In loving memory of Kenis D. Keathley 6/4/81 - 3/27/22 Loving father, husband, brother, friend and firewood hoarder Rest in peace, Dexterday

Opinion on Forest king 30 Ton Log Splitter.

Discussion in 'Chainsaws and Power Equipment' started by 68jbush, Nov 21, 2015.

Page 2 of 10
  1. WriteNoob

    WriteNoob

    Joined:
    Nov 3, 2015
    Messages:
    34
    Likes Received:
    97
    Location:
    Eau Claire, Wisconsin
    As I said, I'm not all that knowledgable, but that's what it looked like to me. It's what caused me to walk away. I'm guessing that someone with more experience and/or first hand knowledge will chime in.
     
    WriteNoob, Nov 23, 2015
    #21 Top
  2. LinkedXJ

    LinkedXJ

    Joined:
    Oct 12, 2015
    Messages:
    1,448
    Likes Received:
    7,202
    Location:
    Indiana
    The 22T model does have a 2 stage pump.
     
    LinkedXJ, Nov 23, 2015
    #22 Top
    Horkn, HDRock and WriteNoob like this.
  3. MasterMech

    MasterMech The Mechanical Moderator

    Joined:
    Oct 2, 2013
    Messages:
    9,644
    Likes Received:
    25,983
    Location:
    Greenville County SC
    I'm sure they will. ;) :thumbs:
     
    MasterMech, Nov 23, 2015
    #23 Top
    Horkn, cnice_37 and HDRock like this.
  4. 68jbush

    68jbush

    Joined:
    Nov 21, 2015
    Messages:
    2
    Likes Received:
    7
    Location:
    Nebraksa
    Here is the link to Menards Black Friday Sale.
    Menards Black Friday Flyer 2015 Page 40
    Yes, When you click on the link, It takes you to the 22 ton model.
    Saturday I went to the store & made them show me the 30 ton model. They had them stacked in the back, not assembled.
    Black Friday Sale is on the 30 ton for $799.99. Everyday price is $799.00 for the 22 ton. Both have 2 stage pumps.
    Thanks for the replies.
     
    68jbush, Nov 23, 2015
    #24 Top
    brenndatomu, Deadwood, Horkn and 4 others like this.
  5. MasterMech

    MasterMech The Mechanical Moderator

    Joined:
    Oct 2, 2013
    Messages:
    9,644
    Likes Received:
    25,983
    Location:
    Greenville County SC
    Wowsers. :jaw: Gonna be a lot of traffic at Menards this Friday eh? :hair:

    image.jpeg
     
    MasterMech, Nov 23, 2015
    #25 Top
    Horkn and clemsonfor like this.
  6. T-Stew

    T-Stew

    Joined:
    Mar 11, 2015
    Messages:
    455
    Likes Received:
    1,016
    Location:
    Ohio
    Sucks they don't have the 22T on sale this year... That is all I need. Last year I was working that day, so no shopping. This year I got to go in on nightshift, so not sure if I'll be getting up early for that or not.

    The 30T only has a 208cc engine though... Which is interesting since the same one Pallet Pete linked has 277. Perhaps in Canada they use different motors on them.
    BTW here is my local flier:
    30Tsplitter.JPG
     
    Last edited: Nov 23, 2015
    T-Stew, Nov 23, 2015
    #26 Top
    Horkn likes this.
  7. Pallet Pete

    Pallet Pete Moderator

    Joined:
    Oct 2, 2013
    Messages:
    13,472
    Likes Received:
    54,044
    Location:
    Ovid
    Here are some pics I took of the 22 ton. I didnt buy it because I read some things online about the splitter having pump and engine start issues. At our menards its $999 normal and sales at $699 to $799 a lot depending on the holiday or sale.. Its actually a decent looking splitter ugly welds but they look strong.

    I have never seen a 30 ton so I asked and was told they dont carry it in store except holidays!

    IMAG0342.jpg IMAG0336.jpg IMAG0343.jpg IMAG0331.jpg IMAG0340.jpg IMAG0339.jpg IMAG0341.jpg IMAG0333.jpg
     
    Pallet Pete, Nov 23, 2015
    #27 Top
    HDRock likes this.
  8. Pallet Pete

    Pallet Pete Moderator

    Joined:
    Oct 2, 2013
    Messages:
    13,472
    Likes Received:
    54,044
    Location:
    Ovid
    IMAG0344.jpg IMAG0330.jpg IMAG0338.jpg
     
    Pallet Pete, Nov 23, 2015
    #28 Top
    HDRock likes this.
  9. clemsonfor

    clemsonfor

    Joined:
    Oct 3, 2013
    Messages:
    15,996
    Likes Received:
    37,462
    Location:
    Greenwood county SC
    "Includes battery"?? Is that thing electric start?

