Wolfe Ridge 17VS-C Vertical Log Splitter WITH Attached 8' Conveyor Walk Around and Demonstration
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- Опубліковано 1 сер 2024
- Today for #WolfeRidgeWednesday we take you on a tour of the Wolfe Ridge 17VS-C vertical log splitter WITH attached conveyor.
THANK YOU to Bill Bailey at Smoking and Splitting for letting us use this machine for the application test and this demonstration video!
It is likely you will see more future coverage of this 17VS-C on Bill's channel. Link below:
/ @billbailey-sr8gd
The 17VS-C comes standard with:
Honda iGX700 v-twin 22HP gas engine
- WITH electric start, EFI, electronic throttle, electronic governor
8' attached conveyor
- 5 position mechanical slew / angle adjust
- Hydraulic height adjustment
- Hydraulic forward AND reverse
Custom 2 section hydraulic pump
- 27 GPM 2 stage hydraulic pump for splitter
- 5 GPM hydraulic pump for conveyor
28 gallon welded hydraulic tank
Hydraulic oil cooler with 12 volt fan and thermostat
17 ton splitting force
20 inch stroke standard (24 inch optional)
Adjustable stroke length limiter
3.5 second cycle time
AR400 main wedge
37 inch table height
Foot pedal control of splitting function, auto return
Hydraulic log lift with 450lb capacity
Suspended highway axle rated for 80MPH
OPTIONAL:
- Overhead LED work lights
- LED taillights
- 24 inch stroke
For Pricing, lead times and more info, please click here:
www.wolferidgemfg.com/
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This machine has taken the vertical wood splitter to another level. The engineering and thought that has gone into this machine is pretty impressive. If I was in the market for one of these, this would be my choice. I think your getting a good bang for your buck in comparison to everything else that's on the market in this category. The other guys are either gonna have to lower their prices or improve their machines...simple as that. I think you guys are gonna be real busy making these.
Yes sir, we wanted to make it the best, so we took our time to get it perfect. Still making improvements too. Thanks!
Impressive machine right there
Yes!!! Love the VS
How about a WR pickeroon and a mounting location on every splitter??
That’s a great isea
Sounds like a handy idea…
SO AWESOME MY DREAM SPLITTER
I really like how the elevator can swivel can really pile some wood
Really like the rotating conveyor!
Thank you!
Impressive! Great demonstration guys!
Thanks for watching!
Awesome Stuff!!! The new vertical splitters are a sweet machine.
Thanks Guys, I have a couple heading your way shortly!
WOLF Ridge log spiter has them all bet FIRE on the hill And Rick's out doors spiting those large rounds it is just the best log splters out there.❤❤❤❤🎉
Awesome video guys..
Thanks for watching!
Awesome job Chris and Bob. Thanks to the guys at Wolfridge. Can’t wait to play with this machine.
Thank you again Bill!
I think we need a head to head production competition between this and a sho box wedge machine. Would be interesting.
Fuel fill up at the front is Awesome! everything is right at the front
How do you like that engine control on the front?
Slick unit for sure
Thank you!
Thanks for watching!
Nice splitte Guys!! May jave to look into one to compliment my 35c Magnum, 16ft conveyor and bundler!! Stay Hydrated and Have a Safe Day
Thanks for watching!
Hi, that is a beautiful splitter. I really think your splitter is a high quality machine.
I think everyone should own a vertical splitter so I really hope you sell a lot of these .
Thank you!
Thanks for watching! It really is a joy to use this machine 😃
Great splitter, most impressive to me is the lack of slack on the wonky pieces, if some of those were on a horizontal splitter the significant amount of slash created would blow my mind. Ordered my 17vs two weeks ago, can't wait.
You’re going to love it, thank you for the business!
Another great video of Bob talking and making sure Chris is working. 😁👍
As for the honda testing goes you guys picked some twisted for the task..
Thanks for watching! 😎
Man that’s a beautiful splitter! Definitely top of the market!! Great job guys👍💪👍
Thank you!
Thanks!
Thank you, Bob and Woodbridge.. You have the best equipment. Chip
Thanks Chip!
Nice splitter Bob
Thanks for watching!
This is the splitter that is on my short list! I thank you for making awesome videos of the splitters. I love your walk arounds!!
Thanks Curt!
Thanks for watching, Curt!
Definately want to try out a vertical splitter sometime. Would work great for doing resplits off the processor by having a table to stage wood on.
Great looking splitter, I am Bills neighbor and looking forward to seeing it live!!
Awesome, I think you’ll enjoy it!
