Having owned both machines, I will say that unless you are doing a lot of towing, the compact commercial is the best bet. Especially if you're a 1 man operation. The smaller frame size is easier to work around.
Makes sense. To be honest even using the compact I wanted a 2nd person there to load the lift and get stuff away from the machine too. Both machines are so fast.
Great comparison video, Bob! I love my 28c because of the simplicity and smaller footprint. I have added the table extension and the oil cooler to the original magnum package.
@billobermeyer660 which part of the splitting process has the table extension helped? More time to grab the splits before the fall off the ground? Am looking at adding the table extension to my 28C with a farm conveyor, with the table extension serving as a set of grizzly bars.
@@thefirewooddoctor Thanks for asking. Mainly to keep the splits from falling to the ground. Also, to have a holding area when splitting very large rounds. Last, to have room to stack a pile of splits before moving them to a secondary location. Not sure how the extension would work as grizzly bars...
I have the 28C and can load the log lift very easy from either side of the lift. It looks like the fender on the HO might restrict loading on the fender side a bit. If I were taking it on the highway at all I would have bought the HO but that's not the case for me. Another good vid Bob!
I like the smaller foot print. Lot easier to walk around. Less space to store. My splitter stay in the yard all but couple times a year. Then it cost less as well I thought was best fit for me.
@@EdKeen-sr5xs I'd love the HO on mobile splitting jobs. No effing about to dig the splitter out from the pile of splits. Just leave it hitched and pull it out with the truck!
Nice machines. I convinced my neighbor "Dave" to cut loose with some cash and he decided on a 28C. I'm looking forward to when he gets it in Sept. (I think.) Will try to get a video when it arrives. Pretty sure he decided against the suspended axle as no plans to tow it far.
If I were to buy a $10,000 log splitter, I would absolutely upgrade the cheapo $25 Quick-Pin No-Latch coupler that comes with it to a more rugged coupler like a Demco EZ latch. It's only $50 more.
Is there a small difference in beam height between the 2 models? . Mabe just a optical thing? but there seems to be a slight difference between them in the video.
Having owned both machines, I will say that unless you are doing a lot of towing, the compact commercial is the best bet. Especially if you're a 1 man operation. The smaller frame size is easier to work around.
Makes sense. To be honest even using the compact I wanted a 2nd person there to load the lift and get stuff away from the machine too. Both machines are so fast.
Hello Bob, Good Review, Definitely world class splitters🪵👍🏼🇺🇸
Thank you!
Great side by side comparison video Bob! I learned something. So many great models it’s hard to keep them straight 😂 Great work once again!!👊🏻
Thanks Todd!
Great comparison video, Bob! I love my 28c because of the simplicity and smaller footprint. I have added the table extension and the oil cooler to the original magnum package.
@billobermeyer660 which part of the splitting process has the table extension helped? More time to grab the splits before the fall off the ground? Am looking at adding the table extension to my 28C with a farm conveyor, with the table extension serving as a set of grizzly bars.
@@thefirewooddoctor Thanks for asking. Mainly to keep the splits from falling to the ground. Also, to have a holding area when splitting very large rounds. Last, to have room to stack a pile of splits before moving them to a secondary location. Not sure how the extension would work as grizzly bars...
Thanks Bill! I think the sorting table extension is a must for me.
I love my 35C. If I had to do it again I would have gotten the electric start so I could add the oil cooler.
@davidwoods7360 the electric start is so nice to have. Glad I ordered mine with it.
Great explanation of both splitters!! Stay Hydrated and Have a Safe Day
Thank you!
I would like both Bob!😂 Some nice quality machines here!!👍💪🇺🇸
Yes me too! Thanks Jeremiah!
I'd love to get a 35HO or SHO with attached covneyor. Hopefully WR makes one within the next year.
Love my 28C! Great video Bob!
I have the 28C and can load the log lift very easy from either side of the lift. It looks like the fender on the HO might restrict loading on the fender side a bit. If I were taking it on the highway at all I would have bought the HO but that's not the case for me. Another good vid Bob!
Thank you! You are right on all accounts.
I like the smaller foot print. Lot easier to walk around. Less space to store. My splitter stay in the yard all but couple times a year. Then it cost less as well I thought was best fit for me.
Makes sense, thanks for watching!
And HO has the same frame as the VS.
That was great thinking!!!
It started that way anyways. Now they each have their own part number and slight differences.
@@WolfeRidgeSplitters love it!!
One of each would be nice
@@EdKeen-sr5xs I'd love the HO on mobile splitting jobs. No effing about to dig the splitter out from the pile of splits. Just leave it hitched and pull it out with the truck!
Nice video Bob, good job
Thank you!
Nice side by side comparison 👍
Thanks Lyle!
Nice machines. I convinced my neighbor "Dave" to cut loose with some cash and he decided on a 28C. I'm looking forward to when he gets it in Sept. (I think.) Will try to get a video when it arrives. Pretty sure he decided against the suspended axle as no plans to tow it far.
Awesome!
hi there nice show . john
Thanks John!
I love my 28 HO! That machine is a beast!
Awesome, what color did you get?
Gun Metal Gray. Bought it from Faith Farm and Equipment back in April.
Great video bob
Thanks Tim!
I think the HO and SHO is the way to go with 2 jacks. I didn’t like the Foot out front when I had to pull away from the pile
Orange HO for me 😎
Hey Bob , I like the 28C
HO all day! Love being able to tow down the highway
Great video Bob, I love the 28C or 35C for the smaller footprint.
Both great machines. If you plan on towing a lot the the SHO would be your better choice.😉👍
If I were to buy a $10,000 log splitter, I would absolutely upgrade the cheapo $25 Quick-Pin No-Latch coupler that comes with it to a more rugged coupler like a Demco EZ latch. It's only $50 more.
Is there a small difference in beam height between the 2 models?
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Mabe just a optical thing?
but there seems to be a slight difference between them in the video.
Yes actually I should have mentioned that. The beam height on 28C is 31 inch, and the 28 HO is 32 inch.
@@BacktoBob1 it just seemed like there was a minor difference.
Tire size changes, could make 1 inch go ether way.