Ramsplitter HV20

[jhr1710]

Hi there

 

I have been offered a log splitter by an acquaintance, and wanted to know how much it was worth before going ahead with the purchase.

 

It is a Ramsplitter HV20, runs on a petrol engine, and is the towable version.

 

The splitter is 3 years old, has not seen too much use as far as i'm aware.

 

Dont know much about purchasing this sort of equipment second hand and didnt want to pay over the odds. What do you think would be a good price?

 

Thank you so much for any opinions/advice in advance, just wanted to ask some people who would know.

 

Thanks again

[Stephen Blair]

pics are good:biggrin:

[treequip]

Google gets you there

 

Gas Log Splitters | Gas Log Splitter | Gas Wood Splitter | Gas Wood Splitters

[jhr1710]

 

Thanks for your quick responses, i haven't got pictures of the exact machine, but this link shows the same model.

 

Like i said the splitter is 3 years old, hasn't been over-used, but is a little bruised from where it has been used. Borrowed it for a day last week to test it out, worked very well, there was a slight leak at the end of the day, but the owner assures me he will have it fixed before i buy, and from what i gather isn't too uncommon from this type of machine.

 

Thanks for any help you can give me, just very unsure of the re-sale value, know the rrp for a brand new one, just dont know how these things depreciate, and how well they hold their value

 

Kind regards

[jhr1710]

I have been offered the splitter for £800. Is this a good deal?

[treequip]

The one you show is an electric model and used £800.00 is top money, if it is a petrol model £800.00 is OK but not cheap, a lot depends on specification and condition.

 

So is it CE marked? If it isn’t it can’t (legally) be used commercially and it may affect the re sale value.

 

What make is the engine (the one in your pic is an electric model)

What is leaking? Is it the valve, pump or a pipe? Pipes are an easy fix but pumps, rams and valves can be expensive to fix, make sure the job is done properly.

 

It’s not usual for a hydraulic system to leak particularly not 3 years old on light use.

[jhr1710]

Thanks for your reply treequip, this info was very useful (my knowledge on these things is very limited really)

 

Apologies for the incorrect photo, was in a rush last night. To clarify the splitter is the petrol model, 20 tonnes ram, and has seen little use (as far as i'm led to believe!)

over the last 3 years since it was puchased from new

 

The machine is CE marked

 

The make of the engine is Honda

 

I enquired into the leak, he said perhaps if i'd had it running all day the oil could have got hot, thinned down, and leaked that way?? He said his mechanic would look into it, but should definitely be able to fix it.

 

I asked if it would require a service, he said because of the way it ran, it required very little maintenance, and considering its light use would be fine.

 

He has asked £800 inc VAT (RRP seems to be in the region of 1600 exc VAT brand new)

 

Your opinions and advice are greatly welcomed.

 

Thanks

[zeroluke]

The one you show is an electric model and used £800.00 is top money, if it is a petrol model £800.00 is OK but not cheap, a lot depends on specification and condition.

 

So is it CE marked? If it isn’t it can’t (legally) be used commercially and it may affect the re sale value.

 

What make is the engine (the one in your pic is an electric model)

What is leaking? Is it the valve, pump or a pipe? Pipes are an easy fix but pumps, rams and valves can be expensive to fix, make sure the job is done properly.

 

It’s not usual for a hydraulic system to leak particularly not 3 years old on light use.

 

What if you build your own splitter for commercial use? Its not going to be CE marked its it? I don't know where someone would stand with that. That looks a good splitter, but expensive for 800 quid

[treequip]

What if you build your own splitter for commercial use? Its not going to be CE marked its it? I don't know where someone would stand with that. That looks a good splitter, but expensive for 800 quid

 

What will happen?

 

Lots of people out there use home made log splitters so probably nothing unless you get a visit from the HSE.

 

If it’s a routine visit they may well just “have a word” about non compliant machinery. Improvement notices aren’t uncommon.

 

If they are there because someone got hurt by the home made machine expect the worst.

[Eagle]

I believe this is only towable around the garden etc not on the road.