25 Ton Black Diamond Log Splitter 

Yea, it is amazing how wood chips and bark ends up on the ground where you split wood.

Good point. The driveway is covered with small piece of wood now. I realized it was a bad idea afterwards.

@@CountryViewAcres Look at it this way, you got a topic for a new video. "Don't split wood on your driveway unless you have a license to operate a rake." ;)

So far in 2.5 years, the only thing that has broke is the oil fill cap. I hit it or it broke from vibration. But so far, It is still running good,

I just had a champion delivered to my house with water in the top end of the motor. Getting my money back.

You might also try this: don't tear logs in half once split then individually re-split each half; spin them 90* and spit them again. It saves work and you get 4 pcs with less effort. And, I kept a bottle of motor oil around, one with a pour spout with a very narrow opening, to lube the slide the splitter blade runs on to keep it operating smoothly. Just a very light coating periodically helps. It will collect grime so a rag to clean it before adding more oil is useful, too. Enjoying the vids, esp thosea round construction like the fence, barn, etc. Looking forward to more.

I forgot to add this. When splitting stringy material, run the splitter all the way down. Tearing them apart like you were doing is hard on the arms and shoulders. You have a hydraulic splitter to take the load off your body, let it do what it's supposed to do. When in your 70's like I am, you'll be glad you did.

I am going to take to my aunt's house today. I have some rounds of wood that about 30" diameter to try out out on.

@@CountryViewAcres There's a test for that piece of equipment . Should make for a nice follow-up video.

Pretty much all of them are. Always run the carb out of fuel when you're done. When your ready to use again. Full choke hafe throttle. After fire up turn to hafe choke and let run about 15 to 20 seconds than no choke and your good to go!

@@creeksidefirewood8937 I appreciate your reply. A lot of people that make Firewood videos don't reply when questions are asked so I appreciate you taking the time to fill me in. I have actually borrowed a friends splitter and it's this exact model. What's the chance of that happening. So I will use your advice and let you know how it does. Thanks again and have a Blessed Day!!

Had to add hydro oil to mine after local farm and fleet "filled it". They fill the tank but I think the lines are empty and fill up when started.

Lines were probably empty, or probably air locked. Run control back and forth before splitting, then shut off and check oil a few times. Top off as needed. Goes for a brand new engine as well or after an oil change. check and double check. And stay away from ethanol fuels! Bad for small engines and 2 cycle engines. Draws moisture from the air. Small engine mechanics love your business, when you use ethanol fuels. Use premium with NO ethanol!

Yeah it is the fuel shut off on mine.

I found this year, that I didn't have enough smaller pieces when starting a fire. So I am trying to have a better mix of sizes. This winter had a long mild period, where we would let the fire burn out, then restart each day. So lots of kindling and smaller logs were helpful.

Yea it needs something, so the wood sits flat.

Yea I have that problem to the logs don't sit flat on the base and it sucks if they are bigger logs you gotta hold it in place to get a straight cut

Yea, I may make something to help with that. I am starting to get some ideas.

Country View Acres hope I helped with idea. Just make sure it thick bolt or weld. Have scrap medal laying around ?

I think I will try something more simple first. I hate to start welding on a new splitter. But it does need something.

Very happy. It seems to split everything.

The only problem I had is the hydraulic oil breather/district broke. Not sure how it broke, if a log dropped on it. But other than that no problems. Splits everything I run through it.

@@CountryViewAcres thanks for the feedback.

I had some 3/4" plywood, made a raised pad to roll logs onto and cut out to match base. Works great and logs are level and far less hassle to hold in place.

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I don't own a 4 wheeler, I borrow my father in laws in the summer. Hopefully in the future we will purchase a 4 wheeler or side by side. I also have been thinking about modifying my rear pallet forks on the tractor, and build a 3 sided box to haul firewood or tools. That would carry the generator around.

Oh, I thought I'd seen a 4 wheeler in your barn. I was really hurting for you that night your power was out. Out here we use ATVs for getting around in wet ground after irrigation systems have covered it. Way better than wading sticky mud up to your ankles. @@CountryViewAcres