Nice machine! If I didn’t already have my Axis I would definitely look at this.
I bet Mike from KNL would find a spot at the Hoosier Firewood Hysteria in April for people to see one in action. I think you will probably sell more vertical machines as people see how well they work.
I'd sell your axis for the better machine. I'm sure it would sell fairly quick for decent money.
We will be at the Hysteria just not sure which machines we’re bringing yet.
I would add a grab handle to each side of the conveyor outfeed. Looks like a great machine. Love that engine. Also needs to be painted in your signature Wolf Ridge Red, your signature color. That color looks too much like one of your competitors.
Very nice machine. If I could afford 2 splitters I definitely get that one also. Feel free to do video with old blue before makes trip to Idaho. Keep up the great work team.
Hi Dan, which machine did you get?
Dan has a 35C on order to ship in early March!
@@BacktoBob1 first one coming to these parts I guessing. Can’t wait to get my hands on it. Only bad part I don’t have rounds to process.
That's a sexy machine for sure!
Thanks Steve!
Hope things work out so I can get the 17VSC for early November delivery.
Great splitter! 👍🏻👍🏻 Chris and Bob I would love to see one at the Hoosier Firewood Hysteria in April!
Thanks Todd! I’ll be at the hysteria this year with Wolfe Ridge. Not sure yet which machines we are bringing to that event.
@@BacktoBob1 OK that’s great. I actually sent Chris at Wolfridge a message telling him I would be willing to haul one there for him from St. Louis but I guess you’re gonna be there. That’s awesome.
@@toddsoutsideagain Looking forward to it!
@@BacktoBob1 another benefit of bringing you to the team Bob.
I sure like this unit . I just think Dimond plate under the wedge would be good to keep the wood stable .
Looks great. Now put an option for a hopper and feed conveyor on the other side to dump and feed the rounds in.
We are 8 ft wide now, would have to be a separate unit in this configuration. That being said, I still have some other ideas for the engineers to work on!
To reduce the kick out of logs while splitting, you could add a grid of weldbeads under the splitter head. That would give the logs something to grip while being split without adding too much resistance while manipulating the logs.
We are planning to test this before adding. These logs were really twisted grain, and I don't know if anything would have helped much for some of them. I had to hold some of them crooked to split.
@@WolfeRidgeSplitters Yeah, it's got to be a tricky thing... Grip enough to hold wood but not too much to hinder sliding the wood under the wedge. That is one of those things where the best that can be done is a less than ideal compromise. Excellent job Chris. You all should be proud of this baby!
@@gushoo6076 thank you!
hi there bob looks like you sped up the cycle time a bit , i like that , what is the warranty on the engine and the electric dash board , . than the big question what is the price point . thanks good show john
That was a very impressive demonstration.. Does the conveyor have a adjustable speed control so you could shoot the splits to the other side of the trailer. The wolf would standout better with a contrasting color, ie. black on the orange. Glad to see a vertical with conveyor made in the USA . Next a firewood processor along the line of a finish brand possible?
Thank you John!
The conveyor has a set speed it’s matched to the pump that’s running it.
Been waiting for this one! Excellent! Certainly rivals Allen family firewood splitter on speed. I do think Dana's ( s'more firewood channel ) design for gravity feed linkage is extremely clever along with a flow control and so that edges your out in that, but bar none, YOURS IS THE BEST VERTICAL SPLITTER BEING MANUFACTURED AND SHOWN CURRENTLY. Everything else being built now has got a lot of catching up to do if you ask me. A LOT....... Your splitter works so well that the conveyor has trouble keeping up. I'm not sure but maybe something on the paddles of the conveyor to grab the wood better/quicker or maybe a little wider trough?? I don't think the conveyor is fully optimized BUT It's a nice problem to have when a manufacturer makes a single wedge splitter that can outrun a conveyor and not vice versa ha, ha. Maybe that's the key..... Take a sip of water, soda or whatever while you wait for the conveyor to catch up. That way a person can stay hydrated while they work. Man, you guys think of everything 🙂 Thanks for the video. Going to watch this again now. Bob, keep 'em coming. Enjoying them.
Thank you! We made a slight change after shooting this video, will be much better at picking up the wood out of the hopper and put a faster motor on it as well. Thanks for watching!
Like Chris said there was a small change that made a big difference after the video. Thank you for watching!
@@BacktoBob1 Thanks to you and Chris. Not sure how this was received but I want you and Chris to know that I was not being negative. I did make lite of the small conveyor issue but was not trying to be a jerk or anything. Thanks again for the videos.This machine is really, really good.
