This Ain't Your Grandpa's Wood Splitter | New Option Changes the Game

[@RandyBrown-e5j]

you talk to much just show us how to split wood

[@ForestHogOutdoors]

I'll do better 😂

[@peterfitzpatrick7032]

🙄😂

[@jimcook4033]

There is a lot of videos like that all chin music and don’t forget the click bait !

[@mfieldmfield4245]

Or you could fast forward to the parts you want to watch

[@BissellMapleFarm]

You could just watch a different video instead of critique the free content this family provides....

[@siriosstar4789]

Wow, that is really versatile . the lift alone is a deal Maker for me . the honda engine and the adjustable splitter is icing on the cake . very nice machine .

[@TimFSpears]

When you place the logs, start them against the splitter, rather than against the plunger plate. That way they stay where you put them and you don’t have to guide them to the splitter.

[@lisabillannunziata6830]

you forgot to tell him to wear gloves and save your hands. nothing to do with ego.

[@rottiejakeluke]

Will you please let us know ow what the cost of the machine, as configured, was? Thanks

[@slick7209]

Not only is the log splitter a awesome machine But the pickaroon is the best I have used I live mine

[@DrTubeman]

That's a excellent little splitter, liked the six-way attachments, cheers for the reel...

[@jameschandler2776]

Those ducks are so cute and your dog is really nice. That is exactly the way I run my 4 way on my Timberwolf.

[@sammylacks4937]

Someone with experience did some major thinking.

[@ForestHogOutdoors]

@@sammylacks4937 yes, I was impressed with it. Not having to swap out the wedge to switch to a single style was incredibly efficient.

[@Leo-q6s4w]

Sure major thinking what’s that a 15 second cycle time on that piston

[@AATreeService]

@@Leo-q6s4wwhen you get into some good commercial splitters u can get down into the 4-5 second full cycle time down and back

[@peggs82]

Me: Has never had to split a single log in my life Also Me: This video interests me greatly.

[@BuildingADrink]

I like this log splitter. Much more advanced than what I have.

[@Ppittman6564]

I cannot figure out why splitting wood is so complicated. I’m 60 years old and been splitting wood for as long as I can remember. The hydraulic wood splitter was the best thing to come along after the wood maul. You turn the splitter up lock into place and split the log on the ground. The less you have to fool with the wood the better.

[@CGAgaming-4430]

I only been splitting for 7 years and you are 100% right sir. And I’d never split stuff that small

[@rarebreed-wj3ov]

I have split a lot of Elm by hand. Everyone says splitting elm by hand can't be done. I've split 60+" oak rounds by hand.

[@larryhearell9580]

If I had a log lift I’d never split on the ground, to hard on my back and knees.

[@possumking189]

I'm old school, but, wow today machines!

[@axeman33333]

Nothing splits easier than ash. Like to see some tough old oak or hickory. Maybe some stringy elm.

[@j.jacobson]

Yep I split my ash with an ax have a cord split in no time

[@miked8227]

Hickory I find to be ok for splitting. Wet oak can be stringy. Both are rewarding to burn imo.

[@barrymacokiner9423]

Rock elm is nearly impossible to split

[@CGAgaming-4430]

There is no splitter out there that seen split better then a home made splitter

[@outdoorsinthe608]

That splitter will definitely speed up production!👍👍

[@Random-nn5fc]

My dad used me as his log cutter, splitter & stacker no need for a machine. I also dug ditches & lugged shingles to the roof. Hard work like that turned me into an animal on the football field and got me a nice scholarship. This machine looks great & had I had one when I was a kid maybe I could have had more time to train in the gym and performed even better in sports, excellent video.

[@ronwindle3244]

You know, watching these kind of videos or to me on the truck driver.Watch these vacuum landed better.Just so relaxing.Thank you for putting these kind of videos out awesome

[@dm9860]

Reversible hitch is nice. Log hoist saves lifting, picaroon saves bending a lot.👏

[@voo8165]

What's the damage on the spliter? The site only has quotes on their product

[@EverythingElliott]

Someone did a real nice job welding that receiver on the rear. Looks great!

[@ForestHogOutdoors]

Guy must have a sick setup.

[@DanRussell-q8s]

I like the high speed option ! Splitting is much faster !! Wish I had that option on my splitter 😛

[@uncleslam375]

6 way on the right sized logs would make some fast firewood.

[@ForestHogOutdoors]

Next step, find someone to deliver smaller sized log loads to the house.

[@freeforester1717]

Park the tactor with a bucket or IBC at the back of the splitter, fill up as you go, save your back a little. Using a Finnish Palax Combi MII here, probably a less expensive machine, but not suited to larger diameter logs like you're splitting. Great throughput though, and has its own built-in shiftable conveyor.

