This Log Splitter surprised me . 4K

[@Z-Bart]

Somewhere in the fine print of the warranty..."Do not split rocks" Lol.

[@cocoscorner6419]

Lowes website advertises that splitter for 2399.00. 1600 is for the smaller one. This is only 11 days after this video was posted

[@bogeymala]

False advertisement

[@bogeymala]

I saw the same thing..someone is lying..the store manager didn't seem like he knew what he was talking about..not getting the price right is unacceptable

[@rogerknight2267]

Dude. When he said $1600, I think I wet myself.

[@tonystafano4028]

Drink every time lowes clerk says "UGH"

[@davidwood5877]

I like these types of videos, getting a lot of tool information. Like that when you bought that truck you pulled it home with, loved that video.

[@davidwood5877]

A rock, took it out, oh yeah

[@Dirtmonkey]

Cool beans love to hear it brother!

[@richardsims1958]

How did you get that model for 1600 bucks, around here its 2400 in SC

[@dennisconlon5810]

After the thirty days where do you bring it to get fixed if something breaks in the warranty. In the north east all of the sears locations are long gone!🤔

[@Andy-rp3ee]

It isn’t really a craftsman. It is a speeco

[@edmoller7867]

Unfortunately, not on Lowes website for my location. So I went I Craftsman site and no 32 ton splitter. Only the 27 ton at same price point as this.

[@bigd9260]

Alright... let me give my 2 cents. I have a wood furnace and burn about 8 to 10 cords year. I live in New England with ash, oak, maple,... and some stuff I cant identify..lol. If I cut it down it gets split. \ I dont do it commercially and if you do that is a whole other ball game. I have found guys get crazy on "bigger is better". Guys who do 4 cords a year feel they need something huge. Bigger is not always better. There are very few pieces of wood I cant split with my little 8 ton troy-bilt unit. If I cant split it I just throw it away and move on and I just split 3 ash trees this weekend with only 2 or 3 pieces that I did not split. Honestly I probably7 could have split them if I dicked around but its just not worth the time. Its easy to move around, quick, about 18" off the ground and as the stack goes down I just move it closer... by hand. I can really make good time with it and I have used bigger units and dont save time. When Im done, I just wheel it into the corner of my shed. Unless your getting one with a hydraulic table, your going to bust your ass no matter how many tons it can push. Also, If your burning wood its probably because you like to save money. If your spending thousands on a splitter your not really saving money although some guys love to kid themselves into thinking they are. (80k pickup, 40k tractor, 2k, log splitter, 3k in chainsaws...etc.. and of corse the stuff is all spotless.... yeah, your saving nothing you just like to buy toys) we know the type.

[@BigDaddysGarage]

AFTER I bought my cub zero turn from Home Depot, I learned its better to buy stuff like that from a DEALER.

[@FredFlintstone21]

Nice splitter! Ive got the same one in a countyline version. If you get tired of chips loading up in the rail, i put it up vertically, grabbed a big round of wood, sat it by the hydraulic lever, added a cushion on top the round to sit on, and it was the easiest day splitting! And you dont have to lift big heavy rounds!

[@tladoux]

Why can’t I find this at Lowe’s in Minnesota? All I am seeing is 27 ton.

[@rhadden8976]

Firstly, it's been awhile since I have been able to watch your videos so interesting face wool going on. Now just a suggestion if you're storing this unit outside, consider putting wrapping on the hoses, UV light and rubber are not conducive to a long life and at the cost of replacing is something to consider. Thanks for taking the time to share.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Good advice

[@nickwallace2383]

I bought this exact Log Splitter a few years ago, and it still works Amazing. If there was any cons the table on the side could be a little most heavier duty.

[@nickwallace2383]

Little more heavier duty. 👍

[@gregadams9064]

Trying to find this splitter for that price. Lowes is about $700 more than what you paid

[@BearLeeBadenaugh]

Kinetic splitters are amazing if you have consistent, fairly straight wood and don't try to feed them larger diameter rounds. Where they really start to suffer is when the wood is tangled, tough, or irregular. Need to have fairly regular face cuts as well, angles can try and force the blade off path, against it's stops. Eventually it's blade gets sloppy and you bend the drive rod. If I go old school for the comparison, think of a kinetic splitter like a splitting axe versus the hydraulic which is more akin to the maul. If you could blast through it with the splitting axe, so would the kinetic. If you're thinking it would take a few thumps with the splitting maul, you'd probably want the hydraulic splitter.

