Brock and Joe together again! I’ve been waiting for this moment since Oakie got his SplitFire. I really like my 4 year old 3265 (similar size but dedicated 2-way wedge). SplitFire is a great company to work with. Thanks for sharing your experiences.
About 40 plus years ago I built a 3PT hitch log splitter using spare farm parts and scrap metal. I made the hydraulic cylinder and control valve auto return and forward with a cradle. All you do is set the log in and pull the lever ONCE . After that you just grab another log while the splitter returns and drop it in the cradle then grab another. The other nice thing about 3PT hitch is you can easily raise and lower the working height.
I own the exact same machine. Once you get used to splitting systematically you will be amazed as to how fast you can split almost anything. I said almost, because I have not yet found any that I could not split, but there may be some somewhere. Thanks
Harbor freight sells a splitter that splits in both directions. It is not anywhere near the splitter you`re showing. But it is $ 999.99. I have had one for several years. I paid $800 for it. And Brock how do you handle that wood with no gloves on? I would have both hands full of splinters.
Splitfire makes a very nice splitter but I'm not onboard with your statement that it cuts your time in 1/2 immediately compared to a homeowner splitter. If the homeowner splitter will return the ram to the closed position without having to keep you hand pulling back on the lever (which most of them do) then the movement of the ram is not on the critical path. Your critical path activity is removing the split pieces and setting the next round in place to be split - which, for a single person operation, the Splitfire does not add any advantage over the homeowner splitter. Just my 2 cents....
I disagree somewhat. I don't believe it will cut the time exactly in half, but it will be a significant amount. I have a 25T County Line that has an ~11 second cycle time. Once you start the ram moving home, it'll kick out when it's fully retracted. At least half the splits I can have the wood cleared and the next round loaded before it's done. And because it's got a 24" or 26" stroke (can't remember now), there's a lot of wasted time moving the extra distance in both directions. I've seen modifications that allow the ram return to kick out at 20" or so, and that saves a lot of time. But to the best of my knowledge those are all one-off mods, and there's no bolt-on kit. If I had that on mine, I'd be more inclined to agree with your critical path statement.
@@JCWren Wow, I've never run a County Line but 26" stroke and 11 sec both sound like they are on the high end for a splitter design. My splitter has a 20" stroke and it's always retracted back & waiting on me to get my split wood clear & my next round set-up so hence my comment...
@@oakiewoodsman Hey Oakie, this would be great content for a vid for someone with a YT Channel that focuses on Woodsman stuff - I might know a guy... 😉😉
I feel the disadvantage (albeit small) of splitting in both directions is the length of movement of the cutter vs. log length. On my home splitter, I split 24" logs I can stop and auto-retract after the log splits, I don't have to wait for the head to go the full 36" length, whereas when cutting in reverse, you have all that dead movement until the log/splitter hits the opposite stop and begins to split. We also usually split at our firewood pile,, so we stack the wood as it comes off, so "speed" isn't really as important and minimizing the # of touches on each piece.
Often time a very short way to go. Keep in mind if the piece is too large, you could always retract the knife and give it another go. Thanks for watching!
There is a small percentage less force while pulling back. In my usage I have not seen a noticeable difference in the effectiveness. Recently this machine was run at another channel (rusty garage and homestead) and we actually stopped the knife on a piece of wood and rearranged it to the other side and the results can be seen. Great question!
YES, good common sense should tell you that the rod is going to reduce the power when returning. Less area for the fluid to push on because of the rod.
You're correct its not listed on the site. The only thing differentiating a 3465 vs a 3490 is the high flow kit with the GX270 Honda motor. Essentially the high-flow kit on the 3000 & 4000 series increases the reservoir, all the plumbing, and the horsepower increases. So, this is why the sticker on the model changes but it is just a regular 3k or 4k unit with upgrades. First number in the model number means, (Model Series, type of wedge, horsepower) so a 3490 would be a 3K machine with a 4 way wedge and 9 horsepower. Hope that simplifies it a bit for you as to why its not listed as its own model on the website.
