Wolfe Ridge 17VS-C Vertical Log Splitter WITH Attached 8' Conveyor Walk Around and Demonstration

[@ChrisH316]

I like that you guys answer your phones, unlike the dudes in Canada, can’t even get a phone call back !!

[@WolfeRidge]

Answering the phone is an important part of the business.

[@marcellemay7721]

This machine has taken the vertical wood splitter to another level. The engineering and thought that has gone into this machine is pretty impressive. If I was in the market for one of these, this would be my choice. I think your getting a good bang for your buck in comparison to everything else that's on the market in this category. The other guys are either gonna have to lower their prices or improve their machines...simple as that. I think you guys are gonna be real busy making these.

[@WolfeRidge]

Yes sir, we wanted to make it the best, so we took our time to get it perfect. Still making improvements too. Thanks!

[@THEBASIL1946]

WOLF Ridge log spiter has them all bet FIRE on the hill And Rick's out doors spiting those large rounds it is just the best log splters out there.❤❤❤❤🎉

[@rizaptor7005]

I think we need a head to head production competition between this and a sho box wedge machine. Would be interesting.

[@OneEyeCustoms]

Yes!!! Love the VS How about a WR pickeroon and a mounting location on every splitter??

[@chrisfisherwild]

That’s a great isea

[@BacktoBob1]

Sounds like a handy idea…

[@brandonwood1397]

I really like how the elevator can swivel can really pile some wood

[@hartvillehardwarepowerequipmen]

Awesome Stuff!!! The new vertical splitters are a sweet machine.

[@WolfeRidge]

Thanks Guys, I have a couple heading your way shortly!

[@curtcarlson96]

This is the splitter that is on my short list! I thank you for making awesome videos of the splitters. I love your walk arounds!!

[@WolfeRidge]

Thanks Curt!

[@BacktoBob1]

Thanks for watching, Curt!

[@gravelr512]

Really like the rotating conveyor!

[@WolfeRidge]

Thank you!

[@chrismartin4776]

Nice machine! If I didn’t already have my Axis I would definitely look at this. I bet Mike from KNL would find a spot at the Hoosier Firewood Hysteria in April for people to see one in action. I think you will probably sell more vertical machines as people see how well they work.

[@gushoo6076]

I'd sell your axis for the better machine. I'm sure it would sell fairly quick for decent money.

[@BacktoBob1]

We will be at the Hysteria just not sure which machines we’re bringing yet.

[@DanielAtkinsFirewood]

Another great video of Bob talking and making sure Chris is working. 😁👍 As for the honda testing goes you guys picked some twisted for the task..

[@BacktoBob1]

Thanks for watching! 😎

[@outdoorsinthe608]

Man that’s a beautiful splitter! Definitely top of the market!! Great job guys👍💪👍

[@WolfeRidge]

Thank you!

[@BacktoBob1]

Thanks!

[@toddsoutsideagain]

Great splitter! 👍🏻👍🏻 Chris and Bob I would love to see one at the Hoosier Firewood Hysteria in April!

[@BacktoBob1]

Thanks Todd! I’ll be at the hysteria this year with Wolfe Ridge. Not sure yet which machines we are bringing to that event.

[@toddsoutsideagain]

@@BacktoBob1 OK that’s great. I actually sent Chris at Wolfridge a message telling him I would be willing to haul one there for him from St. Louis but I guess you’re gonna be there. That’s awesome.

[@BacktoBob1]

@@toddsoutsideagain Looking forward to it!

[@toddsoutsideagain]

@@BacktoBob1 another benefit of bringing you to the team Bob.

[@TJNFarms5058]

Great looking splitter, I am Bills neighbor and looking forward to seeing it live!!

[@BacktoBob1]

Awesome, I think you’ll enjoy it!

[@BertsCustomCuts]

Definately want to try out a vertical splitter sometime. Would work great for doing resplits off the processor by having a table to stage wood on.

[@Ridgewood460]

Hi, that is a beautiful splitter. I really think your splitter is a high quality machine. I think everyone should own a vertical splitter so I really hope you sell a lot of these .

[@WolfeRidge]

Thank you!

[@BacktoBob1]

Thanks for watching! It really is a joy to use this machine 😃

[@timwalters3393]

Impressive machine right there

[@danshouseofsmokeandoutdoor7119]

Very nice machine. If I could afford 2 splitters I definitely get that one also. Feel free to do video with old blue before makes trip to Idaho. Keep up the great work team.

[@BacktoBob1]

Hi Dan, which machine did you get?

[@WolfeRidge]

Dan has a 35C on order to ship in early March!

