WE FINALLY GOT OUR HANDS ON WHAT WE THINK IS THE BEST 3-PT WOOD SPLITTER!

[@GoodWorksTractors]

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[@JohnDoe-df2zz]

It may be the best splitter for your application, but not sure it would work so well for a lot of folks. You are shelling out $2900 minimum configured as you tested it. The cycle times with anything under a 4 series JD tractor would be abyssmal. Also, most smaller tractors don't come standard with rear hydraulic couplers. Another thing to consider is tractor wear over time with a 3-point splitter- you have to leave your tractor running the entire time you are using the splitter, possibly at high rpm to keep your hydraulic flow rate up. I''d much rather run a small motor to run just the pump rather than run my tractor. After doing research earlier this year I ended up buying a USA made splitter with a Honda motor. I can tow it behind my tractor, but I shut the tractor off while splitting, or just drop the splitter off at the splitting location and store my tractor. Works better for me. Thanks for the video, appreciate your content.

[@hornett22]

Couldn't agree more.

[@lashlarue7924]

Good comment, thanks for writing it. 👍

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Hey John, this is one model out of many. Not sure if you realized that. They've got a full lineup big to small. Had a guy reach out to me recently that only used his Kubota to run a generator in the field. 25,000+ hours on it. You're paying for power whether it's on the tractor or separately. Easy time on the tractor's engine too. I can make a case either way.

[@tlackov]

All great points - and to add one more, most smaller tractors do not have the continuous flow valve as this bigger machine - this will increase the temp of the flow valve and lead to further tractor wear. This may be a good option with the right tractor but it will not be for most of us. Love the idea of maintaining one less engine but practically maintaining a Honda sounds like a better options. What brand splitter did you end up getting?

[@csedan510]

@@tlackov A PTO slip on pump I think is the best concept though definitely more expensive. I have way too many small engines to want to deal with any more.

[@Itsa_Mea]

One thing worth mentioning and is a time saver is it appears it is designed to split in BOTH directions. So no more waiting for the cylinder to come back before loading the next log. That's great.

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Definitely! I thought I mentioned that in the video, but worth saying again either way!

[@cameronroach61]

I got a Split-Fire stand-alone two years ago and it has been a great machine. The company is great to deal with, even sent me a can of paint to touch up shipping scratches. On the log lift I zip-tied the lines together and out of the way in case large chunks fell off the table. Nice to deal with a Canadian company here in Canada.

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Awesome, glad to hear it Cameron!

[@frankdrahos8569]

Courtney, I took delivery of a SplitFire 3265 standalone splitter last October. Like you I was very impressed with their quality of build and simplicity of design. As for cycle time, I never run the attached Honda engine at more than about 1/2 throttle because we can’t keep up with it otherwise!

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Haha, well that's a testament!

[@ryane2047]

I have this exact same splitter with the folding stand legs. Have been using it for 3 years and it has worked great. Was on a JD 4720 and now on a JD 4066M HD and both tractors handled it well. Cycle time on that is slightly slower but even on my smaller tractor this will keep 2 people as busy as they can handle. Glad to see someone review this a bit more, would have given me more confidence when I bought it but very solid product.

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Sweet, that's great insight Ryan. Thanks for sharing!

[@MJADoingStuff]

Thanks for showing us the log splitter. I will put it on the list of implements I want or I mean NEED!!!😂👍🚜💨🍳

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Hehe, definitely!

[@bonsukan]

Thanks for the video Courtney! I was looking at the Split Fire earlier this year because I like the features of and the fact that it’s powered by your tractor hydraulics. Dave

[@GoodWorksTractors]

You are so welcome!

[@brc8387]

Looks like a good 3 point solution. Also good to see that the cameraman was wearing his safety Birkenstocks.

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Hehe

[@tractorguy]

I have had a self contained Splitfire since 2002. What a wonderful piece of equipment. The only thing I’ve done to it in 20 years is change the hydraulic oil and filter

[@GoodWorksTractors]

That's awesome, thanks for sharing!

