Cheapest and Best log splitter - Performance built 27 ton - Two year review 

I have the COUNTYLINE splitter . When doing the big rounds vertically , place a couple of 2x4’s beside the base and those big rounds will sit level and are easier to spin for the second split . Good video . Del

Add a Gorillabac 3803 log lift to your splitter to get a real benefit out of the big gnarly wood your splitting. Save your back for fun stuff.

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Can you please make a video on how to make this thing vertical, for some reason I can’t figure it out and I’m following the directions of pull 1 pin and up it goes!!! Bullshit

I have one too, Works great. Grease the slide on it. Keep it level when splitting or the hydraulic fluid will spit out the vent/bleeder valve, I found that out the hard way. Do you tow it behind your truck or trailer it? I store mine outdoors but I spray it down with WD40 and use a breathable tarp. Cheers B.Champagne

why would you use so much energy to turn the log? I watched log splitter video previously and that guy was smart. didn't use so much energy to turn and split the wood. he splitted little by little. he also had the same log splitter like yours.

Get a tripod ,,,that was hard to watch.

I’m going to get sick.

Good but fragile.. Used one at a buddies cottage... wires come out easily.. they kink.... but otherwise... amazing!

I thank you for the time and info. The vid work needs a little more steadiness tho. Almost made me nauseated, lol. But really, thank you

Dude, watch your control valve. Mine started failing to kick-off on return, had to watch it close. Then the back pressure (I'm assuming) caused the filter to break off... the threads broke meaning the filter attachment assembly was done for. So got a new assembly and ran literally 1 round through it, it failed again and blew the seal on the filter. So I decided to see if I could adjust the pressure (there's an adjustment screw under the cap on the back of the control valve). Well, the stay-nut on the adjustment screw was frozen, so I held it with a wrench and cranked on the screw with the required allen wrench.... and it promptly stripped, bad. Like, hey, this is seriously cheap metal here. So I noticed the entire adjustment assembly would turn by turning the froze nut so I'm assuming it had worked itself out of adjustment via vibration. But I have no idea what the heck kind of damage might do to the adjustment assembly so I decided to just replace the valve. I wasn't EVEN going to replace with a valve from YT Industries (given the shoddy materials of the one I have). So I found a County Line one at Tractor Supply for $150. Even better news... it was the ONLY valve I could find in town that was under $360. So far, it looks like all the fittings will work. HOWEVER, the supply/return fittings on the CL valve are bass ackwards and the handle will be on the inside (between the valve and the cylinder), meaning there's no way it will work. There's a couple of cleavis pins holding the handle bracket on... so if I get REAL lucky, I'll be able to get them out and rotate the handle mount to a useable position AND the hydraulic return hose is long enough to go on top as opposed to the bottom. This is a real sh**show. The thing is a beast otherwise, but I'll be honest. 2 big White Oaks, and 1 Post Oak... the thing has split everything I've thrown at it, some REALLY big stuff, narly and knotty etc. But that's it, maybe 4 trees altogether. It's no wonder Performance Built is no longer available. I'm probably gonna bit the bullet and go Eastonmade or Ramsplitter.

I like the sound of the wood spliting 😊

i just bought the Crimson brand for RK for $1299 in Hamilton Ohio... the exact as a Performance that was at Lowes for $1500. i have split like 6 cords with it and some nasty stuff and some big stuff.... runs great and purrs like a kitten... its not perfect but it gets the job done and im sure if i take care of it the machine will produce for a professional homeowner for a log time jeff

Better splitters have the wedge on the end of the beam..pieces fall into wheelbarrow or trailer...less handling.

When I split vertical with large rounds I keep a splitting maul handy, if they don’t fully split I just give them a whack or two and they are. Easier turning them when they are in half.

COULDN'T FIND ANY BIG LOGS,,,🤪👍

Small wedge tough to have strings hanging on. Sorta high lifting height for normal rounds.

That log splitter was made by YTL International. I'm an assembler and I've done a ton of splitters, but back when I was new I royally screwed one up. After failing to source the parts locally I called YTL. What I got was the best customer service. Ever. All the parts I screwed up, over night, free. I will forever recommend their products because of that.

I have this splitter, and some wood I get will stop this machine in its tracks

Poor design with the tires and axel assembly in the stand area of the user, with a potential to trip over it .

most 27 ton splitters today are now selling about 1500 dollars

Never liked that track design...once splinters go in there it splits itself

Your vid has me looking at this. How does it do on Oak?

I've got this one, and I love it.

Been seeing splitters right around a grand at TSC and home depot. I've heard the TSC one is pretty good too. Which is something when i see used splitters on marketplace for 800 or so... A grand for a new one is a no brainer...

The guy should be wearing leather work gloves and eye protection.

Great video, thanks for the info & review! 🙌😎

Nice machine. Could it be lifted by 2 guys to loaded in a pick up truck? Thanks

Has anyone found a 4 way wedge for these?

Motor sounds nothing like a honda....

I'd say thats worth a grand for sure. Is that the Northern Tool or Lowes splitter?

Check out a powersplit vertical slitter, they are awesome, and they are very back friendly.

How do people like the Champion brand splitters?

You need to learn how to use your camera. Totally unwatchable!!

Thanks for the review

Yea, but what kind is it?

I run the same splitter. Gets the job done.

Just got one based on your review.

Used one all day today,does good.

How about its cost and where to buy?

thanks for the video

Good job I bought the same 27 ton

That splitter today costs $1599.00! Crazy times these days.

No link or details of where to buy?

Just bought one of these in Sept, it was $1299. Now it's $1499. The best review I've seen on it. I was getting worried that it was just mine when it went into big rounds it took awhile to push through.