With one-footed operation and streamlined, maintenance-free steel construction it will split all logs including seasoned and green wood to a maximum log size of 45.7cm in length and 25.4cm diameter in just seconds. Simply adjust the foot pedal height to at least 33cm and push down with firm pressure, this may need to be repeated three or four times to split some logs. Unbranded 7 Forest master 5 Logmaster 2 Arrows uk 1 Chimsoc 1 Donken 1 Generic 1 Lazylog 1 Rolson 1 Sealey 1 Vevor 1 Westwood 1 Drop your axe and use an FM5 log splitter to save time and energy. The 2200Watt induction motor delivers superior performance. The powerful unit with 5 tons of force splits logs up to 300m long every 9 seconds. This is enough pressure to split medium-sized logs up to 20 inches long. Plus, the built-in stroke limiter reduces the cycle time when shorter logs are used that offer more log splitting in less time. ThisLogmaster 7 Ton Hydraulic Electric Log splitterproduces 7 tons of splitting force and is powered by a 1960W – 230v motor. This heavy-duty structure splits both seasoned and green wood with ease. Split wood at any time of year as you don’t need to wait for the logs to dry out. It splits logs up to a respectable 25cm in diameter and can handle longer logs up to 52cm in length. Those who highly appreciate quality and reliable products will be more than satisfied with performance and assembly build of the FM16TW log splitter. You can safely put your trust in the Forest Master company knowing that you're going to get a brilliant kit. The 3-year warranty from the manufacturer only proves that point giving you confidence in the product quality you buy. Though the FM16TW log splitter isn't lightweight, it nevertheless is quite easy to run and manoeuvre in tight locations as it comes with four caster wheels that allow for its easy moving. Yet, when it comes to splitting, it offers unbeaten performance, enabling you to do the job fast and efficiently and split longs in less than 11 seconds!

Something I also feel is worth pointing out is that I have been using it on some very large logs, wider than the recommended 50cm and it’s still handled them with ease too, although I wouldn’t recommend doing this often, I just wanted to see how far I could push it knowing that I was going to review it eventually. You can also buy petrol log splitters which again then use hydraulics as explained above. The splitter in this case is powered by a small petrol engine, instead of electricity. If you have wood that’s too big to go through your log splitter, you need our review of the Best Chainsaws For Preparing Fire Wood.We can certainly call the Logmaster D8797 an industrial-grade machine even though it only uses 6 tons of power instead of 7 and 8 tons that some of the bulkier and more expensive counterparts employ. It still uses 2.2 kW of power but it’s certainly no slouch in terms of dealing with logs. If you are likely to be splitting logs from tougher woods, such as cherry or basswood, then petrol log splitters are likely to be more suitable. Other improvements with this model include the two-speed option. The fastest speed does a full split (on small to average logs) in only five seconds. However, you can slow the splitter down to split larger logs safely. The Logmaster 7 Ton Hydraulic Electric Log splitter is another great log splitter from Logmaster. It’s probably a better choice than the slightly less powerful 6-ton model we reviewed earlier. This popular model provides plenty of power and handles long pieces of wood with ease. It comes with a much-needed stand so you don’t have to bend over to operate the machine.

The two-handed operation ensures simple usage. Plus, the tool has an inbuilt safety guard that contains all the logs while they are being cut. So, the guard restricts all the debris and adds another layer to your protection. A neighbor said that I had to look carefully at what type of oil in terms of viscosity, etc., I can't find anything about this in the manual. Most of these use a foot pedal which connects to some type of hydraulic pump. The pump then pushes an arm with a blade into the log to split it. The Handy 6 Ton Electric Log Splitter,is powered by a 230v, 2200 watt motor. Ithas an impressively long 16-meter cable that gives you have plenty of length to work with.Our Runner-up, the Portek Charger Quiksplit 8.5 Ton Log Splitter uses kinetic technology that enables the unit to split logs up to five times faster than a regular hydraulic log splitter. And this unit delivers high pressure as well. The 5 tonne is efficient and time saver because it can chop approx. 100 log per hour. Due to two-handed operation, you can safely cut all the logs that are required for the wooden stove. Apart from that, its steel construction never seeks any maintenance or early repair. You are however restricted by the length of the log, and also by the diameter of the log. That makes it really important to read the specifications which we have included above. Great frustration is felt from buyers who believe that these can split larger logs. Forest Master FM16D is a heavy-duty log splitting tool that’s reliable, long-lasting and offers excellent results with its 2300 W motor. It has a maximum force of 16 tons, which is sufficient to deal with commercial projects. The machine comes with a Duocut blade and an inbuilt Ram Stop, which allows you to decrease the length of log travel to save time and electric power.

On the other hand, go for a horizontal model if you need high portability. Because some of the vertical variants are not movement-friendly because of their heavy nature. Moreover, you cannot use a vertical splitter over an uneven surface. The Forest Master FN9 Log Splitter is a smaller entry-level log splitter. This model is designed with homeowners with small fires and wood-burning stoves in mind. It is also a good choice for those looking for a log splitter that won’t take up too much space.They also have less parts to go faulty. These are a good choice to take to something like a fallen tree, where there will not be any power available. The only other choice to do that is a petrol option and they are very expensive. We are always telling kids not to run with scissors. So why do we let our adult loved ones loose with a sharp axe to split wood for our fire pit or fireplace? The log splitters in this review provide a safe way to create the fuel for your cosy, cuddle-up-around-the fire evenings. And if you choose an electric rather than a manual model, very little effort is involved. And the largest and fastest splitters we look at are for those who have pile upon pile of logs to deal with or who split wood as part of their professional lives. Sealey LS575VH is a safe and easy to use log splitting machine, which works at a pressure of 8 tons. Its 7-tier wedge system allows you to keep the wooden logs near the wedge and hence, reduces the cycle time. You can operate the vertical log chopping tool using a foot pump, which needs 15 strokes without any load.

The FM8 is available at a budget-friendly price tag. So, you can get rid of axe and all other manual tools without spending a high amount of cash or plastic money. Moreover, it comes with a big motor worth 2200 watts, which produces a power of 5 tons.

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Now there are a few more automated options such as using an electric log splitter, or a petrol driven log splitter. The problem with those two options is that both types of automated log splitter are expensive. We shall explain those price ranges below. The log slipper comes pre-filled with hydraulic fluid which means they are ready to get to log cutting jobs right away. Moreover, the unit features a 2-inch tow hitch and 2 tires on the other side for easy transportation. Another bonus of this log splitter is that it can be used indoors, outdoors, or anyplace where there’s an electrical outlet. The best log splitters let you choose between these two orientations. Types of wood that can be split It’s a piece of equipment that cuts hardwood and softwood logs into small sections for fireplace usage in no time. Different types of log splitters range from manual to hydraulic-powered gas or electric splitters. Unlike manual splitters, the advanced electric splitters in the market are much more convenient and easy to use with robust built. This wood cutting equipment might look small in size but it sure is big in power. A good-quality and competent log splitter is a great investment land, home, and farm owners for cutting logs easily for firewood.