Another question on a SpeedCo splitter

[cowtipper]

Looks like Home deep is going to sell a used 25 tone vertical/horizontal log splitter Model # LS401116MTA for around $670.00.

Here are some of the specs

8 H.P Honda engine
Two stage 26gpm pump
4-1/2 in. diameter x 24 in stroke
Cycle time 12 sec
Beam size 6 in. X 6 in

Has anyone used one for and what did you think... Pros/Cons.

Is that a good price? or should I move on

I just want to make my 036 pro a good friend to play and work with. :help:

Thanks all

 

[brnchbrkr]

Sounds like a good price.

Just know the machine limits. How many cords are you planning on doing a year. 50-100??? Then you might want to keep looking.

If just for yourself, doesn't sound like a bad deal as long as you get a warranty and try and find out why it was returned.

Was kicked around here a little while back. Not sure of the outcome.
http://arboristsite.com/showthread.php?t=95714&highlight=speeco

 

[stihl sawing]

How much used, a lot of those were rentals and you know how rentals get dogged. Look it over good. It will split what your 036 can cut. Just make sure it's not a basket case before you hook up to it.

 

[ericjeeper]

where is this store?

Cause while you are here asking silly questions.. Someone needs to be buying that splitter. If I knew where close to north and south was.. It would be me.. heck of a deal better than half price.
Pump and engine are worth that.

 

[Ductape]

Interesting, as I've never seen an HD sell (or rent) a speeco product around here.

 

[stihl sawing]

Interesting, as I've never seen an HD sell (or rent) a speeco product around here.

They rent them here. But that is a good price.

 

[ray benson]

Should split anything you throw at it. The pump is probably a 16 gpm - 2 stage pump.

 

[danrclem]

If it's in good shape and has been well maintained I'd say go for it. The Honda engine is a plus but I've never had any trouble with Briggs engines.

It wouldn't hurt to try and make them a lower offer either. All they can say is no.

 

[cowtipper]

Just picked it up...

Thanks for the feedback all... Just picked it up and wanted to show it off...

 

[stihl sawing]

Should get the job done for you. I see it was a rental too. I think you did well, now put it to work.

 

[ericjeeper]

congrats.. Nice buy

You can not even come close to piecing one of these together for that kind of money..