Split-Fire Versus RuggedMade: Log Splitter Show Down!! 

I did see the new models offer some of the features mine doesn't have- they weren't available when I bought mine. Still more expensive overall than the Ruggemade though.

@@dehavenfamilyfarm More expensive perhaps - but betting the longevity of the Split Fire would more than make up for it - not to mention the 2 way split - if you have enough helpers to keep up to it - real time save - and time is money. Any extra you pay for it, you can recoup in more wood split in less time than Rugged Made splitter. Just my thoughts. Thank you for the review. Much appreciated.

They have a 6 way head now. It comes standard with a 4 way but a 6 way is optional now

I agree the RuggedMade is better on the back! I upload and edit on my computer, so it may be different if you edit/upload on your phone, but youtube studio gives you the option to add "tags" to videos- that's the word to look for and hopefully you can figure it out.

The hydraulic lift is a fantastic option for sure! Thanks for stopping by!!!

It's our greenhouse. I have been using it for storage and firewood work during the winter.

I understand what you are saying, but I was trying to do a comparison based on what comes standard with each machine. The log lift comes with the Rugged made- you don't have to add it as an option. Even with that in mind, the rugged made still costs less.

Me too 🙂

Yes, the split-fire works much better with smaller logs. Hope you and your family are doing well!

I wish I didn't either! I think I need to move down and be your neighbor LOL

I tested the old version of the split-fire because that is what I owned. I do not have the money to go out and buy a brand new split-fire just to make a video. Maybe if I had 100,000 subs I could afford to, but not now. I really like the split-fire and see it comes with some new options now that weren't available when I bought mine. The fact remains though, that if a person was on a budget, the Ruggedmade is a lot cheaper :)

As a fellow splitfire owner with the log lift I see you respect the build and performance of our machines. And a machine you need to assemble is a cost cutting maneuver, still I'm not raking the coals on you. But thank you for the quick response, I also checked what best fit my needs and being a Canadian chose to keep my my investment local. Still compare comparable machine to machine or it may seem biased. Again thank you, and cheers.

Thank you- glad you enjoyed!! It would be neat to build a machine just the way I would want it- if I only had the skills to do it LOL

Thank you!! My back agrees with you lol

The wood was too long.....

Thanks!! How are you feeling?

I am doing good now. Thanks for asking Chris. You guys take care and be safe.

I agree 🙂

I agree- less times you have to bend over and pick wood up off the ground! I actually have a small grain elevator I thought about putting at the end of the table if I were to split a big load at once.

Sounds like Split-fire is bitter about losing! Oh and rugged made is made in Massachusetts (except the engine) not China like the losers claim. However, a quality clone of the split-fire is available at Harbor Freight fo a fraction of the Split-Fire and the quality seems better. Bottom line is the Split-Fire is a unique design that does have its flaws but it way overpriced, it really should be sub $1K.

I just purchased the split fire. You should have had the lift table to be apples and apples The Split fire is a sensational splitter. I’m 72 and have run splitters for 50 years. After a lot of research I chose the split fire. Why is this Guy throwing everything onto the ground. I have run my Spitfire for eight hours and I have only reached down onto the ground threetimesfor split pieces that I knocked off the tables. The fact that the Spitfire goes both back and forth is quite remarkable, but I must say you have to try it to believe it. I have advised all my friends to put theirsplitters on craigslist and buy a Spitfire.

The split-fire is definitely faster with two people. Thanks!!!

Definitely agree with you!

That is a good choice- thanks for watching!!!

If I didn't have a big pile of logs, I wouldn't miss it either! LOL

It has a Chinese clone of a honda lol

Harbor Freight motor. On sale for $99.00 for another motor. Had one for two years, so far so good. Bought a spare because usually the carburetor gets gummed from fuel setting in tank 6 months a year. It does have a gas turn off keeping gas from staying in carburetor which helps.Just remember to turn gas off before stopping. It’s such a gas miser it runs about 2 to 3 minutes before.empty.