Mdl power up log splitter

[wakefield tree surgeons]

Hi all , I found this item on eBay, from mdl power up ….  It’s a 37 tonne log splitter, with log lift.  Showing only demo use.  Cost of £2900.00 all in bargain (not).    First day today ….   It’s throwing out hydraulic oil from the RAM valve block. Got out the fitter today to come to repair it. My own independent fitter to find out that somebody had previously tried to do a repair on it, it requires a complete strip down and new seals fitting. Secondly, the hydraulic log lift table only stands for around 12 seconds before lowering iitself automatically i.e. it just loses the hydraulic lift. Thirdly on inspection all welds on  H crossmember has cracked further into our investigations. We’ve tested the pressure of this machine and it is only pushing 24 ton not the 37 ton as advertised. Spoke to MDL and not in very good succession from them. Where do I go from here?    The paper work that came with in says no warranty….  I wasn’t aware of this ….    It appears it’s been put through the hardest demo or other….    How do I stand with my purchase….   !!!   

Edited July 7, 2023 by wakefield tree surgeons
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[Will C]

Regardless of warrantee it has to be as it was advertised and “fit for purpose” if it’s not fit for purpose tell them so in writing. I believe they have to option of fixing it, swoping the machine for a different one or refunding you. If they refuse it’s a trading standards matter in my mind. Another option could be that you have it repaired locally at a reputable dealer and they foot the bill but this kind of deal needs to be agrees before you have the work done.  
 

The important bit is legally an item must be “fit for purpose “ and last a reasonable length of time. 

[Dan Maynard]

Did you do the deal through eBay? I think if you did then then buyer protection may apply, it has to be as described but you have cracks undeclared.

[wakefield tree surgeons]

Mdl pulled me away from eBay for the sale,,,   Thanks for the update of returns..👍

[Stere]

Was this made in Britain or China?

 

Website is not 100% clear....

[Jase hutch]

Looking at the photos I would guess at China..

[scbk]

3 hours ago, Stere said:

Was this made in Britain or China?

 

Website is not 100% clear....

Standard sort of made in china log splitter, you can get them sent out with whatever branding you want

 

 

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[Sviatoslav Tulin]

37 ton of force will split this splitter in a half I am afraid .My is similar construction beam is 6mm steel it is china made,rated at 15 ton and what I see it is max he can withstand.

[Sviatoslav Tulin]

This one  Jansen HS-20DS63 I have and it’s become 20 ton now😬