I have the exact splitter. 4th winter. The weld gave way on the splitter head soon after using for the first time, about 5 loads. Chinese welds. Rewelded it solidly and no probs since. At the end of the 2nd winter I lost teeth on the ram arm. Parts easy to get but not too cheap. My local mower/chainsaw bloke fixed it and haven't had a problem since. I split a lot of old ironbark with few dramas. Key is not to cut rounds more than 30cm. I also grease the slide and avoid hitting the arm back with block splitter if the ram gets jammed with a slither of wood. Kinetic all the way. So much faster and cleaner than hydraulic. I am glad I bought it. Good value for the price.
Using the pallet forks is way better then not using anything. Nothing wrong with utilising what you have. Love the splitter, never knew there was an alternative to hydraulic unit your reveal in your previous vid.
i have had to replace the rack on my kinetic splitter i might sharpen mine as well but i will monly use it on smaller timber now i just bought a super axe for the large rounds its fantastic we have a lot of box timber here in victoria greaT VIDEO
A really good demonstration John. We have a fair amount of both peppermint gums and black butts, many of which have quite 'scribbled' grain. Seeing the stringy bark splitting that you did, suggests to me that most of what we have here would split quite comfortably. Thank you for your inspiring videos, they keep me going when things get tough!
That is a great way to handle big logs, cut them up & process them. We are getting a tractor soon with a front end loader. Hopefully it will make it easier to chop up trees we cut Dow. It will have a 4 in 1 bucket but I think we will buy a pair of pallet forks as they are so handy. The kinetic log splitter looks like it’s a lot quicker than the hydraulic splitters & handles anything you throw at it.
Pretty impressed actually - the trick seems to be finding a source for saw-logs... Watching the splitter do its job is really relaxing - quite hypnotic - makes me quite fancy having a go! Well the snow's started...
hi John, what tractor do you use and are you happy with all it does. we are in need on one and are looking for recommendations. we have 50ak and are running sheep. i need it for round hay bales and slashing mainly. i would like your opinion. thanks.
What I have is a New Holland Boomer 50 with hydrostatic drive, and a 4 in 1 bucket on the loader. I have only had it for a year, and I am very happy with it. The hydrostatic drive is really great for the type of work I do - firewood and fire breaks, a small amount of slashing, road maintenance, etc. Wouldn't want to go back to conventional gears - the hydrostatic drive is much easier than driving a car! The Boomer 50 is at the top of the compact range. At 50 acres you might want something a bit larger that would handle more slashing, I think that would be a bit too much for a compact. Hope this helps.
Great video and a great demonstration of the splitter. I've been out today splitting with my hydraulic splitter and I'm thinking of upgrading to a Kinetic one the same brand as yours. The only thing I would miss from my current splitter would be the log lifter but I have a Kubota with a 4-way bucket and I could use that to lift the big logs. Thanks again you have a new subscriber here.
What sort of log splitter do you have? We are looking at them and am unsure which one to get. It’s of interest to hear you are considering buying a different type of log splitter to what you have.
@@kdegraa We have a Millers Falls Black Diamond 50 ton log splitter that has a lifting table. It's a great splitter and the lifting table is amazing for the big logs. If I was to buy one now I would probably get a kinetic one. They are a little simpler have a much faster cycle time and use less fuel as they require a smaller engine.
Choosing a log splitter is a real dilemma. The speed, simplicity and tray attract me to these kinetic splitters. However I’m worried one would not be up to the job of spitting big blocks. What happened at my place is a huge storm knocked down big grey gums around 15 years ago. The butt ends around 10 meters long have sat there since then. Recently we purchased a tractor with a loader and moved these big bits of timber. So now I want to chop them up. Maybe I should just forget about splitting them and burn them as they probably not wort the hassle and buy a splitter like this kinetic one that should split more normal sized timber.
Yeah bigger blocks need to processed before splitting. I looked up this Black Diamond kinetic splitter on eBay. It costs a bit over $2k. The bigger 40 tonne splitter of the same type costs around $2500. I’d probably go for the bigger one. However shipping to where my farm is costs $500. This is bringing the price up towards something like the cheapest Superaxe splitter which I think would be a better splitter overall for me. Of course I need to factor in freight for the Superaxe. Hopefully a shop nearby will become a dealer.
