3 pt log splitter - this brand any good? - Machine Underground -Tractor & Commercial Equipment Discussion Forum

**Ducati996** · 08-25-2008, 11:11 AM

Im looking for a inexpensive solution - is this a Chinese nightmare or actually a good unit?

If Im using my Power beyond on my Deere, looking at the manual I see the 2 ports to connect to in the manual from my Power Beyond Quick connects - I cant tell how long the hoses ned to be and it dosent look like they supply them

Powerhorse Horizontal Log Splitter — 3 Point | Log Splitters | Northern Tool + Equipment

Its both Cheap and portable....but I dont like Cheaply made products

thoughts anyone?

LOL I just noticed that it comes unassembled - yeah right like I have the time or patience for this

**PaulChristenson** · 08-25-2008, 01:19 PM

300 Series Woodsplitters

And if you don't want to tie up your tractor...
500 Series Woodsplitters

**Kennyd** · 08-25-2008, 05:10 PM

I would get the Speedco unit from TSC if you can. Gunmaker has one and can tell you how it works and how long the hoses need to be.

**Kennyd** · 08-25-2008, 05:47 PM

HERE is the post...But he never replied with how well it works...

**Ducati996** · 08-25-2008, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Kennyd

HERE is the post...But he never replied with how well it works...

I should learn how to use my own board - all the info I could ask for is offered already by the team

It came back up to life when you bumped it all we need now is for Gunmaker to provide us a video and details

tap, tap, tap

**gunmaker** · 08-25-2008, 06:26 PM

Oooopps...forgot about the pics!

Anyway, the Speeco logsplitter works great!

The only thing I've found frustrating is that it does not mate with the I-match,

but I can change that in the future. It handles 24" long logs with no problem, and I've split logs 24"+ in diameter. The 2520's hydraulics have more than enough power to go through anything I've thrown at it, even at lower rpms. I usually set the idle at approx 1500rpm, and get to work. The cycle time is just a tad on the slow side because the 2520's pump only puts out +/- 5 gal/min, but not a problem. I had 6 ft - 1/2 inch hoses made up for it at Napa. The extra length allows not only the horizontal/vertical use of the splitter, but I can pull up along side the splitter, disconnect the bh connectors and plug in the splitter without taking the bh off. I think you would be satisfied with it, and the price was reasonable -$650 at the time. Here's a link at TSC for you: Tractor Supply Company - SpeeCo Logsplitter 3 Point Complete

GreenWannabe · 08-26-2008, 10:34 AM

Hi, Duc, Dougster had the rare opportunity a year or so ago to assemble and operate one of the Chinese chippers. He had a voluminous thread on it over at TBN; you mught want to take a look at that. Hopefully he will chime in with a synopsis of his experience. Recommended reading before purchase.

Good luck in your chipper search.

Fred

**Ducati996** · 08-26-2008, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by GreenWannabe

Hi, Duc, Dougster had the rare opportunity a year or so ago to assemble and operate one of the Chinese chippers. He had a voluminous thread on it over at TBN; you mught want to take a look at that. Hopefully he will chime in with a synopsis of his experience. Recommended reading before purchase.

Good luck in your chipper search.

Fred

Im passing on the chinese offering - because it requires assembly - not happening here :0

Speeco or Wallenstein could be the viable options....or a standalone unit with a gas motor