Whitemoss 34t log splitter

[Philmypower]

Not what I wanted to hear diff, but that's why I put the post up as I don't want to waste my money. I need a splitter, pref a towable one ( doesn't have to be road legal ) but no more than 2 grand. I like the look of this one and the 3 second cycle time is very appealing.

[difflock]

Starting from first principles;

(i) What HP is the rather small looking petrol engine.

(ii) Since power is work done over time, with a 3 second cycle time, there cannot be too much work being done.

btw,

I understand the appeal of a flywheel "storing" energy.

but needs to be large dia for this to work.

And, not actually having seen one , I`simply cannot see how "clutching" a spur gear into a rack, or visa-versa, can be good engineering..

There has to be a better way, not as simplistic, or as cheap, but better engineered.

[Philmypower]

Thanks diff I've listened to your advice and it makes sense. I only want to buy once so it's got to last. I will ring the sellers Tuesday and see if I can get a demo. Also been looking at some old threads and the riko range are looking favourites so I will give them a call also.

[ArthurBottlesworth]

Eric's Postulations after great Cogitation: DR RapidFire Log Splitter Review

 

User review, not all hunky dory ....

[Philmypower]

Shame. Can some one point me in the right direction of a decent alternative towable splitter. I've been looking for weeks and thought I'd found the perfect one. ( apparently not )

[Rkd]

Hi mate I had the same issue but kept viewing eBay and eventually came up with the below which set me bac £750 the gent said it was 30t and so far split everything I've tried, so just keep looking if I see any I will pm you

 

 

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[Philmypower]

That's very kind.

Thanks

[difflock]

Guessing the one in the photo is about 10 tonne.

Unless sommat like 5,000psi-6,000psi hydraulics.

And a frame constructed from unobtainium.

google 30 tonne log splitter(from a reputable manufacturer) to understand my doubts.

regards,

marcus

[Graham w]

well almost 15 tons on a good day

[Rkd]

Confused...........

 

If the posch one I just googled is 30t then agreed mine isn't 30t

 

But in pic 2 they advertise these as 30t which mine is prob as heavy duty as these maybe more!!

 

I'm no log expert but I'm happy with my machine it's only a toy for my small stove lol

 

 

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