industry is down.......

I hear what you say though, you get what you pay for...these vertical ones are harder to design also...there are better engineering options for the "foot plate" on a horizontal only....AND, If they weren't over rated, and hold advertised splitting force, they would even take more damage then......
:jawdrop:

I have the 28 ton model. I only paid 1150 out the door UncleSam included.
Would I buy another one?You bet your bottom dollar The Honda engine starts easily and seems to sip fuel. Yes the cycle times could be faster. But it has grunt.. I have never stopped it.. and I put everything on it.. I have slowed it down but never stalled it..
yeah I know this explains how I bent the foot plate.

 

[husky455rancher]

dosent matter imo. if the machine is capable of producing x amount of power its components should be able to handle the intaled force.

 

[thejdman04]

Did Speeco replaced it with the same exact beam and foot plate ? What's to keep the foot from bending again? Or did they modified it and make out of heavier material?

Thats the problem!!!!!!!!! I am so aggrivated with mine its gonna go down the road. Where the splitter beam attaches to the tank it is held on by a pin. The pin goes through a bracket on the tank. The bracket is held to the tank by 2 spot welds. The 2 spot welds on mine broke so they sent a new tank. The new tank has the same 2 spot welds holding the whole splitting beam ram etc onto the splitter. The welds on the new tank they sent look pitiful even for spot welds. OH well I have owned the splitter less then 1 full year and it has had a new splitter beam, 2 new tanks, 1 hydraulic cylinder put on it. None of the new parts look any better or beefier then the old ones.

 

[ericjeeper]

Thats the problem!!!!!!!!! I am so aggrivated with mine its gonna go down the road. Where the splitter beam attaches to the tank it is held on by a pin. The pin goes through a bracket on the tank. The bracket is held to the tank by 2 spot welds. The 2 spot welds on mine broke so they sent a new tank. The new tank has the same 2 spot welds holding the whole splitting beam ram etc onto the splitter. The welds on the new tank they sent look pitiful even for spot welds. OH well I have owned the splitter less then 1 full year and it has had a new splitter beam, 2 new tanks, 1 hydraulic cylinder put on it. None of the new parts look any better or beefier then the old ones.

Can you just add a little good weld to the pivot point and keep using it?I know we should not have to do anything to repair a "new" unit.. But I am sure you could just weld it up and go on with it.

 

[thejdman04]

Can you just add a little good weld to the pivot point and keep using it?I know we should not have to do anything to repair a "new" unit.. But I am sure you could just weld it up and go on with it.

I am not looking to hijack this thread so I have started my own about spee co and the problems I am encountering with them right now.

 

[vwboomer]

Since I hauled out the splitter for a bit today, I looked at the welds securing the pivot bracket to the tank. So far as I can tell, it goes pretty much all the way around. No spot welds here. Bought it about a month and a half ago.

 

[Wood Doctor]

I also have one of the old 34 ton models .. it's been used and abused and never misses a beat. The Tecumseh engine isn't great , been waiting for it to pop for years and when it does I've got a propane Honda going on.

You may be waiting a long time. Those Tecumseh engines will last a long time if you take care of them. Buddy of mine has a 1978, 10 Hp Tecumseh that refuses to die. All he does is change oil in it twice a year. That's about all the maintenance it has ever needed.

But, that's nothing compared to my other friend's 1954, 8 Hp Briggs. It's still running and has torque galore. We've used it to split seven cords in the past 2 weeks.

 

[thejdman04]

Since I hauled out the splitter for a bit today, I looked at the welds securing the pivot bracket to the tank. So far as I can tell, it goes pretty much all the way around. No spot welds here. Bought it about a month and a half ago.

If you tip the splitter up and look right below the pin, on the back side there are just 2 spot welds holding it on the back side, at least thats how mine is, I can post pictures if you cant find where I am talking

 

[vwboomer]

If you tip the splitter up and look right below the pin, on the back side there are just 2 spot welds holding it on the back side, at least thats how mine is, I can post pictures if you cant find where I am talking

I'll probably have it out again tomorrow or friday so I'll get another look at it. If it's a weak spot I'll want to keep an eye on it.