Cub Cadet/MTD Log splitter

[IchWarriorMkII]

27 ton 24" capacity.

I know they are cheap. How cheap? Will they get the job done? Whats the cheap breaking bits on them?


I ask this, because I've played my hand at the home built/scratch built/twice used once rebuilt splitter, and its not my bag. I could rebuild it for a mint, but I'd be polishing a turd.

I say the Cub Cadet, because unlike its Troy Built/Yard Machines counter parts, its got a bit more metal on it, Honda motor and a decent darn tounge jack. Not just a metal leg.

Shipping on a Northern Tool Splitter is $300 at least. Makes the price go way way over the budget.

 

[johnha]

Keep looking. Go to Tractor Supply and have a look at the Huskee.

You haven't said how much you want to spend.

 

[IchWarriorMkII]

Don't have one.

MTD machines are the only ones I've been able to find locally.

 

[wistattman]

I purchased a White Outdoor / MTD 27 ton splitter in Feb. 2007 from my local True Value Hardware. They told me they have sold a lot of these units and have had little or no problems. I have split about 20 face cord with it so far. Some of the logs I was splitting was 40" diameter and 16" long red oak that was full of knots . The splitter went through it without any problem. The verticle position prevented me from doing any lifting of those really heavy pieces of wood.

A year ago, I had rented a Speeco 32 Ton splitter and the only difference I could really see was the $400 price difference between the Speeco and the White Outdoor splitter.

My two cents.

Gary

 

[spike60]

The MTD stuff actually holds up pretty good. I've got the old basic MTD 20 ton and it's done everything I've asked it to. For a guy doing their own wood, this is all you need. I wouldn't recommend one for any kind of commercial operation although I do know of some that are being used that way.

There is one negative that we see on that cheaper Honda engine. (Gosh! Honda makes a mistake?) The recoil starter is a bit on the chincy side and we have seen some just fall apart. Starting the splitter in cold weather; pulling over the pump along with the engine is a bit different than on a 20" lawnmower. On the bright side, an aftermarket replacement starter is only $10 or $20 complete should you need one.

 

[CharlieG]

Look for internet sales that offer free shipping. Northern Tools hammers you for shipping. I purchased my commercial Iron and Oak 30 ton horizontal only for $2039 delivered. Very satisfied with it.

 

[CharlieG]

And I have the Honda GX270 commercial series engine..starts up easily and runs like a champ.

 

[jerseydevil]

I think mtd, yardmachines, white outdors, troybuilt and possibly dr are all owned by the same co. Doesn't mean they are all equal. I have a white 32 ton and it is well used but still works fine.

 

[Husky137]

MTD manufactures the cub cadet, white, yard machines and troy-bilt. I had a 27 ton MTD/Cub Cadet for 5 or 6 years and split over 200 cords with it. Never had any mechanical issues, just got tired of the slow cycle time on this kind of homeowner type machine.

 

[shawn.m]

My mtd works ok after you get over the slow cycle time.
have gone through 4 bolts that hold the wedge to the ram.

I think about getting a bigger one but the cost $3000 plus locally for a good Timberwolf just doesn't make sense for the 100 cord or so I might run through the splitter