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Smallholding => Equipment => Topic started by: oor wullie on April 17, 2015, 08:14:43 pm

Title: What log splitter?
Post by: oor wullie on April 17, 2015, 08:14:43 pm

I have been using a 3 ton log splitter which I got second hand and had to repair to get it working.  It seems to have died again and so I think it is time to get a new one to start on the 4 tons of birch that is sitting outside the woodshed.

Whilst the 3 ton splitter did most of what I wanted I think a more powerful one would be better so its not at its limit most of the time.

Can anyone recommend one that won't break the bank and will take a 50cm log?

Title: Re: What log splitter?
Post by: hafod on April 17, 2015, 08:54:26 pm

We hire a 10tonne one from a hire shop  It costs about £40 for the weekend and deals with massive logs easily. For us its a better option than buying our own.

Title: Re: What log splitter?
Post by: Womble on April 17, 2015, 09:29:34 pm

What's your definition of "break the bank"?  :innocent:

Title: Re: What log splitter?
Post by: oor wullie on April 17, 2015, 09:44:10 pm

I had thought about hiring one but like to do just an hour of firewood here and there.  I think that over the years I will probably get my money's worth out of buying one.

Title: Re: What log splitter?
Post by: oor wullie on April 17, 2015, 09:50:17 pm

I guess I will have to spend about £300 to get something worthwhile. Much more than that and it would have to be something pretty special.

Title: Re: What log splitter?
Post by: Small Plot Big Ideas on April 20, 2015, 10:46:14 am

I bought the Forest Master FM10 off Amazon  (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Forest-Master-Electric-Splitter-Complete/dp/B00EAOVJGQ/?tag=theaccidsmall-21)last year and have been really pleased with it - a fantastic machine and solidly built!

Title: Re: What log splitter?
Post by: verdifish on April 20, 2015, 04:36:13 pm

I'll be honest ,for £300 all you will be buying is gonna breakdown within a few years .a half decent splitter will set you back £700 to £1000 .have a look on the arbtalk forum !