Husky Log Splitter Review
Huskee log splitters can be bought from Tractor Supply. I have never used one myself so I can’t give a personal recommendation. I found this video, I don’t know the guy but he gives a demonstration of his Huskee splitter in use. If you have any experience with a Huskee wood splitter please post your comments below.
I have a husky 22 ton splitter and it splitts anything I put in it. I don’t know what else to tell you but for 1,099 dollars you just can’t beat it. Sure you can spend a lot of money on a big splitter if you want to like the 6,000 dollar one at Northern Tools but the 22 ton husky is the best for the money.
I bought a 28 ton Huskee log splitter on June 25, 2010 at Tractor Supply and two weeks later the spider gear blew out. The folks at Tractor Supply were great with support and had trouble getting my model repaired so they gave me another one. The only problem is that Huskee moved the engine to the right side and now the exhaust blows in your face when you split vertical. Not to mention the exhaust is blowing on the hydraulic tank! I was reluctant to take the unit because of the motor configuration. They told me to use it until mine could be repaired. So I did, one week later the spider gear blew out on that one!!! There are some defective parts or something dead wrong here. I am not splitting stumps and I have not put this unit under any unnecessary strain. I went back to pick up my splitter yesterday 9/17 and started it before I left the parking lot and gas was streaming from under the carburetor? This is unbelievable, the only saving grace is that Mr. Jason Saunders and his staff in Christansburg at TSC have been fantastic and assure me that all will be well. I have asked them to find me a 28 ton that has the motor on the left side (as hitch is between legs looking at splitter) like my first one but that may be a problem with Huskee’s new motor placement. I am trying to find a Huskee site to voice my opinion. This new motor placement is messed up. Someone needs to let them know they have created a problem. Let me know something when you can. Troubled in the Blue Ridge, Dave
Dave, get real…you are all screwed up my man..this is the finest unit I have ever owned….get with it dude.
I have the Huskee 22 ton. Bought it about two and a half years ago. At the time, I thought I wanted a bigger splitter, but I bought the 22 ton because of the lower price. Mine works better than this one. This one bogs down, mine does not. I have split some extremely difficult pieces, the crotches of trees where multiple limbs ran off. I have never given it something it could not split. They took some more time and I had to reposition the log a few times, but it split it.
After having this, I can tell you that I would not want a larger splitter because they are heavier and more difficult to maneuver if you have to do it by hand. This is the perfect size.
I always have a trusted helper. It makes the process so much easier. I sit on a stool an hold the pieces up against the beam while she works the control and takes the split pieces and puts them into the cart.
The other thing I recommend is to have a hatchet or axe handy to cut the stringy wood holding pieces together after the splitter has gone through.
Don is right. This splitter will split about anything you feed it and it’s light enough to move and handle easily. The only problem I’ve experienced after 2 seasons of splitting is a broken jaw coupling that drives the hydraulic pump.(I gave it some pretty gnarly logs to chew on.) The replacement I bought at TSC is a lot beefier like the one on the 35 ton unit. I did find that the splitting wedge doesn’t go down far enough to completely split a knotty log at times. I made a 2 1/2″ cleat to fit on the base and the wedge goes down to it and splits the log completely every time.The motor is a bit noisy and I found I need ear protection or it really gets to you after while. All in all…a great splitter.
I do think Dave’s complaint about engine mounting configuration on the new models is legitimate. I can see where the exhaust would be right in your face.
I bought the 35ton model back in 2005 at TSC. I have split well over 100 cords of wood with it since then without one single problem. Whatever it won’t split it just cuts!I think I paid about $1500 for it then and it has been worth every penny. I made a log rack for it out of steel and that makes it so much nicier to use with big pieces you need to half first. I change the oil and filters once every year…no problems so far!
