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Log Splitter Buyers Guide

Log Splitters are an easier way of splitting wood. It takes the strain off of cutting wood by hand. Some things you should take into consideration is:
Horsepower, cycle time, Horizontal or vertical operation.

Horsepower/Tonage

The higher the tonage for example: The Tonage is the force behind the wedge necessary to split the log. A 20 ton log splitter has more force then an 8 ton log splitter. The higher the horsepower the more force isexerted which will split larger logs faster.

Cycle Time

The shorter the cycle time the faster the splitter can split the wood and reset the machine back to the cutting postion. Typical cycle times are around 12 seconds for most log splitters.

Horizontal/Vertical Operation

Vertical log splitters are easier for a person to cut the wood. With a vertical splitter it requires less effort or lifting of the log into position. Horizontal log splitters are ideal for heavy duty tasks requiring big horsepower and a great amount of splitting force. Log splitters that are both vertical and horizontal have more versatility and make the most out of splitting wood.

Additional Questions you should ask and what to look for:

Higher end splitters have 2-stage pumps
Examine the overall thickness of the ibeam for strength. The thicker the ibeam the more ridgid and strength the spitter will have.
Examine if the splitter has a 2" ball hitch so it can be towed
Tire size is important for towing, larger diameter tires or highway grade tires allow it to be towed on the highway.
Cylinder size
Examine the log splitter capacity, every log splitter has a different overall capacity. Our Iron and Oak log splitters except up to 25" length logs or smaller on certain models.