Log Splitter Shoot out: Champion vs Kinetic

[@timberray9572]

I like how thought out and well presented your videos are. Another good one. I still love my hydraulic with a four way wedge.

[@TractorTech]

Thanks Ray! I think about videos a long time before making them. Have a good week.

[@georgedrenes8143]

I'm in the market for a splitter so this was a very big help to me. Thank you, sir! Also, I know this is a couple of years old so do you have any recommendations for a splitter today, 8/2023?

[@RCAFpolarexpress]

Good evening mon ami 👌😉 You put a lots of OUTSTANDING work time for making that BEST OF THE BEST Log Splitter comparation video Sir 🧐💪👌😉 I'm sold to your Kinetic log splitter 👌😉 Have a great week Sir Cheers 👌😉🍻

[@TractorTech]

Thanks I really appreciate that Dave! Have a good week!

[@RCAFpolarexpress]

@@TractorTech 😇😉👍🍻

[@gregarmour4451]

Thank You for the comparison

[@TractorTech]

You are welcome!

[@dabprod]

I have a splitter very similar to the Champion, but from Northern Tools that I've had for 12-13 years. I will split anything I put in it but slow like the Champion. I think mine is a little faster though. I'm looking at a Super Splitter just to save some time and its more like waste hi so I'm not bending so much when operating it. I'm old and need a little help...... I noticed the Champion wheel/axle is right in the way of where you have to stand. Very nice video. Sure answered my questions.

[@TractorTech]

Yes, the axle is right in the way on the champion. Most vertical horizontals are like that. The lay out of the Super Split will be more comfortable and is designed with production in mind in comparison to a vertical horizontal.

[@DanielAtkinsFirewood]

I have the same Champion splitter. It is definitely slow compaired to the kinetic. I have had it a year and so far it has split evening it's given and only 1 major issue I had was some nut cam off inside the ram... In the year I have had it I have split 53+ full cords with it so i can't complain. My idea is to drive my splitter into the ground before I go get my 3rd and finale splitter.. thanks for the comparison..

[@TractorTech]

The Champion surprised me at how fast it was. It is a good looking splitter for the money. 53 cords in a year in pushing her pretty hard.

[@Raggzzaug11]

I have the same splitter branded differently by Tractor Supply (25 tons). I have had it for 3 years. Put a couple of chords a year trough it. Only issue I have had with it is, I had some wood dust get in the fuel tank and plug the carb up. I cleaned the carb, put a clear inline filter on it, no more problems. Seems like the hyd splitter works the engine harder than the kinetic splitter. I would keep the hyd splitter and put it in vertical position to break down larger rounds to put on the kinetic splitter.

[@Trump985]

I don’t own a splitter I’ve used a couple hydraulic ones but didn’t feel like they were any faster then an axe. I actually might get one of these kinetic splitters they seem to actually be a time saver!

[@TractorTech]

Yeah, if you are just splitting a little wood for yourself an axe or maul is as good. I had the harbor freight splitter which split both ways and it was pretty fast. It is good for a homeowner doing 2 or 3 cords a year.

[@originalmachowi4671]

@TractorTech I had that HF one too, leaked hydraulic fluid almost from the get go. Returned it and got a Forestwest 18 ton electri​c kinetic splitter. No leaks, quiet, and handles anything I throw at it. Super fast and can use it in the garage too. Love it.

[@easttexasengineering3489]

From using both here on our ranch, the kinetic splitters do not handle larger logs like the hydraulic. Someone this may not be a problem but there is nothing worse than something rated for 13” wood and can barley split 8” fresh logs. However our hydraulic is rated for 15” but I assure you it splits 20” logs. It’s great to be faster but sometimes old technology is still better. This is a great video for someone to watch and make a sound decision.

