Yardworks 9 Ton Electric Log Splitter 4 5 6.5 - Canadian Tire
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- čas přidán 10. 10. 2020
- Hey everyone.
I was hesitant on buying a electric log splitter as i was thinking it was not going to do the job. I was thinking it would of been underpowered and not able to do the job. I watched a few different people who had some and I was like ya know what i am going to go pick one up. I really wanted a gas powered but it wasn't really in my budget and i didn't have a hole lot of space to store it.
So electric i went and it is so far a very good piece of equipment. Sense the video I ran the splitter for 12 hours straight one day cutting around 3 to 4 courts of wood. It is not as fast as gas powered or processing units but for the price of it being $500 or less it does the job and i can pick away throughout the year on getting my wood cut for the season.
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I will do a update video in the future of my thoughts on the splitter.
Thanks for watching.
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I bought my electric log splitter from Harbor freight I tested for others for more expensive one was a 9 ton one was a 7 ton and the last one was a 5 ton I’ve had it for two years now I have splits more than 30 cords of wood make sure the oil was full the wingnut was open five turns and split the most Notty wood that you can find went through it like a champ still to this day not a flaw I paid $280 plus tax I was a little skeptic because it was Harbor freight but I have to say that’s one thing but I can give them five stars a little advice put a sliver of wood behind the pusher so it won’t go back on the all the way if all your logs are the same size you can’t beat the price excellent splitter for the money my neighbor went to get one after he seen mine for the second year and they were sold out anyways have fun everybody’s splitting wood and burning cheers to all you loggers out there
Thanks for watching and sharing.
Just bought one The thing is a beast love it
Thank you for this video from unboxing to actual use. I'm a newbie with an electric splitter but i can wait to mostly retire my wedges and sledgehammer.
@@chloezapata4152 it has been a good splitter for me so far.
It is not overly fast but has done the trick well.
I would suggest getting a stand or putting on a table so you are not working on the ground.
I must say cant beat the log splitter i have the 5 ton from canadian tire. Cheers from accross the pond.
Thanks for the video brother
Thanks for the video I got this for $200 off at Canadian Tire, The thing weighs just as much as I do and yes I got it running in my basement. Not the greatest splitter but we'll see if it lasts longer than the 4-ton.
Also, check your oil every cord these things go through it and I assume it just gets hot and thickens up on the inside because there are about 4 liters that I have no idea where it's gone
Thanks for the tip on checking the oil.
There might be some seepage on the hydraulic ram or it may be spilling out of the vent on the end?
Thank you that is the answer I've been looking for. How often that hydraulic oil will run dry.
is that spruce? Would like to see this thin split black locust, oak, or hickory...
I just snagged a 6 ton for a great price. Thanks for making this I think it will help get me off to a good start.
lysist ~The Yardworks 6 Ton has a Foot Pedal on-off but someone said the cable is too short? But I want one. The 6 Ton is on sale at Canadian Tire for about $500 CDN right now. The 6 Ton is better than the 9 Ton, 107 "vs" 167 LBS pounds. Even Yardworks 4 Ton has plenty enough power strength, the Yardworks 9 Ton is way overkill and "not" needed. Also the 9 Ton is way too heavy to carry around with a persons 2 arms but the 6 Ton is not too heavy.
I used a left over stand from a previous electric wood splitter to get it to waist high, and have a table on the opposite side from where I stand to catch the split coming off on that side!
"Don't want to go tight on the wheels" proceeds to pull out an impact wrench haha 😂
I've had a 5 ton for about 8 years. The tires are crap, and 1 of the knobs busted off the bottom of the motor, but it still works well after all this time. Pretty impressive with what you pay for them. Mine is pretty beat up. I've also set it up on about 15" high blocks to help with bending, or just sit on a bucket. I only wish I had the foot pedal, which wasn't available at that time. Your finger or thumb will get sore after a couple hours using it, just from holding that button in, at least mine sure does.
They definitely can take some abuse for sure. It has proven and paid for itself so far.
Go Harbor Freight and buy a foot switch, plug the unit's cord into it and the extension cord into the foot switch cord, then you are ready to go! Foot operated! I use an extension clamp to hold the switch closed, and thus was able to change my unit from a 2 handed operation to a one handed operation.
Thanks you for the info :)
No problem!
