RuggedMade 37 ton Log Splitter Review and Demonstration
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- Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
- In this video, I review and do a demonstration on the Ruggedmade RS 737 Ruggedsplit log splitter. I talk about the pros and cons of this machine and how it stacks up versus conventional big box store splitters, Also give a brief demonstration of the machine in action.
Thanks for the info! I assumed that most of this unit was Chinese, thanks for clearing that up, still the best looking and quality Chinese made splitter I’ve seen
Your welcome. It's a great splitter. In the process of splitting about 7 cords. I have since replaced the battery, but starting problems (electric) still persist. I'd say the electric start is the weak spot in the unit. Also, engine is jetted very lean from factory so it has to start on choke even when warm. Thats easily fixed with bigger jet. Other than that, I have very happy with the unit. Unfortunately price has gone up substantially since I bought it. I still highly recommend getting it..money well spent!
I took the battery Off of mine, it starts easily using the pullstart in 1 or 2 pulls usually and i dont have to waste time buying and maintaining a battery.
Same here battery included were crap
Nice review.. Been watching outside with Scheib for a few years now and he has split a lot of wood with his with no problem..
This is a great machine. If you get a 1 loader, 1 operator, and 2 throwers you can do a lot in a short time.
When you start it cold hold the choke with left hand and start it with the key start. Push throttle full open. It will start
You may have already figured out what is going on with your log splitter when it won't start. I see your video is about 2 years old. But if you haven't I would tell you that when you go to start it and you think it's a starter or a bad battery check the control valves because if they're not in neutral position it won't start and it will act like a bad battery and the key ignition also.
Thanks for the tip. I know exactly what you are talking about. It ended up being the battery. Normally I would have suspected the battery but it was almost brand new. The vibrations these machines throw off is hard on lead acid batteries. I need to go AGM. Thanks for watching!
@@andy84wilson I have the 728 model I just bought this year and the battery does jiggling wiggle around in the battery case I think the battery was too small for the machine. However I took 1/4 inch threaded rod and I drilled the hole on the bottom of the battery box a quarter inch hole on both sides then l cut a piece of quarter inch flat stock then drilled that out as well I put a piece of leather on top of the battery and then tightened it all up problem all fixed hope this will you .
Thank you! That's a great idea! I'll do it! I hope you like your machine, mine has been great!
@@andy84wilson I love it if you have any questions hit me up if I can be of any help to you
@@terryschuyler5185 thank you! I appreciate it! Happy Thanksgiving!
Cant see what your doing, but it looks pretty nice cutting
Need a bigger battery for cranking. Sounds like not enough juice to turn that motor over.
This machine needs an AGM battery. Flooded cell batteries won't hold up to the vibrations from the machine. That battery was 2 or 3 months old at the time of the video. Vibration killed it that fast. Lesson learned.
When hydraulic fluid gets hot it "seeps" tightest fittings
Great video Andy.
How do you like the axle set all the way back like that? If i bought one, that's what i'd do as well. Does it make the tounge super heavy?
Thanks man! Axle is in a good position for sure. Tongue weight is probably 80lbs or so! I put a standard fold away tongue jack on it from Harbor Freight. It really should have come with one.
Keep turning the key over, the battery recharges within a few hours. Where is the blinker fluid reservoir?
Why are you looking in the gas tank when it's nit a fuel delivery problem? Check your battery with vom? Also work smarter not harder. Get a basket for your split lots instead of on the ground...lol
Awe man.
Thats depressing. So what was wrong with the 4 way splitter wedge? Why would you not use that? Is it too weak to use the 4 way with?
No the machine is crazy strong. It will blast through the nastiest wood like a breeze. The 4 way wedge is only good (I think) if you are in smaller diameter material. Just because it splits them in weird sizes if they are too big. But ruggedmade now offers a 6 way wedge that I'd really like to try. Please don't let the 4 way wedge discourage you from buying the machine. It's been great. Hope that answers your question
@@andy84wilson They make a 6 way wedge for that machine. I would love to see it in action. What do ya think?
Can you turn the 4 way over so the spacing is different? That's a design idea if you cant.
No you can't unfortunately. And the provided 4 way wedge doesn't make pieces in the right size in my opinion. It works GREAT on like 10" rounds but thats about it. There are better designs out there. But don't let that stop you from buying the splitter. Its a GREAT machine. Too bad they are a lot more money now, but I guess everything is.
does the battery have a direct ground wire connected to the engine block? (not to a painted surface)
I'm not sure. I'll check and report back!
The ground terminal is bolted on with the engine mount bolt. The engine case is bare aluminum.
Awesome video! We truly appreciate the feedback and love hearing from our customers. The RS-737 is a great model and we can tell you're really moving through those cords with ease.
Just wanted to let you know that in the last 6 months or so we released a brand new assembly video which REALLY cuts down on the build time (ruclips.net/video/2plsp-ClFV0/видео.html). We've also made some changes to the hydraulics and valve platform!
Again just love hearing real and genuine feedback and we're pumped you're enjoying your splitter!
Is it really made in China.
If it really is .
I just took it off my list from the number one spot in getting it.
Everything is made in Chy-Nah .
Godamm raven engine junk. Honda all the way
Okay, Honda it is
I check and they are supposedly made here in Massachusetts…idk what this guy was talking about
I read it was made in Ohio. That being said, if it was made in the US it would have that on the website and a giant sticker on it. With pride. But it doesnt So I'm gonna say china made. So I won't be ordering.
Im looking at this or a eastonmade ultra. Chinese with a lift vs canadian 4 sec cycle time but no log lift.
You can order this splitter right now and it will be sitting at your house in 5 business days. Its over a 2 year wait for eastonmade splitters, I have a 22-28 ordered.
@@Tonnsfabrication im probably going to look at a brute force first if they are behind too then i will consider a chinese unit. I'd like one i can tow fairly far if needed. I don't like those small wheeled ones really.
Check out All Wood Log Splitters too. US made.
@@faststang85 I guess it's all in what works best for you. I've added a hydraulic wedge to this 37 ton and just finished an 8 way wedge for it, (I have vids of it on my channel) I run this thing with a conveyor and can easily push through over a cord an hour without any issues by myself. The problem becomes dealing with the wood, this splitter can make firewood much faster than a normal person can deal with it. For my own personal use this splitter is more than I could ever need ( with the wedge mods). When I get that Eastonmade it will be a toss up as to which one gets sold. With what I have invested in the Eastonmade I can buy 4 of these ruggedmade splitters. Let us know what you end up getting.
@@nicholascooper1193 yeah they look nice, but for someone like me who only may sell 1 or 2 cords and the rest is for myself that price is a little steep.
Slug bug, silver lol The best way to start those is on half throttle.
You need to buy a battery in sted
low battery sir.
Throttle it all the way down to start. Idk why you’d think it’d be better wide open
It won't start throttled down. Do you think generators are started at idle?
@@andy84wilson I start my generator, log splitter and everything else on idle. If it doesn’t start on idle I’d check the carb or spark plug.