What are the options for a kinetic splitter

[sb47]

There comes a point where splitter speed is irreverent. You can only work so fast for so long before you give out. It also takes time to pick up a round or place a round on the splitter. You need a little breather in between splits or you will wear yourself out before the job is done. And the faster you work, the greater the chance of an accident.

 

[ChoppyChoppy]

I have learned this lesson many time in life. Some times you can get the cheap stuff but most of the time its not worth it. 3 years ago i spent $5,000 on a quality commercial zero turn. Not big, it’s actually one of the smallest commercial zero turns you can buy. Only 48”.....But it also came with a five year warranty and I’ve never had a single problem.

My neighbor on the other hand bought a big box store cub cadet for something like $2500.He’s had it for almost the same amount of time and it has been in the shop so many times now he finally got rid of it and got something of higher quality. That was a super expensive lesson.

All I’m saying is with something like a splitter, if money is an issue don’t cheap out. Just wait a little longer for the better quality one.

JMO


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My home jobber Cub Cadet zero turn is 10 years old. Only things I've done is oil changes, a deck belt and blades. Still has the battery from when I bought it.

 

[Deleted member 116684]

well, I'm convinced after reading this article. You all make wonderful salesmen! I'm going to have to get a splitter in the next year or two and I can't wait to buy a super split.

 

[sb47]

Over the years I have gone cheap, mid range, and high end and lemons do exist no mater how much you spend but you usually get what you pay for. Premium brand names can come with a price and sometimes your just paying for the name.
We all sometimes have to buy cheap because of cash flow or some other reason but if it's something I need to depend on, or something that gets a lot of use, I may not be able to buy the best, but it's better to buy the best I can afford.

 

[Sandhill Crane]

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You can start to increase production by adding a simple table that extends well beyond the wedge.
When you split something in half, let the far side piece lay on the table.
You can stage several pieces on end as well.
Another mod I saw a few years ago was a split table (both sides of the beam) welded to the push plate. The moving table was supported underneath, and on both sides of the beam. Throw a big round on the beam and the table moved with the round past the wedge, where the two halves fell on the table, and the table retracted with the rod and push plate, carrying the splits with it.
One advantage of the SS is the table.
If you split in the woods you will have to figure out how to move the SS splitter. With your present set-up you can add fork tubes quite easily and move it with your tractor (Adding bucket forks). There is a stop bolt in the tube (first pic below) for the fork to hit before smashing the engine. The tubes are tucked in, so not in the way of feet or legs, and the table end is free of a hitch for splitting in a pile, bucket or conveyor. Mounted with two bolts, one in each leg.
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There must be less than one hundred cord on this SS in these pictures, as there is still paint on the wedge and table. It's not broke in until the paint is rubbed off.

 

[dancan]

I have a SS from about 85 that was made up here under license , it had taken me 3 years to find one local and haven't seen another come up for sale . I have a good working hydro that I use as well so I know both .
The one thing that happens after you run a SS for a while is that when you get the right type (doesn't have to be perfect , just the right type) of wood and stacked just right you'll get into a rhythm that flows , it's almost zen like lol
I've not gotten that flow/rhythm with my hydro .

I remember when I saved up to buy a really nice wheel barrow... HA!..Still got that one.

Scottish genes ?

 

[unclemoustache]

You only regret paying for quality before you buy.
You only regret NOT paying for quality after you buy.

Get the Super Split, the heavy duty version. Get the electric motor AND the gas motor. I mounted both on mine so I can use the quieter electric at home or the shop and yet also use the louder gas engine anywhere. I only need to switch the belt to change it over.

 

[samuraijunkie]

You only regret paying for quality before you buy.
You only regret NOT paying for quality after you buy.

Get the Super Split, the heavy duty version. Get the electric motor AND the gas motor. I mounted both on mine so I can use the quieter electric at home or the shop and yet also use the louder gas engine anywhere. I only need to switch the belt to change it over.

I have a few electric motors around the house. But defiantly going to get the HD with the big table, im going to save up for one. Might have a deal on a 1 ton dump truck we'll see!

 

[sirbuildalot]

If I were to get a Supersplit today, I would order an HD with an oversized production table just as you are thinking. Mainly due to them having the heavier 90 lb flywheels, vs the 75 lber's the J model has. Before 2012 when I got mine, the HD and J models both had 75 lb flywheels, so I got a J. Only the SE had heavier flywheels, but was a lot more money. The HD isn't much more than the J today, but has the heavier flywheels, a beefier rack (who doesn't like that) , a better return system, tighter tolerances, and a bigger engine.

I may be talking myself into selling my J to my father and upgrading to an HD here.

 

[Waltzie]

Funny thing, what you guys want is what I am selling in the classifieds.

Extra large table, hitch, HD model, Honda motor, 2 extra carrier bearings, and custom welded forklift pockets to make trailering a breeze.

 

[sunfish]

I bought the J model in 2010 & have never ever felt the need for the HD model. But I only split 10-15 cords a year.