Unicorn Log Splitter

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pgawanab69

Discussion Starter · Dec 22, 2011

I'm considering buying a unicorn log splitter from the gentleman I bought my 49 blower off of. He used it on his 140 several years back. It is in excellent condition, wasn't used much and kept inside. He has the jack stands to prop the tractor up and everything. Does anyone have one of these? I don't burn wood anymore but just think it's a unique attachment to own. I could always find an excuse to use it if I had to justify the purchase to my wife... Anyway, just curious if anyone has one and thoughts on value.

Thanks
Mike

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CADplans

· #2 · Dec 22, 2011

The only way to justify it to your wife is that you will be gone soon after operating it.

I bought one, painted it, put it on the PTO, looked at what it could do,

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and SOLD it!!

Man if that picture doesn't scare you, you are too young!!

raying:

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pgawanab69

Discussion Starter · #3 · Dec 22, 2011

Well I do have good life insurance so she may encourage me to buy it... The one I'm looking at bolts on to the hub after removing the wheel. The owner said it worked quite well but added that he wouldn't suggest using it alone and that one should be very careful when using it.

UrbanTractor

· #4 · Dec 22, 2011

Yeah, they have a reputation for being unforgiving to human error. It's an exposed, spinning pto auger that you work around in close proximity with your hands, arms, legs, clothing. "Look ma, no hands (left)!"

I prefer the slow moving hydraulic-ram splitters, myself.

bmurph44

· #5 · Dec 22, 2011

CADplans said:
The only way to justify it to your wife is that you will be gone soon after operating it.

I bought one, painted it, put it on the PTO, looked at what it could do,

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and SOLD it!!

Man if that picture doesn't scare you, you are too young!! raying:

That thing looks like something out of a James Bond movie!

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tubes_rock

· #6 · Dec 22, 2011

"Do you expect me to talk?"

"No, Mr. Bond, I expect you to die!"

(From the movie Goldfinger)

CADplans

· #7 · Dec 22, 2011

tubes_rock said:
"Do you expect me to talk?"

"No, Mr. Bond, I expect you to die!"

(From the movie Goldfinger)

Mine was Gold,wasn't it!! LOL

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CADplans

· #8 · Dec 22, 2011

After I sold the Unicorn, I built this one.

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I have split a couple cords, and, still have my arms!!

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CADplans

· #9 · Dec 22, 2011

Yea, the paint color is amazingly similar to all my paint jobs.

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A gallon goes a L O N G way!!

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jetters

· #10 · Dec 22, 2011

CADplans said:
After I sold the Unicorn, I built this one.

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I have split a couple cords, and, still have my arms!!

Love it!

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jakenbake

· #11 · Dec 22, 2011

i have never seen one of those. just youtubed it. it kinda looks like a death trap... not to mention you'd have to be bent over the entire time.

Cat385B

· #12 · Dec 23, 2011

If the price is reasonable, I would snap up a Unicorn. Not to use, just to have.

kamccarthy

· #13 · Dec 23, 2011

I always thought these were cool. (Pic taken from Bing search from MTF member.)

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pgawanab69

Discussion Starter · #14 · Dec 23, 2011

I can get it for a couple hundred. I probably will this spring as he's not trying to sell it.

PA318Guy

· #15 · Dec 23, 2011

My BIL has one that he puts on his truck and it'll split some wood. Had a chunk of wood come up and catch his arm one time and he was off work for a week!

POENY

· #16 · Dec 23, 2011

What I don't understand is the OP said he does not burn wood any more but if he had it he would fine something to do with it.:dunno:

Why risk life or limb just to have something and do something if you don't even have a need for what is produced (split wood)?:dunno::dunno:

There must be something you can get with the money that would be of real value or use...

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locknut

· #17 · Dec 23, 2011

jakenbake said:
i have never seen one of those. just youtubed it. it kinda looks like a death trap... not to mention you'd have to be bent over the entire time.

A buddy of mine had one several years ago that attached to one of the rear wheels on his truck.It did work well and would split anything you could throw at it.Looks more intimidating than actually working with one.Only downside I recall was being low and hard on the back.

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ccsial

· #18 · Dec 23, 2011

About 35 years ago I bought a screw splitter with a Briggs motor and a clutch. It was definitely unforgiving. I never got hurt but it came close a number of times. A big locust log would stall it and I’d have to chain saw the log off. I sold it after one season and got a hydraulic one.

I would only buy it as a novelty.

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beabruin

· #19 · Dec 23, 2011

That thing is scary even to look at. It belongs in the Smithsonian.

thebanjoman

· #20 · Dec 23, 2011

CADplans said:
The only way to justify it to your wife is that you will be gone soon after operating it.

I bought one, painted it, put it on the PTO, looked at what it could do,

View attachment 189560

and SOLD it!!

Man if that picture doesn't scare you, you are too young!! raying:

It has that 'Ben Hur' Chariot wheel look about it.. And we all know how that came out:banghead3

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