I'd give it a couple days...he may be telling the truth. That wasn't a bad deal at all, but I see even better than that occasionally, but you have to be quick on the trigger to get 'em!
I give folks the benefit of the doubt. He had a foreign name and I viewed his profile (I kinda do a background check of sellers and buyers to get an idea of their "honesty") For $700 and only used twice I thought it was a steal, but that's just me. I don't often look for hydro's on FBM. Gotta be double that new, no?
Seems like todays society wants instant gratification. I've had sellers wanting me to come right away. As a seller I try to be flexible with buyers, but am becoming tougher, even being rude.
Yeah, if it was really only used twice...of course depending on how it was stored, that brings up other possible issues too, since it was an older model (it had the old style log catchers on it, like mine did, but it was a lil newer than mine, due to the color change) Yeah, probably close to double that new, depending on the vendor...$1499 for the 11 second 27 ton model at HD, $50 less at TSC, but it's the 16 second 27 ton though too...
FWIW my DHT 28 with Kohler engine came with break in oil. Book said to remove after 5 hours. Only time I'd ever seen that. Sometimes it pays to read the book It was a milky whitish color.
I had it for a little while. Unit I bought came with a Chinese engine and the cutest little 'battery' you ever saw. My issue was that the unit was unstartable by recoil at near freezing temps. (battery didn't make it a year) So I put a used Honda 6hp in it's place.
Great! My body is at the point where I really appreciate electric start. Sadly I don't have it on splitter but fortunately that engine starts quick.
Finally had a chance to try out the new splitter. Filled two trailers in no time. Still too hot outside for me but I've been wanting to at least try the Wolfe Ridge out.
Absolutely! Couldn't be happier. Pros (just quick off the top of my head): - Quicker cycle-time - Better hydraulic log lift - Bigger sorting table - 4-way hydraulic wedge is much better - Auto cycle - Retractable tow bar that can be used from either side - Hydraulics run a lot cooler (plus level & temp gauge on tank) - Higher beam height - Real hubs & 21" tires - Honda motor w/ electric start - The splitter just felt rock solid and I was having fun (despite the pain) Cons: - It arrived in July Could my old Troy-Bilt or the Full Boar have split the rounds, of course, but I have no regrets about getting the Wolfe Ridge. Not a whole lot split this morning (just drips and drabs these days) but staged the two trailers this afternoon so I can stack tomorrow morning when it's cooler. Had to get a little tractor time this afternoon doing a few chores and mowed/whacked the grass between the stacks.
That's great! Nothing takes the sting out of a big purchase like something living up to your expectations. I hope it gives you many years of good service.
Much appreciated! Only thing making it better is that we're supposed to get down into the low to mid-forties tonight! Hard to beat that for late July!
Good to hear you like the new machine. Of course I would have questioned you if you didn't We were down to high forties last night...windows open!
Even in the hottest days here this year, it has cooled off relatively good most nights, which helps. If nothing else, the AC can catch up.