[@danshouseofsmokeandoutdoor7119]

@@BacktoBob1 first one coming to these parts I guessing. Can’t wait to get my hands on it. Only bad part I don’t have rounds to process.

[@toddschumacker-ex1wd]

Impressive! Great demonstration guys!

[@BacktoBob1]

Thanks for watching!

[@ChrisH316]

Very nice machine guys !!

[@davidedwards3734]

Nice splitte Guys!! May jave to look into one to compliment my 35c Magnum, 16ft conveyor and bundler!! Stay Hydrated and Have a Safe Day

[@BacktoBob1]

Thanks for watching!

[@rogerl8488]

Plans a wide conveyor and wings? Looks like wood piled some..... Still very nice splitter!!! Fast also!!

[@jeffbutton9611]

I would add a grab handle to each side of the conveyor outfeed. Looks like a great machine. Love that engine. Also needs to be painted in your signature Wolf Ridge Red, your signature color. That color looks too much like one of your competitors.

[@joeshaffer2506]

SO AWESOME MY DREAM SPLITTER

[@fricknjeep]

hi there bob looks like you sped up the cycle time a bit , i like that , what is the warranty on the engine and the electric dash board , . than the big question what is the price point . thanks good show john

[@lillysfarmandfirewood]

Fuel fill up at the front is Awesome! everything is right at the front

[@BacktoBob1]

How do you like that engine control on the front?

[@cwwhite5137]

Thank you, Bob and Woodbridge.. You have the best equipment. Chip

[@BacktoBob1]

Thanks Chip!

[@BillBailey-sr8gd]

Awesome job Chris and Bob. Thanks to the guys at Wolfridge. Can’t wait to play with this machine.

[@BacktoBob1]

Thank you again Bill!

[@jaywuchner9342]

Awesome machine.

[@WolfeRidge]

Thank you!

[@mightymouse2893]

Great splitter, most impressive to me is the lack of slack on the wonky pieces, if some of those were on a horizontal splitter the significant amount of slash created would blow my mind. Ordered my 17vs two weeks ago, can't wait.

[@BacktoBob1]

You’re going to love it, thank you for the business!

[@kovalchick357]

Thats a great design all around. Beautiful machine. Ill be calling you

[@WolfeRidge]

Thank you!

[@beancreekwoodworks]

Slick unit for sure

[@WolfeRidge]

Thank you!

[@BacktoBob1]

Thanks for watching!

[@thefirewooddoctor]

Hope things work out so I can get the 17VSC for early November delivery.

[@arnecarlsson9740]

2:33 Bob, did you design that fancy C? 🤔🤔🤔

[@BacktoBob1]

I can’t take credit for that, but I like it! Did you also notice the 1 turns into a splitting wedge into the V?

[@arnecarlsson9740]

@@BacktoBob1 Yes I have noticed that before, but what is the symbolism behind the C? A wolf or only drawn by a shaky hand?

[@BacktoBob1]

Sort of the outline of a log.

[@JohnWinsemius]

That was a very impressive demonstration.. Does the conveyor have a adjustable speed control so you could shoot the splits to the other side of the trailer. The wolf would standout better with a contrasting color, ie. black on the orange. Glad to see a vertical with conveyor made in the USA . Next a firewood processor along the line of a finish brand possible?

[@BacktoBob1]

Thank you John! The conveyor has a set speed it’s matched to the pump that’s running it.

[@botabob]

Nice splitter Bob

[@BacktoBob1]

Thanks for watching!

[@MillersStumpsandFirewood712]

Awesome video guys..

[@BacktoBob1]

Thanks for watching!

[@jasonpinnix1905]

I sure like this unit . I just think Dimond plate under the wedge would be good to keep the wood stable .

[@FirewoodontheHill]

Wow y’all keeping making them better and better! I love the idea of the gas tank upfront. Also the conveyor option makes it that much more versatile Great job guys!

[@WolfeRidge]

Thanks Matt!

[@BacktoBob1]

Thank you Matt!

[@EDGARKECK]

Very nice walk around the 17VS-C. I WAS WONDERING IF YOU COULD TELL ME THE TABLE HEIGHTH OF THIS SPLITTER. LOVE THE ELEVATOR.

[@WolfeRidge]

Thank you! Table height is 37"

[@EDGARKECK]

@@WolfeRidge THANK YOU FOR YOUR QUICK RESPONSE. TABLE HEIGHT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO ME.. I'M SOLD ON IT. JUST HAVE TO GET MY FINANCES IN ORDER NOW. AGAIN , THANK YOU.

