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Post by span870 on Jun 30, 2015 10:00:48 GMT -5
So I split the difference and went with the 27 ton Ariens. Salesman told me I'd be fine with the 22 but the design scared me. Have to be careful or wood dropping would break something. Also the 22 hydro fluid reservoir is in the axle, 27 separate. 22 has mid mounted engine where as 27 is rear. Several upgrades to the 27 the 22 didn't have.
Duff make you a better deal. We both go over to the farm, you bring your splitter and trailer and I'll bring mine and we'll both have enough wood for the next 100 years.
Review later today
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Post by duff on Jun 30, 2015 10:56:54 GMT -5
Let's do it. Go into biz "bad back firewood"
We have to pay our dr bills some how....
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Post by jimstc on Jun 30, 2015 15:58:06 GMT -5
Great conclusion! Sounds like a solid decision. Congrats!
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Post by span870 on Jun 30, 2015 20:11:29 GMT -5
That thing is awesome. About the only issue it had was when in vertical we were cutting some logs 22" tall and almost three foot wide. Did struggle on the knots but I reckon 100 ton would have had an issue. Built extremely solid. Came with dual log cradles on each side and an extra on one side. Never took it more than half throttle, for the most part we ran it a little over 1/4 throttle. Still never bogged down. I've used several different models over the years and this one stands out. The best function is the wedge is slanted. I've used several that had a vertical straight wedge and if the log wasn't perfect the log would want to pop out. The slant wedge as long as the point is in wood it'll split. I'll have to use it pretty hard for the rest of the week and keep you guys posted. Man this thing is quiet too.
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Post by duff on Jun 30, 2015 20:36:25 GMT -5
Awesome, keep it up. I will buy some firewood off of you.
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Post by span870 on Jun 30, 2015 20:58:11 GMT -5
Awesome, keep it up. I will buy some firewood off of you. First I have two trees I need to figure out how to drop.
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Post by firstwd on Jun 30, 2015 21:01:23 GMT -5
Awesome, keep it up. I will buy some firewood off of you. First I have two trees I need to figure out how to drop. I would suggest a chainsaw. Unless, of course, you have a bulldozer. Then always use the bulldozer. :-)
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Post by duff on Jul 1, 2015 6:34:43 GMT -5
Awesome, keep it up. I will buy some firewood off of you. First I have two trees I need to figure out how to drop. I thought you had all you needed on the ground...
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Post by span870 on Jul 1, 2015 7:44:11 GMT -5
First I have two trees I need to figure out how to drop. I thought you had all you needed on the ground... No, these are trees at mom's house that she wants down before I even get to the farm wood.
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Post by span870 on Jul 1, 2015 7:46:32 GMT -5
First I have two trees I need to figure out how to drop. I would suggest a chainsaw. Unless, of course, you have a bulldozer. Then always use the bulldozer. :-) Wish I had a bulldozer, all I have is a 24 inch bar saw. It's a beast and do it's job. Problem is the trees lean towards the power line and I'm not that good to be able to cut them and drop the opposite way they lean. Too much pain and soreness to climb them. Maybe going to rent a lift and top them.
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Post by throbak on Jul 1, 2015 8:39:19 GMT -5
I would suggest a chainsaw. Unless, of course, you have a bulldozer. Then always use the bulldozer. :-) Wish I had a bulldozer, all I have is a 24 inch bar saw. It's a beast and do it's job. Problem is the trees lean towards the power line and I'm not that good to be able to cut them and drop the opposite way they lean. Too much pain and soreness to climb them. Maybe going to rent a lift and top them. If They will fall in a power line the Power co. down here drop them call them
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Post by jimstc on Jul 1, 2015 10:24:15 GMT -5
I would suggest a chainsaw. Unless, of course, you have a bulldozer. Then always use the bulldozer. :-) Wish I had a bulldozer, all I have is a 24 inch bar saw. It's a beast and do it's job. Problem is the trees lean towards the power line and I'm not that good to be able to cut them and drop the opposite way they lean. Too much pain and soreness to climb them. Maybe going to rent a lift and top them. Have you thought about a metal wedge driven into the cut to direct the fall away from the lines?
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Post by firstwd on Jul 1, 2015 11:19:41 GMT -5
Call the power company first. They will come out and look at the situation. If they see eminent danger to the lines, they will drop them. Either way, it's no cost to you to find out.
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Post by Jamie Brooks 1John5:13 on Jul 1, 2015 14:35:17 GMT -5
Tie it too your truck and pull away. It works "sometimes".
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Post by nfalls116 on Jul 1, 2015 15:45:39 GMT -5
Call the power company first. They will come out and look at the situation. If they see eminent danger to the lines, they will drop them. Either way, it's no cost to you to find out. That was my initial thought In fact tell them since the ground started getting so saturated they started leaning further
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Post by Jamie Brooks 1John5:13 on Jul 1, 2015 21:20:37 GMT -5
If you tie it to your truck, don't forget to video it.
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Post by ms660 on Jul 1, 2015 21:42:56 GMT -5
If in doubt call a professional who is insured.
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Post by htownhunter on Jul 2, 2015 3:14:53 GMT -5
Wish I had a bulldozer, all I have is a 24 inch bar saw. It's a beast and do it's job. Problem is the trees lean towards the power line and I'm not that good to be able to cut them and drop the opposite way they lean. Too much pain and soreness to climb them. Maybe going to rent a lift and top them. Have you thought about a metal wedge driven into the cut to direct the fall away from the lines? DO NOT USE A METAL WEDGE. There are plastic wedges that if you hit them with chainsaw, it won't hurt it. Can't say the same about metal.
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Post by span870 on Jul 2, 2015 6:57:21 GMT -5
Have you thought about a metal wedge driven into the cut to direct the fall away from the lines? DO NOT USE A METAL WEDGE. There are plastic wedges that if you hit them with chainsaw, it won't hurt it. Can't say the same about metal. Yeah I have two plastic ones. I know about hitting it with a saw. Those things launch when the blade hits them and they aren't tight in the cut.
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Post by jimstc on Jul 2, 2015 12:05:57 GMT -5
Thanks guys for the correction on the wedge. I have only seen it done at a distance and (wrongly) assumed it was metal. Plastic makes perfect sense to me.
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