Uploaded February 2021 | Updated September 2026, 4 hours ago
Watch as I assemble, test, and split curly water oak with this 30 ton horizontal vertical log splitter bhvh3018gxt from iron & oak.
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:41 Initial packaging impressions
1:08 Garage door explanation
1:42 Drainz It unboxing
2:07 Why did I buy a hydraulic log splitter
2:25 Internet cat tax 1
2:44 Uncrating
4:16 Unboxing fenders
4:36 Unboxing engine guard
5:22 Unboxing hydraulic hoses, user manuals, and other metal bits
5:50 Internet cat tax 2
6:14 Itemization of box contents
6:51 Tour of parts left on crate
8:10 Intro to user manuals
9:51 Exposing right wheel hub
10:57 Breaking right wheel lugs free
11:38 Installing right wheel
13:17 Installing left wheel
15:11 Fun tree thoughts while I freeze and labor
16:24 Step 2: Instructions
17:41 Step 2: Moving engine and wheels off pallet
18:20 Step 2: Move tow bar off pallet
19:07 Step 2: Attempt to insert tow bar solo
19:52 Step 2: Insert tow bar with a helper
21:21 Step 2: Tighten bolts on tow bar
22:17 Step 3: Instructions
22:55 Step 4: Instructions
23:26 Step 3: Removing beam from pallet
24:40 Step 3: Raising the beam
25:54 Step 4: Finger tighten the bolts to the beam
28:59 Step 5: Finger tighten bolts to beam rest
30:27 Step 6: Lowering the beam
31:18 Step 6: Instructions
31:35 Step 6: Beam rest catch explanation
32:04 Step 6: Tighten to 83 ft-lbs
33:24 Step 7: Instructions
34:58 Step 7: Basic overview
35:14 Step 7: Which wrench to use
36:06 Step 7: Pump plug removal
36:28 Step 7: Mistakes were made
36:57 Step 7: Install high pressure hose to pump
37:30 Step 7: Install high pressure hose to valve
40:30 Step 8: Instructions
41:33 Step 8: Tools and materials
42:10 Step 8: Install hose loose fit
43:25 Step 8: Tighten first hose clamp to 35 in-lbs
45:50 Step 8: Tighten second clamp to 35 in-lbs
46:35 Step 8: Adjustments and zip ties
48:07 Step 8: Thoughts on missing hydraulic filter
49:09 Step 9: Instructions
49:47 Step 9: Tools
49:56 Step 9: Materials
50:06 Step 9: Install log tables
54:06 Step 10: Instructions, tools, and materials
54:37 Step 10: Install left fender
56:54 Step 10: Install right fender
57:01 Step 10: Minor issues with fender fit
57:58 Step 11: Instructions (engine guard)
58:35 Step 11: Install engine guard
59:44 Step 12: Initial setup instructions
1:00:26 Step 12: Oil Drainz It hose explanation
1:01:38 Step 12: Drain oil, decide not to install drainz it hose
1:03:06 Step 12: Fill engine with oil
1:03:46 Step 13: Install hydraulic filter
1:05:29 Step 13: Filling first 5 gallons of hydraulic fluid from gallon containers
1:07:27 Step 13: Attempt to use free hand pump to empty 5 gallon bucket
1:12:05 Step 13: Use harbor freight manual transfer pump to empty 5 gallon bucket
1:14:07 Step 13: Check hydraulic fluid level after first fill
1:15:11 Step 13: Prime the pump
1:16:44 Step 13: Check and fill hydraulic fluid again
1:17:56 First startup, priming the cylinder
1:21:19 Final hydraulic fluid check and fill
1:21:57 Grease the beam
1:24:34 Safety glasses, hearing protection, blood poisoning
1:25:38 Carding for leaks
1:27:59 Maiden splitting
1:29:24 Outro
Watch as I assemble, test, and split curly water oak with this 30 ton horizontal vertical log splitter bhvh3018gxt from iron & oak.
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:41 Initial packaging impressions
1:08 Garage door explanation
1:42 Drainz It unboxing
2:07 Why did I buy a hydraulic log splitter
2:25 Internet cat tax 1
2:44 Uncrating
4:16 Unboxing fenders
4:36 Unboxing engine guard
5:22 Unboxing hydraulic hoses, user manuals, and other metal bits
5:50 Internet cat tax 2
6:14 Itemization of box contents
6:51 Tour of parts left on crate
8:10 Intro to user manuals
9:51 Exposing right wheel hub
10:57 Breaking right wheel lugs free
11:38 Installing right wheel
13:17 Installing left wheel
15:11 Fun tree thoughts while I freeze and labor
16:24 Step 2: Instructions
17:41 Step 2: Moving engine and wheels off pallet
18:20 Step 2: Move tow bar off pallet
19:07 Step 2: Attempt to insert tow bar solo
19:52 Step 2: Insert tow bar with a helper
21:21 Step 2: Tighten bolts on tow bar
22:17 Step 3: Instructions
22:55 Step 4: Instructions
23:26 Step 3: Removing beam from pallet
24:40 Step 3: Raising the beam
25:54 Step 4: Finger tighten the bolts to the beam
28:59 Step 5: Finger tighten bolts to beam rest
30:27 Step 6: Lowering the beam
31:18 Step 6: Instructions
31:35 Step 6: Beam rest catch explanation
32:04 Step 6: Tighten to 83 ft-lbs
33:24 Step 7: Instructions
34:58 Step 7: Basic overview
35:14 Step 7: Which wrench to use
36:06 Step 7: Pump plug removal
36:28 Step 7: Mistakes were made
36:57 Step 7: Install high pressure hose to pump
37:30 Step 7: Install high pressure hose to valve
40:30 Step 8: Instructions
41:33 Step 8: Tools and materials
42:10 Step 8: Install hose loose fit
43:25 Step 8: Tighten first hose clamp to 35 in-lbs
45:50 Step 8: Tighten second clamp to 35 in-lbs
46:35 Step 8: Adjustments and zip ties
48:07 Step 8: Thoughts on missing hydraulic filter
49:09 Step 9: Instructions
49:47 Step 9: Tools
49:56 Step 9: Materials
50:06 Step 9: Install log tables
54:06 Step 10: Instructions, tools, and materials
54:37 Step 10: Install left fender
56:54 Step 10: Install right fender
57:01 Step 10: Minor issues with fender fit
57:58 Step 11: Instructions (engine guard)
58:35 Step 11: Install engine guard
59:44 Step 12: Initial setup instructions
1:00:26 Step 12: Oil Drainz It hose explanation
1:01:38 Step 12: Drain oil, decide not to install drainz it hose
1:03:06 Step 12: Fill engine with oil
1:03:46 Step 13: Install hydraulic filter
1:05:29 Step 13: Filling first 5 gallons of hydraulic fluid from gallon containers
1:07:27 Step 13: Attempt to use free hand pump to empty 5 gallon bucket
1:12:05 Step 13: Use harbor freight manual transfer pump to empty 5 gallon bucket
1:14:07 Step 13: Check hydraulic fluid level after first fill
1:15:11 Step 13: Prime the pump
1:16:44 Step 13: Check and fill hydraulic fluid again
1:17:56 First startup, priming the cylinder
1:21:19 Final hydraulic fluid check and fill
1:21:57 Grease the beam
1:24:34 Safety glasses, hearing protection, blood poisoning
1:25:38 Carding for leaks
1:27:59 Maiden splitting
1:29:24 Outro