[@archangel729]

Now you need a conveyer to have the wood go into a tote or a truck /trailer

[@josephelmerseymour]

Nice video. The request a quote feature is interesting. Guess they don't want to sell these splitters

[@Goostradamus81]

these manufactures usually dont advertise their prices, its a competition thing. Its better for business if the do it this way. Cheers

[@benjaminessex4846]

If they're hiding the price that usually means it's not competitive and they want contact to "talk you into it".

[@AV8R_1]

How much is it?

[@Jerry_SWMO]

I need a crank jack stand like that. Mine rotates up and out of the way but I gotta do all the lifting.

[@bryanmartin2271]

Way better than my 22 year old 22 ton brave but at a average of 300 4x8 by 16" stacks per year you gotta lot of catching up to do like you content very informative and well said 👏 👍

[@down2earth838]

Showing off a splitter ( splitting ash ) ? Put fresh cut red oak or sycamore and test

[@Morpheen999]

Grandpa never wouldn't spent that much money on a splitter

[@BrucePierson]

Pretty good machine. Beats splitting by hand.

[@TonysCoolTools]

Looks like you’re gonna have a lot of fun with your new “toy” I mean tool!👍TCT

[@ForestHogOutdoors]

Thanks Tony, we've been putting her to good use.

[@ammerudgrenda]

That’s a beast. I went to the website, but no price.

[@ILruffian]

This. I want nothing to do with any company that hides the price. Even their dealers don't list it.

[@jaquestraw1]

frustrating

[@Tinman964]

I did this back when I was 14 ( 1972 ) mad enough to buy my first truck with cash in 76 . Now at 60 I have my son and grandson working the splinters and delivering wood on the weekends.

[@brianevans2377]

Thank You for all of your info & insights on the splitting process and machine. I’m looking to relocate and want a sideline to keep me active! Will be looking forward to more info about the Splitter.

[@richardobrien9919]

4 way split whilst raising/lowering looks to be most efficient alsofor good shape/size logs.

[@hottractor1999]

Nice splitter! I'm using a harbour freight electric splitter, so a bit slower than that one. For $200 bucks it does a surprising job. I've split some pretty big pieces, somewhere around a couple hundred pound maple rounds. I use the forks on tractor to pick them up and lower them to the spitter, keeping the weight on the forks. Can't put their full weight on the spitter, i'm afraid it would bend it.

[@steveamiaga2327]

Me, too... I used my first one for about 10 years, then got a new one on sale (the sale paid for the added warranty) then, it wouldn't break, since it was covered. My HFT one would eat all those straight grain rounds for lunch. For curvy ones, I cut 12". No thanks.

[@perryknisely1684]

Ash is my favorite firewood. You have what I call gold.

[@ForestHogOutdoors]

@@perryknisely1684 there's hundreds and hundreds of these "golden" trees in my lot. They are my favorite firewood as well

[@thesayxx]

I burn a 50/50 mix of Ash and Beech over here across the pond in Central Europe :) I always leave a few nice 1m long splits for tool handles

[@smokeymacpot76]

well actually its called a log splitter lmao

[@freelonmorris3659]

All the ash is dead in Massachusetts. Great burning stuff.Got some 4 year old ash going now.Clean burning.No smoke atall.

[@lesterxxx7642]

VERY nice. need to down size main cylinder if you wanted to push fast. at the speed that big cylinder is moving you should have lots of pump volume. i un-bolt my splitter & attch to mine excavator. VERY nice that will keep a good team moving

[@mcriscione]

What you have against wearing gloves?

[@Raul28153]

I built a table top vertical splitter like the Eastonmade Axis only lots bigger and heavier. I load the logs with my tractor It can 36" easy. I've never split so fast. It''s not as fast as a commercial rig but it's fast Standing operation never bending over is the Bomb~!!

[@JoeandAngie]

Website won't show prices. Must get quote, therefore too expensive.

[@ammerudgrenda]

Yep, I noticed that too. If it says ”get a quote”, then I usually go elsewhere.

[@atkgrl]

Agreed.. made to order based on need… need if their budget!

[@docthebiker]

Can you set the return stop to shorten the run-in from a foot to 6 inches? Or would you find that too cramped?

[@uarthchylde]

3:19, I had flashbacks to my cousin catapulting a log at himself with one of these with no backstop

[@thomasarchambault9463]

That’s amazing. Good for you brother. 👍

[@WilleysFirewood]

A multi wedge splitter will save a ton of work. You will enjoy having the different splitting options.

[@travislogsdon8691]

I want two of those splitters

[@hayesrutherford9415]

I have a conveyor and trying to just split right into pickups for sales. Cut a few cords ahead, then call customers and tell them to come by. Trying to get away from the one cord deliveries with my dump trailer as those folks always looking for "cheap".

[@midwesthuntingoutdoors]

It's a beast! Be safe, have fun and get outdoors.