[@jonmac3569]

That was nice of Forest Gump to stop in and make a cameo on his cross country run!

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Ha!

[@belindakt]

Now that is a first class splitter!

[@GoodWorksTractors]

It's Top Dawg :)

[@PurpleCollarLife]

We love our Split-Fire!

[@terrygroce1594]

That is an interesting concept to split wood. I like it.

[@martyh299]

OGA Outdoors uses this and a pull behind Splitfire splitter. Excellent machines!

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Sweet, thanks for chiming in!

[@leocarling9611]

I have a Split-Fire 3203 which I bought 11 years ago when I purchased my JD 2720. Works well, just wish it could handle logs that are a just a bit over the 24" length. Having the log lifter on the 3403 is a great feature as I sometimes struggle with the larger hunks of oak on my current model.

[@GPOutdoors]

Congrats Courtney! They make good solid quality equipment. Cheers!

[@thelogfather5002]

Split-Fire is top notch gear- I’ve had the same one you have running form my 2025r as a back up to my processor in my commercial firewood operation, then I restored an old 3255 stand alone. Can’t say enough good things about this fellow Canadian company, proud of you for supporting Canadian!

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Sweet!

[@justanotherviewer52]

That's a pretty nice looking system.

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Well built

[@kevincatlett41]

Outdoors with the Morgan’s uses a split fire on the arm of excavator. Appears to be well built and he loves it

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Have seen that!

[@daveschmidt5713]

Nice video. Great job highlighting the equipment. I'd only add about 60 seconds of actual splitting, perhaps video supplied by the manufacturer. The channel is evolving in the right direction

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Thanks Dave

[@JCWren]

What timing. I was just looking at the Split-Fire 4209 for my mini-ex. Seems like a nice line of products they make.

[@kylerayk]

I think Mike Morgan has a Split-Fire that he uses on the mini. (Outdoors with the Morgans). He has a bunch of videos on it.

[@JCWren]

Yah, that's how I became aware of it. I was just browsing general videos on YT, saw a guy with a Split-Fire inverted splitter for a skid steer (doesn't seem like a great idea), wondered if there was one for a mini-ex, hit Google, and found the Outdoors With The Morgans channel, and watched all those videos. Now I want one :)

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Yeah, looks pretty slick

[@steffen707-]

@13:39, you should use combination wrench, what are those channel locks?

[@GoodWorksTractors]

You try having two houses and two shops…I’m not buying four sets of tools. Give me a few months and I’ll have one shop, one house.

[@nottingham82]

I liked the way you did the ad better this time where you kept the video of you hitching up running and nothing needed to be said at that time.

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Thanks, we mix things up at times

[@osagejon8972]

A temperature gauge for the hydraulic oil would be wise when using the tractors hydraulics. Nice looking unit for sure.

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Yeah, I've seen folks add them on aftermarket.

[@Winger2325]

Very cool Thanks for sharing!

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Thanks for watching!

[@kipcudd7253]

I seen Mike Morgan has one for his excavator and he sits in one spot and splits really huge rounds and able to place his split rounds right by the splitter for easy handling. That would be great for going out to the woods but you'd still have to manhandle big rounds to the log lift. But still a nice tool!

[@brianhillis3701]

A picaroon makes moving rounds much easier and saves your back. Highly recommend it.

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Definitely!

[@michaelwilson9764]

Is there a place to attach that straight wedge when it's not being used or will it be something you find with the mower one day?

[@GoodWorksTractors]

I didn't find a spot, nothing that stuck out at me. Tractor bucket or floorboard?

[@bill29456]

I was looking at Northern Tool 3pt log splitter. I’m using a B series but would need a pto driven pump to power it. Unfortunately Northern doesn’t sell a pto pump. I’m sure they would sell more splitters if they did.

[@rogerdenney3663]

Does this require revving the engine constantly similar to running a PTO attachment?

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Depends on the cycle time you want to achieve.

[@rogerdenney3663]

@@GoodWorksTractors Well, Thanks for the feedback. Peace from an Ohioan to a Michigander.

