Buying a splitter

[ulyssesjones]

Hello all. I have been reading these forums for a while now and have found a wealth of great information. I have been looking to buy a log splitter and have found the information on this site to be invaluable. I think I have settled on a Huskee from TSC. Their 27 ton model comes in under my $1500 max budget while still receiving decent reviews from owners on this site. It comes with a Honda engine which is also nice. Not to mention none of the box stores have splitters in stock this time of the year. If I had the money I will say that I really liked the American CLS log splitters I looked at but as much as I tried to justify the cost in my head I just don’t have the money.

Just wanted to thank everyone here for all the great info. I am now addicted to this site.

P.S. If anyone has a TSC coupon they wouldn’t mind parting with I wouldn’t say no.

 

[swhaman]

new splitter

I just went out today and got the 22 Ton from TSC. $200 dollars off right now. $1099.99. 5 gallon pal hyd oil $39.99. I had a $400.00 credit i added so it was a sweet deal. The 6.5hp B&S motor should last for many years. Thanks to all for the great info on this site, I rushed right out to get one. Only one left now in the store and it needs assembly and a fellow called for that one while i was in the store. 12 gone less than a week.

I'm thinking about going with the Synthetic 5W-30 for the motor as it can handle all temps. I will let you know soon how it's performing. My cylinder is 41/2 x 24 not 4 as stated in the Owner's Manual.

Has any one tried a 4 way with this model as the wedge is on the shaft?

Thanks guys for all your input.

swhaman

 

[rx7145]

They are selling well at the TSC near me as well. They had about ten a month ago, now down to 3-4.

 

[swhaman]

SpeeCo 22 Ton update.

Well the SpeeCo 22 Ton started on the first pull. I was cutting all the big rounds 2-3 ft today and it went through it all with no problems. I was impressed with the speed and force. I think it was 100 times faster than hand splitting and 100 times easier work too. I should have bought one years ago. Sorry no time for pictures yet.

 

[A. Stanton]

Jones,
You might want to parner up with someone if you really wanted to buy that
American splitter. It might be a way to afford it. A four-way wedge would be nice. Here's a pic of my Huskee with a work table I bought from a guy on Ebay. Costs about $70; I added the diamond plate to it to keep small stuff from falling through, like cookies.
Splitters are a hot property right now, so get em while you can.