Shop Talk

Read RuggedMade's Hydraulic Cylinder Buyer's Guide to learn how to choose the correct hydraulic cylinder for your requirements. Whether replacing an old cylinder or building something new, this guide provides the information you need to make the proper purchase.

Jared and Nick continue to modify an RS-300 series RuggedMade log splitter. This time, they pair two different-sized pumps with a Honda GX390 engine. Learn how the log splitter performs with a 28 GPM pump versus a 22 GPM pump.

Learn how to adjust the relief setting on a hydraulic valve for optimum fluid flow back to the hydraulic tank.

When do you choose a 4-way versus a 6-way wedge? Is a single blade enough for a big log? Watch as Jake and Jared share the best ways to use log splitter wedges.

Can increasing rod size improve cycle time on a souped-up log splitter? RuggedMade tackles that question in our search for speed! Watch as Nick and Jared find out.

Can you guess how long it will take for a souped-up log splitter to fill an IBC tote? The answer may surprise you. Watch the team put our splitter to the test.

Whether you're planning to heat your home for the winter or just want to enjoy your firepit, learn how to season firewood from the experts at RuggedMade.

Many people ask us about supercharging a log splitter by adding a bigger engine and hydraulic pump. We converted an RS-322 log splitter and rolled it out for a field test to measure the results.

We're looking for input on the design of our new RS-800 series log splitters. Get in on the survey to help us shape the future of log splitting.

If you have narrowed down your small engine trouble to the carburetor, cleaning the carburetor oftentimes will solve the problem. Pick up some pro advice on how to perform this important engine maintenance task.