[@gushoo6076]

Been waiting for this one! Excellent! Certainly rivals Allen family firewood splitter on speed. I do think Dana's ( s'more firewood channel ) design for gravity feed linkage is extremely clever along with a flow control and so that edges your out in that, but bar none, YOURS IS THE BEST VERTICAL SPLITTER BEING MANUFACTURED AND SHOWN CURRENTLY. Everything else being built now has got a lot of catching up to do if you ask me. A LOT....... Your splitter works so well that the conveyor has trouble keeping up. I'm not sure but maybe something on the paddles of the conveyor to grab the wood better/quicker or maybe a little wider trough?? I don't think the conveyor is fully optimized BUT It's a nice problem to have when a manufacturer makes a single wedge splitter that can outrun a conveyor and not vice versa ha, ha. Maybe that's the key..... Take a sip of water, soda or whatever while you wait for the conveyor to catch up. That way a person can stay hydrated while they work. Man, you guys think of everything 🙂 Thanks for the video. Going to watch this again now. Bob, keep 'em coming. Enjoying them.

[@WolfeRidge]

Thank you! We made a slight change after shooting this video, will be much better at picking up the wood out of the hopper and put a faster motor on it as well. Thanks for watching!

[@BacktoBob1]

Like Chris said there was a small change that made a big difference after the video. Thank you for watching!

[@gushoo6076]

@@BacktoBob1 Thanks to you and Chris. Not sure how this was received but I want you and Chris to know that I was not being negative. I did make lite of the small conveyor issue but was not trying to be a jerk or anything. Thanks again for the videos.This machine is really, really good.

[@BacktoBob1]

@@gushoo6076 No offense taken! Have a good evening.

[@greglammers9905]

Looks great. Now put an option for a hopper and feed conveyor on the other side to dump and feed the rounds in.

[@WolfeRidge]

We are 8 ft wide now, would have to be a separate unit in this configuration. That being said, I still have some other ideas for the engineers to work on!

[@billsiliskie2518]

How does the conveyor stowe out of the way for travel?

[@WolfeRidge]

Hydraulics to raise it straight up, same with log lift. Thanks!

[@dropshot1967]

To reduce the kick out of logs while splitting, you could add a grid of weldbeads under the splitter head. That would give the logs something to grip while being split without adding too much resistance while manipulating the logs.

[@WolfeRidge]

We are planning to test this before adding. These logs were really twisted grain, and I don't know if anything would have helped much for some of them. I had to hold some of them crooked to split.

[@gushoo6076]

@@WolfeRidge Yeah, it's got to be a tricky thing... Grip enough to hold wood but not too much to hinder sliding the wood under the wedge. That is one of those things where the best that can be done is a less than ideal compromise. Excellent job Chris. You all should be proud of this baby!

[@WolfeRidge]

@@gushoo6076 thank you!

[@billobermeyer660]

Another fabulous walk around Bob! As other commenters have asked, please try and bring a 17VS to the HFH!!! I will let you run my pro28c that I'm bringing😂What is the weight of the 17VS with out the conveyor? I'm guessing around 1900#.

[@WolfeRidge]

Thanks Bill! The VS weighs 2150# without the conveyor, 2700 for the VSC. Have a great weekend

[@erichk1674]

You might consider placing a handle on both sides of the conveyor for movement of positions . Firmer grip and you possibly won’t grab the hoses

[@WolfeRidge]

Good idea. The kickstand leg works well for a handle, hard to see it in the video though

[@steinbierz]

Thanks for the video. I’m curious if the conveyor is more useful for those dumping straight into a trailer or totes than those stacking their firewood. I really do like the conveyor feature and am leaning that way but also don’t mind saving money if it ends up being not as useful for one production method vs. another. Thanks.

[@WolfeRidge]

If you are stacking, I would stick with the 17VS without conveyor. 17VSC works best for filling totes, bags and into dump trailer without stacking. Thanks!

[@RoadRage_OG]

Suggestion: Make "Howling Wolf" on front of main beam a bolt on, rather than weld on - Paint it black (or any contrasting color) to make it really stand out. Would look great! David - Tennessee

[@BacktoBob1]

That would be pretty cool.

[@fireball7671]

Im really interested in one of these. Do you know if it will split gnarly wood like gum? I use a boiler and I tend to get a lot of free gum logs lol. I currently have a 37 ton Northstar and it will go right through it but I have lower back issues and I think a vertical spliter would be better for me.

[@WolfeRidge]

I have never tried Black Gum with one if these machines, but I have with our other models. I don't think I would recommend this model for Black Gum on a regular basis. Thanks!

