Splitter review - Oregon 28 ton

[DeerMeadowFarm]

That's a good idea John!

[Yoopersaw]

I run ten different small engines around here and they all get premium, non ethanol gas.  I don't add anything to the gas and things run great.

[Yoopersaw]

I just came in from my garage and when out there, my Honda 3.5 h.p. fired up on the first pull after sitting for since last summer with gas in in.  I miscounted also, I have 14 small engines that I run with non- ethanol prem. gas.

[labdad]

I don't have them anymore and don't like the idea of the strippers or whatever they are called. I think to look at them they look good but knowing how hydraulics are if the wood is stuck its not stopping.  I took mine off and if I have struck wood I stop and give it a rap with a 2# sledge.

[WSD]

I run ten different small engines around here and they all get premium, non ethanol gas.  I don't add anything to the gas and things run great.

I second this.  If you can get that non ethanol fuel is worth the extra cost in any small engine.

[DDobbs]

So how is this splitter doing now?

They have some real good sales going on now.

I have not went an looked at one yet but with the price .

Might be worth the trip.


Dave

[DeerMeadowFarm]

My nephew has had it all winter. I just talked to him this weekend and so far he's had no issues.

[DDobbs]

Thanks for the reply.


Funny how that happens. My old one needed GPS  tracking....lol
But it always made it back home.

Dave

[DeerMeadowFarm]

Well, my nephew and I bought it together so I guess it's only right that he gets to use it once in a while... ;)

It's a good thing he did go in on it with me or I'd had junked it a while back. He's the one that picked it out so I think he felt the need to work on it harder...

[Freedom6178]

I've been running the non-ethanol premium fuel in my small engines as well, no issues here ether.. I leave my mower sit all winter with what ever is in the tank next spring it all ways starts right up..

[DeerMeadowFarm]

Got the splitter back from my nephew as he had it over the winter. The hydrualic tank (2nd one, 1st one was replaced under warranty) is leaking again. I can't stand this splitter.....  >:(

[beenthere]

Leaking at a seam, or at a fitting?

[DeerMeadowFarm]

Weld where they attach the stub axles to the built in hydrualic tank. Same place (might be the opposite side?) as last time.  :(

[dvrwjh]

Check out the Canadian built Split-Fire.   www.split-fire.com
Best wood splitter I have ever used.   
The two way split action can really up the production. The lift table is a huge back saver.
great machines.
I have only ever had to change the oil in the honda motor in 6 years of use.
I just upgraded to a larger custom model this season. very good investment for the firewood biz.
It will split just about anything you can load on it.
My supplier has given me logs that he can't sell easy. 48" diameter. I wish I had pics to post of that.

[glassman_48]

deermeadowfarm,
My local lawnmower, chainsaw dealer is a good friend of mine.  They recommend at least midgrade fuel if not premium and they have a fuel additive right on their shelf probably similar to the startron mentioned here.  I started using it in all my small engines I have around the house and I seem to notice a slight difference in performance,,,,,,,,,maybe my imagination but I trust my dealer.   good luck,,,,,,,,,,ed

[thecfarm]

I'm not saying it helps,but I use the highest grade I can buy at the local gas station in all my small motors.

[DeerMeadowFarm]

Hydraulic tank was repaired by the students at my nephew's school (he teaches at a vocational school now) and hasn't leaked. But now the cylinder (2nd one) leaks. We bought a kit to replace the seals. We'll see how this goes. The engine is back to hunting all the time at idle again. The good news is that it doesn't seem to break down all the time, only when we want to use it. This is by far, the worst peice of power equipment I've ever owned.

[DeerMeadowFarm]

One year later: the cylinder is leaking again.