log splitter mod

That's the biggest issue. Many don't even have bearings. When they do have bearings, they are not very good and are not an automotive type bearing. The old Didier splitter we have doesn't even have bearings, just bushings. So it's ATV / tractor tow use only. If it needs to go further or faster than that, load it on the trailer.

 

The "suspension" and often the hitch can't take the pounding from all the bouncing around. Too often you really can't see just how bad the bouncing is unless you take the tailgate off, leave it down or even better, drive behind it some time. You'll get a trailer or strap it into the bed.

 

I have a 35# Dirty Hands splitter. I have put fenders and trailer lights on it to make it street legal here in WA St. I would only trailer it on back roads at low speeds and only for short distances. If I were to make it more amenable to long distance trailering, I would lengthen the tongue, go to high speed highway tires/bearings on a torsion axel. Since the center of gravity would be higher with larger tires, I would also widen the stance a bit. All this for a basically, consumer grade splitter! For the cost, time spent and aggravation, there are commercial grade splitters out there that already incorporate these features in the original package and I might also get a log lift included! As for now, if I make any long distance runs, it will be with the splitter riding in back on the trailer like a Harley headed home after a breakdown!

 

friend had a couple Harley's, i swear we covered more miles with either one on one of my trailers than they ever drove on their own.

 

That's what Harleys and Rottweilers have in common. They both like riding home in the back of a pickup truck!

 

I have a DHT 28. I took it up to 65 for a short stretch in a 45 zone. Just to see what happened. No problems, nice and smooth, just tagging along for the ride. Don’t think the bearings are up for any long distance speed runs. I’d repack with moly grease if I was so inclined to travel at those speeds. Or mix my own with WS2. Mostly tho I’d be worried about some idiot running into the back of it. Not sure if its legal for highway use in my state as is. Probably not. Supposedly legal for road use.

 

I'm with the "trailer it" group.
I see them towed, bouncing along, & try to not get too close.
That pounding can't be good.
Most have the spindle welded to the oil tank, fatigue cracks seem inevitable.

 

Yup - apt to get pounded to pieces.

 

This is so true.
I towed my Huskee a couple of time and stopped .
Oil tank on one side always stayed damp with oil.
Must be a stress fracture. Doesn't really drip but always damp with oil.
I set up my medium trailer with a ball drilled into front angle iron. Now I just attach splitter there, block and strap wheels down.

 

yea,
no suspension & the heavy weight, all the forces
go to the spindle.
Bigger & low pressure tires maybe help, but then,
tipping vertical would need adjusting.