speeco 10.5hp 25t or northern 30t 5.5???

[robby26wi]

What you guys think? i am torn..the speeco is a briggs ic and the northern is a honda but the northern is like 300 more??? I can get the speeco for 1199...and it has a 16gpm pump virsus the 11 on the northern...

 

[robby26wi]

Splitting force: 25 tons
Beam size: 6'' x 6''
Cylinder size: 4-1/2'' x 24''
Valve type: Auto-return
Pump: two-stage 16 gpm
Cycle time: 12 seconds
Engine: Briggs & Stratton 10.5 H.P.I/C
Tires: 4.80 x 8" pneumatic
Wedge: 7" high with spreader wings
Total hydraulic capacity: 31 quarts
Spin on replaceable filter
Vertical position: W: 49" L: 78" H: 72"
Horizontal position: W:49" L: 78" H: 42"

 

[robby26wi]

Horizontal or vertical operation
5.5 HP Honda GX engine with idle control
11 GPM, 2-stage Barnes pump
3500 PSI max. pressure
30-tons rated force
27.8-tons continuous force
4.5in. x 24in. cylinder
Splits logs up to 25in. long
Industrial-grade full beam construction
Cast steel wedge
16-second cycle time
Auto return valve
Coupler for 2in. ball
High speed tires for towing
Assembly required
8.5 gallons hydraulic oil not included

 

[wdchuck]

I have the Speeco, with the B$S I/C engine.......wish I had a Honda engine for cheaper gas consumption, and easier to start.

 

[robby26wi]

thats kinda what i was thinking also...and longer lasting...

 

[ray benson]

In the Firewood & Heating equipment forum the Honda owners have expressed cold starting issues.