County Line 40 Ton Splitter Review

Just a quick review on a County Line 40 Ton Splitter we did here @D&D Ranch!

[@smartass6071]

I bought this splitter in Jan 2018 as a replacement for my old 22 ton Husky that was worn out. The cycle times are as advertised and it splits everything I throw at it. I have split over 50 cords with it since Jan and have put over 200 hours on it with zero issues. I really like the taller wedge, because it gets through the stringy stuff a lot better. I split all hard woods, pecan, hickory, live oak, post oak, ash, mesquite and it splits it all.

[@Dirtpoorhomesteader]

One thing people overlook with the 40 ton is the 10 gallon hydraulic fluid tank. 25 ton has a 4 gallon tank. 30 ton 6. You can do much more splitting before the fluid gets too above 180 degrees.

[@snowman2213]

I just picked up a 40 ton county line from tractor supply. What an amazing splitter

[@FredFlintstone21]

Very nicely done video comparing the two splitters! I was leaning towards the 40 ton before I watched your clip, and now I'm ready to go buy it after watching! AWESOME splitter! Thanks for taking the time to share!👍👍😎

[@FredFlintstone21]

By the way, awesome that you can tip it up vertical for the heavy rounds!👍👍

[@GorillaBac-Log-Lift]

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[@g3auto795]

I own the new 40ton County line with 9.5 cycle time sold by tractor supply and all I can say is for the price it is a beast ! cycle times are true as advertised ! and its chassie is heavy duty and sturdy !!!! if your looking for a budget splitter and don't wanna or cant spend $5000 plus on a top of the line splitter . this is the one to buy ! I don't think you could even build it for what they sell for

[@ddranch1365]

Yes it is an awesome splitter! We love it!

[@kjinohio5897]

What is the Bore size of that cylinder? Looks to be 5 inch and at the "advertised" max pressure of 3800 PSI that is 37 tons. I'd like to see someone put a gauge on one of these to see if it even gets to that 3800 PSI. I'd be surprised if it does. Just a pet peeve of mine that they advertise stuff that just isn't there. I may be wrong if the sizes are bigger than stated but it looks like smoke and mirrors to me. Not slamming you or your video here as you do a good job showing it. My beef is with companies and their false claims to mislead consumers. Hydraulics is cut and dried, Know the pressure and bore size and it's there. GPM doesn't matter as that is just a speed aspect.

[@tobyh3681]

Late to this party, but it's a 5.5" bore on the 40 ton cylinder.

[@JRHAWK9]

I put a 3,000 psi gauge on mine thinking it would be enough. As it was set at the factory, it completely buried the gauge. Stopped when it was a bit over 3,000 psi. I now have my DCV relief set to 3,300PSI (actual 34tons, it has a 5 1/8" bore according to the manual). Also adjusted the pumps relief up quite a bit, so the ram does not slow down (go to the second stage) nearly as early. The engine has the power, so why not.

[@123djans]

Thanks for the EXCELLENT and thorough video and review. We've been looking at a lot of splitter's, have narrowed it down to a County Line. Can't make up our mind whether the 25, 30, or 40 ton.Then 40 ton weighs about 200 lbs. more than the 30. Might just spend more and get the 40, nothing wrong with overkill. Thanks again, really enjoyed the video !

[@ddranch1365]

Hey thanks for the comment! Yes we really do recommend and love the 40 ton splitter! It is so much faster, easier and more productive to split with! :)

[@lovestihlquality1369]

Nice comparisons. Didn't mention price difference though. For most everyone 28 Ton is plenty at much lower cost. I did notice the guard over the engine on 40 T. Nice. I picked up a near new Huskee 35 T for half new. Little garden tractor is the ticket for moving around.

[@ddranch1365]

Thanks! Yeah we bought the other one a couple of years ago and I forget what exactly we paid for. But yes the 40 ton is a bit more expensive. :)

[@THEBASIL1946]

NEED TO PUT A 4 WAY SPLITTER ON THERE THAT WILL MAKE IT LOT FASTER

[@smartass6071]

No a 4 way will only slow you down. I know you wouldn't think so but it will. The 9.5 sec cycle time is plenty fast enough to keep you humping and you wouldn't want to work any faster. These are not designed to use a 4 way wedge and can lead to breakdowns.

[@faddy3369]

As a firewood business that splits 500 cords a year i can tell you it takes me 1 hour and 45 minutes to split with a single wedge and 2 hours and 15 minutes with a 4 way

[@fredkalakay6164]

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[@robertzalaker4775]

i have an older 25ton speeco with 10.5 hp vertical engine.i burn about 14-18 cords a year and never found anything it wouldnt split.and i get some big logs 50 plus inches and forked.i am going to build a lift for it though.

[@kevinmalinowski7184]

I was gonna buy yardmax 35 ton 1329 or this countyline 40 ton 1800. The 500 bucks worth it I think. Speed !! Good video Thanks

[@oscarvandermeer9784]

You need a more clever device or tool to handle the rounds . All this wrestling and bending in awkward positions must be exhausting. I have been experimenting over the years with various types of pickaroon style tools. It’s basically a regular axehandle with a head of some modest weight that has a steel point (a bit hooked).With a bit of practice you can drag and juggle your big pieces etc

[@JRHAWK9]

How has it been holding up, now that you've had it for a few years? Would you buy it again if you had to do it all over? With it being made in China, I am concerned about long term reliability and parts.

