Cheapest and Best log splitter - Performance built 27 ton - Two year review
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- Опубликовано: 5 сен 2024
- I was looking for a budget friend log splitter that was capable and built well to hold up for several years of use. I've had this about two years and am very happy with it. Not it's not the most powerful but it has split everything I have put on it. Hoped this helps you make a decision on which splitter is best for you.
I have the COUNTYLINE splitter . When doing the big rounds vertically , place a couple of 2x4’s beside the base and those big rounds will sit level and are easier to spin for the second split . Good video . Del
That’s a great tip!! I normally don’t do any big rounds. I own a tree service so I keep all the 15” and under pieces for myself haha. Just splitting a big piece in the video to show what it will do.
I like the sound of the wood spliting 😊
It’s a glorious sound !!!!
Add a Gorillabac 3803 log lift to your splitter to get a real benefit out of the big gnarly wood your splitting. Save your back for fun stuff.
@@fredkalakay6164 I agree but I only split big stuff for the video haha. I have a tree service so I keep all the wood 20” and under for myself 😂👌🏻
When I split vertical with large rounds I keep a splitting maul handy, if they don’t fully split I just give them a whack or two and they are. Easier turning them when they are in half.
Heck yeah! You have the same splitter?
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I have a 27 ton but it’s a “Dirty hands” brand. Has Kohler engine. Had it for about 6 years now and am very happy with it. I’ve never found anything it won’t split.
@@driftlessareadrone5337 yeah, I’ve heard good things about them! Good engine to. Koehler is excellent!!!
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They quit making them about 3 years ago. They are really just a typical design like most nowadays but I like it. If anything did go wrong I’d be able to fix it now that I have it.
Probably can use some universal parts but yes that’s frustrating for sure!! Probably could sell it for more than you paid for it now haha. But then you need to replace it so it’s a catch 22
That log splitter was made by YTL International.
I'm an assembler and I've done a ton of splitters, but back when I was new I royally screwed one up.
After failing to source the parts locally I called YTL. What I got was the best customer service. Ever.
All the parts I screwed up, over night, free.
I will forever recommend their products because of that.
Wow no kidding! I’m glad you said that because I was thinking it would be a nightmare to get parts for lol. It’s been a great splitter for me! Thanks for sharing
Dude, watch your control valve. Mine started failing to kick-off on return, had to watch it close. Then the back pressure (I'm assuming) caused the filter to break off... the threads broke meaning the filter attachment assembly was done for. So got a new assembly and ran literally 1 round through it, it failed again and blew the seal on the filter. So I decided to see if I could adjust the pressure (there's an adjustment screw under the cap on the back of the control valve). Well, the stay-nut on the adjustment screw was frozen, so I held it with a wrench and cranked on the screw with the required allen wrench.... and it promptly stripped, bad. Like, hey, this is seriously cheap metal here. So I noticed the entire adjustment assembly would turn by turning the froze nut so I'm assuming it had worked itself out of adjustment via vibration. But I have no idea what the heck kind of damage might do to the adjustment assembly so I decided to just replace the valve. I wasn't EVEN going to replace with a valve from YT Industries (given the shoddy materials of the one I have). So I found a County Line one at Tractor Supply for $150. Even better news... it was the ONLY valve I could find in town that was under $360. So far, it looks like all the fittings will work. HOWEVER, the supply/return fittings on the CL valve are bass ackwards and the handle will be on the inside (between the valve and the cylinder), meaning there's no way it will work. There's a couple of cleavis pins holding the handle bracket on... so if I get REAL lucky, I'll be able to get them out and rotate the handle mount to a useable position AND the hydraulic return hose is long enough to go on top as opposed to the bottom. This is a real sh**show. The thing is a beast otherwise, but I'll be honest. 2 big White Oaks, and 1 Post Oak... the thing has split everything I've thrown at it, some REALLY big stuff, narly and knotty etc. But that's it, maybe 4 trees altogether. It's no wonder Performance Built is no longer available. I'm probably gonna bit the bullet and go Eastonmade or Ramsplitter.
