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Anyone have one of the Rugged Made splitters? I’ve watched a few YouTube videos on them and they seem well made, but the price seems ridiculously low compared to what others sell their similar models for.

 

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FWIW: Variable stroke restrictor = a plate that gets bolted down to the frame to force the valve to hit 1500 PSI and shut off the return detent. $15

For $5600 I would want a solid W (wide flange) beam, not a fabricated beam, and for $5600 I would seriously start to consider something from Easton Made or another high quality OEM.

It does appear you get the larger tank


But, does it have a sight gauge for level fill and a temperature gauge?

Another source for log splitters:


I bought my Chinesium 37 ton log splitter for $1600 delivered from them and it has been fine. Split maybe 20+ cords so far.

If I had a choice between an axle tank or not an axle tank, I would go with not an axle tank.


 

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FWIW: Variable stroke restrictor = a plate that gets bolted down to the frame to force the valve to hit 1500 PSI and shut off the return detent. $15

For $5600 I would want a solid W (wide flange) beam, not a fabricated beam, and for $5600 I would seriously start to consider something from Easton Made or another high quality OEM.

It does appear you get the larger tank


But, does it have a sight gauge for level fill and a temperature gauge?

Another source for log splitters:


I bought my Chinesium 37 ton log splitter for $1600 delivered from them and it has been fine. Split maybe 20+ cords so far.

If I had a choice between an axle tank or not an axle tank, I would go with not an axle tank.


We are currently running two Co-op specials at work. One older model with a leaking axle tank and one newer one that we bought cheap because the tongue was bent during unloading. They are the same mfg just different brands. We burn a lot of wood to heat the shop at work, check station, and my house. We were just looking a bigger unit with a log lift, but can’t justify the money of a Wolfe Ridge or Eastonmade. I’ve debated building one that we can just move with the forks with a log lift and sorting table, but never seem to find the time to start it, lol.
 

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Why not just add the Rugged made kit to your current log splitter(s)?
Use it, and if you like it, add it to a bigger splitter.

Log Splitter Log Lift Kit

Some drilling and a valve, and you probably would be all set if you have hoses in stock or can make them.

I just made my log table out of scrap metal (tear drop beams) I had laying around and made a rear support with a drop down wheel for when I put a huge piece of wood on the back when the splitter is not attached to a hitch (currently on a front hitch on my B2), so, it does not flip itself vertical. I can roll a 300-400# round up there for splitting, but, without the leg the rear weight will lift the front jack and wheel off the ground.

I can't use the vertical position on the tank pivot with this setup. But, I have found doing vertical splitting on huge rounds non-productive and a huge hassle. I just noddle the big ones into halves or quarters until they are <100# to put on the splitter or table.

I tend to stack 3-4 rounds on the far table so I can split without so much walking and bending. That is why the beams/bars/slots go the way they are, so, rounds do not roll off when I stack them, but, roll easily to me when I am on the other side of the beam,

if you put a splitter on a metal platform, you could even have heavy duty poly casters on each corner to move it. The dual 1200# 8" poly ones from NT are now about double$ what I paid 2 years ago, but, they are swell for moving things under load (engine hoist) or that literally weigh a ton. This would allow you the option to use an electric winch to flip up the log lift or using a separate 4-5 HP engine just for the table hydraulics when you need it. Without the expensive and hassle of going into the current log splitter's hydraulic system.

A platform moved by a forklift would allow you to build a input table to stack rounds, you could add the log lift to that, and build it high enough to fit a wagon or trailer under or by the splitter so the stuff goes right into what needs to move it instead of having to pick it off the ground.

Personally, for $500, I would buy (10) 375 gallon IBC water totes, throw my firewood in the metal cages, and move those with the forklift. I have already started to convert from my regular firewood sheds to the totes.
 

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I’ve about decided to just build one similar to the Deetsy has. He sent me pics and told me where he got the valves/pump/etc. Bailey International (large hydraulic supplier) is local to me as well as another spin off company from them. They carry the pump and valves I need to plumb it like his with an auto cycle and dump valve. We have a spot we can do either crushed fines or concrete pad and build a small lean-too shed for a dedicated splitting area. We usually stack outside for a year then put it in one of two sheds. Each one holds roughly 5 chords. The winter was mild this year except for a few weeks so we didn’t burn nearly as much as we usually do.
 

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I don't use any kind of lift for logs. I noodle them onsite to a size I can load in a truck or trailer and spit them down from there. Just today I was splitting up some noodled sections from a big oak I've been nibbling up. I used to split most of my wood by hand but now the majority of it is done with a hydraulic splitter.
 

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I’ve about decided to just build one similar to the Deetsy has. He sent me pics and told me where he got the valves/pump/etc. Bailey International (large hydraulic supplier) is local to me as well as another spin off company from them. They carry the pump and valves I need to plumb it like his with an auto cycle and dump valve. We have a spot we can do either crushed fines or concrete pad and build a small lean-too shed for a dedicated splitting area. We usually stack outside for a year then put it in one of two sheds. Each one holds roughly 5 chords. The winter was mild this year except for a few weeks so we didn’t burn nearly as much as we usually do.
Please post some build pics and details when you’re done. I have 2/3 of what I need to build my splitter and I’m always interested to see what people come up with.
I don't use any kind of lift for logs. I noodle them onsite to a size I can load in a truck or trailer and spit them down from there. Just today I was splitting up some noodled sections from a big oak I've been nibbling up. I used to split most of my wood by hand but now the majority of it is done with a hydraulic splitter.
I’ve found that a log lift table helps to keep the splitter going without having to reload. I’ll load ten or more logs on and split them before I have to go around again. I’m not against noodling but I was really impressed when I first used our splitter with a lift table.
 
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