Split-Fire 3465 first impressions 4K (new log splitter)

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First impressions of the new Split-Fire 3465 20-22 ton 2-way log splitter with 4-way splitting wedge. This machine has less than an hour on it, and we are testing it out with some PA hardwoods - black Cherry and hard Maple. Splitting firewood with a 4-way wedge is a new experience for us! At 1/2 throttle (break-in period) it's not that fast with the cycle time. But splitting 4 pieces per pass certainly keeps me busy!
We also use the Ford Workmaster tractor with the BigToolRack on the back.
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0:00 - Workmaster picking up the Bigtoolrack
0:54 - firewood sizes
1:20 - 2 hydraulic valves on the 3465
1:59 - 1/2 throttle Honda GX200 break-in period
2:33 - 4-way wedge through black Cherry hardwood
3:40 - 3 rounds done (12 pieces)
5:00 - 4-way wedge advantage
5:36 - 2 person machine
6:12 - 2-way wedge changeover
6:50 - Large Maple round test
7:30 - Splitting a large round
7:54 - Ants again
8:50 - First impressions
10:28 - Bigtoolrack of firewood to the woodyard
11:37 - Stihl blower cleanup

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@oakiewoodsman 3 ай бұрын

That is an awesome piece of equipment for sure! Thanks for sharing

@PurpleCollarLife 3 ай бұрын

It sure is! Thank you for watching and leaving a comment. Every like, comment, and subscription helps the channel.

@ChrisLascari 9 ай бұрын

Great!

@PurpleCollarLife 9 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@watershedoverlook 9 ай бұрын

Great stuff. Thats a pretty nice rig Chad...I think you're gonna love it!

@PurpleCollarLife 9 ай бұрын

Thanks, Chris!

@davida.p.9911 9 ай бұрын

Very impressive!! Makes quick work of those large rounds! I think the ants like the tree sap. I know they like honeydew and use it for energy.. 🐜🐜🐜🐜🐜 Thanks for sharing, Chad!

@PurpleCollarLife 9 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

@TS-sx3rf 9 ай бұрын

The log lift makes a big difference and saves on the back. Nice unit and good job.

@PurpleCollarLife 9 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@rossmac3084 9 ай бұрын

Wish I could get one here in the uk.. the European distributor is way more expensive than the base Canadian dollar price it just makes it unviable… real shame… looks great Chad… looking forward to seeing it blasting through big rounds in future..

@PurpleCollarLife 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Sorry that getting one in Europe is cost prohibitive.

@mileshiles1287 9 ай бұрын

I almost broke a sweat watching that one. 😂 Nice machine can't go wrong with a Honda.

@PurpleCollarLife 9 ай бұрын

It's getting harder to get a sweat going on days like today - 48 degrees outside here in NW PA.

@stevesedgwick5789 9 ай бұрын

Honda engines running-in: run-in occurs at an acceptable rate if the engine is operated at slightly less than top no-load speed with or without a moderate load. Combustion pressures at this speed are sufficiently high to cause piston rings to conform to the cylinder wall.

@PurpleCollarLife 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the great info!

@davesauerzopf6980 9 ай бұрын

This would be one time I cannot agree with the Split Fire. JMO You depend on wood to mostly heat your home. For the average person that supplements wood for heating, it would take a lot of wood that we/they would have to buy or maybe get from our /their current property. The ROI would be substantial for people that do not have acres of woods to harvest. I have a wood process area where I put my wheels on a couple 2x8's to raise the height of my splitter for the back issues. Pricing out the unit you have is around 5500 to 6000. You have the trees to make this affordable, as for others, the cost is way too much. Once again, jmo. Love your videos, love the content, and always look forward to the next one.

@PurpleCollarLife 9 ай бұрын

You're right that it's definitely a different situation for people who have access to "free" firewood compared to paying $1000 for a tri-axle load of firewood logs. I'd still spend the money on a Split-Fire 2265 (less than $3500) though if I were thinking about a box store splitter. The log lift is priceless and the Honda engine is worth the extra money in my opinion. PS - I like the idea of a dedicated splitting area and blocking up the splitter to the necessary height! That's genius!!!

@davesauerzopf6980 9 ай бұрын

If I can get that splitter like you have for 3500 or less, please tell me where to go.

@PurpleCollarLife 9 ай бұрын

@@davesauerzopf6980 Our original Split-Fire (not the new one) is the Split-Fire 2265. Base price is $2650 right now. Adding the log lift and Honda engine makes it $3420. It's more money than a box store splitter, but quite a bit better in my opinion. split-fire.com/us/log-splitter-2265-us/

@glengarritysr9997 4 ай бұрын

Great video. I am on the fence about the 4 way wedge. Do you find yourself using the double wedge or 4 way the most. I'm thinking the 2 way would be more to get a little smaller pieces. The 2265 is 28 inch deck height. Do you find a big improvement going to 32" deck height? Trying to decide as I am 6'2" and my current splitter bothers my back as it's too low. Thanks for all the great videos.