Use a bungee cord to hold down the leaver that way you can just push the forward button with one hand and the other can be put on the block to prevent any splits flying back you ....after its split pull up on lever and stop it wherever you want for the next block ...
Thanks for the tip 👍 🙂
Think I'm going to get the 5 ton one. It comes with a foot pedal. And there is a stand I can buy from Canadian Tire for $40.
Thanks for the video
I know about the stand and there is a 4 way wedge to split logs into 4
I did not know the 5 tone had a foot peddle.
That would be nice to not have to hold the two handles.
@@LUCAMTire
Sorry it is the 6 ton
www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/yardworks-6-ton-duo-cut-electric-log-splitter-with-pedal-0603751p.html#srp
And yeah.. was getting frustrated watch you hold them with both your hands lol
@@geohazelman7039 that is nice that it has a peddle.
I heard that the pedal cable is very short and cannot be used with the stand. Besicaly you are stuck working at ground level all the time which is a little bit stupid unfortunately
@@seigneurcasque possibly not sure..I just have hand controls but useful information for the ones interested in the peddle design and wanting a stand.
Doesn't make sense though as you would need to be working on the ground needing to push a peddle.
Thanks for this video! Just got one of these today. I split about 15 face cords (White Ash) this past fall by hand (A lot of work!!) and I'm going to have a lot more than that to split next summer/fall as the Ash Borers have ravaged all my Ash trees, So I'm so glad the 9 ton will be able to the job. Cheers and Thanks again!!
Do you recall the bolt that is used on the oil dip stick ?
You have the hydraulic vent valve and possibly a dip stick. I would need to double check.
What is your question regarding the oil dip stick?
@@LUCAMTire The size needed to unscrew the dip stick. I got it, for me it was 8mm or 5/16
Isn't it an Allen key? That's what I used.
I just bought one..I was using a 5 ton but needed something bigger. I would not suggest sitting where you are sitting. seen many logs fly off.
I have had a few logs pop off but majority of the time I am close enough to the controls I do not get hit. 🙃
Is this the same or similar to the Powerhouse 580?
I am not to sure what the power house 580 is.
Probably similar build
I ended up getting the Yardmax version of this splitter. Identical except for the color. Do you know if anyone makes a stand or log catcher for these splitters?
I am very happy with its performance.
I have the same machine but you really need to get it up off the ground on stand much easier on the back and knees.
ya for sure would be.
I was thinking of making a stand and such so i would not need to be kneeling on the ground.
I will be putting a stand together for this year.
I own one , but I think the wheels are too small , and need to be wider . It is really easy is to tip over when moving it around .
My husband has bought a 9 tone second hand one it does one log and then it stalls who repairs these in Vancouver?
I am not sure but they are sold at Canadian tire. I would talk to your local Canadian tire.
They may have a company that is local to your area that may fix them.
Also
Question
Did he open the breather for the hydraulics?
Located near the splitting triangle. There is a valve that needs to be open to release pressure.
Does the ram have a travel limiter ?
I believe so yes.
It will go to the end of its travel. I have not sat their at the end of its travel And pushed it to see what would happen.
I do know if the peice you are trying to split is to hard for the machine, the ram will retract for you to try again.
@@LUCAMTire I was taking more along the lines of what you mentioned as a limit switch so the ram sets back only so far and not all the way back.
I love mine handy 6 I split 2ft wide logs
It works pretty good.
Thanks for sharing.
I believe that's the same machine as the yardmax 9 ton sold at home depot.
possibly just rebranded
Have you made the list yet?
which list?
I love this splitter, but don't like the skinny wheels or lack of handles. Hard to move and lift. Looking for a way to upgrade it
Get the 4 way wedge attachment . Works pretty slick. Also from Canadian tire.
i seen that but some were saying it was not to good but you are saying it is pretty good>?
@@LUCAMTire works good for me. It’s only $25. Try it out.
@@Northofsomething82
Thanks will try it out.
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Thanks for the tip on the 4 way splitter.
Make a video of the 4 way
This unit is decent value for the occasional homeowner but my goodness it is slow. The NON-hydraulic Rack and Pinion type splitter beats everything out there for speed by comparison. Anyway, it certainly beats the Axe.
