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Ariens 22 ton??

Discussion in 'Chainsaws and Power Equipment' started by Hammy, Nov 10, 2018.

  1. nsmaple

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    You can say that again. Hope this isn't a sign of the whole winter to come, yikes. Can't even go to the woods if I wanted, got over a foot of heavy stuff a couple days ago that stuck to everything and pulled all the small stuff down. What a mess. -14c on the thermometer here the past two days. More like February than November.
     
  2. Hammy

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    Supposed to warm up this weekend and stay around zero for the next week or so...hope that is the case:)
     
  3. HDRock

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    Warmed up here today, hit 48°F, 9°C
     
  4. Hammy

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    That’s unseasonably warm for Michigan or is it?
     
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  5. HDRock

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    Not really, Average Daytime in November Is 4o° / 45° , It has been unseasonably cold here lately , We usually do a Deep fried Turkey outside ,Not this year 24 Yesterday Was little too cold for that
     
  6. Hammy

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    Well I got it assembled tonight but need hydraulic fluid. It has some but only 1/4 of the way up the stick. I will pick some up tomorrow and give it a test run. Not sure if I could drag this out any longer:)

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  7. HDRock

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    Cool :cool:you got it assembled , I know you're gonna love it :woodsign::axe::axe::stacker: -wood-stove.jpg
     
  8. Maina

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  9. Hammy

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    Thanks Maina ! I have never operated a gas splitter before so I am looking forward to it:). We have to clean out a couple birthing stalls this morning then I will head to town and grab some oil and get to it.
     
  10. Hammy

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    Gave the splitter a small test run today. I certainly feel guilty about how easy it is. So nice to split right next to the pile and save a few steps. If I was splitting by hand I would have to gather all the splits off the ground. If I was using my small electric I would have to get the rounds up by the house then truck them back to the pile. I did forget to try some vertical splitting but I have a few rounds left so I will give it a go next time.

    I will say that they have done a great job of weight distribution. It is so easy to move by hand. Even in a couple inches of snow. I used the tractor to haul it down to the pile but usually I will use the 4 wheeler. I did like using the bucket as a work table for the rounds but it ususally has a blade for snow clearing on the back. Might have to get a quick hitch so the change over of rear implements doesn’t teach my daughter words she is best not knowing:)

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  11. Maina

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    You’ll love a quick hitch I bet. I’m really enjoying mine. It’s a lot easier on the old body
     
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  12. Hammy

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    I am thinking I will get a Pat’s Easy Change system for the lower lift arms. I have a couple implements that I don’t think will work on the regular quick hitch. Made in the USA so no duties and It will fit all my implements without having to modify them as a couple are older. I am thinking it would make a great birthday gift in April:)
     
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  13. Maina

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    Yeah with older implements that’s the ticket it seems. April birthday too huh? It is a great time for outdoor related gifts I’ve always found. :D
     
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    Bout time you split some wood with it ;);):D
    I forgot you had an electric .no need to re position now
    You'll like that vertical position When you have some big uns to bust up :axe:
     
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    I am new to the splitter thing and this was the first use. I hope to streamline the process as time passes. I am seeing my 7 year old helping more and more, looking forward to the time we will be spending together. Keep the pics coming. B8147F85-DBD8-4677-A090-E213915ED9BF.jpeg CF01D689-FD8B-4E35-B6AC-3778A4BEDEF8.jpeg
     
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    Both you guys got some cool toys too besides the splitters
     
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    Congratulations Hammy of course we will need your opinions at 1 and 10 and 100 cord intervals and whenever else you feel like it!:yes:
     
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    Thank you sir. Took a while to save up.
     
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    I hear you on streamlining the process. I am sure we will be well oiled machines once we get a couple cords in:).

    That’s awesome that your 7 year old is helping. My daughter is four and half and she likes riding along when I run wood to the house. She likes to make “trains” with the splits going down the ramp. Takes way longer but I want her to have good memories of helping and maybe one day she can save us some time:)

    Nice splitter by the way. I like the larger tables. I have had a champion generator for 7 or 8 years and it has been great. Keeps the water flowing and the lights on every power outage. Regular oil changes and decent fuel. Runs like the day I bought it and starts on the second pull.
     
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    One nice thing about the farm toys is most can pull double duty and help out with wood cutting:).
     
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