The 17 RS is a commercial quality splitter that was originally intended for resplitting larger pieces of firewood, but it is also a great option for every day firewood production. Powered by a Honda GX270 engine and 16 gallon per minute hydraulic pump, the 17 RS is fuel efficient AND fast. Built to last, made in the USA, all Wolfe Ridge machines are produced with top-quality materials to ensure reliable performance, day in and day out.
The 17 RS frame is designed, cut, and welded in house. It has an 8 inch beam and a 12 inch tall AR400 main wedge. With a 17 ton cylinder and 16 gallon per minute hydraulic pump, the 17 RS has a fast cycle time of 6 seconds! This means less time and effort spent on splitting wood, and more time for everything else. The 17 RS log splitter from Wolfe Ridge is an affordable commercial grade log splitter with some great basic features.
- 17-ton splitting force
- Fast 6 second cycle time
- Compact design for easy transport and storage
- Powerful Honda engine for consistent performance
- Easy-to-use controls – Made in USA Prince hydraulic valves
- Available with a hydraulic log lift OR auto cycle valve*
- MANUAL bolt – on 4 way wedge with multiple height positions
- Sandblasted and powder coated for a tough, long lasting appearance
- Red, Orange, Gray, or Blue as standard color options
- Custom colors with any RAL color code for added fee
- 1 year warranty on machine – 3 year on engine
Whether you’re splitting wood for just yourself, or starting a firewood production business, the 17 RS is a great choice for a fast, basic, commercial grade log splitter. Available with a hydraulic log lift OR auto cycle valve.* Invest in a high-quality, made in USA log splitter that delivers exceptional results every time.
Tech Specs
- Honda GX270 9HP engine
- Recoil pull start
- 16 GPM hydraulic pump
- 15 gallon hydraulic tank with cartridge return filter
- Prince auto cycle valve OR hydraulic log lift included*
- Bronze self lube slides on push block
- In-house welded & fabricated splitter beam
- 31 inch beam height
- 24 inch stroke length
- Manual bolt-on wedge height adjustment
- Removable 4 way wedge included (6 way optional)
- Removable drawbar with 2 inch hitch ball coupler
- 45 MPH recommended max towing speed
- 4.8″ x 12″ rims, 21” radial tires, Dexter hubs and spindles
- Fits into pick up truck bed or small trailer, 4′ x 8′ overall size
- Weight: 1000 LB.
* Available with auto cycle valve OR log lift. If you would like a machine with BOTH these features, please look into our 28 Pro or higher level models. *
Shipping
Our horizontal splitters can ship on a pallet, or via partial flatbed / hotshot trucking. If you have a freight terminal near you we can arrange freight to that location. Or, if a semi truck can get to your address, we can arrange a shipment with liftgate service. You could also pick up your new machine from the closest Wolfe Ridge dealer. Check out our dealer locator.
Please note:
- If you have a machine shipped via partial flatbed or hotshot, you will need a piece of equipment for unloading. Such as a forklift, tractor or skid steer with pallet forks and sufficient lifting capacity.
- If you have your machine shipped LTL on a pallet, we can also offer optional liftgate service. Your new machine would get unloaded at the end of your driveway closest to the road – provided a semi truck can get to your address.
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Todd Schumacker –
Excellent splitter! Very well built, plenty of power and good cycle time. Purchased with auto cycle, great for one man operation.