@@Mikkall yeah my filter seal blew out as well 🤷♂️ sounds like you had some issues but your right these had lower to spare! I split a lot by hand as well but it’s been good for me so far no doubt. Easton made are sweet but $$$$$
@@timberandtools I'm getting old. I split a whole old Post Oak by hand. I thought it would help get me in shape. Turns out the only thing it's doing to me is making me more sore and beat to hell than the last time. ;)
@@Mikkall haha yeah truth!!! Splitting with a machine will keep you in shape plenty !
i just bought the Crimson brand for RK for $1299 in Hamilton Ohio... the exact as a Performance that was at Lowes for $1500. i have split like 6 cords with it and some nasty stuff and some big stuff.... runs great and purrs like a kitten... its not perfect but it gets the job done and im sure if i take care of it the machine will produce for a professional homeowner for a log time
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Good to hear!! I am sure it will serve you well!! I have had a few small things pop up but it’s been a great machine so far. Happy splitting 🪓🪵 and thanks for watching 😎
I've got this one, and I love it.
They are a really great little splitter 👌
Used one all day today,does good.
For the money these are a value no doubt
Hello from Northern Virginia, Just Subscribed!. We have a 27 ton that will split most anything also. Happy Thanksgiving 🦃🚜🪵🇺🇸
Happy thanksgiving to you as well! Very happy with this splitter. Can’t be beat for the price for sure!!
Been seeing splitters right around a grand at TSC and home depot. I've heard the TSC one is pretty good too. Which is something when i see used splitters on marketplace for 800 or so... A grand for a new one is a no brainer...
Absolutely! The one at tsc was 1199$ and looked very similar so I saved the 200$ and bought this one haha
I have one too, Works great. Grease the slide on it. Keep it level when splitting or the hydraulic fluid will spit out the vent/bleeder valve, I found that out the hard way. Do you tow it behind your truck or trailer it? I store mine outdoors but I spray it down with WD40 and use a breathable tarp. Cheers B.Champagne
I haven’t had any problems with it spitting oil out. I’ll have to grease it tho haven’t done that yet!
I run the same splitter. Gets the job done.
Everything ya need and nothing you don’t lol
Small wedge tough to have strings hanging on. Sorta high lifting height for normal rounds.
It is normal height I think, it’s in a good spot for me so I don’t have to bend over as much. To each their own, what kind of splitter do you have?
I wish they made a four-way wedge.
Good but fragile.. Used one at a buddies cottage... wires come out easily.. they kink.... but otherwise... amazing!
Had this a few years with no issues so far, not a bad unit for sure!
Just bought one of these in Sept, it was $1299. Now it's $1499.
The best review I've seen on it.
I was getting worried that it was just mine when it went into big rounds it took awhile to push through.
Wow price went way up sadly! Thanks I appreciate the positive comments!!
Now it’s $1599. Just bought one today.
@@StrivingTowardsWhatIsAhead I'm on the fence because of this. 600.00 increase wtf. What are your thoughts
Where do you get these at
@user-ec4xh8fc8b bought this at Lowe’s a few years back
Thanks for the review
Great video, thanks for the info & review! 🙌😎
Just got one based on your review.
Nice!! Hope she treats you good! So far mine has been great
Can you please make a video on how to make this thing vertical, for some reason I can’t figure it out and I’m following the directions of pull 1 pin and up it goes!!! Bullshit
Good job I bought the same 27 ton
Awesome!! Good luck with it.
Check out a powersplit vertical slitter, they are awesome, and they are very back friendly.
This goes vertical as well
I thank you for the time and info. The vid work needs a little more steadiness tho. Almost made me nauseated, lol. But really, thank you
Haha yes thanks though!
Better splitters have the wedge on the end of the beam..pieces fall into wheelbarrow or trailer...less handling.
She’s just a cheapy from the big box store but does quite well
why would you use so much energy to turn the log? I watched log splitter video previously and that guy was smart. didn't use so much energy to turn and split the wood. he splitted little by little. he also had the same log splitter like yours.
