I went and did some more research because I was curious why everyone said longer cycle times on higher ton splitters. The one we chose is 40 ton with 25 gallon per minute 2 stage pump listed at about 9.5 second cycle time but I assume it slows down in really heavy stuff like anything would. 9.5 seems ideal, any faster and I might not keep up. The smaller ones all say around 11-12 seconds. The engine is a Kohler CH440 and the hydraulic fluid capacity is almost 10 gallons so might not heat up as fast as smaller capacity hydraulic systems. I don’t own any Kohler engines yet, but if they have any quirks let me know. My main concerns are beam construction related. I want to see the welds and make sure the debris will be able to fall away and not get jammed in the track.
That's the difference right there...it has a larger engine and pump...many times they put the same (or close) engine and pump on with a larger cylinder...yes it has more force that way, but the cycle times drop...you have the best of both worlds...just have a larger engine to feed...not much of issue for personal firewooding though. What model did you get?
It’s a Countyline, she works part time at TSC So we get a decent discount. They had a recall on the frames a couple years back, that’s part of why I’m going to inspect it carefully and try to use it a lot within reason while it’s still under warranty. It’s not commercial by any means, but for what I’m ramping up to do soon which is for a few households in our extended family. I think it will do nicely and I won’t have to buy again. Also since she picked it I don’t get blamed fully if it fails prematurely, Bob forbid.