Recommendations for mid size splitter.

I don’t understand, for the hassle aggravation in the price. Buy splitter you want and get a small trailer.

 

I agree. All the small splitters I’ve seen looked fairly useless. Normal sized splitters aren’t any more money typically and are much more capable. Trucks are too tall to safely drive or roll most things into them.

 

Thanks for the advice all. Trying to save some dough but the points about just getting a normal size splitter and not trying to put in truck bed are all valid and well taken.I’ll probably just get a 25 ton splitter, connect to trailer hitch and call it a done deal.

 

I got a ball hitch for my PU couple years ago. Dont use that often, but comes in handy when i do. I have moved splitter with it too.

 

You realize if you come here for advice you’ll need a bigger truck right?

 

Is that your current project you didnt show me the other day?

 

Were you peeking under the tarps?

 

If you have a pick up truck don’t load it; tow it.

 

Most splitters only have bushings for wheel bearings...they are not meant to go far, or fast...greasing them would help a lil though...usually bone dry when you get them.

 

Yes, sounds like a YouTube fail video ready for the making…

 

Not very good bushings and no suspension. Some splitters don't have much width and tip over easy as well. Gotta be real careful towing some of them. Some even have max speed warning stickers on them - why it's a good idea to put them on a trailer. Know what you've got and don't exceed its limitations and you should have a good day.

 

I know of a guy that bought a camper new and it burned up a bearing on the first outing. It was never greased at the factory (or checked/greased at the dealer). Ugh

 

I've heard of these failing.

 

They don't need to completely fail. The Axel stub can flex and make a crack in the hydraulic tank.
Anything from a hole to a weeping crack.

 

I never liked the design anyway. That's why my tank is at the top of the splitter.

 

I didn't read all the posts so I'm sorry if this is a rerun.

I've had a County Line 25 ton (Tractor Supply's brand made by Speco) for about 6 years now and it's never missed a beat. It has a Kohler motor, I think 6.5 hp that was even submurged in a flash flood. Does not use oil, runs great, a 3 pull start even after sitting unused for months. It's split some huge red oak rounds, I mean in the 40"+ size, and never struggled.

 

I have the same one and can attest to the same thing. If you need to move them you can tow it up to 40 mph. Only time I’ve towed it so far was home from the store when I bought it. Was worth every penny.

 

I know this is an old thread. That said, attaching the ball hitch to your trailer rail is brilliant! I've been borrowing a friend's older splitter and she doesn't want it towed. It's a RPITA to safely secure it to my similar trailer. Thanks for the idea!