Ironworker
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I have the Troybuilt 27 ton model with the Honda engine and love it, most any mentioned here will do fine.
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Well, I'm 6'2" and I'm very comfortable splitting anything in the horizontal mode. For some reason, mine came from Home Depot with the retractable front wheel, so I use that to make the work area level if the splitter isn't on level ground.
I added the Ariens log cradle (they are much more sturdy than the ones I've seen on the Troy built units) and I will be adding the work table this summer.
The cycle time dosen't bother me - I'm 65 and not in that much of a hurry, but as was said above, that only helps me get into a smoother rhythm.
AND.... 6 months after I bought it at Home Depot, the control valve started leaking. Was directed to a local Gravely / Ariens dealer, where it was repaired in short order with no cost me.
I am very pleased with Ariens.
heaterman
New Member
Don't know about the price
Or where you could buy one. But. This one takes the cake.
WORLDS FASTEST LOGSPLITTER - YouTube
Or where you could buy one. But. This one takes the cake.
WORLDS FASTEST LOGSPLITTER - YouTube
Axe Man
ArboristSite Operative
As mentioned above.....You don't have to use the full stroke ( 22" I think ) I just retract the piston until the next split will fit then start the split. Because of the aggressive wedge on the Ariens the piece usually splits before full extension is reached. Cycling this way I would say is about 10-12 seconds.
Working height for me is good. I haven't used too many splitters in my time cutting wood. In the past I've rented Splitfires and Wallenstein, both with lower profiles and harder on my back.
The local Ariens dealer in my area rents them out. If you can find a place that sells them and rents them try renting to see if you like it.....might be able to work a deal with the retailer for a break on the rental price if you end up buying one.....Good Luck
OK cant make my mind up on 2 splitters. Ready to pull the trigger on the 27 ton ariens for 1600 or the 35 ton speeco with the 1450 b/s motor for 1695 free del. Need help what splitter do you guys think is built better. Im leaning toward the 35 ton speeco. Only hundred more but is it worth it?
One other thing that I like about the Ariens is the placement of the Subaru/Robin motor well back and out of the way of the work area. I also like the control lever being centrally positioned so I can work from either side easily. The motor is fairly quiet and sips gas.
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Here's the same splitter with the Gravely brand name - made by Ariens. This might help with any questions as to work height, etc.
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Jakers
Owner - Arbor Jake's Tree Service, LLC
First things first, both are good splitters in my opinion. lost of guys in my area have split thousands of cords with the speeco splitters so i know they stand the test of time.
if your a normal man then bigger is always better. its only 100 bucks and you get a whole (advertised) 8 tons more splitting force. that said, i have yet to run into anything that 20 ton (real force) wont split. even my little store bought Northern Tool Powerhouse 20T dual split will split anything i want to split. the only thing i wish my little one had was a taller wedge so i didnt have to use a hatchet to cut the strings. a taller wedge is worth alot. if i were in your shoes id spend the extra 100 just to have bragging rights.
Jakers
Owner - Arbor Jake's Tree Service, LLC
im personally a fan of the Northstar brand from Northern Tool.
NorthStar Horizontal/Vertical Log Splitter 30-Ton, 160cc | Log Splitters| Northern Tool + Equipment
the reasons i like these best is the Honda engines and the log stripper. alto the ability to run a 4 way wedge WITH the log stripper is really handy
NorthStar Horizontal/Vertical Log Splitter 30-Ton, 160cc | Log Splitters| Northern Tool + Equipment
the reasons i like these best is the Honda engines and the log stripper. alto the ability to run a 4 way wedge WITH the log stripper is really handy
Englishman02
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Rural king splitter
I bought a 22 ton from rural king last spring. 22 ton had 700 dollars in; 200 dollars off and a 200 dollar in store gift card could not pass up. Split a bunch of wood in past year. My father, brother, brother-in law, and myself all burn.
I bought a 22 ton from rural king last spring. 22 ton had 700 dollars in; 200 dollars off and a 200 dollar in store gift card could not pass up. Split a bunch of wood in past year. My father, brother, brother-in law, and myself all burn.
Something fishy here. I have a husky 35 ton with a briggs 1650 engine.Happened to be at TSC today and looked at a 35 ton- 1650 briggs. Speeco site shows a 1650 briggs. Where is the 1450 comeing from? Has there been a change and the only place it's being talked about is here?
There on a website called OMNI manufacturing. They have all different speeco ones with briggs or honda motors. The One I will be ordering monday is a 35 ton speeco with the 1450 b/s motor for 1695 free shipping. I think iys a good deal because TSC sells the husky for 2000 and not sure if you have to pay tax on that too.
Machria
ArboristSite Lurker
How do you like having the extra table attached? Worth it, come in handy? Get in the way?
I don't have the work table....yet! But I will be getting it. What I didn't know at the time, but the Gravely branded splitter comes with the work table and the log cradle.. The ariens does not. I've added the cradle which made a big difference. I use a DeWalt folding work table as a temporary solution , but the table will be added!!
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Machria
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Currently, the Ariens comes with the "Cradle" on both sides, but not the extra "Work Table". AT least the 22 ton unit anyway.
c5rulz
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Last week I bought a speeco 28 ton with the B/S 1450 motor for $1350 at Farm and Fleet here locally. If you took out one of their credit cards you got another $100 off.
So far it seems good.
1. Excellent one pull starts hot or cold
The wedge could be another 3-4" taller in my opinion though.
