That's a great looking and operating kinetic splitter. I agree the higher table height makes things convenient for easy offloading to your pickup truck or trailer. It also makes things easier on the back from not having to bend over as much. I will say this splitter handled the elm as well as any other splitter did.
Good morning B. I agree - I did enjoy using the higher table. Had to lift the rounds up a bit higher but it was a good working height. Have a great week B!
Good afternoon GP. The splitter did a pretty good job. Yes Elm is nasty stuff. We don't have much here it was mostly killed off back in the early 60s here. But I have burned some over the years. I burn mostly red oak and white oak and maple. Have a great evening. Stay safe. Cheers.
Good day Gus! It sure is. A lot of it is standing dead now up here but it is great for burning for heat. Great BTUs. Hope all is well - have a good one!
I like it GP. That rascal is fast. Very powerful. I think i like it as well if not better than the Dual Splitter you got. This has some really good features. Take care my friend.
Good morning Nick. Me too. It is a LogOX. Wish I had it years ago. My lower back has never been happier. LOL. Have a good one and thanks for tuning in!
Splitfire and a few other brands make tractor and skidsteer log splitters that use the hydraulics of the tractor to split logs. You no longer have to get off the tractor to split the wood, you just drive up to the wood, pinch it into the attachment, then split it all from the seat of the tractor/skidsteer...
Morning William. You bet - Splitfire makes some great equipment. So many great choices for people out there. Thanks for watching and for the comment this morning. Cheers!
Good day GP 😉 ! Now, that is a great firewood splitter 👍👍👍 Great demo test !!! ✔✔✔ Speed and safety is a vital factors and that wood splitter is outstanding !!! Like the two handles systems so your hands are off from danger area !!! ✔✔✔👌 Very well design in deed !!! Great idea to park you nice Toyota truck, so your save your back, very well design for that too !!!😁Did very well with that ELM wood, since that wood is real hard to split !!! and there is maybe or perhaps some operator inexperience LOL 😉👍😁 For me that is the best wood splitter and you will love it GP !!! 👍😁😉👌 Cheers and have a great week my friend !!! 👌
Hey good evening and thanks for the feedback Dave! Hope you are doing well and keeping busy out there. We're finally getting some sun and warmer days. It won't be long before the black flies come calling. LOL. Cheers and take care!
Bucken Billy Ray used his kinetic splitter last week. This is rare for him not to axe split. His splitter looked to be the same manufacturer but a different brand. His also didn't seem to have any two hand interlock. It scared me to think that in one moment of inattention you could loose fingers or a hand. I hate to think of the stupid moves I have made in the past and consider myself lucky not to been hurt or killed. Thank goodness for those looking out for our on good even when we grumble about it. Thanks always for the video (thank you Farmer's Equipment). Take care and be safe.
Hey good day David. Billy has an old GRIPO splitter - different manufacturer. I demonstrated the same model last year on the channel. I agree. These are fast - you have to pay attention all the time. I really like the safety latch this one has. All fingers accounted for. LOL. Cheers and thanks for the comment and for tuning in!
Good morning Gord, sure liked the new splitter, the safety features are great and it does a good job splitting. Thanks for sharing with us and keep them coming. Fred.
Greetings Gord, Lee here, I am really impressed with that splitter, nice height for us tall guys, large table to work on and the fold away draw pole, really nice. Excellent video, keep well, Later
Good morning Mark. Yes, me too. A couple other folks asked to see that too. So, Guy and I will be on the lookout for some bigger than normal rounds to try out. Thanks - take care!
@@GPOutdoors I have lots of over 30 inch spruce rounds i would love to see that splitter try to split !! In my opinion it would need a longer or higher wedge to make a difference. This spruce is very knotty.
How's she goin'? Nice splitter. I like the safety features of the 2 handed operation. The splitter doesn't seem to have any issues splitting the wood you selected. The elm is tough whether it's green or seasoned. Nice review. Take care!!
Great video Gord! It looks like Oregon came up with a pretty good safety feature to keep hands away from the moving parts. It certainly makes having a Holster for your LogOX Hauler even more essential.
Good afternoon folks. Yes, indeed. Really like the safety latch, and of course, spitting firewood is not the same without my handy sidekick - my LogOX! LOL. Cheers!
I'm a big fan of kinetic splitters. Speeco that's 10 years old. The speed is where they shine. We avoid knotty material and use the hydraulic for those. Oregon appears to have a well thought out safety system.
Hi Gord! That’s a very impressive splitter! Never saw it hesitate except on a couple of rounds of Elm. Man, you weren’t kidding about it being a gnarly stringy mess! I noticed the two-handed safety feature right off the bat. The higher table height would be ideal for me. Less leaning over. Thanks for sharing!
Now that splitter is fast, GP. Great demonstration. I like the safe two-hand features you highlighted. I see what you mean about the elm tree so tough to split evenly. A lot of strands😊. Full-watch and have a fine week. I thought you would show how the splitter tows behind the truck but we got the idea. Neat idea to have tow-coupler slide inside tube. 👍🏽
Good day Houndsman! Yes, it had a few nice design features. Enjoyed using it and I will get some more experience on it over the next while. Hope you and your family are doing great! Cheers!
Hi Gord. That's a nice looking splitter! It has all the features missing from the smaller kinetic splitter you reviewed before. Its also nice that you can throw right into the truck box.
Excellent video. I have used the DR version of the kinetic splitter for years and my older version does not have the two handed safety feature like this one and it seems like a valuable feature and well thought out in operation. I frequently let my splitter just push the split pieces off the end into the truck or wheelbarrow to haul it off. Saves the delay time in processing the next log. Here's a tip: If a round doesn't split all the way, you can rotate it 90 degrees and split it again and it will usually come out in four pieces the next time. It's possible to send another straight after it but I seldom do. I like the Oregon motor. Very easy to start. There are a few things that will be difficult to split like "Y's" or crotch wood and Sweet Gum. I try not to stress the machine with these and just split them on my Oregon hydraulic splitter later. Thank you very much for your video!
Good morning Duke! Thanks for the great tips and advice. I will give them a try. I worked it most of the weekend too, so I am getting a better feel for it. Most of the stuff I have here is around or up to 10-12" generally, but I also want to find some bigger stuff to see how it splits them. We don't have big stuff often but good to see, I think. Thanks again - have a great week!
Thanks MCG! A little for sure but you get used to it quickly. I just like to keep an eye on the round in case it wants to move before i ty to split it. Cheers and thanks!
Looks like you need a hatchet when splitting elm to deal with the strings. Also need a bucket for the general splinters so you can save them for kindling. Some of the plastic wedges might help to keep the logs stable as you split them using the wedges to hold the log since you can't hold with one hand as the ram starts moving.
