Huskee (SpeeCo) 28 Ton Log Splitter

[Diggin It]

Picked up a used Huskee 28 Ton Log Splitter (made for TSC by SpeeCo) with a Honda GC190 engine.

Starts easy, runs good, splits well. Going through it since I have no idea when (or if) the oil and filter was changed. Found a user manual at SpeeCo: http://www.speeco.com/whitepapers/401528TS.pdf

Part of that says: "The hydraulic reservoir should be filled with an SAE 20 hydraulic oil. If hydraulic oil is difficult to obtain, automatic transmission fluid can be substituted and should be used instead of hydraulic oil when temperatures are below 32 degrees." While we're generally well above 32, we can have extended periods of several days below that when I may be splitting. Obviously I don't want to be switching fluids based on temperature, so what should I use to cover a wider range? Will the normal 20W work 'year round'?

They call out SAE 10W30 for general use engine oil.

Also, I only see a filter for the hydraulic oil, but none for the engine. Probably normal since it's a typical small engine that probably has a splasher.

 

[ruffdog]

On my Speeco, the filter has a 1.00 x 12 thread and the number is HC 390601. The cross reference to that is showing a 33 micron filter. Replacements can be in 20 or 10 micron ratings. I replaced mine with a 10 micron to get better filtration.

If you are "normally well above 32"....stay with the regular oil.

 

[ruffdog]

Here is a good thread on splitter filters with part numbers and micron explanation:

https://www.arboristsite.com/community/threads/splitter-filter-help.232512/#post-4235340

 

[Diggin It]

When I do the 50 hour service on the SCUT, can I use that hydro oil in the splitter?

 

[Diggin It]

I was a bit annoyed this morning, so I took it out on a perfectly innocent pile of wood that was just laying there not bothering anyone.

Many more pieces of wood now in much smaller sizes.

 

[4570Man]

These pumps are cheap. There’s no way I’d spend big money on oil for a wood splitter. And I’d definitely use 50 hour service fluid in a wood splitter or other equipment that’s past it’s prime.

 

[John_Mc]

If you are not far below 32˚F, I would just use the oil they recommend for above 32. It may be a little stiff until you've used it a bit, but in use the fluid will warm up. It will also help if you can store the equipment in a garage or other space that might be a hair warmer at least for the night before you use it. (My garage is always about 10˚ warmer than outside temp in the winter, even when I don't have a heater going in there.)

If you are splitting in 0˚F temperatures, then you are just a glutton for punishment (and deserve what you get).

 

[CobyRupert]

If you are not far below 32˚F, I would just use the oil they recommend for above 32. It may be a little stiff until you've used it a bit, but in use the fluid will warm up. It will also help if you can store the equipment in a garage or other space that might be a hair warmer at least for the night before you use it. (My garage is always about 10˚ warmer than outside temp in the winter, even when I don't have a heater going in there.)

If you are splitting in 0˚F temperatures, then you are just a glutton for punishment (and deserve what you get).

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Was thinking the same. After a little while of using splitter I can barely hold my hand on the cylinder more than a few seconds. Don't worry, the oil will get above 32F pretty quickly.