Top 10 Best Log Splitters That Make Wood Chopping Fun And Easy
It’s that time of the year again, the time to cuddle up in front of the fireplace and to enjoy its warmth and coziness. Wood-burning fireplaces are the best because they have that crackling sound that makes the whole experience super charming and enjoyable. They do however need a steady supply or logs which brings us to today’s subject: log splitters. They’re of several different types so we’re going to organize them in three categories, revealing the best products in each case.
Manual log splitters
1.Wel-Bilt Horizontal Manual Hydraulic Log Splitter
This is the Wel-Bilt horizontal log splitter by Central-Machinery. It’s a manual hydraulic splitter which is easy to operate, requiring little effort. It’s also efficient and convenient thanks to its reduced size. It’s less noisy than an electric log splitter which is a nice advantage.
The Wel-Bit hydraulic manual log splitter has certain unique features such as two-speed pumps.
View Deal2.Sun Joe LJ10M 10-Ton Hydraulic Log Splitter
This hydraulic log splitter builds up to 10 tons of driving force and is highly efficient. It’s also very durable, featuring a solid steel frame construction. It has wheels which makes it portable and easy to move around as needed. Being a hydraulic splitter which doesn’t need has, oil or cords, it’s very convenient in all sorts of situations and also super easy to use.
Steel frame construction with wheels for easy portability
View Deal3.14-Ton Manual Log Splitter
work smarter, not harder – that’s the lesson this log splitter is teaching us. It’s very small which makes it super convenient and practical but that doesn’t make it any less efficient than other types of splitters. It hits the log in the right place every time with a force of up to 14 tons at the edge which is really impressive considering its proportions. It’s easy to use and to store and you can use it to split logs up to 55 cm long.
The Smart Splitter always hit the log in the right place with a force of up to 14 tons at the edge.
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4.Cast Iron Manual Log Splitter
Axes, while efficient, are really dangerous because of the sharp edges. That’s what makes this manual log splitter stand out. It has no sharp edges and it’s completely safe to use by anyone. You can even use it with one hand. It’s all really simple actually. You put a log in the splitter and the metal rail holds it in place. Then you hit down on the wood with a hammer and the splitter does the rest. It’s really convenient and also portable.
You can take it with you camping, out in the yard and wherever else you need it.
View Deal5.Quality Craft Foot-Operated Log Splitter
This is along splitter that you can use with your foot which actually makes it quite easy to use. It’s useful and practical if you want to split small logs and if you’re only using it occasionally. Make sure you get the right height set on the foot lever and the rest will follow.
The design is simple and the splitter has a sturdy and durable construction.
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6.5-Ton Electric Log Splitter
Electric log splitters are in a whole different category but are not suited for everyone so it’s best to set your priorities before making a decision. There are plenty of models to choose from. This one has a 15A motor which creates over 13,000 pounds of log cracking pressure. It has a stand which you can choose to dismantle if you decide you’d rather use the splitter without it.
You can use this to split logs up to 10'' in diameter and 20.5'' in length.
View Deal7.Boss Industrial ES7T20 Electric Log Splitter
This particular electric log splitter has a 2 HP (13.8A) motor and creates 7 tons of force. It’s compact and easy to use, even with one hand. The design is simple and user-friendly, featuring two solid rubber wheels which allow you to easily and effortlessly take the splitter to the desired location.
8. Powerhouse XM-380 Electric Hydraulic Log Splitter
Although small, this log splitter packs a lot of force. It has 3.5 HP (24a) motor (2200 watt, 3500 rpm) which is really impressive considering the other options. You can use this for longs up to 12 1/2” in length and 12” in diameter.
It's small which makes it portable and very practical in a variety of situations and contexts.
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9.NorthStar Horizontal-Vertical Log Splitter
The NorthStar log splitter is great for the big and tough jobs. It’s easy to use in both orientations, whether you need it in a vertical or a horizontal position. It’s rugged but easy to maneuver and has a concentric hydraulic pump which can automatically adjust flow and pressure. It senses when it is or isn’t piercing a log and does the necessary adjustments accordingly. Other note-worthy features include the durable, industrial-grade I beam and the bolt-on cradles which center the logs and prevent them from rolling off.
Slide-action self-leveling pivot makes it simple to switch between horizontal and vertical split.
View Deal10.Vertical Full Beam Gas Log Splitter
Gas log splitters such as this one are great because they can also be used for larger logs. Just switch from horizontal to vertical and get the job done. It only takes a few seconds. This things has 36 tons of splitting capacity and is very efficient thanks to the auto-return valve capable of over 200 cycles per hour.
Even though it's fairly big, it is portable thanks to the built-in wheels.
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