[@billwoehl3051]

I bought a used homemade splitter w/forge press anvil made from a piece of railroad track. Worked it for a year, then crispy crittered the cylinder and piston in the engine accidentally running out of engine oil. Tried a 3 hp replacement and it didn't have enough power to split a regular log. So I bought a 6.5 hp and haven't had a problem getting through a log yet, but, only split 2/3's of a truck bed load so far.

[@michaelgreenup4777]

BEEN LOOKING FOR A LOG SPLITTER AND THIS MADE MY MIND UP. THANK YOU

[@Lo0die16]

That Lows employee deserves a raise.

[@Alan_Hans__]

Any chance that you could tell me the model number on that hydraulic valve. I've been trying to find details on the specific 1 that is used.

[@caesar1295]

I’ve never seen anyone test a log splitter by splitting a rock I about fell out of my chair laughing but man that one half almost got your buddy. Your a nut Stan enjoyed the video. 👍

[@howardgrant4254]

It's made by Speeco. They make a lot of stuff and put other company's names on it... Troy-Bilt, Cub Cadet, County Line, Northern Tool, etc... I bought a 22-ton Huskee from Tractor Supply several years ago that was made by them. A decent unit that has served me well so far. Kinda wish they'd built them with the wedge at the end and the push plate at the cylinder. About my only complaint. They make a 37-ton that has the log lifter attached, in case anyone is interested. My lifting is done with a bucket loader. Someone had previously mentioned elm. That was the only wood that was able to stop my splitter dead in it's tracks.

[@christopherroma9745]

i have a 22 ton husky and 37 ton country line , bolth awsome splitters husky 10 years old , country line is about 2 years old . nice thing about the country line is half throttle all day long till you get into 2ft diameter logs then you need full throttle ,husky has split hundreds of cords of wood . i sell probly 40 facecords a year and for last 8 years husky needed a couple welds and carb kept outside its whole life in nys winters

[@johnhall1702]

Awesome splitter....but his price is way of they are 2399$ was pumped when I saw this then tried to buy one was a little short on cash lol

[@stanhensley3082]

One ROCKING video. Thanks 😮.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Haha true that 👍

[@ajsemtb]

I have a 28ton that's basically the same. After a couple seasons with it here's my 2 cents: Get one with a push plate that pushes the wood THROUGH the blade, as opposed to this style that has the blade pushing through the wood. And get one with optional 4, 6, or more blades. And an outfeed table. And possibly a lift arm/working table. Or, looking at that pile of woods behind you, just invest in a "cheap" firewood processor. Something that can just draw up the long trunks, cut at the point of the splitter, split, outfeed, and convey to an IBC tote! But, they aren't cheap, but neither is my time. Love your content!

[@matthewtorregrossa200]

my father inlaw bought this last year after years of renting splitters. this unit is great havnt found anything it wont split yet.

[@michaelklein3112]

Hey Mr Dirt Monkey, How do you think it would start in 15-35degF weather? Will the pump and hydraulic oil be so cold pull starting it will rip your arm and fingers off?

[@mattwright5325]

The same company makes all the log splitters for all the big box stores. I have a county line 40 ton same thing except for the 14 hp Kohler motor and I did get be for your tires with that. I love it it’s quick and I got county lines, four-way wedge, which I love because it’s not a permanent item. I can remove it when I don’t need it and add it back on when I do need it and I’m just a homeowner splitting firewood for myself not a professional nice video I was a little sad seeing the rock getting split

[@merrymanrc]

That is one awesome wood splitter I never see anyone split a rock with a wood splitter WOW😮

[@Dirtmonkey]

Now you have 😈

[@rharnatkiewicz]

I don't wear safety glasses often but I cringed when you split that rock.

[@sansbury95]

These days I wear them for almost anything more than turning a screwdriver, and absolutely around anything powered, even wacking things with a hammer. Buy a case and leave a pair everywhere and you'll never be tempted to go without. Much cheaper than a replacement eye off Temu.