I bought my husband a the logsplitter last year, first day on the job, the hydraulic broke, took it back requested our money back but were forced to take another, used it 3 times before putting it away for the season. got it out this week, and the engine locked up, had it sent away, got the phone call today, not being covered under warranty, claiming all kinds of different problems, not willing to help me one bit, first say piston damage, no oil, gas in the oil etc…. every imaginable excuse to not fix my log splitter… tractor supply has been unhelpfull, briggs and stratton has been unhelpful, the whole company has been unhelpful… this logsplitter was run less than 4 hours total. im displeased with this whole situation. Tractor Supply in cumberland maryland let me down, the warranty mechanic has been rude and unhelpful, as has been the people i have talked to from briggs and stratton. Not a company I will ever deal with again…. excuse the bad grammer, but im very upset… and for the record, i saved for a long time to surprise my husband with this gift, $1100 is a lot of money for me to come up with, and this multimillion dollar company is welching on their warranty…
Shannon…it sounds like you may have run the engine with no oil in the crankcase. If that’s the case your warranty definitely won’t cover it no matter what company made it. If you’re blaming all these people it looks like the fault is really yours.
I’ve had a Huskee 22ton splinter for about 8 years. The problem is the carburator linkage has worn out and i need carb parts for it. It is a 6 horse briggs @ stratton, so far ive not be about to find parts for it. Sure could use some help.
Sorry Shannon John is right. A lot of times they are assembled without oil or enough oil. The consumer doesn’t check it and just starts using it then, well we have your situation Shannon. I have a 35 ton model. It has over 1200 hours and more than a few hundred of cords under it’s belt. I just put a new engine on it and it is back in action. Welded some steel plates on either side to help hold the larger trunk sections and couldn’t be more pleased. It literally cuts anything. I’ve put 20+ inch long by 32″ wide pieces with three crotches/knot from leaders on it and if it don’t split it just cuts right through. The only issue is what John and Don mentioned. It doesn’t cut all the way through but a 2″ – 2 1/2″ cleat is a quick easy cure. Happy splitting!
I to have a 22 ton huskee log splitter after using it about fours times and having it approx 1 year I took it out and split one piece of wood and the engine stopped and was locked up got the call today after having it sent out going to cost three hundred dollars engine is blown oil was checked every time before use and was changed after a couple hours of use break in period. The employees at the store are trying to make excuses no oil dirty oil etc to not have to fix it having trouble getting help even show the manger there was oil in the splitter before it was sent off. Wouldn’t you know I also bought mine from Cumberland Maryland. I grew up on a farm and no how to take car of my things. This splitter was kept in a shed and cred for very well. I would love to know what I can do very pissed at the people from this store will be my last purchase
Dan, my buddy has a 9-yr-old old 22-ton SpeeCo SplitMaster…SpeeCo also sells their splitters with the brand name “Huskee” to Tractor Supply and Del’s Feed & Farm Supply, so it’s likely the same as yours. He had the same problem getting carburetor parts. He’d liked the old B&S engine, but was tired of getting his ears blown off. He said “to heck with it”, and just replaced the old engine with a Honda 190cc horizontal shaft engine from Northern Tool (think he paid a bit over $250 for it?). He loves it, more powerful than the B&S, only about 20% as loud, easy to install. Best of all he unloaded the old B&S to his “ugly” neighbor for $50. The guy thinks he can jury rig a variable carb control and use it to power his kid’s go-cart…so we’ll get a lot of laughs out of watching him try. It was definitely a win-win! Good luck.
PURCHASED THE 22-TON HUSKEE FROM TSC 4 YEARS AGO. IT HAS BEEN USED EXTENSIVELY BY MYSELF, NEIGHBORS AND MY SON. IT HAS WORKED GREAT AND NEVER GIVEN ANY PROBLEMS. WE ALWAYS CHECK THE ENGINE OIL AND HYDRAULIC FLUID BEFORE STARTINGNG IT UP. THE HYDRAULIC FLUID IS CHANGED ONCE A YEAR AND SPARK PLUG IS REPLACE ONCE OR TWICE A YEAR. THIS HAS BEEN A GREAT UNIT AND WELL WORTH THE MONEY. PAINT JOB COULD BE A LITTLE BETTER AS IT TENDS TO FLAKE OFF IN SPOTS.
I bought a 22 ton log splitter from TSC it works great splitting The only problem I have had with it is the control valve stick REAL BAD it the reverse position and has blown the return hose 3-4 times, IT is 2 years old, I talked to a guy at a repair shop that TSC told me I could get parts from and they INFORMED me that there was a RECALLED on the control valve and they have fix 3 or 4 so far. TSC said they know nothing about a recall.If anybody know anything about a recall please E-mail me @ Cabosawman@yahoo.com
I have a 35 ton Huskee that I purchased from TSC.I had hyd. oil leaks on first unit, they replaced the cylinder, 65 hours, and 3 years later this cylinder seal and cap broke, I had to order a new cylinder.
