Harbor Freight Log Splitter Review

[apfaff]

One last question on these HF splitters:
What is the difference between their 'Greyhound' and 'Central Hydraulics' brands? I'm guessing its only the engine, but just want to make sure. When they call out 'central hydraulics' its usually a robins subaru or 'loncin' engine. The 'greyhound' brand seems to be their own low-cost engine. Has anyone ever heard of 'loncin'. Sounds like a cheap Chinese motor to me.

Thanks in advance.

 

[IslandTractor]

One last question on these HF splitters:
What is the difference between their 'Greyhound' and 'Central Hydraulics' brands? I'm guessing its only the engine, but just want to make sure. When they call out 'central hydraulics' its usually a robins subaru or 'loncin' engine. The 'greyhound' brand seems to be their own low-cost engine. Has anyone ever heard of 'loncin'. Sounds like a cheap Chinese motor to me.

Thanks in advance.

I'd opt for the Robin engine if you had a choice. Those are not quite up to Honda standards but are competitive with Kohler etc.

 

[2smart4me]

I don稚 see any posting of anyone who has had a HF 30 ton log splitter that is several years old.
I would like to know how it has held up and what if any problems thy have had and would they recommend it?

 

[woodsroad]

Hearth.com Wood Stove and Pellet Stove Forums....and much more! | My Harbor Freight 30 ton splitter experience...

I have had my HF 30 ton splitter since February of 2007, have split about 15 cords with it, then the unit had a major cylinder leak. Gusher. Read the posts on hearth.com all the way through...if anyone has had a similar experience, I'd like to hear about it. Upshot is that the cylinder design may be faulty.

 

[2smart4me]

It's true I got a HF add today and it has the 30 ton splitter stating ( fluid capacity : 2.5 gallons) now what damage could hot hy. oil do??

 

[woodsroad]

It's not the hot hydraulic fluid that will hurt you, because it will not. The danger is that the ram is no longer held inside the cylinder and can be shot out under 2500 PSI of pressure.

Can you say loss of fingers?

 

[Trafficman]

I got mine in 2002, B&S motor died about 3 yrs ago, Converted over to a hydraulic hookup for my BX22 & haven't looked back. Never had any problems with the Ram. The reservoir yes, multiple leaks, at the return fitting, seams, suction fitting. Welded until removed for the BX hookup. Replaced all the hoses twice.
Central Hydraulics is made by 51% owned Chinese Government. Greyhound 49% loncin is a motor made for China by a contract manufacturer, origin unspecified. Good luck getting parts. DAMHIKT
HTH, T-Man.

 

[MISSOURI1]

new to the site 1st post, I have a central hydralics 24 ton splitter, with briggs , works good currently has small leak near filter(havent diagnosed yet) I have had it about 5-6 years spends most of its time stored outside tarped and has split about 10 full cords, this was given to me but for the reccord I refuse to buy anything besides plastic wire ties form harbor freight china job tool company, ohh and the wedge is fastened to the ibeam with a flat plate that binds up even under no load

 

[Mudfarmer]

Speaking of Harbor Freight logsplitters, anyone tried their 3 point mounted 14 ton hydraulic splitter (see link)?

- Harbor Freight Tools - Quality Tools at the Lowest Prices

 

[ayelvington]

I have one and I like it. It's on the back of my Kubota BX-24 and it works just fine. http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachments/158895-harbor-freight-3-point-log.html

Speaking of Harbor Freight logsplitters, anyone tried their 3 point mounted 14 ton hydraulic splitter (see link)?

- Harbor Freight Tools - Quality Tools at the Lowest Prices