Reviews for Wood Splitters Direct

Damaged in delivery

So I ordered a JRCO leaf plow and JRCO mount bar from woodsplitterdirect. Price/transaction/delivery/post sales with woodsplitter was all great! A+
Both products are heavy duty and look like they'll last. My issue is with the JRCO mount bar. When you order it, you have to give your make/model/mower size so you get the proper JRCO mount bar model number...so one would expect that the mount bar would be specific to your mower...especially given the price point that is being paid. NOT. The mount bar is a generic 40" x 1.5" square steel tube with two welded brackets. Not a $250 value in any world. I was willing to pay that amount with the understanding that I simply had to assemble it.
Again, not the case. This is heavy 1/8" steel and I wasn't going to waste a day with a hacksaw and lightweight drill. I have a friend with a machine shop and by the time you setup the chop saw w/ grinder wheel and drill press, mark your measurements, 4 cuts, 8 holes, grinding down all the burrs/edges, cleanup...yer looking at a good two hours. At a reasonable price point I would do that...but NOT for $250! I called Great Northern Equipment but my issue fell on deaf ears. Stacey P at woodsplitterdirect was very interested in what I had to say and at least took the time to listen and promised to address the issue with GNE.

So Buyer beware.

I attached the fabrication directions and a pic of the final product.

I'm slowly turning my front yard into a water-wise garden and didn't want to commit to multiple $$ rentals of a 300 pound machine, or 1 $$$ rental and then having the entire yard gone before I'm ready. The area is about 50 feet by 25 feet, and went through a severe drought a few years ago that left the sod patchy. This has been a great option for me, a 40 year old woman with sports-injured legs. Put it together in 20 minutes with a couple of wrenches. I love that it's not a complicated gas machine.

The tool has worked great, and is well worth the money for my ongoing project. The dead areas didn't roll up perfectly but that's fine. Hauling sod is a slog either way. Something that has really helped me is wearing work boots with tough soles. Of course the instructions recommend this but I started in my gardening shoes (old sneakers) and almost blew my ankle out. My fault. Other than that, it's a workout but since I own it I can take the time I need.

Such a great investment. I’m able to move it around with ease and not have to use a vehicle. Check the fluids before each use and let that sucker rip! I’m cutting 16 inch logs with no problem!! It’s a BEAST!!

Arrived on time October 2020. My retirement gift to myself. I am 65 now. Still love using it.
My first and last wood splitter.

I am xeriscaping a formerly heavily irrigated grass yard in a desert climate. This sod kicker has been an indispensable help clearing out all the sod. Yes, it does take significant effort and you will improve with some practice with this tool but it can definitely do the job! Check out this massive pile of dead sod I have removed in the photo. If that doesn’t excite you, nothing will! I have about that much more to do still but I have 100% confidence in this thing.

Works perfect on my Kubota BX25d. Plenty of power @3100 rpm’s.

I've been mixing concrete in wheelbarrows and barrel mixers for years to complete concrete projects like small foundations and sidewalks. The limitation has always been how fast I can mix bags for a single pour. 22 bags has always been a milestone, which really limits the size of the project. I've had to break sidewalks down to smaller sections than I would like. I pondered the purchase of a mudmixer for several months. The price tag seemed a little daunting, but once I decided to spend the money, I realized after my first project this one tool opened up possibilities for projects I would never have considered taking on alone with a barrel mixer. My first pour was 38 bags for a slab that had to be poured from a deck, into a form 7 feet below. There was no way to get bags of concrete down the slope to mix them on the ground. The mudmixer mixed those bags in an hour, including a few pauses to climb down a ladder to move the mix around in the form. The job was finished in three hours. I'd never consider mixing concrete in a wheelbarrow again. Once you buy one, the price tag will be a distant memory, but the tool will be there ready to mix, so long as you make sure to wash it out completely after each pour.

High wheel went together well, but in fresh tilled soil the high wheel with cultivator attachment hinged! Meaning the tines did not touch the soil! It is hinging so more research needed before rating!

