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Backhoe splitter

Discussion in 'Chainsaws and Power Equipment' started by The Wood Wolverine, Nov 29, 2021.

  1. The Wood Wolverine

    The Wood Wolverine

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    Saw this vid posted on another forum and thought it would be appreciated here. Very cool idea and execution.
     
  2. sirbuildalot

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    I'm subscribed to Neil's channel. Pretty slick.
     
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    That is very neat. As handy as some of the splitters on skid steers. He makes it look easy! Thanks for introducing me to a new YouTube channel!
     
  4. Mag Craft

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    Like a hot knife through butter. But will it split Elm.
     
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    NICCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCe boy, talk about cut the work down!! Great idea!!
     
  6. Backwoods Savage

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    It could certainly could be handy and save your back! But that is a whole lot of dollar's worth of equipment there.
     
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    True! And when I see that kind of equipment, I think about how much it must cost to fuel it, let alone maintain.

    From some comments here, a push through splitter handles elm best. With the experience I've had, he'd not do so well with it, at least fresh cut logs. I don't have the ability nor desire to let a log lay for 3+ years before I process it.
     
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    Yes, I thought about that too. I remember the same thing years ago when I saw these big tractors running to split wood. Takes a lot more fuel than a 5-8 hp motor.
     
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