I’m curious as to what part of Australia your in. In NSW I had to obtain council approval even on my own property and as far as firewood on public land I had to obtain a license and could only cut stuff already lay down
www.ebay.com.au/itm/30-Ton-Kinetic-Log-Splitter-Flywheel-Wood-Cutter-Briggs-Stratton-Petrol-Engine/152356872555?hash=item23792d616b:g:k-oAAOSwRH5e~iu7&frcectupt=true - but I am still skeptical of the 30 ton claim!
Yes, still happy with it. The only thing that has broken is the top of the handle - company is ordering replacement from China. But this is minor and doesn't stop it working. It powers through everything I have thrown at it so far. Chops straight through the middle of knots! Certainly able to do the job. But still can't say how it will stand up long term.
It's a Husqvarna 365 - have had it for years, and it's been good. Have both 20" and 28" bars - the 28" works best with a skip tooth chain. Occasionally however I wish for a bit more power!
A large part of our house was built from the trees on our land. For firewood I usually seek out windfalls/dead trees from the forest, these generally are not suitable for building.
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I have the exact splitter. 4th winter. The weld gave way on the splitter head soon after using for the first time, about 5 loads. Chinese welds. Rewelded it solidly and no probs since. At the end of the 2nd winter I lost teeth on the ram arm. Parts easy to get but not too cheap. My local mower/chainsaw bloke fixed it and haven't had a problem since. I split a lot of old ironbark with few dramas. Key is not to cut rounds more than 30cm. I also grease the slide and avoid hitting the arm back with block splitter if the ram gets jammed with a slither of wood. Kinetic all the way. So much faster and cleaner than hydraulic. I am glad I bought it. Good value for the price.
Thank You for the you tube tutorial and your lovely charm and passion for teaching : ) keep at it and love to learn ....
My son is fascinated by your videos, thanks for the videos! Looks like a great way to split wood
I’ve sent this on to my husband. He’s been looking at log splitters for a while now. I love the modified pallet log-carrier too!
G'day mate, this is the first vid of yours I've seen. Awesome! And great to see a fellow Aussie on YT.
Thanks for the encouragement.
Great set up mate
Great spitter Backbreaking work no matter what way ya slice it
Wow that's brilliant
My grandad will be so jealous of your splitting machine
Using the pallet forks is way better then not using anything. Nothing wrong with utilising what you have. Love the splitter, never knew there was an alternative to hydraulic unit your reveal in your previous vid.
Great work
i have had to replace the rack on my kinetic splitter i might sharpen mine as well but i will monly use it on smaller timber now i just bought a super axe for the large rounds its fantastic we have a lot of box timber here in victoria greaT VIDEO
A really good demonstration John. We have a fair amount of both peppermint gums and black butts, many of which have quite 'scribbled' grain. Seeing the stringy bark splitting that you did, suggests to me that most of what we have here would split quite comfortably. Thank you for your inspiring videos, they keep me going when things get tough!
Remember there is an even stronger version of the Kinetic loggsplitter available. They sell it as a 40 ton unit...
That is a great way to handle big logs, cut them up & process them. We are getting a tractor soon with a front end loader. Hopefully it will make it easier to chop up trees we cut Dow. It will have a 4 in 1 bucket but I think we will buy a pair of pallet forks as they are so handy.
The kinetic log splitter looks like it’s a lot quicker than the hydraulic splitters & handles anything you throw at it.
Yes, the pallet forks are really useful.
Pretty impressed actually - the trick seems to be finding a source for saw-logs... Watching the splitter do its job is really relaxing - quite hypnotic - makes me quite fancy having a go! Well the snow's started...
Also quite addictive to use!
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Hi, just came across your channel and just subscribed. I’ll be sure to have a look through your videos. Chris TheRuralProject
Yeah nice
Hey John what brand is your tractor mate and is it’s worth the outlay
Hey mate, an idea for you, if you put a cable tie on the handle of the chainsaw to your desired length, it saves you the time of marking out your log
Thanks, will give it a try. Though it doesn't take long to mark out a log!
looks easier than hurling my splitter thats for sure
hi John, what tractor do you use and are you happy with all it does. we are in need on one and are looking for recommendations. we have 50ak and are running sheep. i need it for round hay bales and slashing mainly. i would like your opinion. thanks.
What I have is a New Holland Boomer 50 with hydrostatic drive, and a 4 in 1 bucket on the loader. I have only had it for a year, and I am very happy with it. The hydrostatic drive is really great for the type of work I do - firewood and fire breaks, a small amount of slashing, road maintenance, etc. Wouldn't want to go back to conventional gears - the hydrostatic drive is much easier than driving a car! The Boomer 50 is at the top of the compact range. At 50 acres you might want something a bit larger that would handle more slashing, I think that would be a bit too much for a compact. Hope this helps.