Gets the job done without having to rent sod remover

First off my experience with Woodsplitterdirect was exemplary. They communicated effectively throughout the order fulfillment process and I received my new splitter in excellent condition and in a very realistic amount of time. A+

I was able to assemble the splitter in a few hours (thanks to having a tractor with a loader to lift the beam to the horizontal position). All the parts were well labeled and the instructions were logical and well ordered. Once assembled the Honda engine started on the first pull. The splitter made quick work splitting some gnarly Ash logs, where it could not split a log it literally cut it in half! Wow.

I did notice right away that I would need to make a few modifications to take this splitter from good to excellent.

1. The tongue weight on this beast of a machine is quiet impressive. I have not used a scale to measure it but I would guess it's at least 150lbs. The metal post that is provided as a tongue support makes it hard to lift and move the machine to the hitch on my ATV. I swapped out the post for a wheeled dolly and the issue is resolved.
2. The log cradles provided with the splitter are ineffective and are just too small to support a log. I was able to solve this issue by removing the support on the operator side and with the use of a few pieces of scrape unistrut I bolted the removed support to the opposite side to make an effect log cradle. Issue resolved.
3. The hydraulic valve on the splitter is mounted to the cylinder by a single fitting. Activating the splitter puts stress on this connection and after only a few minutes of use the hydraulic valve rotates and causes the fitting to loosen. You have to retighten the fitting or it will begin to leak. I was able to resolve this issue by using a piece of 1/4" angle iron and a hose clamp to secure the hydraulic value securely in place. Issue resolved.

Even with these few modifications I am extremely satisfied with my purchase and I am looking forward to years of service from this amazing splitter!

Solid piece of equipment. Easy to assemble. And worked great on my sod replacement project. Saved me a lot of hard work with a shovel and did an even job of taking out the sod level.

Machine is just like it appears on the website.. Ready to go for next wood season. Purchasing was easy, Recommended for 2future buys. A++++

Arrived on time and in perfect condition. All setup and ready to go. We have not broke it in yet but will be soon. I would order from here again in the future if I need anything else.

My first job unfortunately was to bury a full size doe. Someone hit it and knocked it into our yard. The machine was easy to put together with two men. Heavy metal with beautiful welds. Just understand it’s not a caterpillar or a case, use it like it’s supposed to be used, and it will dig very nicely. I can’t wait till my next project. I’ve never really used a backhoe and I was feeling pretty comfortable with the controls in my first hour of use.

The Brave 30 ton splitter with the Honda GX200 engine arrived in a timely manner with no issues. However, upon assembly after opening the crate and getting the manual out, I discovered that 32mm and 38mm crow foot wrenches are needed in order to properly torque down the nuts that are inaccessible by a socket. No local stores had these two tools, so I had to order them online causing a day’s delay in getting the splitter assembled. I feel that Brave could have easily included these two tools in the box of hardware at a minimal cost. Be careful putting on the oil filter holder. I didn’t hold it securely enough with a wrench, so now it’s on crooked which is not esthetically pleasing to look at. The optional oil change hose is not needed and didn’t fit anyway. There is a little sticker on the main beam that says made in China. Apparently, the splitter is made of US made parts, but the mainframe is foreign made. Once it was assembled, the log splitter has a solid, deluxe look and feel to it.

Used the splitter to split up Red oak logs with an older 763 Bobcat. The wood was fresh cut, green. On bigger diameter logs (12" or more) you need to nip the top to get the logs split then grab log again lower for 6 way split. On smaller logs I would grab the log set on top of another log, release and grab again in order to get smaller log all the way to the top to get a 6 way split. It is definitely messier, leaving more kindling than a traditional splitter. Only a couple items I would change; the side blades have a single bevel on the cutting edge and bent. A double bevel (which I will grind) would be a better option, I think. The push plate could stand to be a little closer to the main wedge as some logs do not clear the 6-way blades. The hoses need a protective cover and a way to clamp them to the splitter to keep them off of the ground.
Overall, a real time saver. Split a 20' trailer load and a half, of green red oak in a few hours and hardly no handling, pushing, pulling or lifting.

Well built and designed to accommodate my large Billy Goat blower. Man what a labor saver for a very difficult job blowing the huge quantity of leaves that I need to clean up each fall. Attached to a John Deere Z445. Only concern is that it is really heavy (with the large blower) and I am concerned about stressing the Z445. Working on attaching it to the front end of my Gator TX instead. More guts!