@@gushoo6076 No offense taken! Have a good evening.
It needs a Wolf Ridge brand logo sticker on this side of the machine . The operator station is the side you will always see on Y tube, no one ever films from the front. If there is one thing Andrew Easton did correctly it's connecting his brand with two colors, when you see a green tractor do you question what brand it is? The Wolf Ridge logo is what represents your brand, when you see it there is no question at all. Marketing matters boys.
Thank you for your feedback, we’ve got some cool stuff in the works 🙂
Plans a wide conveyor and wings? Looks like wood piled some..... Still very nice splitter!!! Fast also!!
Wow y’all keeping making them better and better! I love the idea of the gas tank upfront. Also the conveyor option makes it that much more versatile Great job guys!
Thanks Matt!
Thank you Matt!
Suggestion: Make "Howling Wolf" on front of main beam a bolt on, rather than weld on - Paint it black (or any contrasting color) to make it really stand out. Would look great!
David - Tennessee
That would be pretty cool.
Thanks for the video. I’m curious if the conveyor is more useful for those dumping straight into a trailer or totes than those stacking their firewood. I really do like the conveyor feature and am leaning that way but also don’t mind saving money if it ends up being not as useful for one production method vs. another. Thanks.
If you are stacking, I would stick with the 17VS without conveyor. 17VSC works best for filling totes, bags and into dump trailer without stacking.
Thanks!
The 17VS-C IS THE BEST VERTICAL SPLITTER ON THE MARKET IT PRODUCES BETTER WOOD WITH MINIMUM WASTE, YOU CAN CHOOSE THE SIZE SPLITS OF WOOD YOU WANT AND IT PROVIDES A BETTER FINISHING PRODUCT FOR CUSTOMERS WHO ARE IN RESTAURANTS AND HEATING THEIR HOMES,
Thank you!
Another fabulous walk around Bob! As other commenters have asked, please try and bring a 17VS to the HFH!!! I will let you run my pro28c that I'm bringing😂What is the weight of the 17VS with out the conveyor? I'm guessing around 1900#.
Thanks Bill! The VS weighs 2150# without the conveyor, 2700 for the VSC. Have a great weekend
Very nice walk around the 17VS-C. I WAS WONDERING IF YOU COULD TELL ME THE TABLE HEIGHTH OF THIS SPLITTER. LOVE THE ELEVATOR.
Thank you! Table height is 37"
@@WolfeRidgeSplitters THANK YOU FOR YOUR QUICK RESPONSE. TABLE HEIGHT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO ME.. I'M SOLD ON IT. JUST HAVE TO GET MY FINANCES IN ORDER NOW. AGAIN , THANK YOU.
How does the conveyor stowe out of the way for travel?
Hydraulics to raise it straight up, same with log lift. Thanks!
Maybe ad a bracket of some sort to mount an umbrella for rain or to keep cool
This has been discussed, now just need to figure out how to make it happen
Im really interested in one of these. Do you know if it will split gnarly wood like gum? I use a boiler and I tend to get a lot of free gum logs lol. I currently have a 37 ton Northstar and it will go right through it but I have lower back issues and I think a vertical spliter would be better for me.
I have never tried Black Gum with one if these machines, but I have with our other models. I don't think I would recommend this model for Black Gum on a regular basis. Thanks!
@@WolfeRidgeSplitters Thanks so much for the reply!
When do they ship? Can’t wait to see my olive green one
Hey Chris, Shipping 4 this week, plan to ship 4+ more VSC's each week until we catch up with them. Number 3112 is in weld currently, thanks!
I ordered a olive green one through Hartville
Yep, #3112 is Olive green for Hartville. Keith was welding it today. Headed to powder coat tomorrow, so about 2 to 3 weeks for completion
I ordered a Lime green one, when will it be ready :) , I'm ready :). I saw things in this video that i didn't know mine was having, LOVE IT, hours gages, GREAT
@@WolfeRidgeSplitters
Not really a fan of the conveyor model (8' is easy throwing distance) but that V twin Honda sure sounds smoooooth! In my opinion, there should be some sort of texture to the table under the splitter. Maybe diamond plate or even a sand texture in the powder coat. I could see myself getting gut-punched by a gnarly hickory crotch!
Hey Bob I like that spliter how much is it
$15,995
Where's my green one.. its on order :)
LOL, we will get her done soon. There's 50 of them on order currently. This one sold at Paul Bunyan show October 7th, and we go by order date. Thanks!