Bought a Huskee 28 Ton splitter from TSC in Benton Arkansas. IT’s been a great splitter, splitting anything I put in it. Nothing too rough though. On my third tank of gas today, and the coupler between the engine and the pump flies apart. I always wear tinted safety glasses when I split, but this evening it was getting dark and I took them off so I could see to split those last couple of sticks. When the coupler went, a small piece of metal stuck in my arm. Lucky it didn’t get my eye. Clear glasses from now on.
Called TSC and they said bring it back and get another one. I don’t want to have this problem every three tanks of gas. I’m gonna see if they have a sturdier coupler that will fit. Even if I have to buy it, it woukd be better than wondering when it’s gonna go out again. We’ll see tomorrow.
Other than the exhaust blowing in my face,(and the coupler) I’ve been more than happy with this unit. I would like to get it fixed and use it from here on.
I’ll report back later when I get this solved.
I bought a 35 ton splitter in 2006 from TSC, have countless hrs on this unit. Have kept it serviced, and maintained, and would recommend buying one to anyone. Mine has saved me a great deal of work.
I understand anyone can get a “lemon”, but as for my machine, its great.
Got my splitter fixed. The good folks at TSC in Benton took great care of me. When I took the coupler apart, the engine side gear had a tooth missing. The pump side gear was fine and the rubber spacer was tore up. The alan screw on the pump side was backed out and there was no key in the slot. Plus the gear on the pump side had to be pressed off, hiding the slot for the key. No sign of the key in sight. That told me that the key on the pump side was not installed whenever the unit was put together.
I think that the key was left out, the alan screw run down. The vibration backed the alan screw out and allowed the gear to back out slightly and bust the teeth then separated enough that the coupler started slipping.
The manager at TSC in Benton had a new coupler sent next day air, no charge to me. I installed the new coupler, keys and a drop of blue locktite on the alan screws. Set the gap and tightened it down.
I am now on my sixth tank of gas and it works perfectly. I would definately recommend this splitter to anyone looking for a strong reliable splitter.
I bought the 35 ton electric start a year ago and have had constant trouble and ZERO support from TSC in York Pa,
TSC stocks no parts and has no information on where one can either get parts or service and this machine needs constant service. To date I am guessing that I have split about 40 cords of mixed hardwoods, nothing extraordinary. The starter works half the time because the ground is not to the frame. The return hose blew 3 or 4 times until I replaced it and the fittings with ( imagine this) hydraulic hose, that does not break down when exposed to hydraulic oil. Now the pump supply hose has blown apart and again no parts are to be found. My recommendation for anyone looking for a machine that you want to really work when you want to work is to keep looking past TSC, I surely wish that I had.
i purchased the 22ton model and i am disgusted after two months i think it is junk wouldnt reccomend it to anyone never started right blew up on me once already and every bolt on it was loose
I purchased a 35 ton husky from TSC in Charleston SC one year ago with a 4 year warranty. The pull rope mechanism broke when the log splitter was about 6 months old so I called TSC they put me in touch with NEW Warranty Co. they sent me to the warranty service center. I was pleased with the way things were handled with NEW.
About 3 weeks ago the engine locked up and a bent splitter rail frame. I contacted New Warranty Co. they sent me to another service center this time. I was extremely disappointed because they would not cover the breakdown under the warranty. The customer service was horrible they were rude, uncooperative and said they were not a Husky dealer and could not fix or help me so I had to pay them to fix the machine.So I contacted NEW Warranty Co. and asked them why did I have a warranty to cover breakdowns when the company they send me to doesn’t fix their equipment so they sent me to a third Warranty Co.which they said my break down should have been covered with out any questions asked. They are now trying to help me with the bent splitter rail frame. My machine has been down for 2 weeks waiting for answers – I am very disappointed with New Warranty Co. but am pleased with TSC. Will post with end result.
Just bought a used 35 ton Huskee log splitter. It was bought new 3 months ago. One wheel bearing had already gone out on the previous owner. The TSC dealer he bought it from had replaced the bearing. While towing the splitter home the other wheel bearing went out on me. Has any body else had problems with the wheel bearings?