@PurpleCollarLife 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching the videos and asking these questions. So far, I’ve used the 2-way wedge more often than the 4-way wedge. It could be because I’m used to the 2-way wedge from the 2265, and I’m really efficient at splitting that way, with the two-direction splitting. And because, like you mentioned, I can exact the split the size I want. As far as the deck height - that’s a huge improvement for me and was worth every penny. I notice a big difference - and I’m 5’8”. It puts it at a much more comfortable working height. You can’t go wrong with either the 3465 or the 2265. People keep asking me if I’m going to sell the 2265 now that I have the 3465. I honestly don’t think so. Because I really like both!

@glengarritysr9997 4 ай бұрын

@@PurpleCollarLife Thanks for taking time to reply. I am still debating between the 3265 & 3465 models. I do like the taller knife on the 3265. I'm not sure how much I'd use the 4 way, trying to decide. :) Keep the videos coming!

@RCAFpolarexpress 9 ай бұрын

Good Evening Sir, that is a very nice looking wood splitter and YES very important about the breaking period 👌😇👍Sir 25% throttle it did pretty Good and Strong for the very first round 👍😇💪👌Sir you can put soapy water or fuel and the ants will be dead very fast !!! or leave it outside and during these cold winter days put it strait into your firewood stove 😇👍Very Nice Vintage Ford Tractor 😇👍OUTSTANDING 25 min run time Review Sir 👍🧐👌YES SIR !!! This Canadian Made Wood Splitter Is Very Popular At Many Tool Renting Places Up Here 👌👍💪😇 I did rent them many times from 2004 until 2009 👍👌🧐Nice Puppy Dog 😇👍💖 Have a Nice TGIF Evening Sir Cheers 👍👍😇😇🍻🍻

@PurpleCollarLife 9 ай бұрын

Thanks, Dave! I wondered if Split-Fire was more well-known up there. :) Have a great weekend!

@PurpleCollarLife 9 ай бұрын

p.s. - I remembered and used your soapy water trick right away after shooting the video - those ants scattered fast!

@RCAFpolarexpress 9 ай бұрын

@@PurpleCollarLife Yes it is since it was the very company making two way wood splitters 👍😇👌🍻

@RCAFpolarexpress 9 ай бұрын

@@PurpleCollarLife Thank You Very Kindly For the up dates and It is also working pretty good with others insects too ( I heavy put some chlorine sometimes !!! ) when steel is not present 😇😇👍👍

@QuercusAlba01 8 ай бұрын

Why you need 2 splitfires? You only ever split cherry & oak... Don't turn into the Wranglerstar of PA

@PurpleCollarLife 8 ай бұрын

I wanted the higher bed height (less strain on the back) and to be able to use the 4-way wedge. I might not mind becoming the Wranglerstar of PA. :)

@jakebredthauer5100 6 ай бұрын

@@PurpleCollarLife It is not working for you. They should have told you that it makes large splits. If they put the wings lower down, then it would make smaller splits. X I have an idea how you can get the machine that you want. Cut off two or three inches from the bottom of one of your four-way wedges. Cut the top off so it will slide down lower on the post. Put that cut off strip on top put the lid on and weld everything. If it needs a pin, you could put a hole in it. I really don't know what good a pin does. Maybe if your head were above it and it blasted off then that would be the end. Before you modify your old one you could ask how much it would cost for them to do a custom-biild for you. I just thought of a question. What keeps the pin from falling out when the splitter is moving down the road?

@jakebredthauer5100 6 ай бұрын

@@PurpleCollarLife If you watch the video you can see that the starter on the tractor is making the 3-point go up --- not good.

@Frontireadventures 9 ай бұрын

Poor design. The flat should push the wood through the knife. Makes the split separate much faster.

@PurpleCollarLife 9 ай бұрын

I'm going to have to disagree on that one. I've used both types. I prefer the knife moving through the wood and pushing against an engineered angle stop. The advantage here is that it lets the wood open without putting unnecessary force back into the knife from a flat stop or a flat plate on the ram (requiring more tonnage hydraulic pressure to split wood). It's genius engineering actually.

@Frontireadventures 9 ай бұрын

@PurpleCollarLife I've used just about every type of wood splitter out there. Having operated a firewood yard for over 20 years...with annual sales of over 400 cord. By far..by far my favorite was a local model manufactured. Great working height. Auto return on the ram..tray that moved with the cylinder allowing you to grab one of the splits and position it at the knife with a quick shove to keep it in place, then engage the hammer end of the cylinder.. two men could produce 6 cord per day quite easy. That usless gull wing is just a fancy gimmick on a way overpriced splitter. Two stage pumps have no effort in splitting either way but the wood being rammed against a stationary knife separates the wood much quicker..just 20 years experience and my preference.

@jakebredthauer5100 6 ай бұрын

@@Frontireadventures From an engineering perspective, it does not matter if the wood is moving or not. There is no difference in splitting effectiveness. There are obvious advantages to having the wood get pushed out of the way.