Eastonmade Wood Splitters In The UK

[eastonmade]

Hi Guys,

 

I am from Canada and build commercial grade wood splitters. I have had a lot of interest from the other side of the pond the last couple of months. I am currently working on getting a CE stamp for the splitters. I know most splitters overseas run on 3 phase electric or PTO power from a tractor. All of my splitters run a small petrol engine. They burn 15-20 litres of fuel a day.

 

It isn't a big deal for me to put a PTO pump on my splitter, nor is it a major issue to put on an electric motor. I am just wondering what peoples thoughts are on a petrol powered wood splitter.

 

here is a link to the splitter on youtube.

 

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Eastonmade Wood splitters - Home

 

This model will cost 6800£ this includes shipping.

 

Thanks in advance for any feedback

[K66 LOG]

hi its to dear and you have to have both hands on the splitting leave when the ram comes in contact with the timber ,when it is against the blade

[gdh]

Would it pass health and safety in this country if it works without your hands on the controls?

 

Personally I prefer your way, saves having to modify it anyway.

[timbernut]

Hi does sound a bit steep, but that kinda depend on size of pump (splitting power), engine size etc. and whether that's delivered inc VAT etc. Looks efficient and I would say looks good but can't see the machine!😀

Also you wouldn't have to have 2 hands on if ram n splitter were guarded.

[eastonmade]

I am working on getting it CE certified. Its a 12hp engine and 22gpm pump. They have a 20 ton ram. Might leave it as is and put a guard over the splitter chamber.

[eastonmade]

I'm trying to compare them to the posch 25 ton unit. I think the price is comparable. I have seen some of the posch splitters over here and they aren't built like these are.

[gdh]

Have you got a dealer who will sell them in the UK? Quality should sell but people usually want a demonstration first.

 

Maybe you could be have one at the APF show this year.

[10 Bears]

Just out of interest - Im not into commercial fire wood on a scale big enough to warrant a machine, could you change the position of the hydraulic in-feed table?

[eastonmade]

The infeed table moves up and down to lift a log. It will touch the ground.