[@shanebenson5374]

Is there any way you could do a video with the Kenetic splitter with a four way wedge and a six way wedge. There’s only one video on KZbin that I found but it’s older one. I like to see how it does on hardwood with the four-way in six way. Thanks

[@TractorTech]

I don't have any other wedges. It would probably handle a 4 way in most wood. I'm not sure if it would damage the rack. Check out the splitter wars videos to see how this splitter compare to splitters with a multiway wedge.

[@chowtimewithruss1411]

Great video!!

[@botabob]

Have you ever had the kinetic splitter kickback? I really like the speed of the kinetic splitter - It's not easy to go back to a slower machine after a 3 second cycle time - Enjoyed the comparison - have a great day Roger - cheers

[@TractorTech]

I've had a few pieces try to fly off but, you can usually see it happening and stop it. The ram goes out slower than it goes back. The top of the knife on the splitter is angled back to help keep wood from flying off. Have a good week!

[@rodneysweetnam8653]

Hi Roger - it's Big Rodders in Ireland. You would have saved your back and perhaps some time if you had used your timber tongs!! Kind regards.

[@TractorTech]

I thought about using them for this video but I thought it would be best if I didn't. I don't guess it really would have mattered.

[@kevinkozkoz4348]

You have the log bracket on the operator side of the Champion installed incorrectly.

[@TractorTech]

I did not assembly it, and it is not my splitter.

[@OGAOutdoors]

Roger nice job on the comparison. I’ll take the kinetic I’m just not a fan of the horizontal/vertical splitters. Take care, Ben. #ogaoutdoors

[@TractorTech]

The vertical/ horizontal is a horrible design. I'm not sure why it is the most popular style. Have a good week!

[@grumpa328]

I think your narrow side log table is upside down. Turn it over and you eliminate one issue

[@mr.rem2609]

Do these have a slipper clutch to not kill the kinrtic splitter if its in a bind?

[@randy-yx6pi]

Thinking might need hydraulic for tough blocks. And faster one for smooth blocks. Maybe could design to function on both. By adding the two together. Seems like some wood is full of knots and real stringy axes just bounce right off. Even the hydraulic splitter bogs down and the wood makes quite a noise when it finally bust through. Can the other model bust those types. Just have to separate blocks maybe but still fast one seems better. Looks a little light weight for some reason. The hydraulic comparison seems to favor the fast one. With a slight hint of deception. Not showing the knots and real tough blocks. But it worked the mind wanted a fast one.

[@TractorTech]

The kinetic will split anything!

[@HuserHelpers]

Man is that one fast. Hope all is well, Jason

[@TractorTech]

For the most things are. It seems like it gets harder and harder for me to find to make videos.

[@aldredske6197]

Hi Rodger!!😀😀 What is the cost of your kinetic splitter? It seems to be as smooth as the super split. Great comparison video!! Take care buddy!!😀😀 Logger Al

[@TractorTech]

Split Second is no longer in business. Have a good week!

[@davekana8388]

What’s the price difference, 133% difference?

[@CougarLand]

Plus there were some pieces you should have cut again with the kinetic....so it's all subjective. And you need to consider the cost difference.

[@lewischaisson5490]

I am sold on the kinetic splitter but I cant have one . The wife wont let me have one .Just because we dont burn wood .

[@akshayakumarnkumar2314]

how mach praise

[@TractorTech]

Thanks for watching!

[@haroldanderson2781]

Watching hydraulic splitters is painful after using a kinetic. You must have defeated the two hand operation to deploy the ram on the split second.

[@TractorTech]

Some hydraulic splitters are so slow I could take a nap waiting for them to do I cycle. Yes, I over road the safety.

[@leokelly359]

while I like champion products I'd take the kenetic any day

[@TractorTech]

I think the champion stuff is good. I know people like their generators.

[@danwestgate3919]

I have DR 34ton cost 3000.00 found it to be a fast peace of junk!!!!!! Pinion gears bad twice now a third !!! 500.00 fix each time!!!! lM Done with Kinetic log splitters........,