advice on a log splitter needed

[BlueRidgeMark]

Missed The Dumpster Modern Tool and Die Co. Cleveland Ohio ~China


Scott

Okay, it's finally happened.


Somebody made me spray my keyboard!!! :hmm3grin2orange::hmm3grin2orange:



Good one, Scott!



I've also hear, "Mow Twice and Die".

 

[Curlycherry1]

MTD stands for Machine Tool & Die.. Back in the late 80's they bought a company that made wood splitters named DUERR. Note sure on the spelling.

Duerr is the correct spelling. That is my last name. I am not associated with the company though.

 

[willt1981]

im gonna defend the troybilt splitter. ive used mine four years and split around 80 cords a year. this isn't straight grain stuff either. it's split some of the knottiest shagbark hickory ive ever seen that was over 30" through. if it wont split the machine will cut it. i think ive spent $75 in repairs. this splitter has made me a lot of money and saved a lot of time for $1329. id recommend it to anyone.

 

[WetGunPowder]

Timberwolf uses accurate numbers, MTD does not. Kind of like the old Crapsman shop vac rated for 7.5 Hp on a 110V outlet. Can't be done, no how no way.

Was told that TIMBERWOLF rates their tonnage at 2200PSI while the others are rated at 3000. Why? I don't know

 

[fishercat]

you get what you pay for.

Hahaha thanks. Those Timberwolfs sure sure a lot of money though. Guess it's worth it however.

do you buy a Kia and expect the same quality as a Lexus?

 

[Curlycherry1]

Was told that TIMBERWOLF rates their tonnage at 2200PSI while the others are rated at 3000. Why? I don't know

I am willing to be they actually measure it. It is one of the first diagnostic things they check when they service their units.

 

[cuttinscott]

I am willing to be they actually measure it. It is one of the first diagnostic things they check when they service their units.

I can vouch that every engine powered splitter that leaves the Rutland Plant is put on a flow and pressure gauge and set to spec.

Scott

 

[Plasmech]

I can vouch that every engine powered splitter that leaves the Rutland Plant is put on a flow and pressure gauge and set to spec.

Scott

Scott, do you sell Stihl saws and parts?

 

[BlueRidgeMark]

Was told that TIMBERWOLF rates their tonnage at 2200PSI while the others are rated at 3000. Why? I don't know

Marketing gimmick. If you rate it at 3000 psi, you get higher tonnage numbers, and that sells. Just like the engine size arms race in cars. Most cars and trucks out there have way more horsepower than anybody actually uses. It's a waste, driven by the need to claim bigger numbers so people will by Brand Z instead of Brand Q.


Most rate at 3000, but set them at 2200. It's smoke and mirrors.


I understand Speeco rates them AND sets them at 3000.


So that's two honest splitter makers, anyway.

 

[SWI Don]

A 37 ton splitter is rated at ~3700 psi. with a 5" cylinder. A 27 ton is rated at ~3400 psi with a 4.5" cylinder. A 22 ton is rated at ~3500 psi with a 4" cylinder.

Most of the components that we buy over the counter (Barnes 2 stage pumps, cylinders, Prince or Energy valves) are not rated for more than 3000psi. What are the splitter mfg doing do get the additional pressure ratings. Cylinders are pretty easy they could just order custom cylinders and most of the time they do. What about pumps and valves?

Now Timberwolf rates their splitters as follows:
TW2 & TW-P1 20 ton 3200 psi 4" cyl
TW5 25 ton 2550 psi 5" cyl
TW6 & TW7 28 ton 2850 psi 5" cyl

They are pushing it on the small splitters but are conservative on the commercial units.

Don

 

[Plasmech]

Has anybody ever put a good engine and pump on a crappy old splitter wish success?