22 ton dirty hand tools log splitter

That's awsome .

 

I split 2 cords yesterday afternoon with my DHT 22 ton. Between myself and the 3 other family members (we purchased it together) it's probably split 9 cords this year with zero issues. The placement of the handle vs the wheel isn't ideal, but you forget about it after using it for a few minutes.

 

There rock solid awsome quality great customer support

 

Spent a little more time with the new splitter today. Another nice day in the northeast. One thing I can't figure out, however, is why they welded the spindles for the wheels to the rear of the oil tank instead of the front. It would have moved the wheels 4 inches forward, giving you a bit more room to move.

 

Ya that would of been nice.

 

Nice pile of splits.
Having fun , eh?

Maybe it's made more for "Vertical" splitting.
Not in your way then ?

Give it a try.

 

Can you unbolt the tank/tongue/beam and flip things around so the wheels are closer to the front?

 

No because it would hit the base.

 

Dave, I tried but my back said no. I find it really uncomfortable to work down low like that. I used the vertical mode to pop the larger rounds in half and then back to horizontal.

Mike, I thought about that but it would put the engine on the wrong side as the engine mount is also welded to the tank. I think one day when I'm feeling bored I'll drain the hydraulic fluid, cut the axles off, and weld them to the front.

 

Oh,
Was a thought anyway
Haven't seen it in vertical.

 

Yep, me too! 22 ton is plenty of power for splitting wood. Heck, my 5 ton electric never had any issues except for the worst big crotchy pieces. Enjoy! oh, and definitely put a table on it. I love having the table, couldn't imagine using it without it.