New Splitter Dirty Hand Tool 25 Ton

It looks like your table goes over fuel tank and engine also. I made mine so center section flips up to access fueling.

 

I have the DHT 35 ton with it came both work table and log catcher, I had to drill a couple holes to mount the log catcher on the right side.
I hate picking up pieces off the ground.

 

I just flip up the splitter to fuel. I wanted it to cover the engine for protection from falling logs

 

First I just added about 3 inches to the original cradle. Then I saw a picture of one on a different forum where the owner extended it to protect the engine & have extra space to put pieces when working bigger chunks. I thought that was a pretty good idea, but how does he fill the gas tank? So I made mine with a flip up center. I can’t believe I never thought about just tipping it up! But then again I’m kinda short of having enough lead in my a$$, so it’s a bit of a struggle for me to tip up & down.

 

I noticed the owners manual tube is broke off on yours too. Nice job on the log holder!

 

Boy you don’t miss much!!! Yep first time I ever tried to back it up with the 4 wheeler! They jackknife quiiick!

 

That's the eye of experience.. Or been there done that.. Usually more than once

 

I like that log holder/catcher. I wish I had the skills to make something like that. Right know I push me wheel barrow to act as a catcher.

 

JeffC Until you can fab something else up you could try what I have been using. I put a Work Mate bench next to the splitter to catch wood while I am splitting.

 

A log ccatcher will simplify your life even more. I bought one the same day I bought my splitter

 

I like that idea. I thought of building a little table like that to put next to it.

 

I already had the Work Mate so no building was required. I like the little bench cause it folds up for easy transport to where ever I will be splitting.

 

Weld a little piece of 1/2" black pipe on the side of the log base plate. Stick a ATV/bike flag or driveway marker in the pipe when backing. Things still happen quick with a short wheelbase, but at least you'll have a fighting chance of seeing what's going on back there.

 

One of these would help you see where the splitter is at when backing up too...
Magnetic Trailer Alignment Kit

 

Even better!

My splitter is 26 yrs old. There wasn't a Harbor Freight around back then. Backing up with my '85 F250 International diesel was nearly impossible. Luckily, I never caved the bumper or kinked the steel line on the splitter.