Chinese Wood Splitters

[RichL]

Has anyone seen or purchased one of those new log splitters from China that are being sold in retail outlets? Grizzly and Steele are the two names that I have heard.

 

[CharlieG]

Good tools are not cheap, and cheap tools are not good! Invest in your tools. Buy American .

 

[Chris Crouse]

I think that Speeco units are primarily from China even though they have an office in Golden. Just an FYI since I see you are also in CO.

 

[fishercat]

why would you even consider it?

there are many products that we unfortunately have no choice where it's made.

for the few products we do have a choice on,you should make the right choice.

 

[Wood Doctor]

Has anyone seen or purchased one of those new log splitters from China that are being sold in retail outlets? Grizzly and Steele are the two names that I have heard.

Specifications for the Grizzly GO639, 22-ton splitter:
•Engine: 6.5 HP Briggs & Stratton®, air cooled, overhead valve
•Maximum log length: 24"
•Maximum log weight: 100 lbs.
•Maximum pressure: 3,000 psi
•Hydraulic fluid capacity: 2.5 gallons
•Coupler size: 2" ball
•Maximum towing speed: 12 mph
•Overall dimensions: 88" L x 40" W x 45" H
•Approximate shipping weight: 580 lbs.

Question: how can maximum log weight mean anything?
:monkey:

 

[ziggo_2]

Specifications for the Grizzly GO639, 22-ton splitter:
•Engine: 6.5 HP Briggs & Stratton®, air cooled, overhead valve
•Maximum log length: 24"
•Maximum log weight: 100 lbs.
•Maximum pressure: 3,000 psi
•Hydraulic fluid capacity: 2.5 gallons
•Coupler size: 2" ball
•Maximum towing speed: 12 mph
•Overall dimensions: 88" L x 40" W x 45" H
•Approximate shipping weight: 580 lbs.

Question: how can maximum log weight mean anything?
:monkey:

if the log is more than 100 lbs. then when you put it on the splitter the plastic beam will break and the whole splitter will fall apart.

Buy american made.