log spitter

[26newtreeguy]

I was looking to buy a Iron Oak log splitter. It a a 22ton and 9hp Honda engine and it is vertical/horizontal. It has a 8 second cycle time. price is $2400. I want to stay under $2500. If any one knows of better you unit tell me more. I planing splitting about 30 to 40 cord's a year. iT well take me about 1hour half to split a cord. I look at northtool tool but the same model is has 12second cycle time to slow and it was about $2000+shipping. Thanks for anybodies help.

 

[infomet]

I don't see why you need to spend over about $1600.
Out Tractor Supply has a pretty heavy one for that and others for 1000 and 1300. They are a cut above the ones at Lowes. The three point ones are neat, about $650, if you have a tractor with hydraulic access points.
Wilson

 

[infomet]

Forgot the link!!

http://www.mytscstore.com/search.asp

Type in log splitter and they come right up.
Wilson

 

[Crofter]

The 8 second cycle time sounds too quick for a 9 horse that can also achieve 22 ton force. That might be only the push time. 12 seconds sounds more like it for the complete cycle.