The knob you're referring to is the choke. The throttle is the one above it. Your going to like it better with the log cradle. I ordered mine online with free shipping through Tractor Supply. Also run it out of gas if you're towing it. Cover the air filter up when not in use to keep water out. Have fun.
Its really the best bang for your buck splitter out there. It holds a good amount of fluid,which helps keep the fluid cooler with prolonged use and increases its life. The hydraulic fluid filter is also a great addition,again e tending the life of that fluid. The 4 way splitting head for this model just drops down overtop of the head thats already there and can easily be taken off or added back on depending on your needs. The tray is certainly a worthwhile investment and will help ease your work some. I like that it has a Kohler engine because as you need maintenance parts and such theyre easier to find than if you had a chinese motor. I think you e chosen well and will get alot of use from this splitter. Congradulations on your purchase, stay safe and warm
Thanks for the info on the 4 way splitter head. I didn't realize it slipped over the existing head. That would make it easy to switch between the 2 modes. I think I may pick one up!
I have been using a 22-ton Brave log splitter with a 5 hp Honda the past 18 years or so. I don't use a tray, nor would I want one. The pieces don't split over the engine. So I don't know what that person is referring to? I've never had a piece hit the engine. I just did a couple hours of splitting today, & I don't let the pieces drop on the ground. I back my Kawasaki Mule (or a trailer or wheelbarrow would work) to the side opposite of the control lever. When I split a large chuck, I flip the half away from me up on the corner of my Mule box. I finish the half chunk that is near me first. Each piece is thrown into the box. After the first half is split into smaller pieces, I grab the other half & do likewise. I wouldn't want a tray or shelf. It would be in the way. Once my Mule or trailer is full, I back it to the stacking spot. It eliminates having to pick up all those smaller pieces again. Sometimes, I take the log splitter into the woods (where the cut up trees are), & I do likewise. The wood I haul home is split & ready to be stacked. I own 72 acres of wood, & I also take advantage of burning some firewood each winter. You don't really need a tray. Set a wheelbarrow or something else like that next to you while splitting. Don't let any unfinished chunks hit the ground. Flip half in the wheelbarrow while you finish splitting the other half. Sometimes, I just create a place/table to stack an unfinished chuck by stacking a couple large chunks on top of each other near the end of my splitter. Personally, I like using my Mule, but the tailgate of a pickup truck would work, too.
I recently bought the shelf and it definitely helps in my situation. I think we all find way to make things work for ourselves and it sounds like you have a good setup. Thanks for the feedback.
Depends on how your machine is setup.I owned a Husky from Tractor supply for Many years. The county line is setup With the engine on the side opposite the Operators position. Sooo..if you have A split piece get away from you it falls On the engine side. On my Husky it Just fell on the ground or maybe the Tire.
I like how you say you dont need the tsbke,then tell us you need a wheel barrow and or make a shelf or other way to hold your unspoilt chunks.😂 The little table you buy for the splitter is only $40 and serves its purpose very well. It prevents the larger pieces thatll need split again from falling off the backside of the splitter. This saves you time and extra work, and you wont have to back your mule pickup,or wheelbarrow up against your splitter to compensate.
@@ciphercode2298 Yes & my split chunks go stacked in my Mule. Why pick them up twice? Do what works for you. I don't want a shelf on my splitter. I have zero need for it. Do what works for you & have a nice day.
I don't think it would easily damage the equipment but then again, it only takes one errant piece of wood to do damage. I think the tray is definitely a good idea, even if its just to save your back.
The knob you're referring to is the choke. The throttle is the one above it. Your going to like it better with the log cradle. I ordered mine online with free shipping through Tractor Supply. Also run it out of gas if you're towing it. Cover the air filter up when not in use to keep water out. Have fun.
I picked up the log tray, its a great addition to the splitter.
You need to add the side platform to
Catch the split wood. Otherwise the
Splits will fall on the engine. Costs
$40 and bolts on.
For sure get an outfeed table, it will double your productivity and reduce effort on larger pieces.
I dang sure agree on the auto feed
Table
Yep, I agree. Prices have gone up a bit recently but its still a good deal and a time/back saver!
Its really the best bang for your buck splitter out there. It holds a good amount of fluid,which helps keep the fluid cooler with prolonged use and increases its life. The hydraulic fluid filter is also a great addition,again e tending the life of that fluid. The 4 way splitting head for this model just drops down overtop of the head thats already there and can easily be taken off or added back on depending on your needs. The tray is certainly a worthwhile investment and will help ease your work some. I like that it has a Kohler engine because as you need maintenance parts and such theyre easier to find than if you had a chinese motor. I think you e chosen well and will get alot of use from this splitter. Congradulations on your purchase, stay safe and warm
Thanks for the info on the 4 way splitter head. I didn't realize it slipped over the existing head. That would make it easy to switch between the 2 modes. I think I may pick one up!
I have been using a 22-ton Brave log splitter with a 5 hp Honda the past 18 years or so. I don't use a tray, nor would I want one. The pieces don't split over the engine. So I don't know what that person is referring to? I've never had a piece hit the engine. I just did a couple hours of splitting today, & I don't let the pieces drop on the ground. I back my Kawasaki Mule (or a trailer or wheelbarrow would work) to the side opposite of the control lever. When I split a large chuck, I flip the half away from me up on the corner of my Mule box. I finish the half chunk that is near me first. Each piece is thrown into the box. After the first half is split into smaller pieces, I grab the other half & do likewise. I wouldn't want a tray or shelf. It would be in the way. Once my Mule or trailer is full, I back it to the stacking spot. It eliminates having to pick up all those smaller pieces again. Sometimes, I take the log splitter into the woods (where the cut up trees are), & I do likewise. The wood I haul home is split & ready to be stacked. I own 72 acres of wood, & I also take advantage of burning some firewood each winter. You don't really need a tray. Set a wheelbarrow or something else like that next to you while splitting. Don't let any unfinished chunks hit the ground. Flip half in the wheelbarrow while you finish splitting the other half. Sometimes, I just create a place/table to stack an unfinished chuck by stacking a couple large chunks on top of each other near the end of my splitter. Personally, I like using my Mule, but the tailgate of a pickup truck would work, too.
I recently bought the shelf and it definitely helps in my situation. I think we all find way to make things work for ourselves and it sounds like you have a good setup. Thanks for the feedback.
Depends on how your machine is setup.I owned a Husky from Tractor supply for
Many years. The county line is setup
With the engine on the side opposite the
Operators position. Sooo..if you have
A split piece get away from you it falls
On the engine side. On my Husky it
Just fell on the ground or maybe the
Tire.
I like how you say you dont need the tsbke,then tell us you need a wheel barrow and or make a shelf or other way to hold your unspoilt chunks.😂 The little table you buy for the splitter is only $40 and serves its purpose very well. It prevents the larger pieces thatll need split again from falling off the backside of the splitter. This saves you time and extra work, and you wont have to back your mule pickup,or wheelbarrow up against your splitter to compensate.
@@ciphercode2298 Yes & my split chunks go stacked in my Mule. Why pick them up twice? Do what works for you. I don't want a shelf on my splitter. I have zero need for it. Do what works for you & have a nice day.
I don’t think they should sale it with out the tray, just common sense 😊
Why wait until you damage the equipment
I don't think it would easily damage the equipment but then again, it only takes one errant piece of wood to do damage. I think the tray is definitely a good idea, even if its just to save your back.