Ariens Log Splitters with Subaru engine
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subaru bought out wisconsin some time back. i have one on my gene-i asked about them, and was told they are a great engine--mines great--cant tell ya about the splitter
i saw them today at the depot. they looked ok from what i could see. ive never ever heard anyone badmouth a robin engine!
Rookie1
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I had to put a crank in one from a pressure washer. Coworker ran it out of oil. When I was inside it looked well built to me. I wouldnt be afraid to own one.They just arent as popular as the other engine makers. 
wigglesworth
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I have a buddy with a suburu 6.5 on a go kart. It went thru my other buddy's 13 year old, and now thru this guys 12 year old grandaughter. Its probably 3 or 4 years old. Still starts first pull, doesnt use oil, no smoking....well you get the point. I would own one in a minute.
Is it all wheel drive?
Valkyrie Rider
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These look MTDish. Anyone know if they are, in fact, made by MTD? I couldn't find them on Ariens Website.
Valkyrie Rider
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I inquired at another forum and got word from an Ariens employee that said that they are made in Brillion, WI at the Ariens plant.
I'm tempted to buy one over the Speeco/Huskee at Tractor supply I had figured on buying! I've always had good luck with Ariens products and also my local service/parts dealer that is maybe 10 minutes away. I know the engines are good if nothing else!
trialanderror
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my log splitter is a fuel injected 1.3 litre aspire engine......it's ODBII too...
it's a mazda engine with mitsubishi computer....
mines rated for 100ton at 4000PSI
i guess my point is doesn't matter how mixed up, matched, or company name, long as it works?
NC4TN
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Ariens splitter webpage
I had to dig a little bit, but here's the website:
http://www.ariens.com/products_lawn...splitters/l_logsplitter_27/Pages/default.aspx
They do look MTDish, but I noticed that they do have a hydraulic filter, which is a nice feature.
I had to dig a little bit, but here's the website:
http://www.ariens.com/products_lawn...splitters/l_logsplitter_27/Pages/default.aspx
They do look MTDish, but I noticed that they do have a hydraulic filter, which is a nice feature.
Does it have a 2-stage pump?
I must admit the 4.5" dia. cylinder looks good. A 2-stage pump would hardly be required. Does it have one of those to boot?
I must admit the 4.5" dia. cylinder looks good. A 2-stage pump would hardly be required. Does it have one of those to boot?
NC4TN
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In a second look, they are are actually quite different than an MTD. Notice that the hydraulic reservoir is located perpendicular to the frame/hitch, not between the axles; everything underneath is protected very well. Also the pivot point looks to be much heavier than an MTD. Now, I am interested too.
BlueRidgeMark
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Meh. Aiens has a good name, but that thing looks cheesy. I hope it's not!
I hate to see good companies cheapen themselves down.
I hate to see good companies cheapen themselves down.
trouba
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From what can be seen on the web site the Ariens looks like a pretty well thought out machine. Engine and pump are away from the operator and protected. The short beam is less subject to flexing.
The one possible problem I see is the 6hp. engine which means it will have only a 11 gpm 2-stage pump . An 11 gpm pump with a 4.5" cylinder will run about a 16 second cycle time.
The one possible problem I see is the 6hp. engine which means it will have only a 11 gpm 2-stage pump . An 11 gpm pump with a 4.5" cylinder will run about a 16 second cycle time.
Wishie22
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16.5 seconds cycle time - listed on there site
brushbandit
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Decent looking splitter but that cycle time is painfully slow. Thats what kept me from buying one.
trailride
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ariens 27 ton splitter
I bought this splitter a few weeks ago and im very happy! it runs great and has alot of power. this thing will go through the knottest wood I have. make sure you buy hyd. oil with it. it came dry and needed two gals.
I bought this splitter a few weeks ago and im very happy! it runs great and has alot of power. this thing will go through the knottest wood I have. make sure you buy hyd. oil with it. it came dry and needed two gals.