I’ve never been a fan of fast cycle times splitters, I would prefer to hold the log straight while one hand can operate a slow cycle.. just feels more controlled, what’s the rush! Great review, love that it’s at your pickup bed height.
LOL. Good evening Fishy! Yup no rush - you're right. But I will admit, even though I enjoy taking my time out there, I do like an efficient machine. Hope all is good! Cheers!
No need to go to a gym if you have lots of elm rounds to handle. We love our kinetic splitter. Primarily in my area we have oaks and pecans. Another enjoyable video. Cheers Gordo
Man, green elm is my least favorite to split !! The good thing though about a hydraulic is you can stop the ram and allow it to hold the piece while you wrest the stringy hangers-on away. But still, that Kinetic splitter IS impressive. Roger showed that in his videos as well. Don't you just love that ripping, groaning and sometimes squealing sound of wood being ripped apart !! Even sweeter than birds chirping in the spring...... We've cut 24'' and bigger low-lying elm next to creeks that would swell up behind the cut and squeeze you guide bar so tight you could barely cut through. Especially if there was any tension at all in the downed tree. One of my most embarrassing moments EVER was having THREE saws stuck in the same log at the same time !! But please don't spread that around. LOL. As usual...another informative video GP. (I would have a hook on that safety latch in two minutes..LOL but that's just me).
LOL. You just had to get that last little wording in there. LOL. You wouldn't be Tractorman if you didn't. Yes some pros and cons to both types of splitters. Of course I have no intention of telling Guy and neighbour Bob about you getting 3 saws stuck in one log. That stays in the vault...no lock on the vault though...Cheers T!
Hey Gord....very impressive splitter...really like the higher table even with the tailgate. I can see that will speed up loading our pickups. Thanks for the demo!!.....By the way, I have 7 cords to split in the next 2 weeks soooo if you would like to send one down, that would be Super!!
Good day Gp people say it’s to dangerous people need to keep their mind on what they are doing no matter the job if it not work stop and fix it. You should talk to Farmer equipment sales into selling chainsaws so you try them out farmer need chainsaw to lol 😝 have a good night
Morning GP! That’s a nice unit and looks very well designed - especially the higher table. I could have given it a real run for it’s money yesterday - also in green elm, but it was full of knots and cross-limbs. My 20 ton Champion splitter worked it’s heart out getting through it! It’s slower than a kinetic of course but splits literally anything and has been remarkably reliable in the 6 years I’ve had it. Thanks for a good product demo and all the best to you and your family. Cheers!
Good day Dave. Thanks - some great feedback on the Champion too. Appreciate that very much. Thumbs up if it was able to get through your elm. Hope you are enjoying the time and it sounds like you are keeping busy. Cheers!
Gord, in my recollection I’ve only seen my 20 ton Champion stall twice (just the ram, not the engine) in 6 year’s use. Both times were in the greenest, gnarliest, twisted elm you can imagine. One of those times was yesterday. I was trying to split an 18” diameter block with two large cross grain sections from large limbs. It sheared that elm within about 2” of getting thru it. I was surprised it got that far, given the block! I just peeled the block off the ram with the return stops, flipped it around, and was through it in a few seconds. Slow but steady wins the race ... kinda like me as I get older LOL!
Great demo! After you split the rounds in half, place the flat side down. The piece is more stable and can split it right where you want. Really enjoy your videos.
💥 Those kinetic splitters are really great. Especially if you still have all your fingers when you’re all done. I live the safer feature! Just sharing my opinion here but I like the box picture in picture over the oval. You can also put a border around the picture in picture box. Hope all is well with you! *Keep on tractoring!*
Good morning Jon! Hope you and your lovely family are doing great. Thanks for the feedback on the video - always helpful. Have a good one and all the best to you all!
I like that Elm is your trouble would to split. My dad would always tell a story of when my grandfather got the bright idea to try to cut elm into lumber. It ended with the boards twisting every which way as they came off the mill. Hah
I always thought those splitters were a gimmick and a bit hokey but this video changed my perception. To be fair I had never used one and have used many of the conventional varieties. I’d probably consider one if I were in the market. Oregon makes the best chainsaw chains and bars this appears to be right in line with their time tested products. I own a couple of chainsaws with their stuff on them. Nice video!👍🏼
Good morning THS! Thanks for the comments - I think some of them may not be as well built, and I was pretty leery about the speed and energy of kinetic models, but I like the design of this one. Fingers and hands stay where they should - away from the split. Hope all is well. take good care!
Hey Gord nice video demonstrating that splitter. I haven’t seen the Oregon kinetic in action before appears to be a pretty solid splitter. Take care brother
Good day Ben! I enjoyed using it very much and I am looking forward to giving it a good workout. I hope you and your family are doing well. Take good care and thanks for stopping by!
Hi GP, Awesome splitter. The two handed safety feature is a great idea. The fast reaction on this unit pretty much requires it. While I saw it bog a bit on the elm, I did see one modification that should be made, which a higher splitting knife, to minimize the arm wrestling getting two pieces to separate. I saw many comments on the table height. It really seems obvious that most splitters should have a higher table height. I think the added height of lifting logs is easily offset, by not having to get a sore back from bending over. Oregon gets A+ for the table height. And an extra bonus is making it easier to split into trucks, trailers, or conveyors!
Good evening Tom! Some great feedback - thanks. I enjoyed using it - first time having one so high, and it was easy to work with. I am looking forward to working it a few more times. Cheers and all the best to you!
Hi G.P. great looking splitter the only thing I see is like to add is a taller wedge. Around here where I live the wood is mostly oak, locust, hickory and maple. The rounds are bigger in diameter to. That's why I like a bigger wedge. But that is an impressive splitter. Thanks for the demo,see ya next video.
Thank you for a very good presentation. Most videos of wood splitters show them splitting "easy woods". Elm is a cross grain wood that is one of the most difficult to split. Looks like the Oregon Kinetic handles it just fine and is fast. Many large Elm trees dying in my area due to the Elm Leaf beetle and drought.
That's a nice splitter, I looked up the specs and the advertised force is equivalent to 28 tons. I like the table height and hitch system, what I don't like is the table width, the side flares are wide to put re-split pieces on, but it also looks difficult if your using a tractor with a bucket as a log lift, maybe its just the angle I was looking at. But all in all looks like a nice product and you did an awesome review.
Good day Kenny - thanks for the extra info and the thoughts. I will try, in another future video, to use the bucket to see how it works out. Great idea to test out. Have a good week and thanks again!
That splitter goes through rounds like my dog through tennis balls. I am weary of kinetic splitters because they are so fast. If something goes wrong, it happens fast compared to hydraulic. I appreciate the required two hand on the switch safety set up.