[@fireball7671]

@@WolfeRidge Thanks so much for the reply!

[@upinsmokefirewood]

That's a sexy machine for sure!

[@WolfeRidge]

Thanks Steve!

[@edrurup8955]

I noticed that you use hydraulic hoses the whole length of the conveyor, with the high cost of hydraulic hose and for a cleaner look wouldn't it be better to use steel line for the long runs with short supply hoses on the ends? Initial cost may be higher but repairs would be less costly and I think it would look better. Good video.

[@WolfeRidge]

I am not sure how much it would save on cost, but know that hoses can be made at any hydraulic shop in the country in no time. If a steel line fails for the customer, they will be waiting days for a replacement part from us...

[@obiorah1]

The 17VS-C IS THE BEST VERTICAL SPLITTER ON THE MARKET IT PRODUCES BETTER WOOD WITH MINIMUM WASTE, YOU CAN CHOOSE THE SIZE SPLITS OF WOOD YOU WANT AND IT PROVIDES A BETTER FINISHING PRODUCT FOR CUSTOMERS WHO ARE IN RESTAURANTS AND HEATING THEIR HOMES,

[@BacktoBob1]

Thank you!

[@On_The_Farm]

I am looking closely at the 17VS. I like the Eastonmade Axis, but you guys are in Wisconsin and the VS appears comparable to the Axis in every way.

[@BacktoBob1]

I would say the VS is better for these reasons and more. Honda iGX engine with electric start standard - start the engine and adjust throttle from the operators position. The stroke length limiter on the VS is quick and easy to adjust, the log lifter goes up all the way so you can use the weight of the log to slide itself onto the table.

[@On_The_Farm]

@@BacktoBob1 I agree totally. Love Honda engines.

[@WolfeRidge]

We definitely feel like we raised the bar for vertical splitters. The guys at EM actually said this last fall at Paul Bunyan as well.

[@On_The_Farm]

@@WolfeRidge We will be in touch at some point, thanks.

[@chrisfisherwild]

When do they ship? Can’t wait to see my olive green one

[@WolfeRidge]

Hey Chris, Shipping 4 this week, plan to ship 4+ more VSC's each week until we catch up with them. Number 3112 is in weld currently, thanks!

[@chrisfisherwild]

I ordered a olive green one through Hartville

[@WolfeRidge]

Yep, #3112 is Olive green for Hartville. Keith was welding it today. Headed to powder coat tomorrow, so about 2 to 3 weeks for completion

[@jerrywayneray]

I ordered a Lime green one, when will it be ready :) , I'm ready :). I saw things in this video that i didn't know mine was having, LOVE IT, hours gages, GREAT @@WolfeRidge

[@paulkavanagh5393]

What name would that machine be in Ireland

[@WolfeRidge]

When you import one, you can call it whatever you want! 😉 😜

[@BacktoBob1]

Paul, we can arrange shipping to Ireland… 😎

[@robertframe7310]

Hey Bob I like that spliter how much is it

[@thefirewooddoctor]

$15,995

[@bradypayne7623]

I need 1 of theses in Bham al

[@TheOverlookMaine-cl7gf]

Maybe ad a bracket of some sort to mount an umbrella for rain or to keep cool

[@WolfeRidge]

This has been discussed, now just need to figure out how to make it happen

[@LeBlancfirewood]

How low will the conveyer go

[@WolfeRidge]

It will go down to 3 ft height, laying down flat. Thanks!

[@LeBlancfirewood]

@@WolfeRidge might have to sell my new axis need the conveyer to go flat to feed my 16 ft c onveyer

[@WolfeRidge]

@@LeBlancfirewood just let us know if we can help! That Axis should sell pretty easily, and we have a few dealers with 17VSC machines in stock. Thanks!

[@robertframe7310]

Would you pick that engine on a pro 28C

[@WolfeRidge]

No sorry, will not fit on a 28C

[@robertframe7310]

@@WolfeRidge how much is a 28C pro

[@WolfeRidge]

Prices are all on our website. We don't post prices for machines in videos as they change over time but this video will be up for many years. www.wolferidgemfg.com

[@Tonnsfabrication]

It needs a Wolf Ridge brand logo sticker on this side of the machine . The operator station is the side you will always see on Y tube, no one ever films from the front. If there is one thing Andrew Easton did correctly it's connecting his brand with two colors, when you see a green tractor do you question what brand it is? The Wolf Ridge logo is what represents your brand, when you see it there is no question at all. Marketing matters boys.