[@emt-lee2238]

Sir, I’m glad I found your content, im starting in my first season of snow removal but so far I can’t find any equipment cheap enough to purchase. I’m out of ways to raise funds for just a truck. I’m building a brine sprayer but a father of four and married takes most of my income from the ambulance, any tips on where I can buy a cheap rig? Or any help out there I can find?

[@alanhow3575]

I live in Australia. I thought I could give you a log that could stall that splitter, then you split a rock! Well done.

[@russupsidedowntopbottom955]

i have a huskee 22 ton i've been crakin with it for at least 10 years now. it is a vert horiz the one biggest issue i have is the trash build up between the splitter head and cylinder face. Thanks for the rock splittin tutorial lol

[@timhamrick9498]

I would of wanted to know if you have a warranty repair where do you have to take , there service centers ,local or what .

[@MrJFoster1984]

You can tow them just like that in the states with no license plate or lights?

[@schmitty8225]

I rented one of those last year and it split a cord of seasoned live oak without any hesitation.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Amazeballs

[@ivanbg5167]

Can you tow this craftsman log splitter on the highway with the smaller tires?

[@andysukosd8177]

Wow, you split a rock ! Great video, I love how you test equipment. Great job !

[@MaineMotovation]

Thanks for the video!!! Going to Lowe’s to grab it today!!!

[@Oakley55555s]

Good to see you're wearing your safety squints

[@Dirtmonkey]

You know me 😉

[@simguns8388]

Luv tour reviews videos 😊

[@74stevedc]

Looks like a nice splitter I'd add another wedge to make it a 4 way splitter.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Genius

[@norbialaniz8442]

Retrieval is slow and does it come with multi splitter option 4 , 6, 8 splitter

[@pushpipe]

look at split-fire splitters....they rock

[@pushpipe]

there are dealers here in MN

[@mrsmiley631]

Lowes sold you the oil required for operation with the log splitter?

[@6.7diesel]

What happened to the bumper of the new truck 😢😢😮

[@justinsnyder6256]

Thats more of a craftsman sticker on that and thats it. Is what it is. Itll do its job.

[@hhazelhoff1363]

You need the four way splitter attachment. Makes it way faster. Nice unit. Little slow on the recoil. But beats an axe

[@mackie252007]

Another awesome video, great job!

[@Dirtmonkey]

Much appreciated 🙌

[@josephprucha9823]

Wow I just bought the 27 ton for virtually the same price you got yours. Works great after maybe 4 hours of use on oak,pine, black walnut and ash.

[@xtremejms-8632]

Split-fire hands down, splits both ways ram is moving

[@fyrdoc]

Hisun Motors out of texas, looks like Axis is a Lowes exclusive only product

[@rapierce99]

Just think that log splitter was 899 in 2019! Could have got one end of year clearance in 19 for 699! I waited thought about and by time I went back was gone.

[@maxium4x4]

I have the Dirty Hands 22 ton made just like that and they went out of business. You could get a 4 way blade and really go for it. Craftsman 32 ton is no longer sold at my Lowes store, discontinued.

[@josephrottina1901]

Always putting the equipment to the test Stan.👍🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@welderboy525]

Hit up c&c equipment. They sell a sweet skid steer attachment for processing firewood

[@Dirtmonkey]

Sounds pretty neat 👍

[@dennisjenkins7040]

2400 dollars at my Lowes. How did you manage to get it for 1600 dollars ?

[@pjsites1985]

I remember the race with the son in law and Frankie. I don’t remember you talking in depth about the kinetic log splitter though so I would enjoy that video

[@zachkane7378]

Can't wait to see when Ego makes a splinter.

[@bmxdenver1]

Nice splitter! Be careful though, I did something similar with a rock and got a chunk lodged in my left eye. Had it removed in the ER but I couldn’t see out of it for almost 2 months. Would hate to see you guys get hurt

[@Dirtmonkey]

Wow good to know and glad you’re alright!

[@benjaminmiller6848]

You should try a eastonmade splitter

[@sethmiller4250]

How did that new dent happen on your new truck 🛻

[@Andyshine77]

The tonage is not what 3:13 you look for, and when you do the math, the ratings are way off. Look for a large hydraulic reservoir to keep the fluid cool, pump GPM, the higher the pump GPM, the faster it will fill the cylinder for better cycle times. A smaller cylinder "less force" with a high GPM pump is the way to go.

