Entry Level Log Splitter With a Log Lift and 4 way Wedge

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This is the American CLS Highboy! The American CLS highboy is going to be your first step into the firewood business that gives you a log splitter with a log lift. This is what I would consider the smallest commercial unit available on the market. Affordable, and productive. It is powered by a Honda GX270 with a 16 Gallon Per Minute Pump.
While it might not be the fastest, or strongest splitter out there, think of it as your first step into the commercial world of log splitting.
In this video I am going to use the American CLS Highboy and give you my honest opinion about the splitter. Stick around to see what it can, and cant do.
If youre interested in one of the American CLS splitters, check out their website here:
www.AmericanCLS.com
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[@the86125]

Its a 2 stage pump that’s kicking out of high flow low pressure into low flow high pressure. Its to get a little more flow for cycle speed when your not in high load (like cracking a log) it takes way less power to make high pressure with a small displacement pump so they can get away with using a smaller engine and still having a decent “empty” cycle time. Some two stages pumps have an adjustable relief pressure to make the high flow stage stay engaged a little longer, your limiting factor would be engine power. Good looking splitters, thanks for showing them off!

[@EverythingElliott]

Always helpful to know little tid bits of information like that. Thanks!

[@ForestHogOutdoors]

Just ran in to your boy Larry at the Erie County Fair. Told him I saw the Hi-Boy on your channel this morning. Slick little set up.

[@EverythingElliott]

Would be a perfect set up for a beginner!

[@uncleslam375]

Balling on a budget!

[@EverythingElliott]

Amen to that

[@mountaintopoutdoors]

Nice machine and budget friendly.

[@EverythingElliott]

Would be a great stepping stone!

[@diywithjonandpebbles]

It would be interesting to see the operating pressures were between the two splitters

[@EverythingElliott]

I didn’t put a gauge on this one but I’d be willing to bet they are about the same.

[@diywithjonandpebbles]

The more woods I play with, the more I’m seeing about 10-12 ton is all one needs to split woods with a single or 4-way wedge. The 35SHO was still under 15 tons though even on a 5” cylinder on a box wedge

[@TKCL]

Is the conveyor speed adjustable?

[@EverythingElliott]

Yes, based on what rpm you run the engine at. I just run it at idle and it runs plenty fast for what I’m doing

[@TKCL]

@@EverythingElliott thanks!

[@peterwarnstrom8872]

Was the operating height of this splitter the same as the other CLS splitters? It seemed like you needed to bend over slightly to operate this machine. I didn't notice that on the others.

[@EverythingElliott]

It’s the same height as the super splitter, both of which are shorter than the animal. I find the animal to be about perfect height for me

[@toddcaskey9984]

I'm from Honeoye , live in Newfane

[@EverythingElliott]

Right around the corner!

[@christiancowboy352]

???? Why didn't you leave a link to this equipment?

[@EverythingElliott]

It’s right in the video description below the video. Www.americancls.com

[@davidbaron6647]

NICE

[@EverythingElliott]

Handy little machine

[@TKCL]

Sweet! Love seeing the different models.

[@EverythingElliott]

Every unit has its strengths and weaknesses!

[@TKCL]

@@EverythingElliott sure do, just like my old cheap county line splitter.

[@bruceandericalee9515]

Omg that is one slooooooww splitter

[@EverythingElliott]

Most entry level splitters are.

[@bruceandericalee9515]

I’m lucking with my 40 ton countyline. It’s 9.5 second cycle but we had to make a log lift

[@mattnicol8882]

Why dont they have prices on their website? "Request a quote" --- no thanks. Just post the prices please

[@EverythingElliott]

They are stuck in the olden days apparently...I've told the owner that prices need to go on the website, but since they operate through a dealer network, the local dealer sets the price...