Absolutely love your "gaffer hook" for logs! Was that an invention of yours? I need to get us one of those!! :)
I did make it, but not my invention. They are available online under the names of "Hookaroon" or "Pickeroon". But easy to make if you can weld.
@@homesteading Thanks for the info John. Cheers from a Victorian subscriber :)
Nice video, keen to know how it would split ironbark?
Don't have any ironbark here to try it on!
Great video and a great demonstration of the splitter. I've been out today splitting with my hydraulic splitter and I'm thinking of upgrading to a Kinetic one the same brand as yours. The only thing I would miss from my current splitter would be the log lifter but I have a Kubota with a 4-way bucket and I could use that to lift the big logs. Thanks again you have a new subscriber here.
What sort of log splitter do you have? We are looking at them and am unsure which one to get. It’s of interest to hear you are considering buying a different type of log splitter to what you have.
@@kdegraa We have a Millers Falls Black Diamond 50 ton log splitter that has a lifting table. It's a great splitter and the lifting table is amazing for the big logs. If I was to buy one now I would probably get a kinetic one. They are a little simpler have a much faster cycle time and use less fuel as they require a smaller engine.
Choosing a log splitter is a real dilemma. The speed, simplicity and tray attract me to these kinetic splitters. However I’m worried one would not be up to the job of spitting big blocks. What happened at my place is a huge storm knocked down big grey gums around 15 years ago. The butt ends around 10 meters long have sat there since then. Recently we purchased a tractor with a loader and moved these big bits of timber. So now I want to chop them up.
Maybe I should just forget about splitting them and burn them as they probably not wort the hassle and buy a splitter like this kinetic one that should split more normal sized timber.
@@kdegraa I think you probably need to cut them with the chainsaw to a smaller size. They are big for any splitter.
Yeah bigger blocks need to processed before splitting. I looked up this Black Diamond kinetic splitter on eBay. It costs a bit over $2k. The bigger 40 tonne splitter of the same type costs around $2500. I’d probably go for the bigger one. However shipping to where my farm is costs $500. This is bringing the price up towards something like the cheapest Superaxe splitter which I think would be a better splitter overall for me. Of course I need to factor in freight for the Superaxe. Hopefully a shop nearby will become a dealer.
What tool is that you’re using to pick the logs up with?
It's a home made "pickaroon" aka "hookaroon."
I’m curious as to what part of Australia your in. In NSW I had to obtain council approval even on my own property and as far as firewood on public land I had to obtain a license and could only cut stuff already lay down
We are in North West Tasmania. Rules very here dependent on zoning.
Could you post a link where you purchased it please 😊👍
www.ebay.com.au/itm/30-Ton-Kinetic-Log-Splitter-Flywheel-Wood-Cutter-Briggs-Stratton-Petrol-Engine/152356872555?hash=item23792d616b:g:k-oAAOSwRH5e~iu7&frcectupt=true - but I am still skeptical of the 30 ton claim!
Where did yiu get your log pick that you use to put the rounds in the carry all?
Made it myself. Not an easy tool to find here in Australia. But certainly worth having!
@@homesteading Copy that. Was feeling lazy but will have to make one.
What is the main consumable in the splitter?
Fuel, but being only a 3 1/2 hp engine it doesn't use much.
Gday John, are you still happy with the kinetic splitter? Im trying to decide between hydraulic or kinetic. Regards Col from Penguin
Yes, still happy with it. The only thing that has broken is the top of the handle - company is ordering replacement from China. But this is minor and doesn't stop it working. It powers through everything I have thrown at it so far. Chops straight through the middle of knots! Certainly able to do the job. But still can't say how it will stand up long term.
Message me on Facebook if you would like to talk more - or take a look
What chainsaw do you use?
It's a Husqvarna 365 - have had it for years, and it's been good. Have both 20" and 28" bars - the 28" works best with a skip tooth chain. Occasionally however I wish for a bit more power!
Kinetic splitters are good but wont outlast a hydraulic splitter
That operator presence lever would be torn off in seconds if I had that splitter.
Takes even less time to loose a hand if you make a mistake!
Just to add further, stringy bark is nothing for this machine, even the parts with limbs.
It's a shame you couldn't make building materials out of the trees.
A large part of our house was built from the trees on our land. For firewood I usually seek out windfalls/dead trees from the forest, these generally are not suitable for building.