Thanks for the review. I'm considering this model, i think the modifications you made to the hitch-connection end are perfect! For that valve issue,,, in not certain if this will fix it, but RuggedMade has a video on their channel about adjusting the detent for the return on the valve. Might be what could help you
Thanks for pointing that out. About a week after I posted this video, I contacted Ruggedmade and they emailed me that video link for the detent adjustment as well as to let me know that the Honda engines just came in!! Ha ha. Their adjustment procedure totally fixed the poblem. The detent spring was way too tight by about two full turns! Also, as I pointed out, the raven is actually a great engine. These guys are a really great company to work with. I highly recommend their products. The log lifter is amazing! Will lift as much as you pile on with ease!
The detent on that valve is adjustable. It’s the adjustment at right angle to the spool, loosen the lock nut turn the outer adjusting nut out 1/2 to 3/4 of a turn (looser). Try that it fixed mine.
I have the 37 ton one and I did some modifications to mine as well I use my tractor to move mine so I put a removable pintail hitch on it so when you remove it no one wacks there legs on the hitch and use the 3 point to lift and move so I didn’t put a jack on mine. Thanks for the video
I know exactly what you're talking about with respect to the retract detent not kicking out 100 percent. As of right now, mine does it too. It's frustrating. The detent pressure seems to be appropriate, so the only way i can see to possibly fix it is to lessen the detent pressure lower than you really want it so the the 'inertia' of the level breaking out of the detent carries the lever ALL the way forward. The other thing that crossed my mind is to remove the spool and refine and re shape the actually deformation in the spool shaft that is being caught by the ball bearing detent. Great video, nice job making it your own.
@charlesbranham875 The machine came with the additional valve for the lifter. Not sure what you mean about "adding it". One funny thing about the Raven Chinese Honda copy. Even after it's been running and fully warmed up, it will not start w/o choking it. Other than that, it seems to be a great engine. No need to drop the extra $350 for the Honda w less HP.
mine is 3 years old been thru 3 sets of valves rugged made warranty is great people are great at getting parts out just wish i didnt need them . has leaked hyd oil since day one log craddle you took off has been bent clear back to craddle engine has been great log lift gets bent up needs a angle iron welded on next to beam to avoid this hyd oil filter housing was replaced but still has filter vibrate. loose love the speed and power needs engineered better beam log lift and craddle need to be same height so moving peices back to be resplit is easier tounge weight can be adjusted by moving the tire forward your modes are great for the money not a bad machine but could be better just ordered a vertical with elevater from wolfe ridge cant wait to get it and speed up my production
I've use my old straight beam Northern splitter for over 20yrs. I guess I just got very used to holding the logs on the side at times when needed. It just worked better for me to remove that bracket. Totally not needed!
Really? He stuck with a northern tool splitter for 20 years then bought a budget semi commercial rugged made. Maybe he has money because he is frugal and doesn't blow it. Rich guy playing with his toys is a 15k Wolfe ridge and a 10k conveyor just for RUclips views not this.
Thanks for the review. I'm considering this model, i think the modifications you made to the hitch-connection end are perfect!
For that valve issue,,, in not certain if this will fix it, but RuggedMade has a video on their channel about adjusting the detent for the return on the valve. Might be what could help you
Thanks for pointing that out.
About a week after I posted this video, I contacted Ruggedmade and they emailed me that video link for the detent adjustment as well as to let me know that the Honda engines just came in!! Ha ha. Their adjustment procedure totally fixed the poblem. The detent spring was way too tight by about two full turns! Also, as I pointed out, the raven is actually a great engine.
These guys are a really great company to work with. I highly recommend their products. The log lifter is amazing! Will lift as much as you pile on with ease!
The detent on that valve is adjustable. It’s the adjustment at right angle to the spool, loosen the lock nut turn the outer adjusting nut out 1/2 to 3/4 of a turn (looser). Try that it fixed mine.
I have the 37 ton one and I did some modifications to mine as well I use my tractor to move mine so I put a removable pintail hitch on it so when you remove it no one wacks there legs on the hitch and use the 3 point to lift and move so I didn’t put a jack on mine. Thanks for the video
I know exactly what you're talking about with respect to the retract detent not kicking out 100 percent. As of right now, mine does it too. It's frustrating. The detent pressure seems to be appropriate, so the only way i can see to possibly fix it is to lessen the detent pressure lower than you really want it so the the 'inertia' of the level breaking out of the detent carries the lever ALL the way forward. The other thing that crossed my mind is to remove the spool and refine and re shape the actually deformation in the spool shaft that is being caught by the ball bearing detent. Great video, nice job making it your own.
You can adjust the detent for the return valve.
How did you add the log lifter valve, did you add a 2 spool valve or what ?
@charlesbranham875
The machine came with the additional valve for the lifter.
Not sure what you mean about "adding it".
One funny thing about the Raven Chinese Honda copy. Even after it's been running and fully warmed up, it will not start w/o choking it. Other than that, it seems to be a great engine. No need to drop the extra $350 for the Honda w less HP.
mine is 3 years old been thru 3 sets of valves rugged made warranty is great people are great at getting parts out just wish i didnt need them . has leaked hyd oil since day one log craddle you took off has been bent clear back to craddle engine has been great log lift gets bent up needs a angle iron welded on next to beam to avoid this hyd oil filter housing was replaced but still has filter vibrate. loose love the speed and power needs engineered better beam log lift and craddle need to be same height so moving peices back to be resplit is easier tounge weight can be adjusted by moving the tire forward your modes are great for the money not a bad machine but could be better just ordered a vertical with elevater from wolfe ridge cant wait to get it and speed up my production
All good points but the pinch point is that you should always keep your hands on top of the wood and not by your side..
I've use my old straight beam Northern splitter for over 20yrs. I guess I just got very used to holding the logs on the side at times when needed.
It just worked better for me to remove that bracket. Totally not needed!
rich guy playing with his toy
Really? He stuck with a northern tool splitter for 20 years then bought a budget semi commercial rugged made. Maybe he has money because he is frugal and doesn't blow it. Rich guy playing with his toys is a 15k Wolfe ridge and a 10k conveyor just for RUclips views not this.