I was really surprised how well it did with the Elm. I broke the I beam on a rental trying to split Elm. Sure like to have one, but those dudes are really expensive. I’m not commercial, just heating my home. I like that tool as well, log ox? I’m 6’10” tall, be nice to have something where I didn’t have to bend over so far, save on the ole back. 😂 thanks for vid!
Good morning Jon! Thanks for the thoughts this morning. Yes, I think it's important to consider costs versus use, for sure. Yes, it is a LogOX. I have been using it for a couple of months now. My lower back and hip are very happy with it. Makes a big difference. And having the belt and holster makes it so easy to have at the ready. Thanks for tuning in and for the comments this morning. Cheers!
Seems like a nice splitter. Not a fan of the two hands on to operate. I like to have a hand on the wood. You can’t hold odd pieces in place. Should make it to have the option to install or not. But that’s me. Thanks for the video though. It was good.
Nice splitter GP....like that higher working table, looks like it works great with the truck bed. Is the jack stand adjustable at all? Don't ya just love that Elm...lol...like ya said when it's green it's crazy how much water is in the wood...was prolly dripping off your wedge...hahaha. Green or seasoned Elm is always a pain splitting, but does make decent firewood!
Good evening Dan! yup, it's not pretty. I thought the camera might catch it but I could see the water glistening across the grain. LOL. But it did pretty well overall, I think. Looking forward to trying it out see more. The leg is not adjustable - it just drops out level. It was nice that it was level with the bed of the truck. Hope you and yours are doing well. Take good care- Cheers!
Very informative. I've never been around one of those types of splitters but you're making me want to try one. I very rarely split by myself unless I"m using the backhoe splitter but this looks like it could be a good alternative to a one man operation rather than using the old hydraulic type. The table looks like the only way to go when working alone as well. Glad you got to try that out and thanks for sharing on the channel!
Good morning Neil. Thanks for the comments this morning. I feel much more comfortable with this one - love the two hand safety on it. It works quick, so forcing me to keep my hands out is important to me. I am going to try to find some bigger rounds to see how it does with the big stuff. We generally have stuff around 10-12 inches or so and it worked well with it. But I'd like to find some bigger stuff. Hopefully in the next couple of weeks. Have a great week and thanks for the comments this morning. Cheers!
Good table height. Let's see this splitter with a four way wedge! Bad ergonomics in relation to having to contorsionate yourself, as both hands need to be busy sideways. Also, due to this safety factor, your third hand will now come in handy to hold in place the log!!... Low productivity machine. Why did you not give the price and let us know of available options if any...?
Morning Pierre! Thanks for the good observations. I never give price - you can usually find pricing for things online these days. Plus the video will live on TH-cam for years, the pricing changes. A good point about the options - I usually go over specs and options over the course of the first few videos - this splitter has no options except what you see here. Thanks again - some good points for me to remember going forward. All the best!
Hello Gord, that looks like one heck of a splitter! Now I would like to see it split green elm wood from a crotch cut! Or larger knots! So far this looks like it’s on my list, with possibly one modification to the tables... any idea what I’m thinking.... either two angle brackets bolted to the table or welded, to hold the buck straight during the beginning of the split! Work height is almost perfect, speed great, and the design of the tongue is spot on! Great video as usual! Keep it up !
Good morning Pat! Thanks for the comments this morning. I will see if I can drum some up, as well as some larger diameter rounds. We don't often have too much bigger stuff, but I would like to find some and see how it does. Hopefully soon! Thanks again - have a good one!
Hey Gord. Well that’s a heck of a nice splitter! Would you have a favourite now after trying the few options from Farmer Equipment. I’m looking to replace mine with something more efficient. That one seems ideal! Bill
Good morning Bill. First use but so far so good. used it again over the weekend and will use it some more for a little while. Hard to say now, but will see how it performs over time. Hope you are well - thanks for saying hi this morning - hope all is going well!
What a bummer. I went to Oregon and they have discontinued this splitter. I'm going to message them to see if it had a problem that they are going to fix and reissue this splitter. If not it will have to be an Eastonmade Ultra.
Morning Wooly! Not as impressive as you when you are holding a maul! LOL. Yes, it is the best here. In fact, my neighbour Bob only burns elm. Slow burning and great BTUs. Just nasty to try splitting. Hope you are well Wooly!
Greetings from England.... That's a very interesting grapple you're using. I've not seen anything like it this side of the pond. Do you like it and who's brand is it? Thanks in advance and thanks
Good morning Jim! It is made by HLA Attachments and it is their Root Rake with Grapple model - 60". I like it a lot - works great for my needs here. It's heavier than most similar type grapples but does its job very well. Cheers and thanks for tuning in!
That sure is a great splitter Gord . Yes the hieght of the table saves the back . The two handed safety system is nice but I have watched many people split wood and you as well that you use one hand to hold a piece of wood in place on an angle to split it where you want . You can't do that with this splitter . It did great on those smaller pieces but how would it do on larger akward pieces where you have to hold the piece of wood with one hand . It's just an observation on my part . I am by no means an expert on splitting wood . LOL .
Good day Henry. That is an excellent point. Good observation. As you know, we don't have a lot of big diameter stuff up here, but we do get it from time to time. I will keep an eye out with Guy for something really big and make sure to try it out and see. You are right, often with the big stuff, I also want to lean on it with my hand. Thanks Henry! Good stuff, and should make for a good video when I find it. Cheers and enjoy the week!
Great video!! Where did you get that small peavey, if that is what it's even called? I need one of those, I have 12 cords of green Tamarack rounds that need to be split!
Good evening. It is made in the USA. Oregon was founded in Oregon in 1947. It has a made in USA sticker on the body of it. Worked very well overall. Cheers and thanks!
Hey GP, I’ve seen you use a few splitters in the past. The dual split and the GRIPO kinetic. Are both yours? Can you do a pros and cons on both for a future video?
Morning N. I don't own them, but was able to use each on loan for a while. I just got this Oregon unit but in fairness the gRIPO was a consumer splitter and this one is a commercial grade so it is much more powerful for sure, I love the design and larger size receiving table too. I am looking forward to using it further. Take care and have a great week!
LOL. Morning Bubba! Pretty fast I'll bet. I can't be that close to Guy for a while, so we'll be keeping our 7 foot distance for now. But I am sure we could break a few records working together. LOL. Hope you are well. Cheers!
Good eye Jacob. LOL. I didn't know if it would, so I chocked them in case. I did use it twice more over the weekend with Guy and on the second day, we did not chock them. All good. It stayed put. Great question - thanks Jacob!
I didn't see any wood there that should stress that splitter. A lot of what I split is crotch wood, twisted stuff, and huge knots. It makes a 20+ ton hydraulic splitter gag. Split some of that stuff.
Morning Seth. I am going to try to find some big stuff, but that stack is pretty representative of what we have here normally - size and make-up. Thanks for the comment this morning - have a great weekend!
