Craftsman 27 ton log splitter ?

[Creekheat]

What brand fluid?

 

[FWest]

I run synthetic in most things, higher breakdown temp and it is said it has a higher film strength. Meaning it coats parts and stays leaving a film for cold starts.

My plan is run the oil that came with it for a short time. and then check, If I see discolored oil as mentioned above, change and refill, repeat in tell it the contaminants are gone.

Synthetic oil is a good idea in air cooled engines in my opinion.

 

[Fifelaker]

I also re-gapped the plug to .025" to help with cold starts like below 15°. before the oil swapped to synthetic and the re-gap it was very hard to start when cold.

 

[Beer Belly]

I have heard with te huskee/SpeeCo splitters, run it a bit to test then replace with all syn oil. Agree?

can't hurt, that's for sure, just be sure to change the oil

 

[FWest]

Good luck with the Huskee! I have the same unit and as far as the B&S motor, I changed my oil after 20 minutes of run time, no serious splitting-small easy stuff and another oil change after 2.5 hours. The oil gets an ugly shade of grey that I did not like-I posted pictures somewhere on here. After that last oil change she is clear after 5 more hrs running 50% synthetic. I run mine at about 2/3 throttle for peak torque instead of full throttle.

I had run my splitter for about 15 minutes yesterday. Dug out a few dozen rounds today, checked the oil and found it was already violated. Looks like the case metal and other pollutants. Changed it and ran it again for a short time-more gray crap. I think it is manufacturing debris. Makes you wonder if it will make the warranty. Sad for a USA made engine.

Purchased a large Craftsman snow blower last fall with what looks like an imported engine and the oil was never this polluted even after many hours hard of use.

I do like the unit but that could change if the engine craps out quickly.

 

[ihookem]

I have the Craftsman 27 ton for about 5 or 6 yrs now. My dad, brotha and I went in on it . It was 1250 with tax and oil. We had no problems with it but the log cradle is not strong enough. I think it would be better if the wedge was on the other side. This would push the splits away from the motor instead of them falling on the tire . The Briggs is not a real good motor compared to the Honda with the auto idle. We split about 10 cord a year , so it has split about 50- 60 cords. It takes about 1 gal. gas per cord but the engine is somewhat loud.

 

[Creekheat]

I wonder if the huskee 22 ton from TSC ever changes engines? Like sometimes the briggs and sometimes a better engine. I know vendors get switched at times. Trying to figure out if i should just get it or maybe wait and see

 

[Driver]

I was at TSC yesterday and the 2- 22 ton splitters they had on hand had the new horizontal pump design and a Kohler engine. Kinda wish I would have waited, but I didn't know when I bought mine in Feb they were going to change.

 

[Creekheat]

Thats the one i want. Its a gamble at this point because i dont know which one will come and they wont order without it being paid so im waiting a bit.

 

[Driver]

Creekheat: Don't they stock them at your TSC store? The store here always has several in stock, but they sell quite a few, never heard of having to order one. The manager told me by fall they will change the name from Huskee to County Line and be orange instead of red.

 

[Ram 1500 with an axe...]

I was at TSC yesterday and the 2- 22 ton splitters they had on hand had the new horizontal pump design and a Kohler engine. Kinda wish I would have waited, but I didn't know when I bought mine in Feb they were going to change.

I hear ya but new and different doesnt mean better, lemons can happen any time, any where, so far mine as many others that have the older ones are working just great.....

 

[Creekheat]

Creekheat: Don't they stock them at your TSC store? The store here always has several in stock, but they sell quite a few, never heard of having to order one. The manager told me by fall they will change the name from Huskee to County Line and be orange instead of red.

They stock the 35 ton but not the 22

 

[Ram 1500 with an axe...]

They stock the 35 ton but not the 22

The Huskee name is disappearing?

 

[Creekheat]

The Huskee name is disappearing?

I have heard from others it is changing. Just the name i hope

 

[TreePointer]

The 3-point splitter has had the County Line name for a while. It certainly looks like just a name and paint change.

http://www.tractorsupply.com/en/store/countylinereg;-3-point-hitch-log-splitter

 

[Ram 1500 with an axe...]

I see that the kohler engine looks smaller and is attached to the hydro oil tank.....

 

[Creekheat]

The 3-point splitter has had the County Line name for a while. It certainly looks like just a name and paint change.

http://www.tractorsupply.com/en/store/countylinereg;-3-point-hitch-log-splitter

Yes, i saw one of these there. Looked nice.

 

[FWest]

Changed the oil 3 times and now I see no crud in the engine oil. Ran for 4 hours Saturday and another hour today. Splitter works great, starts easy and am surprised what it will split. A but log from a 30 inch oak, 24 inches long cut last spring, slight hesitation and right through. Had to put the unit horizontal, way to heavy to lift. A+

Thanks for all who recommended this Huskee 22 ton and for all who shared opinions.