Just for making video I normally don’t even split big wood like that. I’ll cut it up first
thanks for the video
Thanks for watching!
most 27 ton splitters today are now selling about 1500 dollars
Yeah this one is even 1500 now. I bought it awhile back haha
Your vid has me looking at this. How does it do on Oak?
Works great split oak hickory anything you put in it
Nice machine. Could it be lifted by 2 guys to loaded in a pick up truck? Thanks
Two reallllllly strong guys lol like I’d say 4 normal dudes lol but it is tow behind
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How fast can you pull it on the road ways?
@@Tracy-Inches I only towed it home from my local lowes, I went about 40-45 and it was fine. I wouldn’t recommend his way speed lol
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thanks
I'd say thats worth a grand for sure. Is that the Northern Tool or Lowes splitter?
It’s from lowes. Yeah hard to be beat for 1000)
@@timberandtools seeing it split the knotty stuff made me a believer. Thanks
@@PineyWoodsHomestead yeah she’s done some nasty pieces !
Yea, but what kind is it?
It is a performance built
How do people like the Champion brand splitters?
Not sure, I haven’t used one myself. Do you have one?
@@timberandtools , I'll probably be buying one tomorrow, because we don't have Lowes in my area. I hear good stuff about Champion log splitters.
@@johnthree1611 good deal hopefully she’ll treat you well 😎
Has anyone found a 4 way wedge for these?
Not that I’m aware of, would not be hard to make or source from local fabrication shop
How about its cost and where to buy?
I believe they’re 1500 $ now and they are sold at Lowes
@@timberandtools thank you.
@@rottiejakeluke anytime, thanks for watching
I’m going to get sick.
No link or details of where to buy?
Sorry, it’s at lowes.com they are now 1499$ 😔
@@timberandtools Wow. I'm probably going to buy the harbor freight one. May go electric but not sure yet.
@@jrgaln I had a friend who had a HF splitter electric and liked it. It will not do nasty knotty stuff but you can cut it up with saw or a wedge and sledge… I think you’ll be good with electric if your not doing knarly stuff
@@timberandtools Thanks for the information and the videos.
@@jrgaln my pleasure good luck!!
That splitter today costs $1599.00! Crazy times these days.
I have seen that!!!!! So insane!
Really!!! This splitter looks identical to my 27 ton Black Diamond that I bought in Nov 2018 on Black Friday at Runnings for $699. Things are so much more expensive post-pandemic.
@@davidn1369 Oregon is the same splitter to lol 😂 way more money for everything post pandemic tho 😣🤔
I bought one two years ago for 999, works great!
@@robertaltman3801 definitely was one of the best deals going
Get a tripod ,,,that was hard to watch.
Haha I do normally use one 😂
I have this splitter, and some wood I get will stop this machine in its tracks
Dang. Maybe you got a bad pump on it. I’ve split some really knarly wood with this machine
Never liked that track design...once splinters go in there it splits itself
Yeah I keep cleaning it out
Poor design with the tires and axel assembly in the stand area of the user, with a potential to trip over it .
This is the most popular design around, yes it’s in the way but this is in the entry level price point. It’s a great machine for what it costs. What kind of splitter do you have ? The three point hitch splitters are a little easier to walk around
COULDN'T FIND ANY BIG LOGS,,,🤪👍
Motor sounds nothing like a honda....
Briggs and she runs great
The guy should be wearing leather work gloves and eye protection.
That guy would be me haha. I could be a little better about PPE and safety items however I don’t think it’ll hurt you at all if I get a splinter or another piece of wood or debris in my eye. Stay safe out there brother and have a wonderful day 😎
BahahHha go home safety police
You need to learn how to use your camera. Totally unwatchable!!
Thank you for the comment, I usually do you use a tripod or have a much steadier shot this was kind of just an ad lib last minute video. If you’d like the rest of my videos to be up to your standard 😊
@@timberandtools imagine being so injured by a little camera shake that you have to scold and whine about it 🤣
@@kkc3009 wild times we live in!!