NorthStar Horizontal/Vertical Log Wood Splitter - 37-Ton, 270cc Honda GX270 Engine
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Features
- Honda commercial GX270 series engine with cast iron cylinder sleeve, low oil shutdown and steel fuel tank
- American-made Concentric pump and Brand valve
- Heavy-duty steel-reinforced hose
- NorthStar hydraulic cylinder with premium Halite seals
- Auto throttle control to save fuel, reduce noise and prolong engine life
Description
It has a Concentric hydraulic pump that can sense when it is or isn't piercing a log and automatically adjusts flow and pressure accordingly, reducing travel time and increasing productivity. We know that there are times in life when you're going to have to go where the work is. The NorthStar Horizontal/Vertical Log Splitter has a two-inch ball coupler, an adjustable jack with oversized wheel, high-speed tires and fenders to make getting to and from the woodpile quick and easy. That's why we put a Honda GX270 engine on our log splitter. This engine packs a punch and has an exclusive idle down feature that saves fuel and reduces noise while you load the next log. Lower noise levels, lower vibration and lower emissions. Its design gives you better fuel economy. We use a two-stage Concentric pump that can deliver the same amount of pressure as a single-stage pump, but uses less horsepower. That saves the engine from wear and tear and keeps you splitting longer. That's what we call precision engineering. It has 4 step process. It has a 100 mesh suction strainer pre-filter, a 40 micron breather, and a 10 micron return line filter that can removes particles that are invisible to human eye. The backbone of this log splitter is a durable, long-lasting industrial-grade I-beam. To make your job easier, the log splitter has bolt-on cradles that centers logs on the wedge. Visit the Store Visit the Store Visit the Store
Manufacturer: NorthStar
Part Number: 2922703
Item Weight: 625 pounds
Product Dimensions: 90 x 45 x 45 inches
Item model number: 1131
Size: 37-Ton
Color: Red/ Black
Material: Alloy Steel
Power Source: hydraulic-powered
Item Package Quantity: 1
Warranty Description: 4 year limited warranty
Date First Available: August 22, 2007
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This is a very heavy duty log splitter with high quality throughout. The Honda engine is a perfect companion to this splitter. It takes the biggest, gnarliest logs in stride. Assembly instructions are excellent and very clear. Northern Tool has very good tech support (one castle nut was defective and I received a new one in two days after phoning) and expert advice is available with very short wait times (under two minutes in my case). NOTE: This splitter weighs 525 lbs. The shipping weight is over 600 lbs. It comes on a single pallet and requires assembly. The shipper drops it at your address from a full size semi truck with a lift gate: No forklift. It is your responsibility to get it from curbside to where you want it. Assembly requires two strong persons due to the weight of the various components. Do not attempt to handle this beast by yourself. Once it is assembled it is easy to move around and very simple to use, but the assembly itself can be dangerous due to the weights and the awkward shapes involved.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2019 by M. Arthur
This is a story with two chapters: the assembly and then the operation of the log splitter. The assembly was incredibly difficult. There was the physical part of lifting and moving the very heavy ram about to get it to center into the mounting. It was nearly too much for myself and my wife. But the more difficult job was getting NorthStar to provide all the correct parts for the model I ordered. There were nuts and bolts missing for three different assembly steps: both fenders, the face plate for the valve, and one of the structural nuts for holding the thing together was missing. About $30 later and I had bought those missing parts. The manual is written very poorly. They change the names of the parts from the diagram to the assembly description. There are no sizes called out for the nuts-n-bolts so you just sort of figure out which is the right size based on the pictures. There are several critical illustrations missing like one for the throttle controller mounting and for the hoses passing around the cylinder. Likely the worst set of instructions I've seen made-in-USA. Then I got to the step where you put the hoses onto the valve and hydraulic oil tank. They had shipped hoses for a smaller, less powerful unit, and thankfully they didn't fit. I emailed customer service but didn't hear anything back so I called service and they "overnighted" the parts, the order got placed five days later, and arrived nine days later. It was then I found out whomever put the wrong hose in the box, and hadn't put in a bunch of screws, also didn't put in the correct sized hose clamps. Another call, another ten days waiting for the "overnight" parts. I called customer service three times across the month I was working on the splitter, the phone was answered quickly, the technicians knew what they were doing, and were US based. You will be required to supply two gallons of hydraulic oil which was about $200 locally. Chapter two: the operation of the log splitter has been just super. After an initial few logs my wife and I got into a routine and can load, split, and stack a log in about 20 seconds. The motor starts the first pull on choke every time. It's a bit loud so we wear hearing protection along with steel toed boots and work gloves. I have cut 9 cords of red oat with the log splitter and it was capable of splitting the larger 20' diameter logs with just a bit of a pause. With most logs you do not have to make a full stroke of the piston, the log cracks and splits open after about 8" of motion and you can just start retracting after that point. The two steel pieces on either side of where the wood sit form a table that is a nice feature in that you have room to catch and spin a log around for a second stroke of the piston. The assembly that pops off a stuck log is a nice touch too. Most of the logs come off with easy, this just assists popping off those that want to stick. Hopefully not many people have to go through what I suffered in assembling my unit and you can get right to the joyful operation of this beast of a log splitter.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2023 by Paul C.
