Very impressive for a homeowner grade splitter. It definitely fills a void in the market between what the average homeowner needs in a vertical splitter versus the industrial/commercial grade machines from companies like Wolfe Ridge and Eastonmade.
@dereksstuff8395 the WR 17VSC with the attached conveyor I was looking at is $16k. Then I thought about the interest payments adding up to the same as a good dump trailer or 6 loads of logs. Get those 6 loads of logs, sell the firewood, then pay cash for this little splitter to do the fine splits.
You need to convert it to foot pedal control. I find keeping two hands on the wood makes splitting for long periods of time more comfortable. Nice machine I like the travel speed.
Thanks bob! I actually have converted this machine to "knee control" I made a video about how I did it. It works very well now and Way easier to control
I almost pulled the trigger on ordering one like 2 weeks ago but talked myself out of it…these videos are making me second guess my decision. Haha..keep up the great work bud. 👍
I like the cycle time, probably due to the small diameter cylinder. Perfect for what it is , but experience is essential due to distance from hands to blade so NO distractions or speaking with operator when working.
Thanks for posting these videos!! Making me rethink my long term plans/goal to get a 17VS (wolf ridge) If you ever get a chance to put some fresh cut Oak rounds, maybe 20-24" in diameter through it I'd be really interested to see how it does.
The 17VS is a commercial grade machine, while the 1165V is a homeowner grade machine. Can't use it for hours on end without the hydraulic oil getting too hot.
I disagree on that one. This splitter is a step faster and efficient than a kinetic splitter. The Axis and 17VS would blow a kinetic splitter out of the water because their knives are bigger and can consistently split three slabs at a time. It takes about 10 to 12 seconds to quarter up a round with a kinetic splitter as opposed to six or seven with this vertical splitter.
