Logs splitter fun.

[furb]

I found this at a job site. He’s saying $500 to $1000. The hitch is cut off so a conveyor could go under it. The predator did start and die. He’s saying $500 as is or $1000 if it runs. Is this worth the $500 as is?

 

[Woodwackr]

I found this at a job site. He’s saying $500 to $1000. The hitch is cut off so a conveyor could go under it. The predator did start and die. He’s saying $500 as is or $1000 if it runs. Is this worth the $500 as is?

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Looks like a fair amount of work…$300

 

[Wolley]

500 is probably an ok deal. Those are like 3k new. I'd check over the beam where the wedge slides for wear. It might have a ton of hours in it if it's been repowered.

 

[furb]

500 is probably an ok deal. Those are like 3k new. I'd check over the beam where the wedge slides for wear. It might have a ton of hours in it if it's been repowered.

It’s a pool place that did firewood over winter and beat the crap out of everything. I got a 35 ton countyline today for $200 that they left the air filter cover off and filled the engine with water. That’s things beat but the hydraulic fluid looked good. This doesn’t look like it has a ton of hours on it. It just looks like no one cared about it. The original Honda engine is sitting next to it and pulls over good. I tried to buy the Honda and he kept telling me I don’t want it.

 

[Woodwackr]

It’s a pool place that did firewood over winter and beat the crap out of everything. I got a 35 ton countyline today for $200 that they left the air filter cover off and filled the engine with water. That’s things beat but the hydraulic fluid looked good. This doesn’t look like it has a ton of hours on it. It just looks like no one cared about it. The original Honda engine is sitting next to it and pulls over good. I tried to buy the Honda and he kept telling me I don’t want it.

Splitter and old Honda motor for $500?
Relatively easy rebuild on a bulletproof motor.
I assume you have a welder or can otherwise add a hitch.
Is that plumbed for a lift? I see 2 sticks…

 

[Woodpecker]

I’d grab it. That’s a 4500 dollar splitter by the time you get it shipped to your door.

 

[furb]

Splitter and old Honda motor for $500?
Relatively easy rebuild on a bulletproof motor.
I assume you have a welder or can otherwise add a hitch.
Is that plumbed for a lift? I see 2 sticks…

It has a log lift. He’s not giving up the old Honda for some reason.

 

[Hinerman]

For $500, I would buy it, sell the motor, and put a new one on (Honda, Kohler, or predator, whatever I could afford, it doesn't matter). The log lift alone is worth $500 imo.

 

[gorilla]

Its up to you bud, if you are up to a little mechanicing , then buy the thing, always better to get something you need for cheap. if its pants... well sell it again, you will get your loot back. NO BRAINER

 

[r7000]

He’s saying $500 to $1000.

 

[furb]

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The price on the first went like this…
It’s scrap
It has to go
$150
Time to pay $200

 

[furb]

Here is the update. $200 countyline needs an engine. Predator 301cc is a direct swap for $250. If it has major issues after the swap the 301cc can go on my homemade that the 212 isn’t enough for. Got the rugged split for $500. I didn’t realize it until I got home that they bent the beam with the log lift. Beat that flat and added fuel. It runs the cylinder in and out but not under load. The fluid level is low. Grabbed 15 gallon of fluid to see what happens tomorrow.

 

[furb]

For $500, I would buy it, sell the motor, and put a new one on (Honda, Kohler, or predator, whatever I could afford, it doesn't matter). The log lift alone is worth $500 imo.

It already has a year old predator put on that luckily only needed fuel

 

[bretts]

$500 seems ok, you would likely pay that just for the hydraulics.

 

[furb]

$500 seems ok, you would likely pay that just for the hydraulics.

I think I’ll do alright. As tractor supply tonight I saw they have 25 ton splitters for $999. I’m about $850 into these already but buying something that works the first day is too easy.

 

[furb]

Update #2
I got the Honda engine. Governor spring and choke lever is broken. I might get lucky on it. I also found the log catcher thrown in a scrap pile. It’s 1/2 destroyed but repairable.