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I am considering getting a log splitter for breaking down motors. What size is sufficient? I am finding little 6-7 ton electrics, and I am finding 22 ton gas units. Is a 6 ton unit big enough to break down electric motors?
Any input would be appreciated!
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Don't know bout splitting motors but them 6 ton spliter are bout helpless for splitting logs. More tons on the log splitter the better. Let me know how well that works
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How big of motors are you going to do with it?
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I've seen them used for taking tires off from aluminum wheels, but not for motors.
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I'd recommend you getting a professional grade splitter. Specifically, I prefer Timberwolf. I just don't think an electric will have enough oomph for what you want. I always considered electrics for little, kindling-sized stuff. Go with a two-stage gas Honda for reliability - minimum of 5.5 hp. Horsepower is important, but even more than that is PSI of the hydraulics. Get as much as you can afford - better too much than too little. Hint - "ton" is a selling point and doesn't really mean much.
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Same advice here. I tried out one of those little electric ones once, couldn't split anything but the stuff that was perfect.
The better pro models have the ability to swap out the splitting heads. Might be handy if you decide to experiment with different head geometries for splitting, breaking, crushing etc.
Keep us informed, I was thinking of doing the same thing, but I'm happy to let you do the experimenting.
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As others have stated, stay away from the small electric ones. I have a 27 ton and wouldn't want anything less. My advise: Get as big of one as you can afford and one that operates horizontally and vertically. You will quickly appreciate not having to lift heavy objects up onto the deck. Another nice feature to consider is an automatic cylinder return.
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I pull wire only with mine and have a 9 horse Honda and 13 gallon a min. Pump.When I pull the wire out I am pretty close to a idle.Very minimal hydro.power being used.I also split wood with it and thats where more power is used.So will the splitter use be diversified?
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Will it be diversified? Probably. Anything that puts good power into pressing on something has GOT to have multiple uses.
I just wanna break stuff!
Thanks for all the great input guys. You've given me a lot to consider!
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Can you use a log splitter to make a bailer, to bail plastics or al. cans.
Certainly. I saw a modified splitter somewhere awhile back. Had a box built around it out of plate to contain the cans, then 2 end plates to compress it. Prolly make more sense if I can find it again. Might be later tonight.Originally Posted by happyscraper
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