Scrapiron
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Pulled the trigger today and ordered the 25HH from Larry and Sue. I had it down to three- the 25HH, the Timberwolf TW-P1, or the Super Split. Iron & Oak was in fourth place on my list (sorry TomTrees! 
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I stayed away from the horiz/vert models as I've used them and don't find I like working with/on them- for various reasons. I also wanted a faster cycle time and at a minimum, the 4 way and pan/table/grate.
After doing a lot of research here and there (mostly here), and based on the type of wood I get (large rounds of sweet and black gum, red and white oak), and that I'm feeding an OWB, the 25HH fit the bill.
I added the pans/ext. hitch, 8hp Honda engine, four way wedge, fenders, and log lift. Yeah, it was a stretch $ wise, but it's a long term investment. I also split a lot of wood with our church's men's group to donate to folks- that's where the wedge will really help production.
The Super Split looks awesome, but again, I get large, heavy rounds. Yeah, i could noodle them, but I'm not getting any younger in regards to lifting. The Timberwolf looks nice, but after a few calls to them and no call backs, well, they must not need my business. :msp_unsure: Plus, the 25HH was cheaper based on the price I got from the distributor. I'm sure their entry level models are good, and they do have a manual lift, but I had a window of opportunity and didn't want to miss it.
I know both Super Split and Timberwolf owners love their respective machines, so I'm not looking to slam anyone or their choices.
As it's been said before, American was a pleasure to deal with, I highly recommend their company.
As soon as it arrives, I'll of course, post pics!
).I stayed away from the horiz/vert models as I've used them and don't find I like working with/on them- for various reasons. I also wanted a faster cycle time and at a minimum, the 4 way and pan/table/grate.
After doing a lot of research here and there (mostly here), and based on the type of wood I get (large rounds of sweet and black gum, red and white oak), and that I'm feeding an OWB, the 25HH fit the bill.
I added the pans/ext. hitch, 8hp Honda engine, four way wedge, fenders, and log lift. Yeah, it was a stretch $ wise, but it's a long term investment. I also split a lot of wood with our church's men's group to donate to folks- that's where the wedge will really help production.
The Super Split looks awesome, but again, I get large, heavy rounds. Yeah, i could noodle them, but I'm not getting any younger in regards to lifting. The Timberwolf looks nice, but after a few calls to them and no call backs, well, they must not need my business. :msp_unsure: Plus, the 25HH was cheaper based on the price I got from the distributor. I'm sure their entry level models are good, and they do have a manual lift, but I had a window of opportunity and didn't want to miss it.
I know both Super Split and Timberwolf owners love their respective machines, so I'm not looking to slam anyone or their choices.
As it's been said before, American was a pleasure to deal with, I highly recommend their company.
As soon as it arrives, I'll of course, post pics!
