Rugged Made 22-Ton Splitter - One Season Review

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@Outdoorsappalichia Ай бұрын

I got the 37 ton, it’s a decent splitter for the price. The log lift is a back saver with the big stuff! Enjoyed the video, new subscriber.

@lugtugsawmill4725 7 ай бұрын

I've got the same splitter but, with the trojan engine. I really like mine but, it came with the rpm set at 3500(I turned it up to 3650) the hyd. pressure was way to low (I maxed it out) now its stronger and faster. another appalachian here. Thanks for sharing. Brent

@Nugliscious 2 ай бұрын

I hope you Apalachian folks survived hurricane Helene without any difficulties. Peace and Grace from Utah.

@richcooke9241 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for the video! I am looking for a splitter with a log lift. You have convinced me to take Rugged Made of of the short list. I wasn't big on getting a pallet of parts delivered, having to get hydraulic oil and not having written assembly instructions. The fact that their customer service is not stellar has made my decision making process that much easier. I will not be ordering a Rugged Made, thank you for time and help!

@trent5ace 2 ай бұрын

What did you end up getting?

@richcooke9241 2 ай бұрын

I haven't pulled the trigger. I'm looking at the Split-Fire 3265 with a log lift, but it's a stretch. $5600 + freight is really more than I should spend. I've rented Split-Fire's and really want one. I am pondering their vertical splitter, the 1165V. Fully tricked out, it's $3800. Cool concept, but is 7 1/2 tons enough power? Next on the list is the Ramsplitter Heavy Duty Fast Cycle. At $4100 it fits the budget and has a log lift. They seem to have a poor customer service record and some videos mention the build quality is lacking. Finally, I kinda like the Dyna Products LS24-18 for $4500. It's log lift is manual, though.

@Dirtpoorhomesteader Ай бұрын

My experience with rugged made has been phenomenal. I have had to contact them numerous times about small things and they always call or email back usually the same day. I have run the dog snot out of my 22 ton rugged made for three years now. Dollar for dollar it’s the best splitter out there. Saving up for a Wolfe ridge right now but there’s not way I could run my firewood side hustle with a box store splitter. Four campgrounds and all of my regular customers keep me busy.

@Dirtpoorhomesteader Ай бұрын

Having to get hydraulic oil is an issue? You’re going to have to change it at some point down the road. Just drain and fill. As far as written assembly instructions the video was so thorough I can’t imagine wanting written instructions. The video is step by step by step. I would give rugged made another look. I think the 22 ton is dollar for dollar the best splitter out there. I would go so far as to say it’s semi commercial in output. Good cycle time, catcher tray, log lift, ergonomic controls. I’d buy it all over again.

@trent5ace 2 ай бұрын

Would you buy it again knowing what you know now?

@appoutfeed 2 ай бұрын

Yes. I think it is a good piece of gear that has a good feature set at a good price point. The front end experience could have been better, but I got through it. Once I got it to the house, things got better. Rugged Made did a good job in selecting the components, the splitter seems to be well-engineered, and the QC and fit and finish are good.. I think Rugged Made has perhaps lost sight of the fact that most people aren't taking receipt of such a chunky piece a gear on a regular basis and we certainly aren't assembling stuff at this level very often. Note: I've been turning wrenches since I was 16 and I'm closing in on 60. I've got a pretty well-equipped shop and feel pretty confident about my mechanical abilities. You don't have to be a master mechanic to navigate all this, but it's going to help to be somewhat handy.

@kevinmcquitery4543 2 ай бұрын

I have the 37 ton one and would definitely do it again.

@Dirtpoorhomesteader Ай бұрын

@@appoutfeed Rugged made has lost sight of things? Really? Perhaps they are going after a particular niche customer. Every other spitter comes assembled. I thought it was nice to assemble it myself and save a bunch of money doing so.

@appoutfeed Ай бұрын

I don't think there is any getting around that figuring out how to get the multi-hundred pound crate to a place where the splitter is to to be assembled and then the assembly process itself, sans any written instructions, are barriers to entry with this splitter. And these things could so easily be corrected by Rugged Made. In my opinion, these are friction points in the process that don't need to exist. Ultimately, they are manageable and I don't think these things should dissuade anyone from these splitters, but they shouldn't even be a thing. So, in that sense, I do think Rugged Made has a blind spot.

@donmarshall4888 4 ай бұрын

Customer service X 1000. Doesn’t matter what you sell. Video’s and no instruction manual on assembly? Yeah, that’s part of customer service. Hopefully Rugged sees this video and comments.

@Dirtpoorhomesteader Ай бұрын

Ruggedmades customer service has been absolutely stellar in my book. They always call me back and have walked me through log jams with getting my detent set right and issues with a valve. They sent me a new valve no questions asked with expedited shipping. The video walkthrough for assembly is 10/10.