[@terryherrera5252]

U da MAN !!! TOO GREAT !! COMBO-Log-Rock splitter !!!

[@tonynewton7902]

Wow. Nice one Stan. 👍👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@alexandercosta1777]

Hey hey Stan, hope all is well, I’m in my second year of college now, time sure does fly by. Hey Stan, idk if you got the email I sent you, but I sent you an email that had a link to the local newspaper I was in, it was pretty cool. Anyways Stan, keep all the videos coming, they are all great. God bless and go get em, your pal and friend Alexander costa

[@Dirtmonkey]

I’ll check out the email! Glad things are going good for ya man. God Bless 👍

[@DesertJacks]

Second year already! Wow time flies.

[@teakdougyfresh9528]

A foot petal would be the cherry on top. Two hand control on log would be helpful

[@williamdavis922]

Go with an Eastonmade splitter Stan, you cant go wrong!!

[@billhull6842]

A new way to split concrete blocks for a retaining wall.

[@Dirtmonkey]

You got it 😂👌

[@Carlos113ese]

I can't find this particular log splitter on Lowes app

[@justin9055]

Would love to see a video on a kinetic splitter. I'm currently looking to upgrade my old 22tn Husky with a kinetic splitter but am a little leery. Thanks for the informative videos!

[@christopherroma9745]

22 ton husky is a nice splitter if it has the honda engine . the only issue in 10 years and hundred or so cords is the welds at the splitter base cracked . kinetic is faster but cant split massive stuff ,

[@MrHarryhere69]

Always in the 20 ton range, this thing looks fast. There was never a log I could not split with a lower tonnage or HP. Just took a for more seconds. I use to cut a lot of wood, like 30 cord a year. Best workout ever skip the gym an cut wood for 4 weekends total of 8 days and you will see. Pick it up, cut it, throw it, load it, unload it, and stack it. Then you need to carry it into the house.. Done cutting wood. Pellets baby. Until I broke my arm picking a bag of pellets up. Still on pellets.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Can’t argue there. You can definitely skip the gym membership and just go chop some wood for the winter instead 😅

[@robertmoreland1220]

That log splitter is the same at the 25 ton with a taller Splitting Wedge and a larger motor. its made by speed co Same as county line and country tough

[@wolverine89893]

There is actually one I saw from Buckin Bill Ray Smith that is a kinetic log splitter called the GRIPO that has a 3 sec cycle time so a little faster of a ram. You should check it out.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Sounds cool will do 👌

[@2009rummell]

I used to run an old called super split. It was so nice. So fast on smaller logs

[@ianunderwood1163]

Love the videos

[@benjiemullins5498]

I think speed co. builds all those. Mine is a county line from TS. Box store splitter.

[@RogerW9421]

Leave it to Stan to test...and test....and push....and push...eventually splitting rocks instead of logs.....LMAO!!! Lovin the video Stan!

[@mikebelcher5111]

I agree, Stan never buy. Anything that you're going to be using to it maximum every time you use it. Because it takes all, it's got to do what you need done. You're gonna wear it out far quicker. And that replacement cost is far more than just buying a more powerful machine to start out. That's the same reason I'm not a fan of 4 cylinder pickup trucks me personally, I don't even like a forced cylinder pick up. Yeah, you may have the power with a Turbo, but you're having to dream that thing every time you have a trailer behind it. Whereas if you had AV a, she's pulling that trailer with no effort. And you'd think that 4 cylinder is gonna last as long no way.

[@AZ-yc7lt]

😂😂😂😂 CAN'T GO WRONG!!!😂😂😂

[@MaineOutdoorsChannel]

Did you get that for $1600 or for $2300 or more?

