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Thinking about investing in a splitter...opinions on this

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  1. Rangerbait

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    What do y'all think if this model at this price point? I know DHT has a reputation for good quality and excellent customer service.

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    I'd seriously consider the kinetic splitters. They are sooo much quicker.
     
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    Not sure why but the 28 ton is discontinued model.
    27 ton is $1250
    Something to consider if you are ever going to move it around by hand the 35-ton is about 100 pounds heavier than the 22 or 27
     
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    The 22 ton Huskee/Speeco/County Line/Tractor Supply splitter has split everything up to 32" oak rounds for me with no trouble. I see no reason to buy a 28 or 35 ton splitter.

    Every year (or at least the last 4) on Black Friday, Tractor Supply runs a special on the 22 ton splitter for $850. The regular price is $1000
     
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    I think you will be very happy my friend. I ran a Kohler for years on a Wheelhorse tractor and had zero issues. I went with the Honda engine because when I bought, I went half with a friend who insisted on Honda. I have since bought him out and am the sole owner but I would not hesitate to go DHT, love the look and the log cradle is far superior to what I got on the Cub and they have no 4 way wedge available. I'm happy with my splitter but may well have gone DHT if not for what I explained above. Go for it!
     
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    I've had some apple that works my 34 pretty hard. On straight logs I agree. On elm and some others I don't think 22 would get it done very fast.
     
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    The county line 25-ton at Tractor Supply is $899 right now, 150lbs lighter
     
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    I too have a Wheel Horse w/ the Kohler. Very reliable.
     
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    I'd just buy one of the DHT 22-25 ton models that are stocked at the box stores...those will split 99.9% of anything you ever come across...and much faster too.
    Can get 'em for $899 or less on sale...
    There was just recently a fairly large and educational thread about this very subject over on that other site that you (and I :whistle:) are on...(IIRC it was called "log splitter from big box store")
     
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    If you don't care about weight or price go ahead with the 35 ton, 13 second cycle time is good
     
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    The investment is well worth it... It doesn't mean if you feel like you cant do it the old fashion way:axe:, but the luxury is well worth the :makeitrain"... Did I mention that? :D... Now with Costco the no ask return policy is worth a bit too, just saying....:whistle: Otherwise price check between here and Black Friday..:axe:
     
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    Ed, have you ever stalled your Huskee?
     
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    Nope never, made mincemeat out of some gnarly stuff though
     
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    TurboDiesel the more I think about it, I'm processing a lot of apple and most people aren't getting wood like they grow (or are trimmed to). I guess that is what makes me use all 34T. I sometimes have to slice through crotches etc.
     
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    With that big stove you have now, you should stop thinking about it and just find what you want and pull the trigger:D:dex:
     
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    I agree, occasionally you can get the wedge stuck in a nasty log. Might have to noodle one once in a while.
    Just didn't want the OP to spend more money on something thats not needed. :yes:
    You're lucky to get apple that big! :dex:
     
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    My 23T will slice crotches...pump shifts to low, but I bet they all do in that situation...personally I'd rather have the faster cycle time than the brute force...
     
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    Agree 100%
     
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