Meta Description: A mini excavator is a famous tool in different fields. These include construction, excavation, mining, landscaping and others. Read to know more about the new log splitter attachment and its working.
Mini Excavator is able to perform all the tasks by using the right attachment. Therefore the attachment market is continuously growing because of innovation. Now machine owners are dreaming of making their machines more efficient. Here mini excavator’s attachments help.
Regardless of all other attachments, the mini excavator has a new attachment. It is called a Mini excavator log splitter. The attachment with HIXEN Mini Excavator allows you to easily move and split the wood by sitting in the cab.
The splitter lifts the log and throws it on the splitting pile. In the end, this attachment split the wood into pieces. Manufacturers have manufactured it as commercial log splitters. But the best thing is that this attachment split the wood in half time.
What is the Aim of Log Splitter Attachment?
A HIXEN Mini Excavator has many attachments for different purposes. Now it has another new attachment called log splitter. It is the most powerful attachment to split wood. This attachment uses hydraulic pressure to insert the blade into the wood.
As a result, the wood split into small pieces. Using this attachment, you may split similar sizes of wood. It will help you to make woodpiles to burn for the winter season. This way, it may save you time and money.
Benefits of Choosing The Log Splitter To Split Your Logs
Efficiency:
Splitting logs manually is time taking and very tiring. The use of a log splitter may help you to save time and effort. This attachment is very efficient to splits logs in half time.
Safety:
Splitting logs manually is very dangerous when you are using sharp tools. In comparison, the use of a log splitter minimizes the risk of danger.
Consistency:
Splitting logs manually is very challenging to get a consistent results. In comparison, the use of a log splitter splits each log in the same way. This results in similar size logs, which you may easily burn.
Cost-effective:
Though buying split firewood is very costly, in comparison, the use of a log splitter saves you money because this option is cost-effective.
Convenience:
Log splitting manually is a very time taking and messy task. In comparison, the use of a log splitter makes this task convenient and easier. You may easily and quickly do the job.
WHAT SHOULD YOU LOOK LIKE IN A LOG SPLITTER?
Though a log splitter is the most efficient and helpful tool, it is the right time to buy the right log splitter. But before it, you should consider some main factors.
First, read this section to know the different types of log splitters:
Manual Log Splitters:
Among all other types, a manual log splitter is the most basic type. But this option is commonly based on manual labour for log splitting. This attachment uses hydraulic pressure to insert the blade into the wood. As a result, the wood split into small pieces.
Electric Log Splitters:
It is another type of log splitter that is different from a manual splitter. It runs through electricity and is commonly used for small logs. That is why it may be used outdoors and indoors.
Petrol Log Splitters:
This type of log splitter is powerful compared to the other two types. This splitter runs through the use of petrol. Commonly this splitter is used to split large logs. But it may be used outdoors.
3-PT Linkage Log Splitters:
This splitter is attached to the three-point hitch of the tractor. The hydraulic system of the tractor runs this splitter. Commonly this splitter helps to split large logs efficiently.
Horizontal Log Splitters:
This type of splitter splits the wood in a horizontal position. Commonly this splitter is used to split large logs.
Vertical Log Splitters:
This type of splitter splits the wood in a horizontal position. Commonly this splitter is used to split small logs. However, this type is small than a horizontal splitter. So it takes less space to store.
Combination Log Splitters:
This type of splitter is more versatile than all other types. It is used to split logs into horizontal and vertical positions.
It is always a wise decision to choose a splitter based on some factors. These include:
- The size of the log you want to split
- The amount of energy you require to split the logs
WHICH SPLITTER IS THE RIGHT ONE FOR THE JOB?
We have discussed many types of log splitters. Among all other types, an electric splitter is cost-effective. It uses half the power of the hydraulic splitter, which is costly. But for splitting the hardwood, a hydraulic splitter is the best option. Try to avoid splitting hardwood and green timbers through an electric splitter.
When you are looking for a petrol splitter. Make sure to check the power rating and the weight. Both these factors determine the machine’s power. While the power of the 3-pt linkage splitter is determined by:
- Power rating
- Weight
- Tractor’s hydraulic
OPERATIONAL FACTORS WILL DETERMINE THE TYPE OF SPLITTER YOU PURCHASE
Before buying a log splitter, make sure to consider these things:
- Do you want to split logs in the outdoors?
- Check, do you want to split logs in a remote area?
- Do you have a tractor with hydraulics?
- Do you want a splitter to perform light work?
After considering all these factors, you may easily buy the right type. To answer the third question, you should buy a 3 Pt. linkage splitter. While for the answer to the fourth question, you should buy an electric splitter. Besides, if you want a splitter with better capacity, then go for a petrol or 3 pt linkage splitter.
MAKE SURE YOU HAVE SUPPORT
Always buy the right splitter at affordable rates. Always check the warranty of the splitter before purchasing it. You should also ask the supplier about the easy-to-access import stock parts.
Besides, make sure to check the time the importer has been selling the splitter. Moreover, buy the splitter from a reliable dealer. It will give you confidence that the attachment is right. It will also give you a backup plan.
CONSIDER YOUR SAFETY AND BE CAUTIOUS OF FALSE SPLITTER RATINGS
The main thing you should know is that most splitters need to be more overrated. But their rating is not according to the performance of the splitter. It means these are just famous but need to be more efficient. So always buy the right splitter from the right brand.
Before buying the splitter, make sure that the splitter is according to China standards. At this point, you may ask some questions to a dealer if they can’t answer all your questions and solve your worries. Then you should reconsider your purchase.
EASY HANDLING – CAN YOU SPLIT LOGS VERTICALLY AND HORIZONTALLY?
Many types of log splitters are now available on the market. Commonly hydraulic splitter help to split the wood horizontally and vertically. It is the better option to split large pieces of wood. Using the vertical splitter, you may easily protect your back from the lifting of heavy wood. This way, you may efficiently put the log in the right place. Now many splitters have an X wedge for 4-way splitting, such as kindling splitting.
When you start using the log splitter, you see how it is more helpful and safe for wood splitting than other tools. While many manual tools, such as an axe, are riskier. Moreover, this tool allows your hand to vibrate when hitting the wood. As a result, this vibration affects the body and health.
This pressure has bad impacts on the muscles and joints. If you continuously use this manual tool, your pains will increase. As a result, these will become persistent. Another main drawback of manual tools is that they are difficult to grip.
Conclusion:
In winter, everyone wants to stay warm at home. It means they need to have firewood in the wood stove. No doubt, it is the easiest, most affordable and most eco-friendly solution. This option is better than oil, gas and electricity. Moreover, this option minimize carbon dioxide in the environment.
But the main thing that keeps this stove warming all day is the use of split logs. So everyone must have a pile of logs splits every season to burn. The only possible way to split logs is the use of a log splitter. This attachment of a mini excavator is an ideal choice for everyone. The attachment split the logs in less time. The job becomes easier with the use of a splitter!
