Log splitter from big box store?

[Ashful]

Who has the 37 ton machine with a 22gpm pump? I know someone here had the same 37 ton Menards splitter I bought last Black Friday, maybe it was VirginiaIron? Anyways those splitters have a 17gpm pump and the relief is set at 3800psi... And I might get a 4" cylinder for it in the next year or so. I don’t know yet... I haven’t even put a hour on the splitter yet as all of my splitting it in the spring or early summer.

Yeah, I was surprised, too! I'm used to seeing 16 GPM on homeowner-grade 37 ton machines, but the spec's on this RuggedMade show 22 GPM!

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[WiscWoody]

Yeah, I was surprised, too! I'm used to seeing 16 GPM on homeowner-grade 37 ton machines, but the spec's on this RuggedMade show 22 GPM!

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That’s a nice splitter but more than I can afford. And it’s heavy at 1100 pounds too. I found their log splitter buying guide informative and I learned a few things reading it, they touched on bottle necks on a splitter like the port sizes as you had said in some posts not long ago.

 

[WiscWoody]

I've seen worse. A few years ago, a local TSC hall all models displayed in the vertical position with kinked hoses. Every single one of them! I told them about it, and that all they had to do was loosen the swivel adapter and spin the hose until the kink is gone. It takes two open ended wrenches, and it's not a messy job at all.

And here was the response you got when you told them I’m sure....

 

[VirginiaIron]

I would prefer the hitch on the other end. But that layout might be preferred if you can get the splits to push right up into your still-attached tow vehicle.

Yeah, I recently put a hitch on the rear of my trailer and this would put an end to the extra handling of the smaller rounds.

 

[Ashful]

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And here was the response you got when you told them I’m sure....

Your image makes it look like they have actual adults of reasonable average intelligence assembling these things. At my local TSC, the lead assembler looks more like this:

 

[VirginiaIron]

March 28 thru April 2..., Now lower price of the season...!

25 ton FAST

 

[yinpin]

March 28 thru April 2..., Now lower price of the season...!

25 ton FAST

Where is that one from, cant tell by the add but I am looking at Lowes, HD, TSC for one this week. It does not look like Lowes or HD have them in stock at the store, not that I couldnt order it and pick one up when it arrives. TSC has them though

Whats the difference between the two TSC Countyline 25 ton splitter SKU's? Actually it looks like when you put them in your cart the SKU# changes.

SKU# 1182954 SKU #118295499 = 13 Seconds
SKU# 1261517 SKU #126151799 = 11.5 Cycle Time

 

[VirginiaIron]

Where is that one from, cant tell by the add but I am looking at Lowes, HD, TSC for one this week. It does not look like Lowes or HD have them in stock at the store, not that I couldnt order it and pick one up when it arrives. TSC has them though

Whats the difference between the two TSC Countyline 25 ton splitter SKU's
SKU# 1182954
SKU# 1261517

Sorry, it's from TSC, Central Virginia.

From what I can tell, one unit is lighter, one unit has about 1.5 seconds shorter cycle time, one unit has a larger fuel tank, and from the comments, one unit has a filter that is currently available from the factory only through their toll free number.

 

[yinpin]

I will be picking one up tomorrow . They had one left and honored the price of your flier. They had to put it together. Thinking about getting a cover and a log rack for it. They had a Countyljne rack In stock as well as a speeco. I have also heard great things about the Black Diamond but I am Not 100% sure of compatibility


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[VirginiaIron]

I will be picking one up tomorrow . They had one left and honored the price of your flier. They had to put it together. Thinking about getting a cover and a log rack for it. They had a Countyljne rack In stock as well as a speeco. I have also heard great things about the Black Diamond but I am Not 100% sure of compatibility

I love TSC I'm glad everything worked out for you. TSC has decent prices and many have excellent customer service and stand behind there products. For me, this is 70% of the sale since I might purchase something cheaper online but have no recourse if problems should occur. Make sure you tell ten people and post a few photos. Although, if you got the FAST model, please post a video since there are not many available. CONGRATULATIONS
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[yinpin]

Got it home, checked the oil, added gas and got it fired up! Having never owned one in the past, I love it!

At 9pm I am splitting three “test” oak rounds in my garage. I sure the wife is not thrilled. Everything seems to be in good shape.

I will get a video of it this weekend.

The end result after about 5 minutes

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[Sean McGillicuddy]

Are you going to wax it ?

 

[yinpin]

It's next in line after my John Deere backhoe pictured in the background