[@brucejedwabny3473]

Worked good it this soft wood demonstration

[@bently5517]

Whats the name of the splitter??

[@misfitty-vd6kv]

YOU DID A GREAT JOB. IVE NEVER LISTENED BEFORE AND YOU GAVE AN HONEST EVALUATION. GOOD JOB. IM SURE SHE WILL LET U BUY MORE SINCE THE MONEY IS COMING IN. SERIOUSLY, GOOD JOB.

[@jameschandler2776]

It seems to really do a nice job.

[@charliejohnston1978]

You have the X6 way so use it all the time, thanks

[@mmaiorano3]

Is the 6 way wedge bent on one side?

[@steveblechinger6200]

Great video, can u tell me the make and the model please.

[@TonyFavorite-kd2br]

Great video I enjoyed it. I was wondering . I was wondering what Ton and model is that that you are using thanks appreciate it

[@feitnaa]

Definitely do a full walk around. Definitely after you have more use in on it.

[@randmcnally6442]

With an outdoor wood stove you only need to split it to a manageable size, because you could actually throw the whole log in if you’re strong enough.

[@larryhearell9580]

Smaller pieces make a more efficient fire. I have a hardy hot water stove and found it is a hole lot more efficient with smaller pieces.

[@jamiejohnson8176]

I have a wood splitter but i need the front seal replaced it leaks fluid i cant find anyone to fix it i personally cant in nc

[@dbtsng11]

If you turn the 4way wedge over, you can get a couple more inches. The plate isn’t centered on the wedge

[@travisdoe4663]

ever try a pair of tongs? they really help save your back.

[@robertstwalley3662]

wow, I really like your hookaroon, had to look it up, I have never seen one before but I like it.

[@Huzzunga]

I bought AA fiskars, it’s really handy. You could go buy a cheap yellow handled axe, get you grinder cutting wheel out and make one cheaper. Either way they are real handy. There are KZbin videos of guys making them I think

[@Huzzunga]

Just search make your own pickaroon

[@j-muddy93]

Me personally would have done the 6 way. It’s because that’s how I would manually split it.

[@steveblechinger6200]

Can u please tell me the make and model of this spliter

[@jamesyork8524]

Opening tune please?

[@uknowbigdaddyo5837]

What’s the price on that machine ?

[@tomhorrigan5769]

Did I miss what brand of splitter this is?

[@ricklynch8620]

Can the 4 way and 6 way fit on there at the same time? Or two 4 ways, one on top of the other? That way you get all the splits at the same time…

[@FINNISHLUMBERJACK]

Merry Christmas

[@aarondean8299]

Very nice splitter. I like the side lift and the adjustable height on the four way. You are splitting the wood toooo small. It will burn too fast. I like to have the front bucket of my tractor next to me and stack the splits neatly in the bucket and take it to the wood hut. Saves time. Aaron from Canada

[@ChrisRicetopher]

"Not sure how you guys do it". Me an my two sons get out there with sledgehammers, wedges and an axe. That's after finding a free tree to cut up and haul to the house. That is a nice splitter. I love free heat!

[@Unknown-pc9yq]

What's the price of that unit? Animal 1322H Animal Series, only thing that comes up with a search is call for a price.

[@peterfitzpatrick7032]

I went to the link in the description and their page simply says "request a quote"... I HATE when companies don't just publish the damn prices of their products right there on their website...

[@Unknown-pc9yq]

@@peterfitzpatrick7032 exactly. I don't have the time to call, email or get harassed for simpley wanted to know if this tool is in my budget or not. Plenty of manufacturers have their prices on their sites. I'll use them.

[@Bigtexbbq]

@@peterfitzpatrick7032just noticed that as well. Won’t be purchasing a unit now.

[@brianbircher5368]

Did he make the walk-around video yet? What brand is this? I didn't catch if he ever said and can't find the next vid if he did one.

[@Luckypinky83]

WoW what a beast! Nice video

[@BRETangoTango]

How much does it cost? The website says "request quote."

[@timothyandrewnielsen]

Probably too much

[@johncuervo3019]

15k usd

[@BRETangoTango]

@@johncuervo3019 ouch.

[@joey8567]

Look at others. I welded mine for tractor. 6 and 8pc splitter attachment. I saw at a convention and simply made what I saw. Just stand up 16' logs and press down with my backhoe. Lots of new stuff out there. I'm old and grey haired but did my share of hand splitting. Corkscrew tractor attachment is what I used to use.

[@MattMorris481]

It seems like the automatic return is not kicking off.

[@user-SahmJuanElse]

Very cool toy. What is the 💲

[@ShannonFreng-o8c]

How is Mama Duck and all her babies doing?