Man that Elm sure is 'narly' to split, isn't it? I do like that kinetic splitter, I had one of these years ago and it wasn't as popular as they;ve become today.. back then they were indeed under powered with one about 4 or 5 HP engines. I like that feature of two hands to operate,..that's smart! Towing on highway,..well now that would give me a lot of concern,..first because of those wheels and bearings ( from what I can see here ) then secondly,..that axle width is awfully narrow in my opinion at least,...if you happen to 'touch' a pothole or bump in the road, there's more chance of that splitter going over on it's side. For my use, I'd put a wider axle on it with full speed rated tires and wheels. ( like I said, this is only my opinion and experience gleaned over the years in renting and selling firewood splitters. Would I buy one of these today,..yes you bet I would, if I were in the market. Thanks for this and Cheers Gord!
Good evening Reg! And thanks for a few excellent observations. I agree. I'd be ok towing it down the Concession Road to a neighbours, or short distances around the county, but not too fast. I had a good first workout with it and I am looking forward to trying it out some more over the coming weeks. Hope all is well in your camp and thanks for dropping by! Cheers sir!
@@GPOutdoors Yep, all's well here too,, now bear in mind that if and when ( hahaha ) you get tired of that Oregon Splitter, I'll gladly give you $100 for it! Afterall, what are friends for!
i like those but as a firewood supplyer i can tell you most the wood we get is not that size its bigger very much bigger. and alot nottyer and that splitter is a pain when your dealing with the real firewood world!
Good morning Scotty. Thanks for the great feedback. Not sure where you are geographically, but that stuff is generally the average size and characteristic of what we get here - whether we drop them ourselves out the back forests, or we get the logs trucked in. We sometimes find some bigger stuff or knottier pieces. You must be somewhere where you have access to some really old growth forests. Thanks for sharing your comment. Take care and all the best!
Good morning Parker. It is a CanAm 570. Has a spot for a plate for a hitch ball but is only rated for 50 lbs tongue weight. The larger ones have a proper Reese 2" receiver on them and can hold more. Cheers!
I don't like the idea of having to have both hands on the controls to activate it, I like to hold the block with one hand so I get precise splits. I saw that you were struggling to keep some of the blocks on the bed where you wanted them. I know companies have to build idiot proof machines now days so they don't get sued, but that looks like a real PIA to operate.. I will stick with my single lever control.
Thanks for the comments Loren. Yes, a couple of times I had to eye it to make sure it wasn't sneaking out of the way before I engaged the ram. Thanks for the sharing your views. Cheers!
I bought Princess Auto's version of this splitter last summer. I too find the "both hands on controls" annoying. On mine I have bypassed the "safety" one as I find it safer to have one hand ON the round. One neat feature on the P.A. unit is that there's a cradle on either side of the ram to keep round logs centered so they don't roll around. I've put about 40 cords through mine and I'd never go back to a hydraulic splitter! Work table is a total back saver, you don't have to pick up the 1/2 rounds after EVERY split. Thanks for the review Gord! (Though I know I'm a year late to the party)
That's a great looking and operating kinetic splitter. I agree the higher table height makes things convenient for easy offloading to your pickup truck or trailer. It also makes things easier on the back from not having to bend over as much. I will say this splitter handled the elm as well as any other splitter did.
Good morning B. I agree - I did enjoy using the higher table. Had to lift the rounds up a bit higher but it was a good working height. Have a great week B!
Good afternoon GP.
The splitter did a pretty good job. Yes Elm is nasty stuff.
We don't have much here it was mostly killed off back in the early 60s here. But I have burned some over the years.
I burn mostly red oak and white oak and maple.
Have a great evening.
Stay safe.
Cheers.
Good day Gus! It sure is. A lot of it is standing dead now up here but it is great for burning for heat. Great BTUs. Hope all is well - have a good one!
I like it GP. That rascal is fast. Very powerful. I think i like it as well if not better than the Dual Splitter you got. This has some really good features. Take care my friend.
Thanks Dean. It's quick for sure! Hope you are well and the family is all good! Cheers!
Nice splitter! Thanks for the review. Cheers
Cheers DD!
Hi GP that is a very nice wood splitter good review on it.
Thanks 👍! Cheers Richard!
Like the tool on your belt to pick up the logs.
Good morning Nick. Me too. It is a LogOX. Wish I had it years ago. My lower back has never been happier. LOL. Have a good one and thanks for tuning in!
Splitfire and a few other brands make tractor and skidsteer log splitters that use the hydraulics of the tractor to split logs. You no longer have to get off the tractor to split the wood, you just drive up to the wood, pinch it into the attachment, then split it all from the seat of the tractor/skidsteer...
Morning William. You bet - Splitfire makes some great equipment. So many great choices for people out there. Thanks for watching and for the comment this morning. Cheers!
Nice splitter. Those are fast.
Indeed Bob! Cheers!
Good day GP 😉 ! Now, that is a great firewood splitter 👍👍👍 Great demo test !!! ✔✔✔ Speed and safety is a vital factors and that wood splitter is outstanding !!! Like the two handles systems so your hands are off from danger area !!! ✔✔✔👌 Very well design in deed !!! Great idea to park you nice Toyota truck, so your save your back, very well design for that too !!!😁Did very well with that ELM wood, since that wood is real hard to split !!! and there is maybe or perhaps some operator inexperience LOL 😉👍😁 For me that is the best wood splitter and you will love it GP !!! 👍😁😉👌 Cheers and have a great week my friend !!! 👌
Hey good evening and thanks for the feedback Dave! Hope you are doing well and keeping busy out there. We're finally getting some sun and warmer days. It won't be long before the black flies come calling. LOL. Cheers and take care!
@@GPOutdoors Good evening GP !!! Actually they are calling for snow for the incoming week end !!! 😜😒👍 but it will all melt again !!! LOL CHeers !!
Great video well set out great information thank you
Thanks Harry! Cheers!
Great Job, I throughly enjoy your vids.
Good morning - Thanks very much Earl! Happy you are enjoying them. Have a great week!
Bucken Billy Ray used his kinetic splitter last week. This is rare for him not to axe split. His splitter looked to be the same manufacturer but a different brand. His also didn't seem to have any two hand interlock. It scared me to think that in one moment of inattention you could loose fingers or a hand. I hate to think of the stupid moves I have made in the past and consider myself lucky not to been hurt or killed. Thank goodness for those looking out for our on good even when we grumble about it. Thanks always for the video (thank you Farmer's Equipment). Take care and be safe.
Hey good day David. Billy has an old GRIPO splitter - different manufacturer. I demonstrated the same model last year on the channel. I agree. These are fast - you have to pay attention all the time. I really like the safety latch this one has. All fingers accounted for. LOL. Cheers and thanks for the comment and for tuning in!
nice machine
That’s nice. I have watched some videos of other similar splitters, but think they got it right with this one 👍
Good morning Laurie. I think so too. I'm a big fan of the safety latch. No hands-in. Take care and all the best!