[@robertparent1778]

Thanks for the efficient review.... I have saved for months to get that exact splitter and I reserved one today after watching your video. I knew the Kohler motor was going to be good to go but I wondered about the machine in its' entirety. Thanks again

[@stevenbenavente1229]

Just sub

[@yveskc1]

Great review!

[@broutdoors8591]

How many wheelies you do pulling the splitter around with the zero turn? Good comparison, have you gotten any wood that the 40T won’t split?

[@ddranch1365]

Haha it’s a professional sport actually, kind of like tractor pulls! Lol jk... nope we haven’t had anything that we can handle that it can’t handle lol

[@broutdoors8591]

@@ddranch1365 haha I have a hustler zero turn as well and when I saw the “splitter sled” hooked up I could just picture the wheelie hauling that splitter around lol good stuff , enjoyed the comparison!

[@justastudentoftheworld3940]

check out the Yard Max full beam 35 ton

[@jimmytate7587]

i just got the half beam and it has been really great

[@Mr.WS6]

I got the 25 ton and it cut thru a 32in wide and 19in long log that was knotted....40 ton i bet dont even bog one bit lmao

[@jamesdickson3616]

Is the hydronic tank big enough so the ram dose not get hot happens to one before guy added an extra hyd tank.ie ram was too bid for the system

[@ddranch1365]

No the “hydronic” tank does not over heat the system and doesn’t have too high of a “bid”. It works just fine and doesn’t overheat. Also comes with a oversized expresso tank!

[@wittsend1961]

D&D you got me lmao

[@Muffduster]

First off, it’s COUNTY Line not country. Secondly, the new County Line splitters (2017 up) are NOT made by SpeeCo. The 2016 County Line and prior Huskee WERE made by SpeeCo.

[@ddranch1365]

Thanks for the information :) We realized afterwards about the incorrect information we had on the video. Our apologies. :)

[@lesglover6515]

Muff Duster. It's cool to let somebody know that maybe they were incorrect. It's not okay to be a jackass about it. Won't you lay off the capitals bro.

[@ccorm3350]

Great video & info. Thanks. 25 Ton at $1,000 40 Ton at $2,000 30 second difference

[@mauroesquibel2767]

And how many cords you can split a year

[@davidwillard7334]

And ! The One ! Hundred !! Ton !! Splitter !!? ONE !! MILLION !! DOLLARS !!!

[@D11Dozer]

You showed everything but setting it straight up part. How heavy is it to stand it straight up?

[@smartass6071]

I have the 40 ton unit and it is a little heavier then a smaller unit, but It's a far better unit in every way. The 10 inch wedge on the 40 is one of the best improvements because it can split rounds clean without having to turn the round over and split it again to cut the stringy rounds all the way through. Get the 40.

[@D11Dozer]

@@smartass6071 I bought mine a few months ago. It was at the store sitting by itself for sale because it was damaged. New it was selling for 2,100. The pump blew a seal out of it the knife had the look like it was used once before it blew the seal. I bought it for 1,000. Called the service department number and talked to them and they sent me a new pump free. Iv used it to split tandem dump truck load already. The speed of that splitter and the power it has splitting is awesome. And I to never had one issue with it at all.

[@Mr.WS6]

40 ton?! Wow

[@mikeduarte8635]

that says county line not country

[@jamesdickson3616]

Is it made in America

[@ddranch1365]

Yes it is America made. Some parts come from overseas but it is entirely assembled in the USA

[@JRHAWK9]

@@ddranch1365 no, it's made in China. States so online and on the tag on the actual splitter. I'm also looking at this one but the made in China thing is giving me second thoughts. How has yours been so far now that you have had it a few years?

[@ddranch1365]

@@JRHAWK9 ours has been great! We have split lots of wood and it’s been issue free so far!

[@JRHAWK9]

@@ddranch1365 great to hear! Thanks for the quick response. :-)

[@danstevens2204]

Split that by hand

[@davidwhite5858]

30 seconds is not worth the extra cost that you forked out. I have the 28 ton, same thing. No, it is not small like a 22 ton. This is something that you should not be in a hurry about. It gives you time to think about not getting hurt. I would take it back and get a refund.

[@bowlweevil4161]

these 2 splitters are physically to small for a log that would take 35 or 40 tons to split and they don't even have a lift, my diy 11 ton splitter will handle 24" dia and will split all the oak and pecan I throw at it, looks like that much tonnage for that size splitter is a waste of money or just a way to say "mine is bigger than yours"

[@smartass6071]

Whats the cycle time on your 11 ton splitter?

[@johncuervo3019]

It's only way over built so it'll last way longer

[@polarbear5740]

That's why they are a horizontal/vertical.Get you're information correct before you post PS you sound a bit jealous with you're last comment