Iron and Oak 24 Ton Vertical Horizontal Log Splitter (BHVH2418GX)

A fine piece of machinery.

I did a lot of studding on several units and ended up deciding on the 24-ton,I really wanted the 30-ton but they don't ship to Ca because of the emission laws. The instructions are easy .I used a tractor to raise the boom because i didn't have help. After 10-hours the unit developed a knock. I called customer service twice and am still waiting for a call back! I took the pump off and ran the motor with no knock's put the pump back on and no knock .Not sure if the unit is going to blow up or not. Customer service is terrible. Unit works better in the vertical positron then the horizontal .It does struggle with knots. So far i,m learning how to use the unit, I can do larger rounds with being smart. I bought the unit because it's Us made, large hydraulic tank, and heavy boom. So far I think I could have got a better unit for the price, Iron and Oak seem to be in the higher price range .When and if the unit wears out I will up grade the unit with a bigger motor ,pump .and ram.

I purchased this machine because I wanted to keep the money in the United States and I heard this was a great unit. It arrived in a well-made crate and was very easy to put together. I filled the reservoir with 10 gallons of ISO 32 hydraulic fluid, filled the Honda with oil, and pulled the handle 20 times (prime the pump) watching the ram move at about pull 15 as the pump was primed. I then filled the gas and it started on the first pull. I greased both sides of the beam and split my first cord of oak. I am really impressed with the lock mechanisms that holds the beam in the vertical and horizontal position and the crank idler wheel that levels the unit on uneven ground. The hydraulic control feels very durable and the unit punches its way through logs with eaze. The ram looks very robust and the beam is reinforced with welds on the "top" end and under the entire area of wedge travel. I have used many splitters before, but I have never seen one this "overbuilt". I am sure that I will get decades of good use out of this great machine and am happy that it was built in my neighboring state (MN). Wood Splitters direct had the best price and kept me informed on the status of my order as there was a slight delay due to supply issues. I would definitely use them again and recommend them to anyone interested in a log splitter.

The log splitter was straight forward concerning assembly and work instructions provided. It is important to follow the instruction carefully in priming the hydraulics prior to startup. No issues or missing parts discovered. Customer service answered question about using Dextron 3 oil in hotter climates. Thus far I am happy with the purchase.

The word splitter showed up exactly when they said. It's running perfectly and split about 7 cords of very wet stringy wood , some 48 inches in diameter with no issues at all.

Wood splitters direct was great to work with, shipping was super fast. Log plotter came in a crate in perfect condition and exceeds my needs and expectations. I purchased the iron and oak splitter not only for the value in it, but it’s made in the USA. Thank you wood splitters direct and Stacy for the help!