Wolfe Ridge 28C Compact Commercial Log Splitter Walk Around and Demonstration

[@OneEyeCustoms]

You sure have made yourself right at home with these machines! Great walk around!

[@WolfeRidgeSplitters]

Bob is doing a great job for sure

[@BacktoBob1]

Thank you guys! 🙂

[@jfitz9624]

Good you got rid of the holes on the built in sorting table. Splits tend to get into them while another round is being pushed through the wedge. The designs are ever improving!

[@billobermeyer660]

Great walk through on the exact machine I have, even the color! I added the hydraulic oil cooler, table extender, and have the brass slides to put on the next time they need changed. What an awesome machine it is and my only consideration as a replacement would be the 17VS so hopefully you can do a review on it as many others are very interested in it!! Thanks Bob!!

[@TedErhartCFP]

I've had my 28C for just about 2 months. I'm glad I purchased the 6-way wedge and the extended sorting table. The one thing I probably didn't need and won't use is the stroke limiter. The machine is awesome. Without a conveyer, you literally need 3-guys to run at full capacity. That's how fast it is. The box wedge system interests me. If I ever upgrade, I'll seriously consider it.

[@BacktoBob1]

Thank you for the feedback! I was thinking to show the stroke limiter on this but with the 24 inch stroke and 16 inch cut firewood it doesn’t leave any margin really. Return is so quick I don’t think it’s needed on a 24 inch stroke machine like this… unless doing real short stuff for BBQ smokers or something.

[@keiththurston9024]

I have had my 28C for a year now. I am at 24 hours. Probably have split around 15 cords. It is a beast, I have yet to find something it will not push through the 4-way head. I took it to a family members home a couple weeks ago, even with 2 men loading logs, the could not keep up with the splitter. And I assume my cycle time is around 10 sec. Great machine!

[@WolfeRidgeSplitters]

Thanks Keith!

[@arnecarlsson9740]

Excellent detailed walk thru, better than a instruction manual. Thanks Bob! 👍👍👍

[@BacktoBob1]

Thank you for watching and for the compliment!

[@DanielAtkinsFirewood]

Nice demonstration, Bob. Keep them coming. Even though I already have mine and love it, my parents get to see it run here in about a month. 😉👍

[@BacktoBob1]

Awesome, thank you!

[@arnecarlsson9740]

You should try Mike Morgan's offset split technique, splitting into three small pieces and one large. Resplit the large one....done! 😆😆😆

[@BacktoBob1]

I’ve seen that method but haven’t really tried it yet. I suspect when I run a pile of firewood for myself I’ll use it.

[@toddschumacker-ex1wd]

Very informative video, nice job! As a Wolfe Ridge owner, always learn something watching these videos.

[@BacktoBob1]

Thank you! More to come 😃

[@joeshaffer2506]

Nice demo bob awesome splitter

[@BacktoBob1]

Thank you!

[@AroundTheYard-MN]

Great video Bob! Looking forward to seeing the other machines in the Wolfe Ridge line up. I need a refresher on the features and specs 😉

[@BacktoBob1]

Thank you! 😅 Also thank you for making the videos of your machine!

[@outdoorsinthe608]

Hey Bob great video! That 28C is a beast for sure!! How about 22RS walk around video👍👍

[@BacktoBob1]

It’s on my list 😉 Thanks for watching!

[@jerodtier3269]

Thanks for this. I am looking forward to a walk through of the others. I'm in the market for a new splitter this spring.

[@BacktoBob1]

Thanks for watching! Make sure you’re subscribed for when the next one comes out.

[@somedayzo6]

Very disappointed that you left Metsa Machines but you are a welcome addition to the Wolf Ridge company! Great video as always.

[@BacktoBob1]

Thank you! I'm not sure the story behind your user name, but, every time I see it I remind myself that some day I want a Z06 as well. Really want a C7. Some day. 😃

[@somedayzo6]

Yes Bob that is exactly what the user name stands for! Great to hear you want a Zo6 also! C7 is an amazing platform!

[@HortonHill]

Nice machine!

[@danshouseofsmokeandoutdoor7119]

Great splitter like to see side buy side of its big brother the 35 ton one.

[@cwwhite5137]

Great review, Bob! Spot on. Chip

[@lawrencehalawith4707]

This is the one I have been waiting for.I will be placing my order for this spring. I talked to Chris about a month ago and this is demo is the best so far. I noticed that the beams paint has worn off sooner than usual? Is that do to different wear parts under the push plate?Will be calling soon to place my order.

[@WolfeRidgeSplitters]

This splitter frame has about 300 hours on it. Basically rebuilt with updated parts. Thanks!

[@gushoo6076]

When do you think that you folks will put out the video on the VS-C with the bigger motor and pump? I'm anxious to see that one run. The vertical splitter with no conveyor is tweaked in nicely. Better than the prototype video even. I can only imagine the VS-C being faster and more powerful?