Works on my Kubota B26 with 3rd function kit and quick connect. Probably works a little slower than a skidsteer, but not bad. No more lifting logs or positioning them on my knees for the wood splitter! Pickup a log and split as I'm placing it on top of the wood pile. Very heavy duty steel. Only negative is, no four way splitting option.

I’m very impressed. I put it together and fired it up. No issues. Used the ripping tooth and was able to dig up a 6” maple tree. The clips for the two bucket pins will pop off if you rub against something. Might think about a different setup for the bucket pins. I’m missing two now! Looking forward to doing some more projects.

I contacted woodsplitterdirect.com to ask a few questions about the backhoe and the person who answered was very helpful. They told me at that time that there were only a couple left a couple days ago so they may be out by time I order but get them in very often. Sure enough upon ordering I got notification they were out but expected more within a week. A couple days later I got notification it had shipped.
The local branch of the shipping service called me to set up delivery before they had even received it. We set up a date and they told me I would be notified about 1 hour before delivery. They were within 5 minutes of that hour and dropped it on my trailer for me. Delivery man was great so i bought his lunch.
Upon starting assembly we used a tractor to lift the heavier parts from the crate, then cut the crate open to access the main frame. The directions weren't perfect but we were able to use them to figure out assembly and it went together without a hitch. We filled it with oil, fresh gas, and hydraulic fluid. We turned on the gas, cranked it, and the bugger fired right up and ran smooth.
I had a bunch of trenches to dig for a septic project and the thing digs great. It's a little slow moving it, but i was able to creap it anywhere i needed it. We found it digs just fine at about half throttle, so never run it on high. The controls, especially the pivot side to side are somewhat jerky but i expect that to improve as it breaks in and i get better running it.
I love it, no regrets buying it at all. Also no regrets getting it from Woodsplitterdiect.com. I'm a vey happy customer.

I just wanted to update my review on my three point, 20 ton splitter. I'm very pleased with Wood Splitter Direct's help line when I had a problem. I also am pleased with the owner of the manufacturing company (Doug). He had me return the splitter and rebuilt me a different unit with new valve. I have used the unit and I'm am surprised by the speed and power. It's a 20 splitter that will do most of what I'll ever throw at it. I like having it on the back of the tractor. I can adjust the height and the whole operation is so much quieter. I don't have a gas engine blasting in my ears and stinky gas fumes going in my lungs.
Thank you Doug!!

I’m a one man band on my ranch, and the Mudmixer has made it possible for me to complete small batch concrete jobs efficiently and effectively. The Mudmixer works as advertised. I like being able to turn it off mid job to move it or deal with the various things that pop up when you’re pouring a slab. With the Mudmixer I’ll be able to pave the whole place one 4x4 slab at a time!

Absolutely love the Brave 30 ton w/Honda 200 GX engine. It assembled perfectly. The I-beam/hydraulic cylinder component is 350 lbs so a friend comes in handy while attaching it. Remember you’ll need 8.5 gallons of hydraulic fluid. Only quibble is the log holders should be a made from thicker gauge steel to prevent bending. I’ve been slaying gnarly hardwoods of all types flawlessly. The Honda engine starts first pull. It’s remarkably quiet and sips fuel. Wood Splitters direct shipped promptly and item arrived unscathed. Very satisfied.

Just gonna be honest. I do have mixed feelings at this time. I ordered the extended splitter ( 30" opening) for boiler logs. It actually measures a bit less than 29". Yes I can adjust my rounds to fit. But the description read that it would be 30" inches and the splitting ram hits up hard on the end plate. I'll share a picture of this. I'm not real impressed with the table I had them add. It's small and doesn't do much for the bigger rounds. Also after an hour of splitting I could smell hydraulic oil. The valve assembly is leaking at the spool.
I have this hooked up to a Massey Ferguson 34hp compact tractor. I ran it at around 2100 rpms. The speed of the ram surprised me (I'm please with that). 20 tons seems to be doing good. I tried a couple of nasty rounds (real nasty) and it didn't make it through them. Bigger is better but I went way over my budget with the 20 ton. I couldn't convince my self I had to have 30 ton.
Now, I am pleased with my buying experience with Wood Splitter Direct. They kept me informed on how my order was coming along and when it was to be shipped out. I'm not sure I can give a fair review at this time, only because I haven't talked with the company yet.