Swisher 28 ton 10.5 briggs splitter

[lowtempguru]

Hello again, Im looking for feed back and opinions on swisher log splitters, specifically their 28 ton model, 10.5 intek briggs & stratton motor with a 16 gpm 2 stage pump. I have a chance to pick one up new for 1200.00. I had my mind set on a TSC speeco huskee 22ton. Now I am wondering if this Swisher is worth the 200 extra dollars? Both can split vert or horiz. The cylinder on the Swisher is 4.5 inches can anyone give a stab at cyle time? The local Rural King guessed at 14 seconds which is comparable to the Speeco 22 ton with the 4 inch cylinder and 5.5hp briggs & stratton.. thanks for all your input in advance

 

[Tree Farmer]

You need the stroke and rod diameter to give an exact speed, but 16 gpm 4.5 bore and a stroke of 24" and a rod of 2" it will have a 11.2 second cycle time. Hope this helps.

 

[rx7145]

14 sec. sounds about right to me. But who knows. I think it is worth the extra $200.

 

[City Slicker]

Speeco?

Talk to the manager at your local TSC store. They are able to order Speeco splitters with different options from the Huskee line. It will increase your options on logsplitters. I continue to like splitters with the Honda GX series motor.

 

[Vibes]

If I'm not mistaken, the Briggs Intek motor is what has replaced the old IC motors and is a much better motor than the in stock TSC Speeco's with the homeowner grade Briggs. Myself, I would go with the Honda GX on any splitter.

 

[kevin j]

definitely go the highest hp and highest flow pump you can get

Tons will be the same, defined by cylinder size and pressure, but flow is increased speed.

kcj

 

[046]

spend the extra $200

 

[Deadman]

I have that 28Ton model but it has a Honda on it. It runs like a dream, but I'm sure the briggs would be just fine.

 

[Ole Farmerbuck]

I just have the 22 ton and it splits everything i give it. Yep....even elm crotches.

 

[JKS]

I had a 26 ton model with a 8.5 i/c briggs and it worked super. I used it four years and split between 50 to 60 cords a year and never had to work on it. I really liked the pump disengagement option, it made it easier to start on those cold days.