[@BruceMyersLBZ]

Looks stout, but I’d weld addition onto base and lay down a few “gripper” passes to keep but from slipping out. Some of the old red oak rounds I’ve been getting into are close to 48” at the base,around 28” lengths is what we burn. Usually noodle into halves first then manhandle if able. Nice machine tho

[@andrewstruthers8365]

Love your video, but are you crazy, splitting a rock and no face shield or safety glasses

[@chrisryu4742]

be careful with getting carried away doing more than one log or split at a time thats how a friend of mine dislocated his shoulder after it shot off the splitter.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Noted! That would suck

[@barronkistler1196]

I'm curious how a kinetic log splitter compares

[@briansaenz4392]

Affordable Quality! Not "cheap" the cheaper items weren't shown 🤔👍🤙🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸👌

[@tewieeee]

Did you guys figure out how to use the hitch lol??

[@EverybodyLovesMoe]

I own the 25 ton which is very similar in design and I have yet to come across any piece of wood it can't handle. I'm not sure why more power would be needed in a splitter of this size. I guess it doesn't work as hard? I could see the need for more power if you would be splitting 4 or 6 pieces at the same time out of a large cut, otherwise the power is a waste of money to me.

[@EverybodyLovesMoe]

forgot to mention, the bigger one is that much heavier and difficult to move around.

[@johnpyle8027]

That is quite a machine, heavy duty for sure and I am a Craftsmen fan. The only thing that I don't like is the splitting surface area and it was noticeable when your man was splitting. I would never but a splitter that didn't ride ON an I beam, he was constantly pushing debris out of it. Just going online Lowes does not carry the model you chose in stores. I am looking at one on Amazon that is 25 or 27 ton with a Kohler for $1400. Oh, and I am not a Lowes fan unless you are a wife looking for paint and wallpaper! 😁

[@egb131980]

I can’t find this log splitter anywhere not even on the lowes website. Was this a promotional deal?

[@londog53511]

Axis UTVs are made by HISUN Motors, who manufacture all of their products in Chongqing, China

[@jessel8833]

Lol, guy dropped the log splitter onto the truck trailer twice with coupler down / closed position.....probably nervous, or never towed before. In his job, can't imagine it is 2nd nature thing, but made me cringe both times -- Even my guys who help tow our equipment around, still do this often & get confused when it won't lock into place.....lol The logs you were splitting were small. Even your biggest one. Then, out of no where you grabbed a big ol' rock, lol -- jesus. Thanks for the videos brother!

[@lesleyboeder1798]

Nice spliter. The only thing she is missing is the hydraulic lift platform. Cant be without it. Saves the back and gives you more room to set your chunks for the next split

[@Dirtmonkey]

Good call 👍

[@Dakotalogger]

Like my 22-28 Eastonmade

[@dennisolsen4507]

If it goes vertical why would you need that?

[@billwoehl3051]

​@@dennisolsen4507not everyone likes bending over picking up the chunks as they split. Alot of log splitters have hydraulic lifting and big platforms for setting up for a good efficient run straight splitting instead of preparing for the next log after every split.

[@Jay_the_Caffeinator]

Awesomesauce splitter, Stan. Would you be able to put a double cut head on the ram? That way, you split the log in 1/4ths instead of half.

[@The19bull52]

Same manufacturer as the tractor supply ones. But definitely a better warranty. Built in Ohio I believe.

[@Pontiac2001GT]

They're made by YTL International and they come from China.

[@johnclogan7908]

thats the best log splitter i ever seen , u th man

[@Dakotalogger]

I just want to bring the Eastonmade 22-28 and split wood for a Saturday with the Dirt Monkey

[@Dirtmonkey]

Hahah yes

[@Dakotalogger]

@@Dirtmonkey when we doing it🤷🏻

[@CZAnthonyX]

I saw Andrew Camarata or diesel creek have one that runs off of skid steer hydraulics, seemed to work fairly well. Yours is a beast!

[@Dirtmonkey]

That’s awesome 👌

[@timfagan816]

It was diesel creek who had the skidsteer splitter, what a dumb design. I did not like that splitter one bit. It looked so frustrating to use!

[@Oldyellor]

I got into a pinch a couple times and had to use my Splitter to bend ¾in steel plates to fix farm equipment. It did well as a break hehe😂

[@gimmeaford9454]

When it comes to the tonnage it’s better to have it and not need it than it is to need it and wish you got it.

[@timroberge1498]

Note to self, never let Dirt Monkey borrow equipment.

[@topnotchrocker2618]

Team Stanley, you are the man, bro.!