In loving memory of Kenis D. Keathley 6/4/81 - 3/27/22 Loving father, husband, brother, friend and firewood hoarder Rest in peace, Dexterday
  1. The Annual Tradition is Back!!!! It's time for our 13th Annual Firewood Hoarders Club Secret Santa Gift Exchange! Deadline is coming fast, sign-ups will be closed on Saturday, November 22nd at Midnight (central time). Get into the Christmas Spirit and join up in the Secret Santa fun by clicking on the link! Official FHC 2025 Secret Santa Gift Exchange

Best gas splitter that can fit in the back of an SUV?

Discussion in 'Chainsaws and Power Equipment' started by dack, Jun 9, 2021.

Page 2 of 2
  1. mrfancyplants

    mrfancyplants

    Joined:
    Mar 21, 2019
    Messages:
    937
    Likes Received:
    5,171
    Location:
    South Carolina
    If it were locust, I bet buZZsaw BRAD would go in my Corolla trunk.. I don’t know if his saws would fit.
     
    mrfancyplants, Jun 11, 2021
    #21 Top
    Horkn, Sandhillbilly, buzz-saw and 3 others like this.
  2. buZZsaw BRAD

    buZZsaw BRAD

    Joined:
    Feb 14, 2019
    Messages:
    32,469
    Likes Received:
    197,937
    Location:
    North Haven, Connecticut
    :rofl: :lol: :thumbs:
     
    buZZsaw BRAD, Jun 11, 2021
    #22 Top
    Horkn, Sandhillbilly and mrfancyplants like this.
  3. jo191145

    jo191145

    Joined:
    Oct 1, 2015
    Messages:
    6,916
    Likes Received:
    47,422
    Location:
    Ct
    On a separate note. Get in an accident or even an emergency stop with a log splitter in the back of an SUV and you’ll regret that decision.
    Had a friend roll a blazer off an embankment at highway speeds with a bunch of short rebar in the back. Truck looked like someone took a ma deuce to it. Amazingly he didn’t get hit.
    Just a consideration.
     
    jo191145, Jun 11, 2021
    #23 Top
    Ron T, Husky Man, Josh Stephen and 4 others like this.
  4. buzz-saw

    buzz-saw

    Joined:
    Jan 31, 2020
    Messages:
    4,854
    Likes Received:
    28,364
    Location:
    Ct.
    You nailed that one!:rofl: :lol:
     
    buzz-saw, Jun 12, 2021
    #24 Top
    buZZsaw BRAD, Horkn, jo191145 and 2 others like this.
  5. Horkn

    Horkn

    Joined:
    Dec 17, 2014
    Messages:
    28,444
    Likes Received:
    160,580
    Location:
    SE Wisconsin
    When they are low like that ( mine is low as well)the best thing is to elevate them. I leave mine low when I have big rounds to split, and use splits or other ramps to roll the big boys up.

    I'm still fairly young, so I can do this, but eventually a splitter with a log lift will be part of my arsenal.
     
    Horkn, Jun 12, 2021
    #25 Top
    mat60 and Canadian border VT like this.
  6. Horkn

    Horkn

    Joined:
    Dec 17, 2014
    Messages:
    28,444
    Likes Received:
    160,580
    Location:
    SE Wisconsin

    Thats a great reminder to use ratchet straps to secure the splitter. Seat mounts usually work great and you can get the hooks for the straps to attach there. Our 4runner has a couple of tie down points in back. They are not heavy duty, but I bet they would hold a splitter in place in case of emergency braking.
     
    Horkn, Jun 12, 2021
    #26 Top
    stuckinthemuck likes this.
  7. stuckinthemuck

    stuckinthemuck

    Joined:
    Oct 4, 2013
    Messages:
    3,218
    Likes Received:
    15,070
    Location:
    Wandering around in the NH woods.
    I’d borrow a pick-up truck from a friend to get it up there and on the return trip give them a truck bed full of cut and split oak.. I’m assuming the splitter will stay on site for the duration of the project.. I transport my Cub Cadet 25t in the back of my truck all the time.. the extra effort in your situation would be well worth the gain in splitting power.. I know that doesn’t address your question directly.
     
    stuckinthemuck, Jun 12, 2021
    #27 Top
    Husky Man, Horkn and mat60 like this.
  8. buzz-saw

    buzz-saw

    Joined:
    Jan 31, 2020
    Messages:
    4,854
    Likes Received:
    28,364
    Location:
    Ct.
    Here is possibility , maybe ??

    Feed BRAD some cheap Mexican food ; some Tacos and Beans might be good.
    Wait one hour , Give him the good old X27 and put him in the back seat.

    You now have a gas powered splitter that easily fits in your car.:rofl: :lol::rofl: :lol:
     
    buzz-saw, Jun 12, 2021
    #28 Top
    eatonpcat, Horkn, mrfancyplants and 1 other person like this.
  9. jo191145

    jo191145

    Joined:
    Oct 1, 2015
    Messages:
    6,916
    Likes Received:
    47,422
    Location:
    Ct
    Give it a trial run. Let us know how it works out for ya LOL
     
    jo191145, Jun 12, 2021
    #29 Top
    Horkn, mrfancyplants and mat60 like this.
  10. buzz-saw

    buzz-saw

    Joined:
    Jan 31, 2020
    Messages:
    4,854
    Likes Received:
    28,364
    Location:
    Ct.
    He is walking distance from me.
    If he doesn't want to walk I will call Uber for him , or maybe in the bed of my truck.

    Seriously he really a great guy ! Would do anything for you and give you the shirt off his back. ; if you don't mind some black locust dust on it.:thumbs:
    Proud to say I met him through this site and closer than I would have ever thought.
    Small world for sure.
     
    buzz-saw, Jun 12, 2021
    #30 Top
    eatonpcat, Horkn, Canadian border VT and 1 other person like this.
Page 2 of 2