I been looking at the 35 ton huskie at TSC. I borre a 22 ton last year and it did everything I asked of it. After reading all the comments i am second guessing the huskie splitters reliability. I t seems like they are either great or complete lemons. No in between.
we bought a 35 ton speeco last fall, it can be 15 degrees out first pull starts every time.no matter what i put under it, its splitting or cutting its way through! has any one used the 4 way splitting wedge add on? if u have, how close does it go to the bottom of the stop? does it split well? thought about making a new head but looks a little complicated with the cradle. cant find just the head anywhere so i can just add on 2 splitting edges, seems pretty easy to just swap the heads i think?
Bought the 35 ton TSC splitter about 2 weeks ago. Before use you should check out everything. The first thing I found was the hydraulic fluid was about 2 gallons shy. I went back to the store and the Manager gave me a 2 gallon can of fluid. One thing I forgot to do was check the hose clamps on the return hose. I split a trailer load of elm which was tough, knarly, and stringy. This splitter will go through anything period.
Unfortunately, on ther last piece of wood the return hose blew off the connection and I lost about a gallon and a half of hydraulic fluid before I could get the engine shut down. Went all over me and the splitter and the drive. Quite a mess. I put the hose back on and secured both ends with 2 hose clamps and no trouble since. I would prefer a regular threaded hydraulic hose instead of a hose with clamps on this caliber of equipment!! Engine(1650 B&S)starts easily and usually on the 1st pull. Ran it about 4 1/2 hours then changed the oil. so far, so good. Very nice splitter.
I have one of TSC’S older units marked 25 ton.It looks,size wise the same as the now rated 22 ton model.Ithink it has a 6hp Tecumseh motor. I love it and have had no hydraulic problems with it. It always gets the job done. However, lately it has been stalling a lot, sometimes when it is not working, between cycles. Diagnoses from anyone would be much appreciated as I have already done the “run of the mill”. I replaced the gas cap,and because it has no fuel filter, I put one on it. It always starts right back up, but it dies like it is not getting fuel. It doesn’t do this every tank full, but may do it several times with one tank full. I have tried high test gas too and cleaned bowl of carb.Help!
Update: Not easy for me to give up, I think I found the problem. I put on a larger, heavier gas line that helps isolate vibrations from the splitter, disrupting gas flow momentarily to the carburetor causing it to die. Was using the see thru flex line. It was getting hard with age and although was not kinked, it was somewhat restrictive. Ran splitter all day with no interruptions!
Just bought the 27 ton model thinking ok life is going to be good than i read everyone else posts now i’m nervous.I ran 2 tanks of gas through it,could not believe how it guzzles it.But was amazed how it split very large trunks.Would love to put a Honda motor on it Just not a Briggs/strat. fan.
I bought a 22 ton 6.5 B/S. It’s funny how some bog down and others don’t. I have split some 3 foot green logs with mine, red oak, white oak, pin oak, elm and even some sassafras. My piston will slow but very seldom will the engine bog, like the above one. The only problem I have had with mine was that when I towed it, when I got to where I was going, there was hydraulic fluid that had leaked out of the fill hole. Simple fix with plumbers tape. I have now split 8 cords without any problems. By the way, if you put a small log by the foot, about 13-14 inches in front, when you are splitting large logs, it presses them tight up against the splitter. You don’t have to hold them against it while your splitting them.
We have a brand new 22-ton Huskee horizontal splitter, We’ve used it for about 6 hours per day for the past 4 days. Today I pulled the lever in order to split a piece, the splitter went about a foot, then i heard a metallic snapping noise (Almost like the sound when the lever moves from the auto-return position to the neutral position). Immediately after hearing this noise, the splitter stopped. The lever is completely useless now, its alomst like the mechanism inside the silver lever case broke. The engine runs fine, plenty of oil, gas, hydraulic fluid, but the splitter doesnt respond to any movement of the lever. Any suggestions?
My Neighbor and I went in together on the Huskee 22ton and we have loved it, we change the fluids every year. I split about 40 face cord every 2yrs and he splits about double that. Granted we are splitting 16inch logs and they are not monsters either. I would recommend this splitter to any homeowner, now if you split more than this and bigger logs you might want something like the 35ton but not really needed, this splitter will do any log you put in front of it.