    That looks like a honda clone engine...just like HF sell also. I bet it starts just as easy too.
     
    clemsonfor, Nov 23, 2015
    #29 Top
    Horkn and Pallet Pete like this.
  10. clemsonfor

    clemsonfor

    Joined:
    Oct 3, 2013
    Messages:
    15,996
    Likes Received:
    37,462
    Location:
    Greenwood county SC
    I wish we had a meynards around here. Always seems like smoking deals!
     
    clemsonfor, Nov 23, 2015
    #30 Top
    Pallet Pete likes this.
  11. Pallet Pete

    Pallet Pete Moderator

    Joined:
    Oct 2, 2013
    Messages:
    13,472
    Likes Received:
    54,044
    Location:
    Ovid
    Pull start.
     
    Pallet Pete, Nov 23, 2015
    #31 Top
  12. T-Stew

    T-Stew

    Joined:
    Mar 11, 2015
    Messages:
    455
    Likes Received:
    1,016
    Location:
    Ohio
    The aforementioned splitter this thread is about does say electric start.
     
    T-Stew, Nov 23, 2015
    #32 Top
    clemsonfor likes this.
  13. Pallet Pete

    Pallet Pete Moderator

    Joined:
    Oct 2, 2013
    Messages:
    13,472
    Likes Received:
    54,044
    Location:
    Ovid
    That's very possible they didn't have a 30 ton in stock to show me.
     
    Pallet Pete, Nov 23, 2015
    #33 Top
    clemsonfor likes this.
  14. HDRock

    HDRock

    Joined:
    Oct 4, 2013
    Messages:
    17,192
    Likes Received:
    59,830
    Location:
    Grand Blanc, MI,
    Well, shut my mouth :zip:, there it is , Forest king 30 Ton Log Splitter $799.00

    Store Availability
    Discontinued Item
    50 In-Stock at DAVISON

    http://www.menards.com/main/p-14444...er_hosted-_-48B-2015-_-6-Hour-Sale-2-Day-Sale
     
    HDRock, Nov 23, 2015
    #34 Top
    Pallet Pete likes this.
  15. LinkedXJ

    LinkedXJ

    Joined:
    Oct 12, 2015
    Messages:
    1,448
    Likes Received:
    7,202
    Location:
    Indiana
    wow


    Well...That changes things.
    I think im going black friday shopping.
     
    LinkedXJ, Nov 23, 2015
    #35 Top
    HDRock likes this.
  16. clemsonfor

    clemsonfor

    Joined:
    Oct 3, 2013
    Messages:
    15,996
    Likes Received:
    37,462
    Location:
    Greenwood county SC
    I about seriously thought about taking a road trip and staying with one of you guys to get one!!!

    Then I thought Nah. Probably my be cheaper to buy the TSC husky at $900 than to spend all that time and fuel ;-)
     
    clemsonfor, Nov 23, 2015
    #36 Top
    HDRock likes this.
  17. LinkedXJ

    LinkedXJ

    Joined:
    Oct 12, 2015
    Messages:
    1,448
    Likes Received:
    7,202
    Location:
    Indiana
    Wonder if there is a purchase limit.
     
    LinkedXJ, Nov 23, 2015
    #37 Top
  18. LinkedXJ

    LinkedXJ

    Joined:
    Oct 12, 2015
    Messages:
    1,448
    Likes Received:
    7,202
    Location:
    Indiana
    Just noticed that FK 30T unit at that canadian TSC has a 277cc engine.. I want that one! 9 of them!
     
    LinkedXJ, Nov 23, 2015
    #38 Top
  19. clemsonfor

    clemsonfor

    Joined:
    Oct 3, 2013
    Messages:
    15,996
    Likes Received:
    37,462
    Location:
    Greenwood county SC
    You gonna buy im all and sell for $950 all winter long on CL?
     
    clemsonfor, Nov 23, 2015
    #39 Top
    HDRock likes this.
  20. clemsonfor

    clemsonfor

    Joined:
    Oct 3, 2013
    Messages:
    15,996
    Likes Received:
    37,462
    Location:
    Greenwood county SC
    Buy me one too XJ. Then when you come south on a mud run or rock crawl or something we can meet up and settle up.
     
    clemsonfor, Nov 23, 2015
    #40 Top
    HDRock likes this.
Page 2 of 10