[@BacktoBob1]

Thank you for your feedback, we’ve got some cool stuff in the works 🙂

[@amentinc]

How much

[@WolfeRidge]

For Pricing, lead times and more info, please click here: www.wolferidgemfg.com

[@jerrywayneray]

Where's my green one.. its on order :)

[@WolfeRidge]

LOL, we will get her done soon. There's 50 of them on order currently. This one sold at Paul Bunyan show October 7th, and we go by order date. Thanks!

[@jerrywayneray]

Thanks! I'll post it on my youtube channel once this baby arrives, I am SO excited. @@WolfeRidge

[@BacktoBob1]

Jerry, you’re going to love it! I’ll watch for your videos after you get it. Thanks for the business!

[@lounar482]

Nice to see him tackling some logs like the rest of us have to deal with as opposed to others which only shows hand picked soft balls.

[@ironwoodvalley]

Not really a fan of the conveyor model (8' is easy throwing distance) but that V twin Honda sure sounds smoooooth! In my opinion, there should be some sort of texture to the table under the splitter. Maybe diamond plate or even a sand texture in the powder coat. I could see myself getting gut-punched by a gnarly hickory crotch!

[@chrisfisherwild]

Do you know what this splitter weighs

[@WolfeRidge]

2700# with conveyor, thanks!

[@markw2266]

This splitter definitely has my attention. You obviously used an Axis and solved all the little things that can be annoying. Not downing that machine in any way, it works very well. I have one, and I like it, but I can see myself liking this one a little more. The thing about splitters is it's the machine you spend the most time with. That being said, some snall things tend to be bigger.

[@WolfeRidge]

Thank you! We have never used an Axis, we just designed what we thought was the best way to do things. Keeping in mind how to make it easier on the operator at the same time.

[@christopherbrown8164]

Chris is getting good at running a vertical. It'd be awesome if you could do a radial stacking attached conveyor on a horizontal machine. For high production cord wood.

[@WolfeRidge]

Disc cleaner is next, but I do have some parts coming to try out this conveyor on a 28c

[@lefthandedleprechaun8702]

That control system needs to be mounted higher, it will get beat to snot where you have it now

[@BacktoBob1]

The engine controls? Or the hydraulic valve controls? Either way they are both recessed intentionally so they don’t get damaged.

[@gushoo6076]

Well, I just see something that is a pretty good form of flattery. One of Wolfe Ridge's competitors has just COPIED one of the features on their machine. They still have a long way to go to be as good as Wolfe Ridge, but them copying the idea is a good acknowledgment of how good The 17VS and 17VS-C vertical splitters really are. Did I say they still have a LONG way to go to beat or even equal the 17VS-C? Well, they need to try a lot harder it seems! Honestly, theirs are not as good as your 17VS without the conveyor either. They make good stuff but no where near you in the vertical game. Not even close! I would give my specific opinions but since I do not work for them or get paid to explain to them where they fall short, I'll leave this just as a general thought. Anyway, please feel free to copy this comment to your other vertical video's since I think folks have a right to know before possibly spending their hard earned money on an inferior product and regretting it later. I think if people REALLY LOOK than they will see this brand that copied your idea and all others fall very short. No folks, I don't personally know either owner ( Chris or the other guy ) but I know quality and this splitter by Wolfe ridge is the very best being made that I know of. This post is not meant to be negative to the other manufacturers, it is to make people look at the verticals and see for themselves that there is no contest right now. Anyway, I hope that I have helped someone by bringing this up and again a big thumbs up to Wolf Ridge for their vertical offerings!

[@WolfeRidge]

Thank you Gus! 😊

[@chriswhitesell8079]

Nice machine but a computer on a wood splitter is ridiculous. One more thing to break, plus an additional cost to the machine.

[@BacktoBob1]

I understand what you’re saying, but these iGX Hondas have been around for several years now and have proven to be very reliable.

[@WoodysRTBFirewood]

Awesome machine the only improvement I can see is that more aggressive pics are needed on the conveyor to help grab the wood and convey it into the trailer. Shouldn’t have to throw the split wood a couple of feet up the conveyor. Aside from that this machine is a beast. Cheers Woody !!!

[@WolfeRidge]

We made a couple slight changes after this video to improve the wood going up the conveyor. Thanks!

[@WolfeRidge]

Thus was a way to put engine controls at the operator's station. We are designing another option as well for those who don't want the electronics, but still want the controls within arms reach...

[@allusernamesistaken]

Why not just buy a full firewood processor?

[@WolfeRidge]

10x the cost and less control over the split sizes.

[@reddogatv1]

To bad it’s unaffordable for most