I like the dual action a lot. Has anybody brought up the issue of a hard split that pops the log . I was splitting and log popped and sheared my hitch off. All I can see is a log flying into the power unit of that machine and causing a lot of damage and down time. Maybe mine was a freak deal but it can happen
The log "popping"is most likely caused by the way your wedge is designed. I have had four splitters and one would make the wood "pop"apart,it did it the worst when the wood was frozen.
its good when you have prices. everybody wants the price. if the viewer is too dumb to understand a 3 year old video has old prices they should not be playing with firewood or tractors
I’ve used this log splitter in Ontario Canada and I think it’s the best. Great machine.
I love this machine! This was fun getting together with Brock
Brock and Joe together again! I’ve been waiting for this moment since Oakie got his SplitFire. I really like my 4 year old 3265 (similar size but dedicated 2-way wedge). SplitFire is a great company to work with. Thanks for sharing your experiences.
Thanks for stopping by sir! This was a fun day and firewood season is upon us!
I like how that spilts both ways. Good video. Awesome 😎
Howdy Brock! That is a pretty nifty splitter. I don't think I've ever seen anything like it. Nicely done guys and thanks for sharing🤠
Thanks for watching!
Brock, great Video. The splitfire sure does have some nice design features on it. Very capable machine
Boy I sure wish they had that when I was cutting n splitting wood. That’s a wonderful splinter.
This is a wonderful machine for sure.
About 40 plus years ago I built a 3PT hitch log splitter using spare farm parts and scrap metal. I made the hydraulic cylinder and control valve auto return and forward with a cradle. All you do is set the log in and pull the lever ONCE . After that you just grab another log while the splitter returns and drop it in the cradle then grab another. The other nice thing about 3PT hitch is you can easily raise and lower the working height.
That is a very nice splitter!
I love owning this machine!
I own the exact same machine. Once you get used to splitting systematically you will be amazed as to how fast you can split almost anything. I said almost, because I have not yet found any that I could not split, but there may be some somewhere. Thanks
I was looking at splitters and the one sold at harbor freight is a duel splitter that splits in both directions.
Harbor freight sells a splitter that splits in both directions. It is not anywhere near the splitter you`re showing. But it is $ 999.99. I have had one for several years. I paid $800 for it. And Brock how do you handle that wood with no gloves on? I would have both hands full of splinters.
Morning Brock & Okie & cowboy
Howdy!
Splitfire makes a very nice splitter but I'm not onboard with your statement that it cuts your time in 1/2 immediately compared to a homeowner splitter. If the homeowner splitter will return the ram to the closed position without having to keep you hand pulling back on the lever (which most of them do) then the movement of the ram is not on the critical path. Your critical path activity is removing the split pieces and setting the next round in place to be split - which, for a single person operation, the Splitfire does not add any advantage over the homeowner splitter. Just my 2 cents....
I disagree somewhat. I don't believe it will cut the time exactly in half, but it will be a significant amount. I have a 25T County Line that has an ~11 second cycle time. Once you start the ram moving home, it'll kick out when it's fully retracted. At least half the splits I can have the wood cleared and the next round loaded before it's done. And because it's got a 24" or 26" stroke (can't remember now), there's a lot of wasted time moving the extra distance in both directions. I've seen modifications that allow the ram return to kick out at 20" or so, and that saves a lot of time. But to the best of my knowledge those are all one-off mods, and there's no bolt-on kit. If I had that on mine, I'd be more inclined to agree with your critical path statement.
Hey buddy, I think this needs to tested!
@@JCWren Wow, I've never run a County Line but 26" stroke and 11 sec both sound like they are on the high end for a splitter design. My splitter has a 20" stroke and it's always retracted back & waiting on me to get my split wood clear & my next round set-up so hence my comment...
