TSC, Speeco, Dealer Days... New Little Splitter

[D&B Mack]

Saw this new little 15 tonner at TSC this weekend for their dealer days. It looked pretty fast.

 

[Uncle Sam]

How much

How much is that one?

 

[cnice_37]

Is that pump really so open like that? Without log cradles, I can see a soaking wet operator at the ER in no time.

 

[avalancher]

Is that pump really so open like that? Without log cradles, I can see a soaking wet operator at the ER in no time.

You got that right, whoever designed that thing has never split a piece of wood in his life. I have had a jillion chunks of wood "pop" apart and scram sideways, and with the engine being the first thing it would hit on the way out........
Wouldnt be pretty, thats for sure.

 

[D&B Mack]

How much is that one?

$800

 

[flyboy553]

Well, I guess it is better than nothing, but I wouldn't shell out any money for it. Look how it is built, especially at how the pusher is held to the beam. Not good. Besides the aforementioned pump setup.

Ted

 

[Fifelaker]

I'll play devils addvocate. The log will be in front of the pump and motor. With the wedge on the beam like that I dont see any thing hitting them but you could fashion a piece of plywood to protect them. Throw some elm crotches at it while it's under warranty if it breaks take it back.