[@WolfeRidgeSplitters]

We will have a 17VS-C video out the end of January

[@frontyardfirewood]

I really like the model that Daniel atkins bought, if i was to get one i think id get that its the 37t sho i believe. Great machine there

[@WolfeRidgeSplitters]

35 SHO

[@DanielAtkinsFirewood]

Remember, mine is extra special because it's built backwards 😉👍

[@frontyardfirewood]

@DanielAtkinsFirewood right on yes i have built my rugged made backwards Dan, my wood lot being on a slight slope, i can roll rounds down hill to it. Exactly how it should be!

[@frontyardfirewood]

@@WolfeRidgeSplitters right on 35t, my bad.

[@michaelconte1721]

Is there anyway to get a video of the 28 pro! I'm trying to decide between the pro n the C! Only reason I'm asking is because of budget!. Would love see it in action or even side by side action! Thanks and I love the videos no matter what model

[@WolfeRidgeSplitters]

Bob will be making new videos each week and his first priority is doing a video like this with every model. Thanks!

[@michaelconte1721]

@@WolfeRidgeSplitters thanks

[@BacktoBob1]

Yes indeed, will be doing a 28 Pro video soon! Thanks for watching!

[@jessewilcox5149]

The 22rs with log lift and full rounds. Interested in a new splitter this year to replace my super splitter HD want a log lift

[@BacktoBob1]

On my list! When you say full rounds, what diameter are you looking to see?

[@WolfeRidgeSplitters]

We actually just received a Google review on this machine that you might like to see... here is a link: g.co/kgs/asY5rBR

[@jessewilcox5149]

@@BacktoBob1 20" and down - mostly oak, ash, hardwoods - Twin cities trees - Really looking to replicate a 22PROc. Seemed to work quite well for the Morgans - without the $11000 price tag

[@thefirewooddoctor]

Now I'm upset. No more cutouts in the standard outfeed tray. They sure come in handy as hand grab holes when the end of the splitter is buried in a pile of splits.

[@WolfeRidgeSplitters]

Less spots for fingers to go MIA. The wood doesn't care if your digits are in those holes LOL

[@thefirewooddoctor]

@WolfeRidgeSplitters that logic I understand. Am more worried about my glove getting caught between the round and the wedge.

[@thefirewooddoctor]

No idea why I watched this, as I have a 28C myself. Besides, my 28C is easier to look at as it is in the prettiest color you guys offer, dark sapphire. It is a gorgeous color. Only thing I'd do different is order the 35C for a stronget push when using the 12-way.

[@DanielAtkinsFirewood]

I have no idea why I was watching this, too. Mine is way bigger than this and is metric built..🤣😉👍

[@BacktoBob1]

Well thank you both for watching anyway 😅😎

[@thefirewooddoctor]

@BacktoBob1 I had a 1yr, aka 86hr, review video filmed for my 28C but it ended up sounding more like a sales pitch. Going to re-shoot it entirely.

[@AroundTheYard-MN]

Mine is the “SAE” Big Dog version. 😊

[@DanielAtkinsFirewood]

@BacktoBob1 : 16 months and 245 hours on mine.. Jeffrey, my engine is going to wore out by the time you catch up..😉👍

[@kylewillmann7583]

Good morning Bob, what tonnage would you recommend for purely splitting Osage orange/Hedge firewood as it can be a gnarly wood to split

[@WolfeRidgeSplitters]

28 will do it with the 4 way no problem. Thanks!

[@kylewillmann7583]

Will it handle a 6 way as well? In what situation or circumstances is the oil cooler recommended?

[@chrisfisherwild]

When do the 17 vsc start to ship

[@WolfeRidgeSplitters]

8 in weld now to ship mid to late January. Thanks!

[@chrisfisherwild]

Awesome I got a green one going to Hartville

[@crperformancetucker5065]

Can a box wedge be installed on a 35c or is that only an option on a SHO.

[@thefirewooddoctor]

Only the SHO BW has the box wedge. Has a different splitting beam than the standard SHO.

[@crperformancetucker5065]

Thanks i was woundering what the actual difference was. Thought maybe it he like the competition where the bow wedge and normal wedges would just slide over

[@BacktoBob1]

The SHO box wedge machine is different like the firewood doctor mentioned. You can run a traditional wedge on a box wedge machine, but not the other way around. Additionally with the traditional wedge on a box wedge machine, the height is adjustable but fixed in place with bolt and nut. Next week video like this will be with the 35 SHO box wedge.

[@AroundTheYard-MN]

@crperformancetucker5065 - I have several videos of the 35 SHO Box wedge on my channel. The other option for the box wedge is the HDI model, that is the model without training wheels 😂 it has fork pockets and a skid steer plate.

[@crperformancetucker5065]

@@AroundTheYard-MN ya i actually was watching your videos that i found last night thanks for all the information. Not sure a show is in my budget but sure be nice to have a box wedge for some of my big rounds. I basically get all tree service wood so nothing small

[@lounar482]

You guys may want to research what plumbers and mechanics say about using teflon tale on joints.

[@WolfeRidgeSplitters]

Thanks, Teflon tape is used only in very select locations and we have had zero issues. It's really how it is installed that makes the difference. Thanks!

[@grumpy1311]

Nice machine!

[@WolfeRidgeSplitters]

Thank you!