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Please help.... I need everyone's collective experience (yes I know this topic is getting old but I need some good hard facts about both brands)
In reference to LOG SPLITTERS made by Speeco and Northstar, which brand is best and the most value for the money.
Specifically I am looking at the 28 ton Speeco with the B&S 1450 OHV engine from Omni Manfc (fast cycle time). and the 30 ton Northstar from Northern Tool (honda GX engine).
My main concerns include: the B&S engine on the Speeco (1450 ohv good or bad)? While i know the honda GX on the Northstar is a great engine does anyone else think it is a bit underpowered 160cc for a 30 ton machine (cycle time is slow). Anyone have any issues with the built in log cradle on the Speeco machines getting clogged up with bark and such (I've never really heard anyone complain about it so I'm assuming its a moot point, however looking at pictures it seems like it would get clogged). In general what brand is built better. And finally any thoughts on the wedge design / material of both machines (cast steel on northstar and ??? on speeco). wheeeww Im done.
Thanks for the help.
In reference to LOG SPLITTERS made by Speeco and Northstar, which brand is best and the most value for the money.
Specifically I am looking at the 28 ton Speeco with the B&S 1450 OHV engine from Omni Manfc (fast cycle time). and the 30 ton Northstar from Northern Tool (honda GX engine).
My main concerns include: the B&S engine on the Speeco (1450 ohv good or bad)? While i know the honda GX on the Northstar is a great engine does anyone else think it is a bit underpowered 160cc for a 30 ton machine (cycle time is slow). Anyone have any issues with the built in log cradle on the Speeco machines getting clogged up with bark and such (I've never really heard anyone complain about it so I'm assuming its a moot point, however looking at pictures it seems like it would get clogged). In general what brand is built better. And finally any thoughts on the wedge design / material of both machines (cast steel on northstar and ??? on speeco). wheeeww Im done.
Thanks for the help.