Thanks! I'll post it on my youtube channel once this baby arrives, I am SO excited. @@WolfeRidgeSplitters
Jerry, you’re going to love it! I’ll watch for your videos after you get it. Thanks for the business!
I noticed that you use hydraulic hoses the whole length of the conveyor, with the high cost of hydraulic hose and for a cleaner look wouldn't it be better to use steel line for the long runs with short supply hoses on the ends? Initial cost may be higher but repairs would be less costly and I think it would look better. Good video.
I am not sure how much it would save on cost, but know that hoses can be made at any hydraulic shop in the country in no time. If a steel line fails for the customer, they will be waiting days for a replacement part from us...
2:33 Bob, did you design that fancy C? 🤔🤔🤔
I can’t take credit for that, but I like it! Did you also notice the 1 turns into a splitting wedge into the V?
@@BacktoBob1 Yes I have noticed that before, but what is the symbolism behind the C? A wolf or only drawn by a shaky hand?
Sort of the outline of a log.
Would you pick that engine on a pro 28C
No sorry, will not fit on a 28C
@@WolfeRidgeSplitters how much is a 28C pro
Prices are all on our website. We don't post prices for machines in videos as they change over time but this video will be up for many years. www.wolferidgemfg.com
I am looking closely at the 17VS. I like the Eastonmade Axis, but you guys are in Wisconsin and the VS appears comparable to the Axis in every way.
I would say the VS is better for these reasons and more.
Honda iGX engine with electric start standard - start the engine and adjust throttle from the operators position. The stroke length limiter on the VS is quick and easy to adjust, the log lifter goes up all the way so you can use the weight of the log to slide itself onto the table.
@@BacktoBob1 I agree totally. Love Honda engines.
We definitely feel like we raised the bar for vertical splitters. The guys at EM actually said this last fall at Paul Bunyan as well.
@@WolfeRidgeSplitters We will be in touch at some point, thanks.
What name would that machine be in Ireland
When you import one, you can call it whatever you want! 😉 😜
Paul, we can arrange shipping to Ireland…
😎
Chris is getting good at running a vertical. It'd be awesome if you could do a radial stacking attached conveyor on a horizontal machine. For high production cord wood.
Disc cleaner is next, but I do have some parts coming to try out this conveyor on a 28c
Well, I just see something that is a pretty good form of flattery. One of Wolfe Ridge's competitors has just COPIED one of the features on their machine. They still have a long way to go to be as good as Wolfe Ridge, but them copying the idea is a good acknowledgment of how good The 17VS and 17VS-C vertical splitters really are. Did I say they still have a LONG way to go to beat or even equal the 17VS-C? Well, they need to try a lot harder it seems! Honestly, theirs are not as good as your 17VS without the conveyor either. They make good stuff but no where near you in the vertical game. Not even close! I would give my specific opinions but since I do not work for them or get paid to explain to them where they fall short, I'll leave this just as a general thought.
Anyway, please feel free to copy this comment to your other vertical video's since I think folks have a right to know before possibly spending their hard earned money on an inferior product and regretting it later. I think if people REALLY LOOK than they will see this brand that copied your idea and all others fall very short. No folks, I don't personally know either owner ( Chris or the other guy ) but I know quality and this splitter by Wolfe ridge is the very best being made that I know of. This post is not meant to be negative to the other manufacturers, it is to make people look at the verticals and see for themselves that there is no contest right now. Anyway, I hope that I have helped someone by bringing this up and again a big thumbs up to Wolf Ridge for their vertical offerings!
Thank you Gus! 😊
How much
For Pricing, lead times and more info, please click here:
www.wolferidgemfg.com
That control system needs to be mounted higher, it will get beat to snot where you have it now
The engine controls? Or the hydraulic valve controls? Either way they are both recessed intentionally so they don’t get damaged.
Do you know what this splitter weighs
2700# with conveyor, thanks!
Nice machine but a computer on a wood splitter is ridiculous. One more thing to break, plus an additional cost to the machine.
I understand what you’re saying, but these iGX Hondas have been around for several years now and have proven to be very reliable.
Awesome machine the only improvement I can see is that more aggressive pics are needed on the conveyor to help grab the wood and convey it into the trailer. Shouldn’t have to throw the split wood a couple of feet up the conveyor. Aside from that this machine is a beast.
Cheers Woody !!!
We made a couple slight changes after this video to improve the wood going up the conveyor. Thanks!
Thus was a way to put engine controls at the operator's station. We are designing another option as well for those who don't want the electronics, but still want the controls within arms reach...
Why not just buy a full firewood processor?
10x the cost and less control over the split sizes.