Millers Falls Log Splitter 40-Ton

Works well but usual Chinese quality issues – This unit 40T works quite well and splits everything I throw at it but it has the usual Chinese quality/design issues. I borrowed my neighbours 40T unit one day and when I went to check the oil level the crankcase was full of petrol and oil, gushing out of the oil filler. I had left the petrol tap on when I went to lunch so the carbs float must… Read more

have had some issue and allowed the fuel to fill the crankcase. Went to use my own today and the same thing. Removed the float chamber expecting to see the float full of fuel but it was not. Removed the float and checked the needle and it appeared okay. Put it back together and seems to be okay for now. However if you don't happen to check your oil before every use it could have serious consequences. Bit of a the usual Chinese quality issues. Seems odd no one has reported it here when it has happened to me on the two identical units I have used. Lesson: unit cannot be trusted so turn off petrol tap after every use and check oil level before every start. Better still never turn the engine off with the withthe switch, just turn off the fuel and let it run out and stops of own accord.

Can't buy spare parts for engine – Can't buy a governor spring for the motor. I've spent hours on line searching. It looks like I'm going to have to buy a new motor or buy a more reliable log splitter that I can buy parts if needed. Show details

great for the price – I have had this unit for years now. Has split heaps of wood. The only mod I made was I modified the end plate which the wood being split sits on. The splitter's full stroke ended around 50mm from plate. I made it so the splitter almost touched the plate. That way wood was completely split. I guess it was set up that way initially for safety reasons. my way is great. Awesome splitter (can't remember when I bought the unit) Show details

40t millers falls – ive had this splitter fo about 5 months and have sheared of the coupling from pump to motor and i am struggling to get replacements parts any suggestions were i can purchase these parts 1/2 inch to 1 inch

Best buys online are hopeless – Freight took 12 days from Bayswater! Normally overnight -Told me all sorts of excuses. Sent wrong unit . I ordered Electric start sent recoil start, said they upgraded motor, unfortunately no where to mount battery said cable tie it, hydraulic hose kinked said don't worry about it! Best buys online are bad to deal with! Show details

Bought a 40T Log Splitter from Best Buys Online – Had a problem with my log splitters - stopping & starting after assembly. I rang the company that I bought it from and the guy on the phone sorted the problem out quickly, turns out i didn't put enough oil in. I should have read the manual. Very helpful and professional service.

Poor back up spare parts and communication – Bought a Black Diamond 40 ton log splitter from " Best Buys On Line " on Ebay . The machine seems to be quite good and runs well etc . The downside though is the lack of spare parts back up from this firm . When i asked them if i could get a hydraulic filter , I sorta got the third degree , as they wanted to know why ??? They thought it was a… Read more

joke , and said no one ever changes them .( even though the book says change every 50 hours ) They didnt know if they could supply or not , and said they would give me a call back in a day or two or maybe a couple of weeks . I suggested he check with his computer but was abruptly told he was unable to do so and hung up ......I would strongly not recommend anyone buying from this firm as they certainly dont care about on going business once they have sold you the machine .

200+ metres and still going strong – I have had a 32 ton Millers Falls with a 5.5hp chonda for about 5 years. Cost about $1200. It has split well over 200 metres and never missed a beat. Had to weld the foot plate but after all that punishment I wouldn't expect any more from a $3000 splitter.

Great for the price – Have had for 7 years and no major issues other than the footplate bent 7 degrees very early on however no further movement and does not impact performance. Design would be improved with additional heavy braces for the horizontal position. I split about 20 ton a year of redgum and box woods and has been very reliable. Currently in the process of… Read more

retro fitting a hydraulic log lifter and manufacturing of a trailer so as can be towed and at a more comfortable working height. Over all been a great buy.

was impressed – So I have a earlier model with the 13 hp chonda motor . Have been really happy with it. Ive had no problem with the battery going flat, I do clean the top of it after every use to make sure of this. Unfortunately today, with less than fifty hours on it, I turned it off to move it to a new position and it wouldn't start with the starter motor. … Read more

So I went the pull start and couldn't pull the cable. The motor is seized! Had done a oil change so maintenance has been done and checked oil level. Not so impressed now!

what a ripper – Recently purchased this petrol driven wood splitter which a mate and i assembled. Had a couple of minor problems with assembly but soon had it working and found it easy to use and more than enough power to split aussie hardwood of all descriptions. The new model comes with a 16hp Chonda motor and with the electric start very simple to use. Can be… Read more

used either vertically or horizontally but if the logs are larger than about 450mm it is best to use initially as vertical and split them into a size that can be picked up and then split in the horizontal position. We found that larger logs tend to tip off the foot plate so we placed a larger piece of square timber ( about 500mm long )the same thickness as the foot plate and at right angle to the machine and this made the job easier. great machine for the price (paid $1545)