First, I have to say this machine is seriously well built with all solid plate steel construction and full welds. The instructions are difficult to follow and I feel some tasks would be easier if done in a different order but two people assembled it in less than 2 hours. Be sure to lay out all the nuts and bolts. I found some hiding in fittings and it made everything more clear when they were discovered. The hose clamps need to be bigger and stronger but that is a minor detail. I am also concerned about the oil filter using the painted surface to seal against the gasket but it isn't leaking yet. First day out and performance is about on par with the 34 ton competitor's model for roughly the same price. What I like is this has a Honda engine that I know will start with one pull every time. The unit it replaced used a Briggs & Stratton that was not so easy at times. The competition also used some sheet metal pieces in the log tray area that bent easily. The log tray on this machine looks strong enough to handle a dump truck sitting on it without bending. Customer service is great as well. I had a fitment issue and one call gave me hope that it just needed a light sanding to smooth out some minor scratches. They also assured me that they would send a replacement part right away even if it was very large and heavy. Overall, I am extremely happy.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2019 by Gregorio
This machine is a total beast. Have put at least 15 cords of wood through it so far. Oak, Pine, Cedar, Spruce nothing can stop this splitter. First pull every time to start. Beat purchase I've made for a piece of equipment. Comes with complete instructions for assembly, which you have to do. I spent approx 8 hours in assembly. Need to get 9 gallons of hydraulic fluid and a quart of oil for the engine. Grease gun for daily greasing. Your good to go. Can't say how well this unit works, it's a Beast.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2020 by Scott Dennen
Made in China, not detailed in the advertisement. Only said pump made is USA. Making some think it is a USA made product. Assembled some what in the USA. A lot of the assembly was done my me. Paid over $ 500 in freight and after looking at other log splitter ratings I decided on this one. Would be 5 star rating if not for the China thing. I feel that metal products made in China are a problem as they use scrap metal to make new iron products. I have more than one tool break because Chinese made metal. A better refining process may solve that problem. The Honda motor is the best and would never purchase a splitter that did not have the Honda motor.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2020 by 80 year old Carpenter
Excellent product, way more power than any rental unit I’ve ever used. Honda engine is a dream, starts incredibly easy. In the vertical position it can easily split huge 30”+ rounds. The log stripper is awesome for the rare occasion that a log gets stuck on the wedge. The wheeled jack stand is a great improvement that makes moving the machine around very easy, especially if you work by yourself. All the pins in the outriggers are self-contained so you don’t have to ever worry about losing them. Pulls easily. Overall I would definitely recommend this splitter.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2019 by beth a martin
I spent a lot of time reviewing and researching log splitters. I'm a solid fan of Honda GX engines, so that was a requirement. I also have some real challenging splitting tasks, so I went big on capacity. This rig does what I want, and well so far. It does get hot under extended use, so there is a duty cycle issue. Also, I like to warm up an engine, so with an automatic throttle, you have to manually hold the throttle lever down upon starting until it gets some oil pressure and heat in the motor. Minor stuff. Plenty of power, good hydraulic oil capacity. I might add a hydraulic oil filter, just because I'm anal.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2010 by T. A. Votaw
This splitter was not designed by anyone who actually split wood much !! In the first week owning it a log fell back and snapped the hydraulic like right out of the splitters main hydraulic cylinder !! After re working how the forward reverse lever sat on top we put it back to work !! One problem after the next !! Never again will I buy from north star !! I have a little 27 ton Troy built splitter that runs circles around this big north star that’s always broken !! Gonna buy a diesel Easton made and be done with this crap
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Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2024 by Jesse Csincsak