BigSix
ArboristSite Lurker
Hi all,
I am looking for a used log splitter, and I found one, with a Honda engine on it (Honda GX240), which I believe is an 8hp model, but it has no tags to identify it, other than the Honda GX240 sticker.
The splitter looks exactly like this one:
http://www.lolleysrental.com/detail.asp?iType=38&iAd=196
Here is what appears to be the same splitter, branded as a "Speeco," on amazon, for $2,150.:
http://www.amazon.com/Speeco-Splitter-GX240-Honda-LS25/dp/B000RO3PKQ/ref=sr_1_fkmr2_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1273221354&sr=8-2-fkmr2
The splitters cylinder has an "Iron Hand" sticker on it, but it is allegedly a replacement cylinder, on an approx. 3 yr. old. machine. It was a rental unit, so it's got some cosmetic issues, but it is priced at $800.
I am looking for any information on who makes "Iron Hand" splitters. I was told it's a "Speeco" brand, but it does not say this on it anywhere.
I am interested on how to identify this splitter's real manufacturer, and would also like to know:
1. If someone could post a link that would explain the relationship between Speeco/Iron Hand.
2. If anyone has a link to reviews of these splitters.
3. People's opinions on "Iron Hand" splitters.
4. People's opinions on "Speeco" splitters.
5. Any thoughts on the value of this splitter.
It starts right up (first pull, on the too-short starter rope) it's got a smashed fender, a sprung weld on one of the wedge guards (I weld, so not a big deal) and a flat tire. The engine sounds good, does not appear to smoke (except slightly, upon shutdown, and it did not appear to be blue and did not smell like oil). The engine has reasonable compression, albeit based on "feel"--I didn't get specs on compression yet and it certainly isn't the strongest-feeling compression, but it is decent.
I offered $500. but they're pretty firm on $800. I'm feeling that $700. is the best I'll do.
Thanks in advance!
Big Six
I am looking for a used log splitter, and I found one, with a Honda engine on it (Honda GX240), which I believe is an 8hp model, but it has no tags to identify it, other than the Honda GX240 sticker.
The splitter looks exactly like this one:
http://www.lolleysrental.com/detail.asp?iType=38&iAd=196
Here is what appears to be the same splitter, branded as a "Speeco," on amazon, for $2,150.:
http://www.amazon.com/Speeco-Splitter-GX240-Honda-LS25/dp/B000RO3PKQ/ref=sr_1_fkmr2_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1273221354&sr=8-2-fkmr2
The splitters cylinder has an "Iron Hand" sticker on it, but it is allegedly a replacement cylinder, on an approx. 3 yr. old. machine. It was a rental unit, so it's got some cosmetic issues, but it is priced at $800.
I am looking for any information on who makes "Iron Hand" splitters. I was told it's a "Speeco" brand, but it does not say this on it anywhere.
I am interested on how to identify this splitter's real manufacturer, and would also like to know:
1. If someone could post a link that would explain the relationship between Speeco/Iron Hand.
2. If anyone has a link to reviews of these splitters.
3. People's opinions on "Iron Hand" splitters.
4. People's opinions on "Speeco" splitters.
5. Any thoughts on the value of this splitter.
It starts right up (first pull, on the too-short starter rope) it's got a smashed fender, a sprung weld on one of the wedge guards (I weld, so not a big deal) and a flat tire. The engine sounds good, does not appear to smoke (except slightly, upon shutdown, and it did not appear to be blue and did not smell like oil). The engine has reasonable compression, albeit based on "feel"--I didn't get specs on compression yet and it certainly isn't the strongest-feeling compression, but it is decent.
I offered $500. but they're pretty firm on $800. I'm feeling that $700. is the best I'll do.
Thanks in advance!
Big Six