Tires Tow behind log splitter

[MrWhipple]

Have a Couty Line (TSC brand) log splitter. Planning on towing it about 60 miles mostly on the highway. How fast will the tires tolerate? Are/should there be codes molded on the tires that indicate how fast they can roll?

 

[Midniteoyl]

Believe those are only rated to 45mph and shorter trips..

 

[ruffdog]

Believe those are only rated to 45mph and shorter trips..

The manual for my Speeco splitter also states a 45mph limit.

 

[dodge man]

Yep 45mph. Can you load it in the bed of a pickup or a trailer?

 

[jigs_n_fixtures]

That is based on heat generated by the rolling friction. Trailer tires are generally not designed for heat.

This site gives a good explanation:

Trailer Tires Speed Rating: A Complete Guide - Tire Crunch

Trailer tire speed ratings provide critical information for drivers looking to tow safely and efficiently. These ratings use a letter code system,that

tirecrunch.com

 

[big bubba]

do you have a spare tire for splitter? what happens if a tire fails?. highly recommend hauling it, regards

 

[dougtrr2]

While you are down there looking for the rating on the tire, you might want to pop the dust cap and check the grease in the wheel bearings.

My log splitter has enough age on it that if I was going to tow it on the road I would have to replace the tires (severe weather checking) and repack or replace the wheel bearings.

Doug in SW IA

 

[triptester]

I would be more concerned about the spindles and bearings used on most consumer grade splitters. Without suspension they are derated by 50 percent.

 

[big bubba]

imho towing a log splitter w/o a spare is asking for trouble for any distance except around the farm. hauling is a much better option. i had my tires foam filled (non hwy compliant) & keep it in one place.
w/o a spare, if you had a blowout, you'd have to abandon the splitter on the highway...the last time you'll ever see it.

 

[Squirrel's242]

Have a Couty Line (TSC brand) log splitter. Planning on towing it about 60 miles mostly on the highway. How fast will the tires tolerate? Are/should there be codes molded on the tires that indicate how fast they can roll?

Don't do that. Its not rated for that. I'd be worried about burning the bearings vs killing the tires. Haul it.

I have the 25T version and I trailered mine home using a free trailer rental from TSC. The splitter is small compared to a pickup truck as a tow vehicle. You'll lose sight of it behind you in the mirror and it is easy to jackknife because you cant see it in reverse. I know, I've had to use my truck to wiggle it around the property early on. It's much better behind a UTV or tractor.

 

[RjCorazza]

I agree with the above opinions, although I wouldn't tow it on road at all regardless of what the manufacturer specifies. I've seen too many similar devices hopping around behind a truck.

 

[mini14]

the smaller the tire the faster it spins

 

[Page2]

Don't do it, it's not made for that. Roll it around your property, or farm, or a mile down to the neighbors - that's about all you really want to do. Load it on a trailer if going further.

 

[PapaBob]

I too, purchased a Tractor Supply Splitter and reluctantly towed it 27 miles home. I kept it under 40 mph the entire trip and stopped to check tires and bearing heat about every 10 miles. Surprisingly, the only problem I encountered was the loss of one of the bearing covers. Please note I would not suggest towing these things on the highway any further than absolutely necessary. All of the above post warning against it are spot on. Trailer it if at all possible!

 

[Alan46]

Ten years ago I purchased a 22 ton Dirty Hand Tools splitter, towed it home using only city roads , never going over 40mph
Got home in one piece 22miles later bearings never got hot!
Good luck bro!

 

[Hoho223]

Don’t forget poor road conditions where the splitter is bouncing around in the back, out of your view.

 

[ruffdog]

Don’t forget poor road conditions where the splitter is bouncing around in the back, out of your view.

....and I have seen them bouncing like crazy behind a truck too. I always wondered what that was doing to the carburetor float.

 

[Bavarian]

Wheels or tow hitch are put on to make it easier to move around on your property.

I'm seriously thinking if manufacturers shouldn't remove one of these two to prevent people from coming up with such ideas.

 

[Reapoman]

Another reason not to tow this splitter is because there is no axel. Its just a short pipe welded to the bottom of the hydro tank. One bad bump could crack the weld and snap the small pipe.

 

[FullMetalBucket]

Just rent a small trailer from U-Haul. Like 15 bucks a day. Or throw it in the back of a truck if you have ramps.