[@michaelbaumgardner9493]

Good morning. Could you use a plate on the Split Fire to mount it to the 333? Pending gpm, at a lower rpm. Mike, over at ODWTM, has one he uses with his 57-4 mini. Be safe everybody.

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Good question Michael, I'll have to find out if compatible.

[@smeefamily54]

I would be concerned with the hoses hanging on the side when the log pieces fall off. Can the hoses be tucked under the frame to protect them and still allow movement of the log lifter?

[@TimberXX]

These are really nice splitters. I have an Deere X730 with a 19 hp at the 540 PTO. I am considering a PTO hydraulic pump and a splitter. Would the fluid overheat in this condition?

[@markdige5374]

I have the PTO pump version of this splitter, the hydraulic tank is massive and have had no issues with overheating even when running it for several hours.

[@davidhaney1497]

I see one small issue hydraulic lines running back to the table look like something could hang on them and causing issue pulling them apart or damaging them. Other than that I really like it that’s a minor fix. I’m trying to figure out how to put one on my John Deere 1025R I don’t have rear hydraulics so I guess I would need to put a hydraulic pump on the PTO.

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Get ahold of Split Fire, I'm sure they've encountered that situation before...could be the PTO pump though.

[@bradmeacham6982]

I'm confused about the hydraulic valve you used on your M4. M4's come standard with one SCD (Self Canceling Detent) rear remote valve. You can add a second rear remote valve with your choice of either a SCD valve or FD (Float Detent) valve. I assumed the FD style valve worked like a FEL boom circuit valve with a float position. However, it appears that the FD valve works like a power beyond circuit (always on) when you pushed its lever all the way forward. Or, does your M4 have the "Flow Control Valve" option, which I thought was equivalent to a "power beyond" option on other tractors?

[@randalls5210]

As long as the splitter has an open center valve on it The SCD valve works just fine because your not dead heading the cylinder to pop it out of the self cancelling mode. The FD valve , Float position won't work on the M4 to run the splitter because there is no hydraulic pressure flow in the float position

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Audio cut out or we'd have shown. Will show in a follow up video. Ended up having to hold the circuit open.

[@reno4819]

I would like to see all the options hooked up and in use. It's much easier to make a decision on options if you can see them working. Great video. What the specs including current prices? Having owned a trailer type self powered splitter for 10 years, I can say that a 3 pt. version takes less room to store and is more portable. Cheers!

[@GoodWorksTractors]

All info on their site Reno at www.split-fire.com

[@reno4819]

@@GoodWorksTractorsTrue, but that is marketing and shows the best "take". It is good to see a real user work with it and get the full experience, both good and maybe not so good. Cheers

[@KirtH27]

I have the factory power beyond kit on my 1025r. Will this divert flow or rob flow from other hydraulic circuits since its a continuous loop?

[@projectswithjw]

Oil flow is 3.15 GPM on stock 1025. It would probably take 30-40 seconds to cycle a splitter on that.

[@GoodWorksTractors]

You wouldn't use this splitter on that tractor. Different model and setup required.

[@mjwford1]

I had considered a hydraulic 3 point splitter. My New Holland Workmaster 35 has 8.something GPM out the back. I read up on it and realized it would just be too slow (at least for me). With wood splitting season approaching here in OH, I'm really curious to see how the Splitfire works on your machine. Also, I did research later and saw that they have a pump that goes on the PTO that ups the flow to over 20 GPM. It would be cool to see that in action if you had access to that.

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Hey Mike, yeah may get my hands on that PTO pump down the road at some point to try out. Cycle time is pretty darn quick on the bigger tractors.

[@markdige5374]

I have the PTO pump version I use on a JD 2025. It works great! As I am in the

[@rdking8001]

Anything available like this but connects to front of tractor and use third function valve ?

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Nothing I'm aware of, but worth asking them

[@jefferywalton8176]

I want one for my front forks I can drop over the rounds. Run from power beyond port.

[@1989Falkor]

They make a nice unit that goes on an excavator.

