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firemedic565
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I'm in the market for a log splitter. I'm thinking 26-28 ton vertical and horizontal. What is a good brand to buy and what should I stay away from. I like the Oregon the iron and oak and the brave units so far. Thanks
$700 is a great price for a splitter...
if you can get one i&o is your best bet or timber wolf
That's a great price, even if you find out it's not the one for you, you could most likely recoup your money by selling it later on.I can't testify to quality... but the thing looked to be extremely well built.
I was at Menards just a few days ago and spotted a 22-Ton on sale for $899.oo (normally $999.oo) plus a $200.00 mail in rebate... damn hard to beat $699.00 for a 22-Ton horizontal/vertical convertible these days. I believe it's their "house brand", Forest King or some such, with a 6.5 HP LCT horizontal shaft engine, 24-inch stroke, log cradle, 8-inch wedge and 14 second cycle time. The engine looks like those 6.5 HP engines that sell for $99.oo on sale at Harbor Freight... so likely the splitter is a Chinese build, or at least parts are sourced from them. But still... $700 (after rebate) leaves a lot of cash free if an upgraded part may (or may not) be needed down the road.
Here's a link...
http://www.menards.com/main/outdoor...22-ton-gas-log-splitter/p-1705000-c-10115.htm
A couple a years ago I had the chance to buy a timberwolf for $1,000. It was really beat up. Now that I think about I'm pissed I didn't because for an extra $2,000 and a little work I could've had a brand new tw-5 for 1/3 of what a new one costs. I suggest if you have the tools and the know how, look for an old beat up timberwolf and overhaul the whole thing. You'll spend more than those horizontal/vertical spitters but it will last a very long time.
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