Good morning Gord, sure liked the new splitter, the safety features are great and it does a good job splitting. Thanks for sharing with us and keep them coming. Fred.
Thanks 👍 Fred! Cheers!
good job
Love your channel. Always informative.
Thank you so very much for the kind comment Ed! I am happy you are enjoying it. Have a wonderful week!
Nice. I like the high table and the speed.
Me too! Thanks TJ!
Greetings Gord, Lee here, I am really impressed with that splitter, nice height for us tall guys, large table to work on and the fold away draw pole, really nice. Excellent video, keep well, Later
Good morning and thanks Lee! I was very happy with it - first use, so I am looking to get some more time with it. Hope all is going great. Cheers!
GP the Oregon splitter gets the job done fast and your review was great. Would be interested to see how it handles really big rounds.
Good morning Mark. Yes, me too. A couple other folks asked to see that too. So, Guy and I will be on the lookout for some bigger than normal rounds to try out. Thanks - take care!
@@GPOutdoors I have lots of over 30 inch spruce rounds i would love to see that splitter try to split !! In my opinion it would need a longer or higher wedge to make a difference. This spruce is very knotty.
How's she goin'? Nice splitter. I like the safety features of the 2 handed operation. The splitter doesn't seem to have any issues splitting the wood you selected. The elm is tough whether it's green or seasoned. Nice review. Take care!!
LOL! It sure is Grampie. Nasty stuff but great heating wood. Have a good week out there!
Impressive! A lot of work being done by a small engine! Gnarly you say!!! Indeed! Thanks for sharing GP!
Cheers Joe! All the best!
Great video Gord! It looks like Oregon came up with a pretty good safety feature to keep hands away from the moving parts. It certainly makes having a Holster for your LogOX Hauler even more essential.
Good afternoon folks. Yes, indeed. Really like the safety latch, and of course, spitting firewood is not the same without my handy sidekick - my LogOX! LOL. Cheers!
Uh oh, a new favorite toy! 😍. That thing is pretty cool. Stay safe. Cheers 🍻
LOL. Good morning Chris! Yup, I always like trying out new stuff. You too - all the best!
I'm a big fan of kinetic splitters. Speeco that's 10 years old. The speed is where they shine. We avoid knotty material and use the hydraulic for those. Oregon appears to have a well thought out safety system.
Good stuff. Thanks for the comment and sharing your experience this morning. Take good care and all the best!
I like it! 👍☺
LOL! Cheers BB!
GP, good design on that splitter that it can be operated on either side, which is an added benefit of how you pull up to the log pile!
Good stuff!
Good point John! Thanks.
Hi Gord! That’s a very impressive splitter! Never saw it hesitate except on a couple of rounds of Elm. Man, you weren’t kidding about it being a gnarly stringy mess! I noticed the two-handed safety feature right off the bat. The higher table height would be ideal for me. Less leaning over. Thanks for sharing!
LOL. Yup that elm is a lot of fun. :) Thanks for tuning in Martin and hope you are keeping busy!
Great video. Trying to talk my brother-in-law into getting one of these.
Impressive splitter and the extra height saves the back. Stay safe and watch out for the snow flakes falling here in Petawawa.
Wow - still snow? Boy, winter won't give up this year. Thanks - you too! All the best!
Now that splitter is fast, GP. Great demonstration. I like the safe two-hand features you highlighted. I see what you mean about the elm tree so tough to split evenly. A lot of strands😊. Full-watch and have a fine week. I thought you would show how the splitter tows behind the truck but we got the idea. Neat idea to have tow-coupler slide inside tube. 👍🏽
Good day Houndsman! Yes, it had a few nice design features. Enjoyed using it and I will get some more experience on it over the next while. Hope you and your family are doing great! Cheers!
Good morning from Allen and Brenda from canada that's a good one wow nice
Good afternoon folks! Thanks. Hope you are starting to get the sun and warmth we are getting here. Cheers!
G P great splitter looks like a keeper
God Bless
PaK
It worked very well Peter!
Hi Gord. That's a nice looking splitter! It has all the features missing from the smaller kinetic splitter you reviewed before. Its also nice that you can throw right into the truck box.
Thanks Alain. Some good points. It is nice to have the extra height. Cheers and enjoy the week!
Excellent video. I have used the DR version of the kinetic splitter for years and my older version does not have the two handed safety feature like this one and it seems like a valuable feature and well thought out in operation. I frequently let my splitter just push the split pieces off the end into the truck or wheelbarrow to haul it off. Saves the delay time in processing the next log. Here's a tip: If a round doesn't split all the way, you can rotate it 90 degrees and split it again and it will usually come out in four pieces the next time. It's possible to send another straight after it but I seldom do. I like the Oregon motor. Very easy to start. There are a few things that will be difficult to split like "Y's" or crotch wood and Sweet Gum. I try not to stress the machine with these and just split them on my Oregon hydraulic splitter later. Thank you very much for your video!
Good morning Duke! Thanks for the great tips and advice. I will give them a try. I worked it most of the weekend too, so I am getting a better feel for it. Most of the stuff I have here is around or up to 10-12" generally, but I also want to find some bigger stuff to see how it splits them. We don't have big stuff often but good to see, I think. Thanks again - have a great week!
Good stuff GP...your belt-rig cant hook was slick
Thanks TD! I like it alot. Use it every time now. LOL. Cheers TD!
Great job and man that thing is fast! I imagine it takes a little time to get used to using both hands, but safety first!
Thanks MCG! A little for sure but you get used to it quickly. I just like to keep an eye on the round in case it wants to move before i ty to split it. Cheers and thanks!
Yes please
Wonder how your splitter handles eucalyptus ?
Looks like you need a hatchet when splitting elm to deal with the strings. Also need a bucket for the general splinters so you can save them for kindling.
Some of the plastic wedges might help to keep the logs stable as you split them using the wedges to hold the log since you can't hold with one hand as the ram starts moving.
Good day Andrew. Thanks for some great points and tips. I appreciate it. Cheers and all the best!
@@GPOutdoors the spiltter just needs a bigger wedge to really spread it apart
I’ve never been a fan of fast cycle times splitters, I would prefer to hold the log straight while one hand can operate a slow cycle.. just feels more controlled, what’s the rush! Great review, love that it’s at your pickup bed height.
LOL. Good evening Fishy! Yup no rush - you're right. But I will admit, even though I enjoy taking my time out there, I do like an efficient machine. Hope all is good! Cheers!
