log splitter advice wanted

[Alex Reid]

Hello all,

 

its rare that i ventrue into this part of the forum but here i am,

 

i am seeking advice about log splitters I am looking to purchase one at the moment, the requirements i have are as follows:

 

preferably run of the back of a tractor but would consider a stand alone petrol unit,

 

good reliable machine which wont cost the earth in parts if it does go wrong and is easy to maintain.

 

Log splitters are something I have a very small amount of experience with so any advice you could give me would be highly appreciated

 

Regards

Alex

[windfall]

It all boils down to pound notes Alex, if you let us know your budget then you will get more suitable advice. Also if you could tell us what volumes and type of timber will you be processing.

 

Cheers

 

Tom

[dangerous brian]

450 pounds ten tonne pressure basic but good they are yellow and on ebay harrows r us sell them ive had mine 2 years and had no probs.

[windfall]

Think we have the same splitter dangerous brian, mine has been faultless for a year. All i have done to mine is extend the splitting table by 40cm each side.

[dangerous brian]

sounds like the one matey good little splitter for the money over the summer i might get mine made free standing with a larger table and perhaps get a 4 way splitting atachment made up,or i may leave it as it is.

[AngusMF250]

I recently purchased a splitter.

 

Things to consider;

What is the flow rate on your tractor (see tractor data.com if you have no data available).

What is the required flow rate of the splitter you wish to buy.

 

Just my advice but I would look at the big manufacturers, so you can get spares and back up;

AMR (sold by Rytec), Thor, Balfor and Wallenstein.

 

I have an AMR, 12 tonne, it cuts through tough Elm like butter.

 

If your no willing to spend the money, then you may buy a pile of poo !

Wallensteins probably represent the best value for money.

 

Just my opinion but hope it is useful.

[Andrew Chester]

Hi

 

If you let me know the Make & Model of you Tractor I can find the hydaulic flow rate for you. Most modern tractors provide ample flow, but some older ones do struggle. David Browns are renowned for low flow.

[windfall]

Out of interest do you know what the flow rate is on my 1983 International Harvester 885XL 4x4 ? It would be nice to know what my options are as i will be be looking at your products in a few months Andrew. Both you and Riko have great products.

[Andrew Chester]

According to Tractordata.com (TractorData.com International Harvester 885 tractor information) that machine has a flow of 12.4gpm(US gals I think) which equates to 46.9lpm more than enough to run either a Wallenstein WX310,350 or 370. 4" Ram which gives 20 tonne of splitting force.

 

Please feel free to call me on 0114 254 7099 or 07968 747414.

 

Check out the website.

 

Wallenstein UK Forestry Equipment

 

Video [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDXFeJJtXns]YouTube - Wallenstein WX Log Splitters[/ame]

[Treemon]

We bought a petrol Woodline multipla 10 from fuelwood 9 years ago and its fantastic, never had any problems and its been out in all weathers. Everyone whos seen it or used it says it wipes the floor of anything else out there -tractor hydraulic models included