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Read articles →Tony and his wife Tanja run the Mechmaxx KT34 kinetic log splitter for the first time on a real pile of red oak, cutting to a neighbor's specific firewood dimensions. The video covers initial impressions, throttle settings, wood placement tips, greasing intervals, and towing options. It's casual and unscripted, with a discount code suggesting a sponsor relationship. Best for homesteaders curious how the machine handles knotty hardwood in practical use.
A homestead-focused owner-operator channel, though Tony mentions a discount code for the Mechmaxx splitter, indicating a likely sponsored or affiliate relationship with the brand.
The directions say to grease it every 3 hours of use. Tony used a dry lube spray first, then white lithium grease on all the moving gear components.
No. Tony ran it at about a quarter to a third throttle and it split red oak logs fine, including pieces with knots.
In states without strict trailer rules like Tennessee, you can swap the tires for DOT boat trailer tires and tow it behind a car around the farm.
Tony found it worked better to place wood toward the front rather than the back, and warned never to put hands between the splitter and the wood.