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Yes they do

[@cherylshannon-vp7uc]

what kind of tires do you have on the zero turn in the background of your video>

[@GoodWorksTractors]

they’re called tweels

[@cherylshannon-vp7uc]

are they good for wet ground @@GoodWorksTractors

[@kdegraa]

What is the price difference between this 3 point splitter and an equivalent splitter powered by its own engine?

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Hey Karl, pricing can be found at www.split-fire.com

[@kdegraa]

Split Fire (great name) can be bought in Australia. However they are very expensive, close to $5k. I’m sure they are excellent machines but I think I’ll buy a Chinese splitter for $1000 and have a log lifter fabricated for it. It’s winter in Australia and it’s been cold too, for Australian standards. So it’s the season to be splitting wood. We have plenty of split timber to keep going till it gets warmer. So I might leave it till summer. Maybe log splitters will be cheaper in summer.

[@bencreske2560]

If you ever get a chance, take a look at a halverson 120 wood splitter. They are a major back saver.

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Will do!

[@Jasonrcsd]

Been told the same thing on no tape or pipe dope. No risk of contamination in the hydraulics.

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Nice

[@jackofall2305]

I've always been told to stay away from 3pt splitters as most small tractors remotes were not designed for continous flow and would be over heating the remotes and the system

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Probably depends on the tractor and if it's mentioned in the manual or simply a rumor...lots of those floating around.

[@pjplumber2146]

Awe. Too bad you looked over the backhoe splitter. Now ya still gotta handle every log. But yeah that one looks cool.

[@terrycrandall7314]

Can get one for a 1025 r

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Hi Terry, I'm positive they have a solution for you. split-fire.com/

[@offrodnolefmr7445]

You know this is a good lookin wood splitter but… The problem is you have to use your diesel tractor. Anything over 40 horse will go through a regin while you’re splitting wood unless you rev the engine up to 2600 rpm while you’re splitting wood which burns a lot of fuel. Can’t idle these new tractors so to unload hay using PTO escalator or split wood with tractor it’s seems you either run hi rpms or go through a regin cycle while splitting.

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Yes, if you use your tractor, then it will have to go through regen. This is just another job for the tractor. It's made to be used, pretty normal.

[@robs8882]

I thought you could work while regen was running.

[@BentleyCryer778]

My uncle needs one. I Tractors broke

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Bummer!

[@BentleyCryer778]

Yup

[@kilowatt02]

Let's be honest here, we have a Bob Villa thing going on. You get the stuff, probably given to you. You never really use it, especially yourself. Stuff never gets scratched or dirty unless by mistake. Bet, the tractor, mower side-by-side, tractor, mower and atv all have basically no hours on them, Probably never even had the oil changed on any of them.

[@GoodWorksTractors]

I guess you haven’t watched my channel. Hundreds of projects documented on video.

[@MrTexasSteve]

This looks like a nice product, but it wouldn't work for me. I have my PTO chipper attached to the 3pt when I'm cutting oak and juniper trees. The gas powered 37ton chipper is pulled behind the UTV that's hauling the chainsaws, gas, oil, etc to the work location. Chainsaw cut, trim, chip smaller branches and split all at 1 time. I'm in and out and don't have to revisit that location again. That said - these look like nice products.

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Everyone's situation is different, thanks for watching!

[@rickthedarttheflower7051]

Like it ! But looks pretty scratch for a new one ….loll dawm UPS guys !

[@GoodWorksTractors]

It happens...it's on a wear surface anyways, no biggie!

[@jonathanfrecking1210]

I'll take my Wolfridge splitter over that thing any day!

[@earthandbloom]

We have a split fire on our mini excavator. Check it out on our channel. It definitely saves the work on the big ones.

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Very cool, will do!

[@Freecan67]

Canadian made eh!!!

[@002-i7u]

Rather have self powered unit. No need for wasted hours on the tractor

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Tractors are made to be used. The tires don't need to be turning for it to be a job for the tractor. Post hole digger and backhoe come to mind.

[@bonsukan]

Thanks for the video Courtney! I was looking at the Split Fire earlier this year because I like the features of and the fact that it’s powered by your tractor hydraulics. Dave