Chainsaw_Maniac
ArboristSite Operative
I'm curious about which splitters are common and how much 16 inch wood they can split an hour. Don't exaggerate! This is not a contest to see who is the hardest worker, but rather it is about brand vs. brand of splitter.
For purposes of this thread, assume you (or the operator you work with) are GIVIN 'ER (i.e. trying to be fast) but at a pace you can maintain all day. Also, assume the wood is decent to split (8 to 20 inch hardwood). No people assisting. Do not include pieces that don't need to be split (ie. limb wood loaded up with the split wood).
I'll start:
9 hp Spitfire – 5/8 cord per hour
5 hp Wallenstein – 5/8 per hour
3ph mounted on 80 hp tractor (Deutz Agrolux 80) – 1/2 cord per hour
Axe/maul – 1/4 cord per hour
I'm sorry if the poll options are a bit off. I know there is a huge differance between the higher and lower end models of each brand. Also, I don't know all the common wood splitter types.
For purposes of this thread, assume you (or the operator you work with) are GIVIN 'ER (i.e. trying to be fast) but at a pace you can maintain all day. Also, assume the wood is decent to split (8 to 20 inch hardwood). No people assisting. Do not include pieces that don't need to be split (ie. limb wood loaded up with the split wood).
I'll start:
9 hp Spitfire – 5/8 cord per hour
5 hp Wallenstein – 5/8 per hour
3ph mounted on 80 hp tractor (Deutz Agrolux 80) – 1/2 cord per hour
Axe/maul – 1/4 cord per hour
I'm sorry if the poll options are a bit off. I know there is a huge differance between the higher and lower end models of each brand. Also, I don't know all the common wood splitter types.
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