Love my Huskee 28 ton, had an old homemade splitter for many years, I was worried it might be slow, but this thing splits large stumps (and with the optional 4 way on the maul) in a fraction of the time. I can move it around the yard by myself and the Honda motor runs like a champ, not too loud either. Love Tractor Supply, good folks and local help that are alway friendly.
Has anyone tried to redirect the exhaust so that it doesn’t blow in the operator’s face? Seems like there should be a simple part to add on to resolve this issue.
Have had 22 T for about ten years and have struggled with the motor for the last four, rebuilding the carb and finally giving up on it when I couldn’t discover an electrical problem. I think the magneto is shot. Anyway, will never buy anything with a Briggs and Stratton motor again. Shameful that this American product has devolved into a cheap, break-down prone bag of crap. We used to build things right, figuring that the profits would come because the consumer would come. Now we build them for the profit, and to hell with the consumer.
I raised the bracket for the sprocket by an inch, bought a Honda from Craig’s list for $100 (twice the cost of a new mag), and the log splitter purrs now. I’ve had mine for about ten years and struggled with it the last four. Like I said, done with B & S, a once proud mfr of goods. Had similar results with the aux. power generator.
I purchased a 22ton splitter fron Tractor Supply. The machine does not even have 5 hours run time on it and the coupler is broken already. Sad part is I have not split anything bigger than 12 inches and those pieces have been cut over a year ago. So I guess I’ll see what Tractor Supply has to say.
I have a 22 ton log splitter with name of Husky on it. It worked fine last year but now the hydraulic system is not working. It will not automatically stop in the fully extended position. You have to manually push it forward at that point or the engine will cut off. If you don’t do this i’m afraid that it will split a hose. One repairman said that you have to replace the whole hydraulic assembly. Any one out there have the same problem. Sounds like me that it should be the matter of a o-ring or something but shouldn’t have to replace the whole thing.
is there a problem with the control valve on the 22 ton unit. I have used mine for two years and now i am getting blow by noise from the valve and havn’t used it that roughly. small branch cuts oak and maple plus 1yr+ dried wood splitter hyd. just stall after piercing part way I know there is a o-ring kit for the valve but tsc does not sell but where.
I purchased a Huskee 22 Ton Splitter about 4 years ago. It does not get a real workout, but has split about 4-5 cords of wood over that time period. The Hydralic pump was leaking after about 8-9 months of use. They said they replaced it but it has never worked as well since. Yesterday I went to split a couple of logs and the pump quit. Now I can replace the pump. Hope I can find an aftermarket pump, as it may last longer.
my first year using the 22 ton model bought from TS—and it worked GREAT! split through 18 cord of rock maple, beach ,oak and yellow birch(the really nasty, stringy kind too) checked the oil before every woodsplitting session and never had to add a drop.
I too purchased a 22 ton Huskee log splitter from Tractor Supply in Cumberland Md. I got it home and split approximately 6 logs when I discovered a hydraulic leak. After checking I discovered one of the flare nut had split. I returned the splitter to the store without any problem. They didn’t have any more 22 ton splitters available so I purchased the 35 ton. So far I have owned it for 3 days and it seems to work flawlessly. I have split several cord of wood and no problems.
I bought the Husky 22 ton model from TSC in Macomb, MI in January 2011. I have split over 50 face cords since I bought it !! Some days I run this thing for hours on end. It has worked flawlessly up until a week ago. The engine started stalling every few minutes even without a load on it. Put some dry gas in it and it seemed to solve the problem. I think I might have gotten some bad gas. Too soon to tell if this fixed the problem over the long term, and I will post if it does…
Otherwise, this is a great economical splitter. The paint could be better.
my 22 ton husky splitter jsut quit splitting the lever was moving and the engine runs but nothing was happening.. I called the 1 800 number and a the guy was great he told me where to look to find out the prob. my coupler is broken inbetween the motor and the pump. only one month old
he could order me one.. i called the local TS and they said they have them in stock.
bought the 22 ton husky and it was on sale for 800 becuase the folks that first owned it busted the love-joy within 30 minutes of use (Cause, was a bent frame from the factory) so they supposably put a new frame on it. I started looking around at reviews becuase I just busted the Lovejoy and ive probably split around 6 chords since i bought. Maybe a defective part? or they didnt really put a new frame on and just replaced the lovejoy? Idk but it doesnt sound like im the only one with this problem
I bought a 35 Ton Husky Log Splitter From Tractor Supply in Port Huron. I ordered the extra catch pre-load rack from them, and never received any word after 3 months. Went back to check on it, and they said they had no record of it. Brought my receipt back and they said they discontinued the item number and could not get a hold of their representative. Finally they refunded me the money for the special order.
