iron and oak 30 ton horizontal vertical log splitter assembly bhvh3018gxt

Watch as I assemble, test, and split curly water oak with this 30 ton horizontal vertical log splitter bhvh3018gxt from iron & oak.
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:41 Initial packaging impressions
1:08 Garage door explanation
1:42 Drainz It unboxing
2:07 Why did I buy a hydraulic log splitter
2:25 Internet cat tax 1
2:44 Uncrating
4:16 Unboxing fenders
4:36 Unboxing engine guard
5:22 Unboxing hydraulic hoses, user manuals, and other metal bits
5:50 Internet cat tax 2
6:14 Itemization of box contents
6:51 Tour of parts left on crate
8:10 Intro to user manuals
9:51 Exposing right wheel hub
10:57 Breaking right wheel lugs free
11:38 Installing right wheel
13:17 Installing left wheel
15:11 Fun tree thoughts while I freeze and labor
16:24 Step 2: Instructions
17:41 Step 2: Moving engine and wheels off pallet
18:20 Step 2: Move tow bar off pallet
19:07 Step 2: Attempt to insert tow bar solo
19:52 Step 2: Insert tow bar with a helper
21:21 Step 2: Tighten bolts on tow bar
22:17 Step 3: Instructions
22:55 Step 4: Instructions
23:26 Step 3: Removing beam from pallet
24:40 Step 3: Raising the beam
25:54 Step 4: Finger tighten the bolts to the beam
28:59 Step 5: Finger tighten bolts to beam rest
30:27 Step 6: Lowering the beam
31:18 Step 6: Instructions
31:35 Step 6: Beam rest catch explanation
32:04 Step 6: Tighten to 83 ft-lbs
33:24 Step 7: Instructions
34:58 Step 7: Basic overview
35:14 Step 7: Which wrench to use
36:06 Step 7: Pump plug removal
36:28 Step 7: Mistakes were made
36:57 Step 7: Install high pressure hose to pump
37:30 Step 7: Install high pressure hose to valve
40:30 Step 8: Instructions
41:33 Step 8: Tools and materials
42:10 Step 8: Install hose loose fit
43:25 Step 8: Tighten first hose clamp to 35 in-lbs
45:50 Step 8: Tighten second clamp to 35 in-lbs
46:35 Step 8: Adjustments and zip ties
48:07 Step 8: Thoughts on missing hydraulic filter
49:09 Step 9: Instructions
49:47 Step 9: Tools
49:56 Step 9: Materials
50:06 Step 9: Install log tables
54:06 Step 10: Instructions, tools, and materials
54:37 Step 10: Install left fender
56:54 Step 10: Install right fender
57:01 Step 10: Minor issues with fender fit
57:58 Step 11: Instructions (engine guard)
58:35 Step 11: Install engine guard
59:44 Step 12: Initial setup instructions
1:00:26 Step 12: Oil Drainz It hose explanation
1:01:38 Step 12: Drain oil, decide not to install drainz it hose
1:03:06 Step 12: Fill engine with oil
1:03:46 Step 13: Install hydraulic filter
1:05:29 Step 13: Filling first 5 gallons of hydraulic fluid from gallon containers
1:07:27 Step 13: Attempt to use free hand pump to empty 5 gallon bucket
1:12:05 Step 13: Use harbor freight manual transfer pump to empty 5 gallon bucket
1:14:07 Step 13: Check hydraulic fluid level after first fill
1:15:11 Step 13: Prime the pump
1:16:44 Step 13: Check and fill hydraulic fluid again
1:17:56 First startup, priming the cylinder
1:21:19 Final hydraulic fluid check and fill
1:21:57 Grease the beam
1:24:34 Safety glasses, hearing protection, blood poisoning
1:25:38 Carding for leaks
1:27:59 Maiden splitting
1:29:24 Outro

[@williamdavis922]

Watching you with that 5 gallon bucket was priceless, lol, I hope the splitter is still working well for you!!

[@ratfarmers]

I bought this same splitter a couple of years ago and its it's a beast!
When I ordered mine I added the fluids/ grease option so I didn't have to source them.
I didn't order the lighting kit either and funny thing. . . . When everyone asks to borrow it I say no sorry there's no lights on it! Haha. My brother in law said he'd buy the light kit so he can borrow it. Crap!

[@scottclark9021]

For hydraulic oil, I would suggest going to tractor supply or some other farm store and buying their cheapest hydraulic oil in five gallon buckets. Our local little Tractor Supply usually has a couple or three dozen buckets on hand. I like that engine guard that Iron and Oak has, I hope to talk somebody into putting one of those on my Boss splitter. Thank you man!

[@brianlight3853]

Dude.. grow a set, then buy a bigger funnel and pour it in with the beam up. And with your obsession with drips and spills, rename this video: "Anally retentive log splitter assembly". You are a funny dude. "I shouldn't use my fingers"... Love the Carnac thing with the cardboard. Those hydraulic leaks could send you to the great beyond.. WTF?? True Gen X'er.. The video was helpful truthfully, and you are a riot. Only thing missing was a safety helmet and an onsite ambulance.

[@createthisdotcom]

Thanks for watching, bud.

[@createthisdotcom]

I had to edit this video. No one feels the pain of being sick of my shit more than me, man.

[@mkant]

bad ass video

[@petershepherd9225]

How has the log splitter been? Thanks for the video

[@createthisdotcom]

It’s been great. I love it.

[@petershepherd9225]

@@createthisdotcom about to make the jump.