Three Phase Power

[TTS North]

I'm now in the market for a vertical log splitter - the more powerful the better.

 

Unfortunately, a petrol driven machine just isn't an option.

 

Should I be looking at a three phase machine?

 

What are the performance advantages over single phase?

 

Thanks for any input.

[cornish wood burner]

I'm now in the market for a vertical log splitter - the more powerful the better.

 

Unfortunately, a petrol driven machine just isn't an option.

 

Should I be looking at a three phase machine?

 

What are the performance advantages over single phase?

 

Thanks for any input.

 

3 phase motors are normally cheaper,smaller and cheaper to run than their single phase equivalents.

[Breezeblock]

you can get higher power as the supply voltage is higher

[TTS North]

Thanks guys - that's what I needed to hear. Can anyone recommend a 3 phase machine they have used?

 

Scheppach are the only ones I can find.

 

The workshop has 3 phase and I'd be daft not to use it.

[gensetsteve]

I have the 3 ph sheppach splitter and the performance was superb 1 phase machine would be like comparing a moped with a Impreza. I converted mine to run on an 11 hp Honda and it now has no where near the power but at least we can use it in the woods. Ours is 7 years old and never put a spanner to it just plenty of grease.

[briquette_seller]

Thanks guys - that's what I needed to hear. Can anyone recommend a 3 phase machine they have used?

 

Scheppach are the only ones I can find.

 

The workshop has 3 phase and I'd be daft not to use it.

 

I have a Uniforest splitter, supplied by Riko, which has a 3 phase motor, aswell as a pto drive.

First class machine

[TTS North]

Very useful info, guys. Thanks.