No need to go to a gym if you have lots of elm rounds to handle. We love our kinetic splitter. Primarily in my area we have oaks and pecans. Another enjoyable video. Cheers Gordo
Cheers and thanks very much Larry!
I like that splitter very fast and like the 2 hand safety part. I was wondering about that!
Thanks Tim! Me too. Most important part. Those splitters come out of the gate fast. Hope you are well. Cheers!
Man, green elm is my least favorite to split !! The good thing though about a hydraulic is you can stop the ram and allow it to hold the piece while you wrest the stringy hangers-on away. But still, that Kinetic splitter IS impressive. Roger showed that in his videos as well. Don't you just love that ripping, groaning and sometimes squealing sound of wood being ripped apart !! Even sweeter than birds chirping in the spring...... We've cut 24'' and bigger low-lying elm next to creeks that would swell up behind the cut and squeeze you guide bar so tight you could barely cut through. Especially if there was any tension at all in the downed tree.
One of my most embarrassing moments EVER was having THREE saws stuck in the same log at the same time !! But please don't spread that around. LOL. As usual...another informative video GP. (I would have a hook on that safety latch in two minutes..LOL but that's just me).
LOL. You just had to get that last little wording in there. LOL. You wouldn't be Tractorman if you didn't. Yes some pros and cons to both types of splitters. Of course I have no intention of telling Guy and neighbour Bob about you getting 3 saws stuck in one log. That stays in the vault...no lock on the vault though...Cheers T!
Hey Gord....very impressive splitter...really like the higher table even with the tailgate. I can see that will speed up loading our pickups. Thanks for the demo!!.....By the way, I have 7 cords to split in the next 2 weeks soooo if you would like to send one down, that would be Super!!
LOL. I am on my way!! :)) Thanks for the feedback. Have fun out there - hope the sun shines high and the breeze is gentle. Cheers!
Good day Gp people say it’s to dangerous people need to keep their mind on what they are doing no matter the job if it not work stop and fix it. You should talk to Farmer equipment sales into selling chainsaws so you try them out farmer need chainsaw to lol 😝 have a good night
Morning GP! That’s a nice unit and looks very well designed - especially the higher table. I could have given it a real run for it’s money yesterday - also in green elm, but it was full of knots and cross-limbs. My 20 ton Champion splitter worked it’s heart out getting through it! It’s slower than a kinetic of course but splits literally anything and has been remarkably reliable in the 6 years I’ve had it.
Thanks for a good product demo and all the best to you and your family. Cheers!
Good day Dave. Thanks - some great feedback on the Champion too. Appreciate that very much. Thumbs up if it was able to get through your elm. Hope you are enjoying the time and it sounds like you are keeping busy. Cheers!
Gord, in my recollection I’ve only seen my 20 ton Champion stall twice (just the ram, not the engine) in 6 year’s use. Both times were in the greenest, gnarliest, twisted elm you can imagine. One of those times was yesterday. I was trying to split an 18” diameter block with two large cross grain sections from large limbs. It sheared that elm within about 2” of getting thru it. I was surprised it got that far, given the block! I just peeled the block off the ram with the return stops, flipped it around, and was through it in a few seconds. Slow but steady wins the race ... kinda like me as I get older LOL!
Great demo! After you split the rounds in half, place the flat side down. The piece is more stable and can split it right where you want. Really enjoy your videos.
Good morning Richard. Thanks for the good advice! Very good idea - that will keep it from rolling on me. Good stuff. Have a great week out there!
💥 Those kinetic splitters are really great. Especially if you still have all your fingers when you’re all done. I live the safer feature! Just sharing my opinion here but I like the box picture in picture over the oval. You can also put a border around the picture in picture box.
Hope all is well with you!
*Keep on tractoring!*
Good morning Jon! Hope you and your lovely family are doing great. Thanks for the feedback on the video - always helpful. Have a good one and all the best to you all!
I like that Elm is your trouble would to split. My dad would always tell a story of when my grandfather got the bright idea to try to cut elm into lumber. It ended with the boards twisting every which way as they came off the mill. Hah
LOL. Good morning Chad. I guess we all live and learn. That must have been a sight to see. Thanks for sharing. Have a good one!
I always thought those splitters were a gimmick and a bit hokey but this video changed my perception. To be fair I had never used one and have used many of the conventional varieties. I’d probably consider one if I were in the market. Oregon makes the best chainsaw chains and bars this appears to be right in line with their time tested products. I own a couple of chainsaws with their stuff on them. Nice video!👍🏼
Good morning THS! Thanks for the comments - I think some of them may not be as well built, and I was pretty leery about the speed and energy of kinetic models, but I like the design of this one. Fingers and hands stay where they should - away from the split. Hope all is well. take good care!
Hey Gord nice video demonstrating that splitter. I haven’t seen the Oregon kinetic in action before appears to be a pretty solid splitter. Take care brother
Good day Ben! I enjoyed using it very much and I am looking forward to giving it a good workout. I hope you and your family are doing well. Take good care and thanks for stopping by!
Hi GP,
Awesome splitter. The two handed safety feature is a great idea. The fast reaction on this unit pretty much requires it. While I saw it bog a bit on the elm, I did see one modification that should be made, which a higher splitting knife, to minimize the arm wrestling getting two pieces to separate. I saw many comments on the table height. It really seems obvious that most splitters should have a higher table height. I think the added height of lifting logs is easily offset, by not having to get a sore back from bending over. Oregon gets A+ for the table height. And an extra bonus is making it easier to split into trucks, trailers, or conveyors!
Good evening Tom! Some great feedback - thanks. I enjoyed using it - first time having one so high, and it was easy to work with. I am looking forward to working it a few more times. Cheers and all the best to you!
Nice demo GP, you're always giving us something new to consider. Cheers
Thanks Roy. Happy you enjoyed it. Hope all is well and things are great for you and your family. Cheers!
Hi G.P. great looking splitter the only thing I see is like to add is a taller wedge. Around here where I live the wood is mostly oak, locust, hickory and maple. The rounds are bigger in diameter to. That's why I like a bigger wedge. But that is an impressive splitter. Thanks for the demo,see ya next video.
You bet. Thanks for the comments Ronald. See you next time! Cheers!
i would like to see that splitter splitt some beech or red oak or hickory then i would consider buying one
Thank you for a very good presentation. Most videos of wood splitters show them splitting "easy woods". Elm is a cross grain wood that is one of the most difficult to split. Looks like the Oregon Kinetic handles it just fine and is fast. Many large Elm trees dying in my area due to the Elm Leaf beetle and drought.
Another great video. I'll think of it when I fire up my 3.5 HP 7 ton splitter.
Thanks Joe!
Great demo I never would have considered one of those, but I would now
Cheers Don!
