What's your opinion on this?

A ha ha ha ha. This is true.

 

I know it does not really matter. It will split anything I need it to. I am just curious about it.

Here are specs on a 26ton Iron and Oak. Close to same engine size, same GPM pump, cylinder size.

Tonnage:
26 Ton - 52,000 lbs
Engine:
Honda GX270 9HP Commercial Engine
Beam:
Heavy Duty 6" Beam
Wedge:
7 Inches high
Cylinder Stroke:
24 Inches
Log Opening :
24.5 Inches
Cycle Time:
12 seconds (approx)
Operating Position:
Horizontal or Vertical
Wheels and Tires:
High-Speed, 4.80 x 4.00 x 8" (bolt-on)
Working Height:
34 Inches
Hitch Coupler:
2 Inch locking ball (standard)
Cylinder Size:
4.5" x 24" Clevis type cylinder welded body 2" rod
Hydraulic Tank:
7.5 Gallon
System Capacity:
9.5 Gallons (including tank, cylinder, hoses, filter)
Hydraulic Filter:
Yes - Spin on type, 60 micron filter
Hydraulic Pump:
16 GPM ( 2 Stage pump)
Safety Control Valve:
Detent - Auto return
Weight:
700
Made in USA:
Yes!
Warranty:
1 Year / 3 Year motor
Log Cradles / Tables:
Optional
Log Dislodger:
Optional
Engine Guard:
Optional

 

Interesting. I would think the wedge size/height would figure in there as well.

 

Does your's have the log dislodger on it?

 

It's already come in very handy pulling a couple of the oak pieces off that wouldn't have been fun without it. Slick idea.

 

Does your's have the log dislodger on it?

 

Doesn't look it.

 

Bet they have an option. If they don't, and you decided you wanted one, it's not rocket science. Couple of pieces of 1/2" flat bar on either side of the wedge. Can look at other set-ups to rig it. No prob.

 

Ya. Yours has the 4.5 inch cylinder and the motor is 270 cc. Mine has the 4 inch cylinder and 308cc. Yours has 7 inch high wedge, mine has 8 inch. Not much difference.

 

I don't believe you will ever regret pulling the trigger on that one.

 

I got swamped today. Yard work, helping parents out, and worked on road. Did all this while waiting for splitter to get to our Wood Chop Shop. Just brought it home but need to go to son's baseball scrimmage and daughters softball practice. Tomorrow will be some splitting. Talk about getting teased!

 

That is a tease but, No worries though, you can split whenever you want now

 

That's great Gas. She's home…

 

Thanks guys. I haven't even had time to look at the manual. We started it up at the shop and it purred like a kitten. I will be lucky if I get to split wood tomorrow. 50% chance of rain. Daughter has school function I need to go to in early morning. Then I have some junk I have to do. Should be ready to split by 2-3. If it is not raining. What do you guys do? Put some heavy grease on the rail?

 

Ask the dealer about grease. They should have some kind of recommendation.

 

You can cuddle with it after you get the kids to bed tonight.