@@oakiewoodsman Hey Oakie, this would be great content for a vid for someone with a YT Channel that focuses on Woodsman stuff - I might know a guy... 😉😉
I feel the disadvantage (albeit small) of splitting in both directions is the length of movement of the cutter vs. log length. On my home splitter, I split 24" logs I can stop and auto-retract after the log splits, I don't have to wait for the head to go the full 36" length, whereas when cutting in reverse, you have all that dead movement until the log/splitter hits the opposite stop and begins to split. We also usually split at our firewood pile,, so we stack the wood as it comes off, so "speed" isn't really as important and minimizing the # of touches on each piece.
You should try a Super Split flywheel rack and pinion type splitter next
Less cycle time but you have to move the splits around on the splitting deck a lot more
Often time a very short way to go. Keep in mind if the piece is too large, you could always retract the knife and give it another go. Thanks for watching!
do you like the axis best?
i bought my harbor freight about 10 years ago for 679.00 . i could keep up with or surpass any conventional hydrolic splitter
Thanks for sharing
Does it split with less force when retracting?
There is a small percentage less force while pulling back. In my usage I have not seen a noticeable difference in the effectiveness. Recently this machine was run at another channel (rusty garage and homestead) and we actually stopped the knife on a piece of wood and rearranged it to the other side and the results can be seen. Great question!
YES, good common sense should tell you that the rod is going to reduce the power when returning.
Less area for the fluid to push on because of the rod.
Please include link to splitter so after watching the video, we can see the cost and specs etc
I can't find a 3490 on their website, but there is a 4490. Did they replace the 3490 with the 4490, or is the 3490 a custom number for your unit?
It is the 3465 with High Flow option installed. Great question. It is not clearly listed on their web page.
You're correct its not listed on the site. The only thing differentiating a 3465 vs a 3490 is the high flow kit with the GX270 Honda motor. Essentially the high-flow kit on the 3000 & 4000 series increases the reservoir, all the plumbing, and the horsepower increases. So, this is why the sticker on the model changes but it is just a regular 3k or 4k unit with upgrades.
First number in the model number means, (Model Series, type of wedge, horsepower) so a 3490 would be a 3K machine with a 4 way wedge and 9 horsepower.
Hope that simplifies it a bit for you as to why its not listed as its own model on the website.
@@SplitFireSalesInc Thank you, that's a good clarification and break down of the the model number system.
@@JCWren Anytime! We're always looking to help out.
@@SplitFireSalesInc thank you for the explanation. Now I will know a bit better myself.
I like the dual action a lot. Has anybody brought up the issue of a hard split that pops the log . I was splitting and log popped and sheared my hitch off. All I can see is a log flying into the power unit of that machine and causing a lot of damage and down time. Maybe mine was a freak deal but it can happen
The log "popping"is most likely caused by the way your wedge is designed. I have had four splitters and one would make the wood "pop"apart,it did it the worst when the wood was frozen.
That is a lot of force!
@@frederickshipp8013this machine certainly has a tendency to cut/split rather than just pop.
joe looks like jeff from everything autos towing
Is that walnut you are splitting?
It sure was!
Is that walnut?
it's an interesting concept, but it really needs a two person crew to reach its potential.
does it have the same power both directions?
I think he said it had slightly more power pushing than it did pulling
How long will it be until some one makes a splitter with a removable engine and two hoses running to unit …..the noise of these is mental
Harbor freight makes a very similar machine, 20 ton without the log lift but it's only $999.00
its good when you have prices. everybody wants the price. if the viewer is too dumb to understand a 3 year old video has old prices they should not be playing with firewood or tractors
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Price please
I would visit the website.
Why are you operating a high pressure hydraulic machine (a wood splitter) without gloves or eye protection?😮
A finger could easily get squished with gloves on too. If you’re worried about splinters, that is fine but we all make our choices.
@@oakiewoodsman that’s pretty lame and unsafe. You didn’t address your lack of wearing safety glasses around a high pressure device…???