Champion Log Splitter engine replacement

[flagstaffjoe]

Good day to all. I have a champion 34 ton log splitter I purchased from home depot some years ago and need to replace the engine. I am interested in a Honda engine. Most likely a GX model.
I don't know what shaft length and such I need. Wondering if anyone has done such conversion here and has details that would help on ordering one quickly.

 

[psc1947]

Been a while but i think I just got the data on my engine by looking up the numbers stamped on it on the mfgr site and then started searching other brands by those specs.

 

[Hard_Yakka]

I've replaced my Speedco splitters engines with the Predator 420cc 13 hp model. They run really good, electric start versus pull (at 69 it helps). They take a fair amount of abuse. I bought one of the newer 15.5hp models to swap out on the main splitter this winter, upgrading pump to 28 gpm at the same time.