Ariens 22 ton log splitter

[Gboutdoors]

There is a fold down support at the back side of the oil tank. I just got the work table last week and it is great. No more looking for a place to put half the split anymore

 

[Firewood Bandit]

To double the work area even if you have the log table, place two large rounds at the foot of the splitter one on top of the other. Simply use as a table and then split when done.

 

[ironspider]

I found the fold down support, it's so integrated I didn't even notice. Thanks

 

[Fins59]

Just out of curiosity can you tell what country your splitter was made in? A lot of people dismiss my splitter as it is made in China but I wander how many are made in the USA?

herman - Ariens products are made in Brillion, Wisconsin. That's what I hear and read anyway.
Ariens is a big name brand in this area of WI. Seems everybody's got one. Especially snow blowers.

I use a Swisher log splitter. Bought it new 6 years ago at Fleet Farm for $995. It's a 28 ton - 7 hp. No problems with it whatsoever.
Also have a Swisher snow blower. That's also bullet proof. I believe Swisher is made in Ohio.

Anyway, for the OP info., I wouldn't doubt that Ariens products are the No. l seller here in WI.

 

[ironspider]

The John Deere dealer I took my splitter to just became an ariens authorized service center and the had only good things to say about ariens. That means a lot coming from a Deere dealer.

 

[Machria]

iron,
You should take the time to read thru the manual for your new 22 ton splitter! There are a few things you should know about while using it and maintaining it, that you might not think of otherwise. Similar to the fold down support thingy.

Also, change the oil after about the first 10 hours. I did mine and it took 2 minutes, super easy to change the oil, easy access.

 

[WiscWoody]

iron,
You should take the time to read thru the manual for your new 22 ton splitter! There are a few things you should know about while using it and maintaining it, that you might not think of otherwise. Similar to the fold down support thingy.

Also, change the oil after about the first 10 hours. I did mine and it took 2 minutes, super easy to change the oil, easy access.

Maybe it's good that I had to partially assemble mine... It made me read the manual AND I learned a few things about it while doing so.

But I've seen bigger mistakes made. ie. no oil in a new motor on startup, putting straight gas in a chainsaw gas tank and two-stroke oil in the bar oil tank thinking they automatically mixed. Or just putting straight gas in a chainsaw period.... Duh! It even happens on top end saws surprisingly. I would think if someone is buying a Stihl saw or a Husqvarna they would know better, but no... I bought my 390XP froma rebuilder that rebuilds straight gassed saws of those brands all the time and resells them.

My neighbor was mixing his gas/oil 50:1 for an old Stilh and very defensive about it when I asked about it. He said the saw was over heating often. I told him that I had looked up the mixture for his saw and it was 16:1.... He calmed down and said maybe he'll check on that....it's Stihl going though!

 

[ironspider]

I'm learning! I'll tell you though , this motor placement design isn't as great as I thought. Being totally in front of the axle makes the tongue very heavy. That's fine if towing with something heavy duty, however, it's bending the hitch addition on my lawn/plow/multipurpose tractor. After I tow the splitter I have to try an pry the tractor tow plate back to normal to hook up my little utility trailer.

Otherwise this ariens is great. Split several cords with ease, even the ugliest of uglies.

 

[WiscWoody]

Put a hook on the back of it and hang some sort of weight on it when you tow it around. I dunno....

 

[WiscWoody]

My new splitter is buried in the shed. The roof caved in from the snow this winter and there was so much weight on the splitter the tires were squished down. I took a jack out there and lifted some of the weight off of it but it wasn't safe so I'm waiting for more snow to melt to go back in again.

 

[ironspider]

Thankfully most of the snow is outta here in ny. But that not a bad idea, throw a 20" round on the beam might do the trick.

 

[Jay106n]

I own an Ariens snowblower and absolutely love it. Now I am looking to get a splitter and am seriously considering the Ariens 22T. HD has it locally for $1200. I have a 10% off coupon and about $500 in HD giftcards so that puts it around $600 which seems like a good deal to me. Is there any need to go higher than 22 tons?

 

[Gboutdoors]

I have the Ariens 22 T and it does everything I need. I am splitting mostly Red Oak and have had no trouble at all.

Is it right for you? That depends on you and what your needs are. I like the fact that it is light enough for me to roll around by hand if I need the trailer hooked to the tractor. Not as important to me but still nice is the fact that it does both vertical/horizontal splitting.

The hardware repair shop in town carries them and works on them also sold it to me at the best price I could get at Home Cheapo.

It started all winter long even with the temps in the teens. But it did take a few more than one pull.

I hope this helped you in your choice.

Good luck

 

[Jay106n]

Thanks! I made the plunge today at HD. Was priced at $1199. I had a 10% discount and with some gift cards I had, it was out the door at $600! It came in a crate, so i just spent the day assembling. Some issues with assembly as some parts were put on backwards, but I was able to fix it. I just started it a few minutes ago, turned over on the 2nd pull. Tomorrow my massive pile is gonna get a hurtin.

All assembled

 

[Gboutdoors]

Good for you a $1299.00 first class splitter for$600.00 out of pocket.
Now we need pictures of all that heat split and stacked.

 

[Jay106n]

Good for you a $1299.00 first class splitter for$600.00 out of pocket.
Now we need pictures of all that heat split and stacked.

Thanks. Here's about 14 hours worth of splitting. Hard to get perspective in a photo, but the logs are all about 20 inches and the pile is well over 6 feet tall, and it is deep (the backside) which isnt seen.

 

[Jay106n]

I was just reading the owners manual when I came across this:

"Split dry, cured logs. Wet or recently
cut logs will be more difficult to split."

lol Let me know when you find "dry and cured" logs that need splitting. I split wet logs to create "dry and cured" logs.

 

[Gboutdoors]

Nice job hope your splitter is as good to you as mine has been. Not a bit of trouble to date . Get the work table it makes the work much easier.