Log Splitters

Bitten & Hisses

I have decided that I need a tractor-mounted log splitter to make life a little easier for myself. I have been considering these two:

http://major-equipment.com/product/ls2000_log_splitter_log_splitters

http://major-equipment.com/product/ls3000_log_splitter_log_splitters

Could anyone tell me what is the difference between the vertical and horizontal machine? They both seem to have similar thrust ratings and are rated for 23" and 22" logs respectively, but there's a fair price difference between the two.

reilig

Don't know the difference between the two but have the horizontal splitter from major for the last 6 years. It has done a lot of work and is still like new. Great quality build - as with everything from Major. The vertical splitter might be easier to lift the wood on to?? I have no problems with mine anyway.

Bitten & Hisses wrote: »

I have decided that I need a tractor-mounted log splitter to make life a little easier for myself. I have been considering these two:

http://major-equipment.com/product/ls2000_log_splitter_log_splitters

http://major-equipment.com/product/ls3000_log_splitter_log_splitters

Could anyone tell me what is the difference between the vertical and horizontal machine? They both seem to have similar thrust ratings and are rated for 23" and 22" logs respectively, but there's a fair price difference between the two.

CJhaughey

The difference is as reilig says If you are splitting bigger logs then the vertical doesn't require you to lift the log onto the splitter.
You can get horizontal splitters that have log lifts built in but they obviously cost more.
I have a friend with a Firewood business, he has a Posch Processor and a vertical splitter for larger logs that are too heavy to lift onto the processor bed.
Try M.Large tree machinery in NI they have a good range of splitters as well.

djmc

A friend of mine got a 7 ton electric log splitter of donedeal.ie for about 300 euro and seems a good machine for its size .
he split a lot of spruce and ash and timber I had cut the only thing I saw it having any trouble with was 1 or 2 bits of very large knotey hawtorn
Probably made in china being that cheap but good machine they seem to copy everything theese days stil ryoba huskavarna
(god bless America oh I mean China):D

Rujib1

Have you considered the screw type. Seen one working, and if you ask me it seems to be a better system, requiring less power then the ram type units. Think there is a video on youtube of one in action. price not too bad either.

http://www.donedeal.ie/for-sale/trucks/916318

CJhaughey

Rujib1 wrote: »

Have you considered the screw type. Seen one working, and if you ask me it seems to be a better system, requiring less power then the ram type units. Think there is a video on youtube of one in action. price not too bad either.

http://www.donedeal.ie/for-sale/trucks/916318

Not great for knotty wood though,The blade type splitters can shear the knots off not split around them.

Rujib1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3Rypb1dcUE

Not bad!

reilig

Screw type needs a PTO whereas the hydraulic one can be powered off somethingas small as a power pack. Also the Screw type constantly requires new screw heads. Its safety record is appauling with an ungarded sharp screw spinning at leg level. They also require human efford to push the log against the screw.

They are fine for splitting softwood, but ash can fairly test them.

tvo

bought a woodline 10 ton electric splitter last year will split anything that can be lifted onto it. find the electric handy no need to waste time hooking up to the tractor and then unhooking again once finished

Spannerman7

Also have a look here http://www.posch.com/allsite_prod1/ContentView/FrontEnd?pageId=21841&language=en

http://www.malone-engineering.com/logsplit.htm

and also here

http://www.midcorkmetal.ie/log_splitters_26.html.

I have a vertical one at home and prefer the high working table, saves my back. (I made it for myself years ago)

podgey

Bitten & Hisses wrote: »

I have decided that I need a tractor-mounted log splitter to make life a little easier for myself. I have been considering these two:

http://major-equipment.com/product/ls2000_log_splitter_log_splitters

http://major-equipment.com/product/ls3000_log_splitter_log_splitters

Could anyone tell me what is the difference between the vertical and horizontal machine? They both seem to have similar thrust ratings and are rated for 23" and 22" logs respectively, but there's a fair price difference between the two.

malone log splitter cannot be beat

mossfort

try hand engineering in meath.
they have a 14ton ce certified logsplitter for 850 euro.
its got box section which does not twist like girder.
www.handengineering.com
http://www.donedeal.ie/for-sale/machinery/1046177
you get a lot more steel for your money than the major ones.

