Cl splitter anybody?

[Danno77]

what do you think? should I look into it?

(broken link removed to http://quincy.craigslist.org/grd/2225849827.html)

For sale I have a nice gas powered wood splitter it has a 2 speed hydraulic pump and Briggs and Strattion engine on it. It has a 2 inch ball hitch and does a good job. I am asking $675 for it and for more information call 1-660-341-1762

 

[bogydave]

Seems like allot of money for the type. only horizontal. looks like maybe home made.
$900 to $1,000 buys a new one (20+ ton & some nice features) that works horiz/vert at TS.
working height looks to be at the "back breaking" level. Lots of bending over.
Just IMO

 

[richg]

run like a scalded dog. You can find one year old Husky 22 ton models on Craigslist for 800.

 

[46hemi]

Yeah dont bother. I have been checking CL for a good splitter for over 1 year. I have come to the conclusion it just is not worth it. The good news is when you buy a new one (I am going for the Huskee 22) and ever want to sell it, it will go quickly and you wont lose much.

 

[Dune]

Sorry to disagree with everyone, but I would check it out before I ignored it. Does it run? Check the cylinder rod and the valve spool for rust. Any hydraulic leaks? Does the enging smoke?
Check the frame for cracks or poor weld repairs.

If all that stuff is good, offer $500. The quality of the components of this splitter is much higher than that of a huskee. Chances are this splitter will outlast a new chinese one by far.

 

[mainemaul]

run like a scalded dog. You can find one year old Husky 22 ton models on Craigslist for 800.

" run like a scalded dog" i almost spit my cofee all over my laptop!
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[SolarAndWood]

I wouldn't sell my horizontal only home built splitter for $675. The thing is that it is probably worth a lot more to me than anyone else like the one in the ad seems to be. I probably wouldn't pay more than 4 or 5 bills for it if it works perfectly.

 

[firefighterjake]

For the money and peace of mind I would spend a few extra dollars and go with a brand-new one . . . now if the price was under $500 or closer to $300 I might reconsider the deal.

 

[Danno77]

you are all pretty much saying what I was thinking. 'cept I'd need it to be more in the 300-400 range to make a used one worth my while.

 

[OhioBurner©]

Looking for splitters on CL is discouraging. The only ones I see in the $300-400 range are old rust buckets that come with flat tires, leaky hydraulic line, and oh almost forgot, needs new motor or hydro pump. But 'built solid' lol.