I have the same one but Banchmark it's to narrow for the waith so I mounted it on a steel wagon from Amazon a lot better and higher. I don't like the switch having to hold need 2 hands and the electric motor should be bigger. Just saying..
I thought about mounting on stilts or a wagon but the amount of tines I use it, it would be more stuff to store..
The button set up is a bit annoying but for price and time used it will do. I am Happy with it.
Thanks for Watching
So, this is really a mini hydraulic lot splitter powered by an electric motor......The wedge is too wide or it needs a center blade to start the split.
log splitter works well. I do not have to many complaints about it.
Oil the splitter head and you will find it will split a long way better
Thanks
Might be a good idea, but probably don't want the wedge to be too slippery - there still needs to be some grab to split the wood without it slipping off too much. If anything, the wedge/splitter head is probably the strongest part of the machine.
Never seen. That have to try that ernie
The Yardworks 6 Ton has a Foot Pedal on-off but someone said the cable is too short. But I want one. The 6 Ton is on sale at Canadian Tire for about $500 CDN right now. The 6 Ton is better than the 9 Ton, 107 "vs" 167 LBS pounds. Even Yardworks 4 Ton has plenty enough power strength, the Yardworks 9 Ton is way overkill and "not" needed. Also the 9 Ton is way too heavy to carry around with a persons 2 arms but the 6 Ton is not too heavy.
Disagree, I had big pieces from 200+ years old trees it just couldn't split.
@@GenadiSaltikov ~Yes you can disagree for your particular area but not everyone lives in your area. Right around my area here there are “no” 200+ year old trees. They are younger & smaller here:: poplar, birch, pine, and spruce which are far easier to split. I live in the far north boreal forest, “not” in the “south” with the 200+ year old hardwood trees.
@@royjohnson465 I am actually in Halifax, NS.. so not that far south :) We have hurricane season, so sometimes there's old trees available that the wind took off
@@GenadiSaltikov ~I do see!! Hurricane Lee might make landfall on Saturday in the Maritimes, so take the proper precautions if you can. Maybe more trees will be knocked down, hope not but we will see. Around here further north than you the trees are small size and easy to cut with a log splitter machine.
I'll never buy a 2 hand operated. I have to keep one hand on the log. I have had to many times that the log popped and if my hand wasn't on it it would have hit me. I think 2 hand operation is more of a safety hazard.
Ya it can be a mix of both.
I would prefer a single hand operation but price for amount of work I needed to do it was the 2 hander
I've seen 2 ways to get around that. A foot pedal and someone that zip tied a cap into the button so the motor was always on when plugged in.
I bought a BOSS push the on button and you operate the lever well work the money using two hand to operate don’t work for me check out Boss log splitter you’ll be glad you did
Which size splitter did you buy or is all models single hand operation?
@@LUCAMTire 5 ton
Put the smoke down bud.
Real good eh !
Pretty good for the price. Can't complain.
Not overly fast but gets the job done
All i can say is, good luck with your back and knees.
All is well, I use a table now Thanks
A video of you smoking.
Too slow
it is slow compared to gas splitters but for the price it does the job quite cheaply which is nice.
If you are cutting shorter blocks, you can speed up the process by putting a 6 or 8 inch piece of material in between the block you are trying to split, and the ram. That saves significant travel time.
The splitter is junk. Period. I had mine for 1 season doing 12 chords. We keep it in a heated garage off season/storage. One day the actuator packed it in sending the control rod out the case shearing the sirclip/snap ring. Trying to get it repaired which is an ongoing issue even under warranty. Buyer beware.
Finding a repair place, even when calling the 1-800 numbering the manual, was difficult.
My 5 ton CT splitter is built much better than the 10 ton and lasted years. Disappointing.
Nothing is built perfect. Been using mine for 3-4 years now, no issue. But I could have one of the good ones. Not sure
Super ick watching you smoke then throw your butt into the grass. sheesh
glad you received valuable information and knowledge from the video. 😀
@@LUCAMTire Very little of both those things in your vid.. tbh.. I know you can do better.
@@davidpetersen1 your so kind. 😀
I like your display picture.
@@LUCAMTire Thanks!!😁😁 Too bad it doesn't make your content better or make you a nonsmoker.
Could be better video.
HAHA 😄 what do you want to know?
Or what would you like to see in the video to make it better?