Splitter Purchase!

[logeeland]

I like putting the tractor and the splitter on the trailer. Once on site it is REALLY easy to move around!

 

[Babaganoosh]

I like putting the tractor and the splitter on the trailer. Once on site it is REALLY easy to move around!

Trailer dolly works really nicely. Doing it over I'd get one with a little larger tires but otherwise great investment

 

[USMC615]

25 ton rebadged DHT. For those familiar with the 27T model this is virtually identical except for a faster pump that reduces the tonnage rating slightly.

I want to thank @SteveSS for putting me in touch with the DHT rep. It just so happened they had a demo in my area and we made the deal happen.

I'll be picking up high speed hubs from northern tool to make this highway towable.

Full review to follow.

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Congrats on the new toy...nice splitter Steve.

 

[Trx250r180]

25 ton rebadged DHT. For those familiar with the 27T model this is virtually identical except for a faster pump that reduces the tonnage rating slightly.

I want to thank @SteveSS for putting me in touch with the DHT rep. It just so happened they had a demo in my area and we made the deal happen.

I'll be picking up high speed hubs from northern tool to make this highway towable.

Full review to follow.

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I would like to see the hub mod ,i have a real similar splitter ,congrats on the new toy .

 

[svk]

I would like to see the hub mod ,i have a real similar splitter ,congrats on the new toy .

Good to see you back around here Brian!

I will post up as soon as I pick up the parts. Northern Tool is out of my regular commute but I will be over that way this weekend.

 

[svk]

Besides, I don't even see a cup holder. LOL

Well it does have that thermos on the side of the tongue LOL

 

[svk]

Doing it over I'd get one with a little larger tires but otherwise great investment

I am debating going up a size in tires. This will raise the table height a bit but will require a commensurate lengthening of the tongue jack as well. I will see what the price looks like between Northern Tool and Menards.

 

[c5rulz]

That handle looks fine. I like that it is off to the side so in vertical mode it does not get in the way. It is hinged correctly.

My comment on the angle of the handle is what a buddy told me who had one and since sold it. The splitter ran flawlessly.

I am not saying the hinge is incorrect it is fine, what the complain was is it is not intuitive in the direction you pull it according to my friend. FWIW, he has two other new splitters.

 

[zogger]

I am debating going up a size in tires. This will raise the table height a bit but will require a commensurate lengthening of the tongue jack as well. I will see what the price looks like between Northern Tool and Menards.

Just a thought, but..pick which truck will be the primary hauler of the splitter, and get a corresponding rear axle from the junkyard. Use that for the splitter axle. Then you have the spare wheel/tire covered as well. And the truck axle, no probs hauling as fast as ya want, that and some magnetic lights, golden. Tongue jacks are relatively cheap, or just tote a hilift jack with you, they come in handy for a variety of purposes.

 

[Trx250r180]

I am debating going up a size in tires. This will raise the table height a bit but will require a commensurate lengthening of the tongue jack as well. I will see what the price looks like between Northern Tool and Menards.

I never put taller ones on mine because it would raise the foot of the splitter off the ground if you stand up the splitter vertical ,would need some kind of drop axle or spindles to keep it same height it is now .

 

[svk]

I never put taller ones on mine because it would raise the foot of the splitter off the ground if you stand up the splitter vertical ,would need some kind of drop axle or spindles to keep it same height it is now .

Excellent point.

 

[Marshy]

Just drill and tap the foot and carry a bolt and block to put on when you need to tip it..?

 

[DHT]

The holes are already drilled in the beam, just move the bracket when you put on larger wheels/tires.


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[Ash_403]

The work table has a tendency to loosen up and tilt back down. The dht rep said to add some washers somewhere but I forget at the moment. Also might want to put something on the edge of the work table to keep odd log or split from vibrating off into the engine.

I had the same issue with the table. My (easy) solution was to loosen the top, beam mount bolts. Pull the table up at the outboard end, then slide a couple of steel punch slugs into bracket slots, and tighten the bolts back down. I've split another cord since my fix, and the table is still where I set it.

 

[svk]

The holes are already drilled in the beam, just move the bracket when you put on larger wheels/tires.


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Nice!

 

[dancan]

Congrats !
Up here to tow on the road you need a vin , you'd go to dmv to get the vin and paperwork , have a notary or police sign off on the paperwork that the serial was installed on the "trailer" , then you would need a trailer inspection at an independentgarage to verify that it is in compliance with the motorvehicle act to be on the road so things like lights , safety chains , suspension (if any), coupler is DOT approved , wheel bearings and lighting are in DOT compliance , then you are issued a license plate .
Yup , a lot of bs up here but if you don't follow the steps you'll find out that while cops may not know all the laws they do now how to write tickets and that the DOT guys know the law and will tow away stuff they don't like .

 

[svk]

I have a message in to the local PD in regards to licensing. Will report what they say.

 

[DHT]

In "most" states and counties in the USA a log splitter does not need to be titled or plated. The general rule is if you don't put something "on it" or "in it"....it is not a trailer. If something goes in it like wood in a utility trailer or on it, like motorcycles on a moto trailer.....then you need to plate it.

That said their are exceptions of course.

 

[svk]

I priced out the hub conversion today.

Hubs: $62
Wheels (can use same tires) $30
Mounting tires?? I'll estimate $10
Bearing Buddy $20
Grease $minimal

So including tax let's call it $130 all in. Still a great deal.

 

[hardpan]

In "most" states and counties in the USA a log splitter does not need to be titled or plated. The general rule is if you don't put something "on it" or "in it"....it is not a trailer. If something goes in it like wood in a utility trailer or on it, like motorcycles on a moto trailer.....then you need to plate it.

That said their are exceptions of course.

That makes perfect sense. Thanks. But they don't get money from us that way? LOL