Many smaller tree service companies only have access to a mini skid steer. It may have less power than a larger excavator, but that doesn’t mean you need to settle for less log splitting capacity.
Our Black Splitter cone splitter can help you to tap into the full potential of mini
skids, regardless of its size and hydraulic output. Black Splitter utilizes a range of
body types and performance German motors to match the machine’s weight and
auxiliary hydraulic specifications for a custom fit and optimal performance and
durability.
Ransome Attachments encountered an interesting situation during a recent demo. The contractor was using a competing brand with a larger cone and inadequate power. The cone got stuck in the round and had to be rescued by a larger, more powerful model.
Our demo resulted in a sale of a Black Splitter S2 800 because it backed up our
claim that it can process large logs on site, even when mounted on a small machine like a mini skid. The obvious benefit is that large logs can be split on site and left for chipping or burning by the homeowner.
This particular company had just experienced a price increase from its hauler that more than doubled the cost for hauling logs under six feet in length. The resulting increase was in the thousands, so buying a Black Splitter was a no brainer.
Most mini skids deliver less than 3,500 psi so the Black Splitter S2 800 will get the job done. We also have an S2 800+ model with a case drain to convert pressure north of 3,500 psi into even more torque. The case drain protects the motor and its seals under higher pressures. Anyone that has witnessed the motor of a cone splitter implode understands why this matters.
The Black Splitter fits on more compact machines than just a mini skid. Bolt-on
mounting plates are available to fit this attachment on a mini excavator or full size
skid steer, allowing a single splitter to be switched between multiple machines on a single site.
Everything is smaller with the Black Splitter from your hauling costs, to the host
machine needed, to the truck required for hauling. The only increase will be your
productivity.