It was used only 3 times. Once to start it up, and check it, another time to split about 3 cord of wood, and this last winter on a 10′ degree frozen day, my friend started it up to split some wood, and the hydrolic cylinder slowly stopped moving back and forth. It doesn’t seem to be seized, but there is no hydrolic movement.
The engine starts on the first pull, and runs perfectly. I have kept it stored in my garage and all of the fluids have been checked regularly. The Hydrolic fluid was only half full in the tank, there are no leaks so I assume it was that way from the beginning. I filled it the remaining amount to full, but there was no change in the operational capacity of this splitter. I went to TSC, but I was a few days beyond the warranty period, and they said they had no clue as to what might be wrong or what I could do. They suggested that I take it to the local Warranty repair facility that they use for repairs.
It is virtually brand new, and I paid $1700 for it because I wanted to get one that I felt was going to last. Very disappointed about the whole situation. TSC kept no record of the purchase on file or in their computer and could not even give me information until I produced the original purchasing receipt, and even though I presented them with my problem a week before the warranty expired, but unknowingly failed to return with the receipt in time for it to apply, they denied me any real assistance. Their mechanical or technical knowledge seemed extremely lacking and absolutely no help. In fact it was a tremendous burden for them to even access location information about their warranty repair contractor.
Does anyone have any advice or clue as to what the problem could possibly be. every thing seems to be working except for the cylinder. There is some white lithium grease at the end of the cylinder just before the splitter wedge, although I think my friend put it there to see if it might be helpful.
I am not a mechanic or very inclined, but it looks as though it could be a seal or possibly the hydrolic pump. The reviews I read talk about this love joy part, Jaw couplings, and spider gears. Are they easy to replace, are they expensive, any advice or help? Please and thank you.
Robert,Please contact me at 800-525-8322 ext 1146 I am with technical support at SpeeCo. I would like to help you.
Ron
We bought a 35 ton 10+ years ago and we love it. We had to replace the flexible coupling one time and just recently replaced the control value…it was full of rust, but it sits out in the weather a lot! We went online and order a replacement value, when we installed it the handle seems like it works backwards…actually it does because Carol was the first to try it out! All lines are as originally installed (double checked this), has anyone run into this problem? Could we just swap the supply from the pump and the return to tank? Thanks, we have lots of wood to get split!
Simply great a splitter goes through any thing with out a hitch, I had a leaky hydraulic line the first time I used it. I tightened the fittings and problem solved. Great value, I would suggest it to any one.
If you really want a log splitter check out timber wolf.
I have the tw-6 and it has handled 40″w x 18″L rounds no problems. it has a hydr lift to handle those 350 pounds rounds.
And yes this one costed $9000.00 and yes I try to used it every chance I get,And yes I could have gotten a cheaper one, but you get what you paid for and after reading reviews from Huskee,TroyBuilt,Northern tools, I am glad timber wolf was there. and to say Thank You to all the people who worte those nice reviews for Huskee,TroyBuilt,Northern tools
Regardless of the diameter of the pieces I’m splitting, I almost always use the horizontal mode. Not because I’m the strongest man who ever lived (I’m 65 and have worked outdoors in construction for most of my life.) but because I set up a temporary platform using four up-turned rounds and a 3/4 inch sheet of plywood at the same height(or slightly higher) as the splitter. I use my 1957 Ford 850 tractor with an old 4 ft bucket on an equally ancient Wagner Ironworks front-end loader to place the firewood on the plywood and simply roll the pieces onto the splitter. Easier than wrasslin’ them in the vertical position. And then I just toss the split wood into the bucket and dump it into my drying shed. Admittedly I do this on my own land with logs I harvest right here for my own use, and I don’t do this on other people’s property, but if you have a Bobcat and a trailer, what’s gonna prevent you from hauling a 4×8 sheet of 3/4 ply into the woods?