[@Jeffindsm]

It looked kind of flimsy for them logs. My guess it'll last 3 seasons before some welds give way. If a one man operation. I know having to drill holes in some oaks while rebuilding a window was not something I expected. So seeing that thing split oak would my guess be a destructive decision. I guessing depending on the power of the ram that splitter post won't be splitting oak with the four or six way. Otherwise is would bend the frame as it used the log to place the splitter into the hitch position.

[@OFCbigduke613]

Please tell me you didnt steal a duck?

[@mikesalmon9945]

The log lift is a great feature, be more respectful of it though. You have your pile right there, you look strong enough, don’t load the lift so heavy. No need when your pile is right next to the machine. Overloading, even though the lift will , in fact lift that much, will put unnecessary stress on the frame. Things will twist and break sooner. Ahh you don’t talk near as much as some tubers. Great machine

[@nospam3409]

This is a good point. I don't know what the lift is rated for, but the hydraulic cylinder is NOT the weak point. If the mfg says load it full and run it like you stole it, then go for it. Otherwise, be mindful of their recommendations. Once the machine gets tweeked, you'll wish you had been a little more careful.

[@PNWPrototyping]

Thanks for posting the video. This looks like a nice splitter but I refuse to do business with places that have a "request a quote" option on their site when they have standardized products, or even when you can customize it. Pretty easy to create a quote customizer (See Woodmizer). That just means they are embarrassed by their high price tag. It's the same concept as a used car salesman not posting a price on a car they have for sale.

[@OFCbigduke613]

Dude. Stop running it all the way back. Judge the size and stop wasting run time. And how much for this thing? The quote only website is costing them business. Look at the comments. I’m sorry for being a grump. Love your work. Be well.

[@possleaholsteinspossbrofar8429]

You want a splitter that will blow your mind get a splitfire. Twice as fast as that one!! Plus you can split both ways.

[@AlanWhitlam]

Had a spilt fire for going on 30years, did a couple of modification...hydraulic pickup and raised axle. Need 3 and a boy to run it!

[@SurferJoe46]

It's kinda good --- kinda not. It's a little more complicated, but I think with time and experience you can get up to speed. The ram is kinda slow --- but it splits 2/4/6, etc., so there's that. Question: does it auto-stop at full extension and/or can it auto retract after it gets to full travel? That would be nice.

[@mheberling5939]

How much was this?

[@ClarenceObert]

Like many people has said, the website wants you to email them for a Request for Quote. This tells me the company only wants your email address ... they're not serious about their machine ... or it's way more expensive than their competitors.

[@Goostradamus81]

yeah man, great video, thanks for this. Good info, the walk-around tent to get a bit boring, and its hard, as a creator, to make them interesting. Let people google them

[@Snakesoftheflame]

axe?

[@johnmalatesta751]

Enjoyed the video. Good work

[@ForestHogOutdoors]

Thank you man. I spent a lot of time editing, appreciate you watching.

[@Fishing0683]

Im sorry if already in coments what splitter is that thanks

[@ForestHogOutdoors]

Hey man, this is called The Animal made by American CLS in Upstate NY. There is a link to this product on their website in the description.

[@Fishing0683]

@@ForestHogOutdoors thanks I appreciate it

[@jonesrick1]

How much $$$?

[@TheTaurus1988]

Grandpa’s wood splitter was me with an 8 pound wood maul

[@douglaspohl1827]

It's firewood... not dimensional building lumber... though I do have an optimum size for my stove firebox. Thanks for the peek but I can rent with free delivery and pickup for $150/day. Buy? Not today.

[@CopperStateCustomAdmin]

splitting wood in your cammy jammies, having your woman bringing you licky chooies, out on property... Livin the dream brother. Subbed.

[@ForestHogOutdoors]

This guy gets it!

[@americansfirst1095]

The most important rule for all log splitters........no exceptions........EVER! NO HANDS ON END OF LOGS.......EVER! I've seen these things take off on their own.

[@dm9860]

Law here requires wood to be stacked to verify cordage. Ash is easy to cut and split, but isn't the higher BTU wood . It's low moisture content makes it burnable sooner with less curing time.

[@attitudeadjusted9027]

You're right about ash. We use it to light off our mulberry and black locust and red oak. And when it gets real cold we use hedge. 🙏🏻

[@jbird6048]

Damn.. all you firewood processors like small wood.. I want some larger, even greener pieces to throw on a bed of hot coals to bring me through the night.. that way in the am, I have a bed of hot coals to thermos dry wood on

[@archangel729]

Id rather have the processor that you put the logs on and bucks to size then pushes it threw the splitter.

[@thomasg4324]

*Hydraulics are SO SLOW, and inefficient, for processing firewood.* Flywheels are the only way to go!

[@584TREE]

NICE SPITTER !

[@EllsworthJohnson-ui1xm]

Very interesting, much appreciated