That's a nice splitter, I looked up the specs and the advertised force is equivalent to 28 tons. I like the table height and hitch system, what I don't like is the table width, the side flares are wide to put re-split pieces on, but it also looks difficult if your using a tractor with a bucket as a log lift, maybe its just the angle I was looking at. But all in all looks like a nice product and you did an awesome review.
Good day Kenny - thanks for the extra info and the thoughts. I will try, in another future video, to use the bucket to see how it works out. Great idea to test out. Have a good week and thanks again!
That splitter goes through rounds like my dog through tennis balls. I am weary of kinetic splitters because they are so fast. If something goes wrong, it happens fast compared to hydraulic. I appreciate the required two hand on the switch safety set up.
LOL. Thanks NH. Some good points. Take care!
I was really surprised how well it did with the Elm. I broke the I beam on a rental trying to split Elm. Sure like to have one, but those dudes are really expensive. I’m not commercial, just heating my home. I like that tool as well, log ox? I’m 6’10” tall, be nice to have something where I didn’t have to bend over so far, save on the ole back. 😂 thanks for vid!
Good morning Jon! Thanks for the thoughts this morning. Yes, I think it's important to consider costs versus use, for sure. Yes, it is a LogOX. I have been using it for a couple of months now. My lower back and hip are very happy with it. Makes a big difference. And having the belt and holster makes it so easy to have at the ready. Thanks for tuning in and for the comments this morning. Cheers!
Seems like a nice splitter. Not a fan of the two hands on to operate. I like to have a hand on the wood. You can’t hold odd pieces in place. Should make it to have the option to install or not.
But that’s me. Thanks for the video though. It was good.
Nice looking splitter, GP! Good cycle time too.
I feel like I need a log ox and a splitter if I’m going to do much more firewood. Cool PIP inserts.
Thanks very much Fred. It worked well. I'm looking forward to using it some more. Hope all is well. Cheers!
The higher table is nice, but also a higher lift.
It depends on your own height think. If you have to bend over much, it's a little low and harder on your back.
Good stuff GP. Looks like a great tool.
Thanks Scott!
GP. Nice to see you again. Nice splitter but it just seems wrong not having a hydraulic ram going in and out! Call me old fashioned.
LOL. Take care Mark! Hope to see you again soon on the channel.
@@GPOutdoors I'll be back moving some logs out of my tiny forest soon!!
Nice splitter GP....like that higher working table, looks like it works great with the truck bed. Is the jack stand adjustable at all? Don't ya just love that Elm...lol...like ya said when it's green it's crazy how much water is in the wood...was prolly dripping off your wedge...hahaha. Green or seasoned Elm is always a pain splitting, but does make decent firewood!
Good evening Dan! yup, it's not pretty. I thought the camera might catch it but I could see the water glistening across the grain. LOL. But it did pretty well overall, I think. Looking forward to trying it out see more. The leg is not adjustable - it just drops out level. It was nice that it was level with the bed of the truck. Hope you and yours are doing well. Take good care- Cheers!
Jeez, when i go to get a splitter, that is the one for me.
LOL! Take care Darrin!
Very informative. I've never been around one of those types of splitters but you're making me want to try one. I very rarely split by myself unless I"m using the backhoe splitter but this looks like it could be a good alternative to a one man operation rather than using the old hydraulic type. The table looks like the only way to go when working alone as well. Glad you got to try that out and thanks for sharing on the channel!
Good morning Neil. Thanks for the comments this morning. I feel much more comfortable with this one - love the two hand safety on it. It works quick, so forcing me to keep my hands out is important to me. I am going to try to find some bigger rounds to see how it does with the big stuff. We generally have stuff around 10-12 inches or so and it worked well with it. But I'd like to find some bigger stuff. Hopefully in the next couple of weeks. Have a great week and thanks for the comments this morning. Cheers!
Good table height.
Let's see this splitter with a four way wedge!
Bad ergonomics in relation to having to contorsionate yourself, as both hands need to be busy sideways.
Also, due to this safety factor, your third hand will now come in handy to hold in place the log!!...
Low productivity machine.
Why did you not give the price and let us know of available options if any...?
Morning Pierre! Thanks for the good observations. I never give price - you can usually find pricing for things online these days. Plus the video will live on TH-cam for years, the pricing changes. A good point about the options - I usually go over specs and options over the course of the first few videos - this splitter has no options except what you see here. Thanks again - some good points for me to remember going forward. All the best!
wow thought that was sped up footage that thing is fast
LOL. I almost did a few times but figured it was best to keep it at normal speed. Cheers Capt'n!
Hello Gord, that looks like one heck of a splitter! Now I would like to see it split green elm wood from a crotch cut! Or larger knots! So far this looks like it’s on my list, with possibly one modification to the tables... any idea what I’m thinking.... either two angle brackets bolted to the table or welded, to hold the buck straight during the beginning of the split! Work height is almost perfect, speed great, and the design of the tongue is spot on! Great video as usual! Keep it up !
Good morning Pat! Thanks for the comments this morning. I will see if I can drum some up, as well as some larger diameter rounds. We don't often have too much bigger stuff, but I would like to find some and see how it does. Hopefully soon! Thanks again - have a good one!
Hey Gord. Well that’s a heck of a nice splitter! Would you have a favourite now after trying the few options from Farmer Equipment. I’m looking to replace mine with something more efficient. That one seems ideal! Bill
Good morning Bill. First use but so far so good. used it again over the weekend and will use it some more for a little while. Hard to say now, but will see how it performs over time. Hope you are well - thanks for saying hi this morning - hope all is going well!
Well enjoy. Hopefully it works good for you. Stay healthy!
What a bummer. I went to Oregon and they have discontinued this splitter. I'm going to message them to see if it had a problem that they are going to fix and reissue this splitter. If not it will have to be an Eastonmade Ultra.
that's an impressive splitter! that elm looks nasty, does it burn well?
Morning Wooly! Not as impressive as you when you are holding a maul! LOL. Yes, it is the best here. In fact, my neighbour Bob only burns elm. Slow burning and great BTUs. Just nasty to try splitting. Hope you are well Wooly!
@@GPOutdoors I'm good man, thanks, had a bit if brush cutting today, no fancy tractors or anything, wooly style!! Lol hope your good, sláinte
Greetings from England....
That's a very interesting grapple you're using. I've not seen anything like it this side of the pond.
Do you like it and who's brand is it?
Thanks in advance and thanks
Good morning Jim! It is made by HLA Attachments and it is their Root Rake with Grapple model - 60". I like it a lot - works great for my needs here. It's heavier than most similar type grapples but does its job very well. Cheers and thanks for tuning in!
the 2 hand safety is a PIA, i'll keep my Super Split
Morning DC! Gotcha. Take care!
