Whiteyf713
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Looking to buy a new splitter. My local farm store only has short rail Brave splitters. Never used that type needing any feedback possible on that machine.
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Dunham Farm
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I don't know the term short rail on a splitter. How much wood are you planning to split a year?
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WilliamBos
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Are you looking at 3PT hydraulic or stand alone?? For us, a 3PT was the one we wanted, one fuel source, one engine to maintain, and easy to take in the bush, or where ever we are splitting.
dodge man
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I bought a Speeco log splitter about 3 months ago. I've been pretty happy with it. To be honest I think its a cheaper made one, its got a copy cat Honda motor on it. It's a 15 ton I think. So far I have been really happy with it. I can tow it just about anywhere I want.
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That is a licensed Honda engine, China made no doubt. I am looking at a generator with the same series engine on it. I know a few people with them, and they seem happy with them.
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Whiteyf713
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Iwill be splitting enough to heat ~2500 sq. ft house and 1500sq. ft shed. I am thinking i will need at least 25 ton plus of force. Towable model is my only option due to the distance to our timber.
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Dongerosa
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My dad bought a 24 ton Brave 30 years ago...It has split wood every years...4-5 cords when dad was using it (20 yrs), 2 cords/yr. for my use. leaks a little oil, changes low pressure hoses a year ago...8 hp Briggs that runs great. I would highly recommend the Brave unit.
Happyman
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I have a brave splitter and love it. If you go to their web site you can see the difference between the short rail and regular rail. Both are great. I did a lot of research before I purchased and the Brave unit was the best buy for quality and performance, given the $.
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Jeepnford
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You might know this already but make sure it has high speed tires and bearings. Some of them are limited to 35 or 40 mph.
woodyacres
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I bought my logsplitter from Lowes this summer for $1300. I spent $200 more than TSC or my local hardware, but I have not been happy with my B&S motors so, i wanted a Honda. So far, I am very happy with it. If you go to Lowes.com you can get a new move in coupon for 10% off too!
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Good Mornin Will,
Thats a very nice unit you have on your Massey ! I kind of wish that I had the splitting wedge on the back of my splitter also, like yours ! I ended up getting a heck of a deal on my Speedco, which was a rental unit that was used a HD, so beggars cant be choosers !
I do have the Honda engine 8 HP, 27 ton unit and it will split anything, even cut through it if it wont split ! But the wedge on the back would be real nice ! Attachments
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My father-n-law has a brave and he is the second owner. Never a problem with the splitter but the B/S engine has had carb problems. Good splitter all in all.
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Good Mornin Will,
Thats a very nice unit you have on your Massey ! I kind of wish that I had the splitting wedge on the back of my splitter also, like yours ! I ended up getting a heck of a deal on my Speedco, which was a rental unit that was used a HD, so beggars cant be choosers !
That is a NICE unit, and Honda powered is a bonus. If one like yours was available, I would have bought it too. Rental places are always a good place to look.
Excellent buy!!
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If that thing could mount upside down all you'd have to do is mosey up to the rounds with the tractor and split them where they lay. Saw something like that mounted to a skid steer. Saves alot of handling.
Are you looking at 3PT hydraulic or stand alone?? For us, a 3PT was the one we wanted, one fuel source, one engine to maintain, and easy to take in the bush, or where ever we are splitting.
WilliamBos
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Here are a few pics from this weekend.
We made some legs for the splitter, works great and makes it easier on the tractor when splitting real heavy wood, plus makes it easier to just pull up and connect the hoses.
And when needed, just take them off, lower it and roll the wood on.
We made some legs for the splitter, works great and makes it easier on the tractor when splitting real heavy wood, plus makes it easier to just pull up and connect the hoses.
And when needed, just take them off, lower it and roll the wood on.
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Good Evenin Will,
Thats some pretty knarly lookin maple you got there !
Thats some pretty knarly lookin maple you got there !
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I used to fight those big rounds until I got an 80cc and 93cc chainsaw. Now I just saw them into manageable sized rounds. I can saw them down to size faster than I can screw around trying to get them on the splitter.
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rickster
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That's a real nice looking tractor and splitter! I still like a stand alone
splitter just because I put the split wood into the bucket.
splitter just because I put the split wood into the bucket.
MikeInEburg
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I always thought that I'd want a 3-point splitter for the same "one engine, one fuel" reason. Then I had to figure out how to pull the trailer too. And carry the big stuff with bucket. Ended up taking someone else's homemade splitter and adding my old riding mower engine and starting system (electric start is WONDERFUL!). Those parts combined with my supurb (not) welding skills yielded "FrankenSplitter". Not a site to behold, but functional and VERY low cost.
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