Oldtree

I have a thor 13 tonne farmer series with the flexable pto attachment from M Large, see:

http://www.mlarge.com/thor_products_10.html

its the middle one in the picture of three.

I cut my wood into suitably sized rings for splitting and some of it has been very knotty. The splitter has handled almost everything with ease and i run it off the pto shaft of a Ford 3600 (1977) at low revs. a table comes with it. what can i say I love it.

Bitten & Hisses

Does anyone have any opinion on this one:

http://www.donedeal.ie/for-sale/machinery/1025019

vanderbadger

came across their website on journal recently and had a look, never heard of them previously but they seem to make nice looking stuff, post drivers etc, even a bale shredder

vanderbadger

for the lads using the log splitters..do ye buy in logs and if so who sells them , coillte? or do ye use them just for yer own trees on the farm that ye might cut, have a few bits of ash to cut myself but dont think i would have the use for a log splitter unless I actually could buy a few trees to cut up

locha

Folks, I was in a similar position last year. Did ALOT of research and then got a guy in athboy (a nephew of the guy who owns Dromone Engineering) to design a serious machine.

First off we had alot of work to do and I did not want to be lifting any blocks up onto a table, I ended up cutting the trees into 4ft lengths. The splitter he designed had no problem with these and has turned out to be my best labour saving purchase.

I would advise anybody who has big trees that they are going to cut up themselves to go for something similar without a table 2/3ft of the ground as you would never be able to get big sections of the trunk up there. Will get a photo of it and put it up.

johnjoe1966

locha wrote: »

Folks, I was in a similar position last year. Did ALOT of research and then got a guy in athboy (a nephew of the guy who owns Dromone Engineering) to design a serious machine.

First off we had alot of work to do and I did not want to be lifting any blocks up onto a table, I ended up cutting the trees into 4ft lengths. The splitter he designed had no problem with these and has turned out to be my best labour saving purchase.

I would advise anybody who has big trees that they are going to cut up themselves to go for something similar without a table 2/3ft of the ground as you would never be able to get big sections of the trunk up there. Will get a photo of it and put it up.

Hi i'm looking to get a splitter and live near athboy. have you contact details for this guy

Smalltom

Take a look at kentec engineering. Made in Ireland. We have a post driver Tom built and it's excellent. Btw I have no ties to him bar owning a post driver.

135man

How do you calculate the flow rate of a log splitter I'm looking to buy a hydraulic tank for the 1 I'm making so I can run it off the pto ??

td5man

johnjoe1966 wrote: »

Hi i'm looking to get a splitter and live near athboy. have you contact details for this guy

Bruno mccormack afaik.

135man

What would be the best size rsj to make a log splitter out of

Reggie.

135man wrote: »

What would be the best size rsj to make a log splitter out of

Ya would want to be very tasty with the welding to make your own. Alot of pressure on certain spots while working. Be a disaster if it failed while working

Farmer

135man wrote: »

What would be the best size rsj to make a log splitter out of

I think the theory is that if it's not strong enough, it starts to flex when the axe meets the log, storing up energy like a spring. Then, when the log splits, this energy is released suddenly and can send the log flying.

Bullocks

Farmer wrote: »

I think the theory is that if it's not strong enough, it starts to flex when the axe meets the log, storing up energy like a spring. Then, when the log splits, this energy is released suddenly and can send the log flying.

Or warp the rsj where the splitter comes under pressure

dzer2

135man wrote: »

What would be the best size rsj to make a log splitter out of

Made one here out of a 10" rsj will try to get a pic later really does a good job

Farmer

Bullocks wrote: »

Or warp the rsj where the splitter comes under pressure

I'd hope that that bit goes without saying

oldsmokey

Recently got a Hand splitter, delighted with it.Irish made too.

joejobrien

agree with kentec, tom makes a fine logsplitter,.There is few around here all working well. Make a good post driver also. costs a bit more but heavier.
Not a hundred miles from Nenagh