That sure is a great splitter Gord . Yes the hieght of the table saves the back . The two handed safety system is nice but I have watched many people split wood and you as well that you use one hand to hold a piece of wood in place on an angle to split it where you want . You can't do that with this splitter . It did great on those smaller pieces but how would it do on larger akward pieces where you have to hold the piece of wood with one hand . It's just an observation on my part . I am by no means an expert on splitting wood . LOL .
Good day Henry. That is an excellent point. Good observation. As you know, we don't have a lot of big diameter stuff up here, but we do get it from time to time. I will keep an eye out with Guy for something really big and make sure to try it out and see. You are right, often with the big stuff, I also want to lean on it with my hand. Thanks Henry! Good stuff, and should make for a good video when I find it. Cheers and enjoy the week!
Great video!! Where did you get that small peavey, if that is what it's even called? I need one of those, I have 12 cords of green Tamarack rounds that need to be split!
It's called a LogOX Hauler, there's a link in the video description with a GP Outdoors coupon code.
@@LogOXUSA OK, thanks! The name was hiding in plain sight. Thanks again, have a good day
Thanks Kevin! I am really liking the LogOX. Use it every time now. Cheers and all the best!
Very nice rig. Would love one. Just no longer available. Wonder why?
A hydraulic 4 way is just as fast and you don't have to move as much wood around.
Whats that handy tool you pick the wood with? Greetings from Holland.
Who makes the handy log lifter on you belt? I have two Oregon brand and two older with aluminum handles. Yours is longer and looks more ergonomic. Fv
Morning FV! It is made in the US by LogOX (website is thelogox dot com). I'm a big fan of it - been using it for two seasons now. Cheers!
At 3:42 the log doesn't fully split, give it a twist.
Thanks TW! I'll give that a whirl. Cheers!
Or E Gon. How did I know he wasn’t from South of the Mason-Dixon Line, Eh?
Looks promising. Where is it made?
Good evening. It is made in the USA. Oregon was founded in Oregon in 1947. It has a made in USA sticker on the body of it. Worked very well overall. Cheers and thanks!
Hey GP, I’ve seen you use a few splitters in the past. The dual split and the GRIPO kinetic. Are both yours? Can you do a pros and cons on both for a future video?
Morning N. I don't own them, but was able to use each on loan for a while. I just got this Oregon unit but in fairness the gRIPO was a consumer splitter and this one is a commercial grade so it is much more powerful for sure, I love the design and larger size receiving table too. I am looking forward to using it further. Take care and have a great week!
OK GP , SO how fast can this split-ah work if'n uze gut 2 lumba jack's work'n it ???
LOL. Morning Bubba! Pretty fast I'll bet. I can't be that close to Guy for a while, so we'll be keeping our 7 foot distance for now. But I am sure we could break a few records working together. LOL. Hope you are well. Cheers!
I noticed that you have some wood chalking up the wheels as your splitting, how bad does this unit "walk" when using it?
Good eye Jacob. LOL. I didn't know if it would, so I chocked them in case. I did use it twice more over the weekend with Guy and on the second day, we did not chock them. All good. It stayed put. Great question - thanks Jacob!
I didn't see any wood there that should stress that splitter. A lot of what I split is crotch wood, twisted stuff, and huge knots. It makes a 20+ ton hydraulic splitter gag. Split some of that stuff.
Morning Seth. I am going to try to find some big stuff, but that stack is pretty representative of what we have here normally - size and make-up. Thanks for the comment this morning - have a great weekend!
Looked into ordering one of these splitters and was told they are not available anymore, what's up here?
Morning. found out they discontinued them - not sure f that is a permanent thing or temporary.
Man that Elm sure is 'narly' to split, isn't it?
I do like that kinetic splitter, I had one of these years ago and it wasn't as popular as they;ve become today.. back then they were indeed under powered with one about 4 or 5 HP engines.
I like that feature of two hands to operate,..that's smart!
Towing on highway,..well now that would give me a lot of concern,..first because of those wheels and bearings ( from what I can see here ) then secondly,..that axle width is awfully narrow
in my opinion at least,...if you happen to 'touch' a pothole or bump in the road, there's more chance of that splitter going over on it's side. For my use, I'd put a wider axle on it with full
speed rated tires and wheels. ( like I said, this is only my opinion and experience gleaned over the years in renting and selling firewood splitters.
Would I buy one of these today,..yes you bet I would, if I were in the market.
Thanks for this and Cheers Gord!
Good evening Reg! And thanks for a few excellent observations. I agree. I'd be ok towing it down the Concession Road to a neighbours, or short distances around the county, but not too fast. I had a good first workout with it and I am looking forward to trying it out some more over the coming weeks. Hope all is well in your camp and thanks for dropping by! Cheers sir!
@@GPOutdoors Yep, all's well here too,, now bear in mind that if and when ( hahaha ) you get tired of that Oregon Splitter, I'll gladly give you $100 for it!
Afterall, what are friends for!
LOL!! Ok, you are clearly good friends with Tractorman. Always eyeing out a good deal. :)) Cheers and all the best. Happy things are well.
i like those but as a firewood supplyer i can tell you most the wood we get is not that size its bigger very much bigger. and alot nottyer and that splitter is a pain when your dealing with the real firewood world!
Good morning Scotty. Thanks for the great feedback. Not sure where you are geographically, but that stuff is generally the average size and characteristic of what we get here - whether we drop them ourselves out the back forests, or we get the logs trucked in. We sometimes find some bigger stuff or knottier pieces. You must be somewhere where you have access to some really old growth forests. Thanks for sharing your comment. Take care and all the best!
What kind of quad do you have
Good morning Parker. It is a CanAm 570. Has a spot for a plate for a hitch ball but is only rated for 50 lbs tongue weight. The larger ones have a proper Reese 2" receiver on them and can hold more. Cheers!
My cousin has the same quad it rides really nice
I don't like how you have to pull two handles to work it
I don't like the idea of having to have both hands on the controls to activate it, I like to hold the block with one hand so I get precise splits. I saw that you were struggling to keep some of the blocks on the bed where you wanted them. I know companies have to build idiot proof machines now days so they don't get sued, but that looks like a real PIA to operate.. I will stick with my single lever control.
Thanks for the comments Loren. Yes, a couple of times I had to eye it to make sure it wasn't sneaking out of the way before I engaged the ram. Thanks for the sharing your views. Cheers!
I bought Princess Auto's version of this splitter last summer. I too find the "both hands on controls" annoying. On mine I have bypassed the "safety" one as I find it safer to have one hand ON the round. One neat feature on the P.A. unit is that there's a cradle on either side of the ram to keep round logs centered so they don't roll around. I've put about 40 cords through mine and I'd never go back to a hydraulic splitter! Work table is a total back saver, you don't have to pick up the 1/2 rounds after EVERY split. Thanks for the review Gord! (Though I know I'm a year late to the party)
Nope
LOL. Cheers PB!