UnConundrum
ArboristSite Lurker
I've read through some of the other threads on what is the "best" splitter but I'd like to narrow the discussion to my particular needs. First, I have about a $2K budget +/-. i want to split wood for my own needs; not for sale. I use wood in my wood fired oven in which I bake at least once every weekend, and sometimes fire it up Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, for everything from cooking meals to baking bread (at least one batch every weekend) to pizza. I'd like 24" logs, but I would also like to split them down to about 3-4" wide to burn fast and hot. The first job I have lined up is a 30" diameter Hickory. I assume I'll only split a few cords a year, but I prefer a piece of equipment that will work quickly and dependably, with virtually no complications (I have a bad back and don't want to fight with it.)
I'm considering a Husky 35 ton, that will cost me $1799 plus tax or a total of about $1900 or a NorthStar 37 ton that will cost $1900 plus just under $200 shipping. The $200 spread doesn't really concern me. I assume the NorthStar 4 way splitter would be a good advantage, but that's available on some of the smaller models too... Am I going way to big for 30 hickory? Should I be considering something else? If these are on target for me, which would you choose?
I'm considering a Husky 35 ton, that will cost me $1799 plus tax or a total of about $1900 or a NorthStar 37 ton that will cost $1900 plus just under $200 shipping. The $200 spread doesn't really concern me. I assume the NorthStar 4 way splitter would be a good advantage, but that's available on some of the smaller models too... Am I going way to big for 30 hickory? Should I be considering something else? If these are on target for me, which would you choose?