Manually operated log splitter features a 2-speed pump that quickly builds up to 10 tons of log-splitting pressure. Pump operates using 2 steel handles to split logs up to 18in. long. 212mm ram stroke. Includes 2 wheels for easy maneuverability (not shown). Dimensions: 42.1in.L x 7.1in.W x 11.8in.H. Ram Force (Tons): 10, Operation: Horizontal, Engine: N/A, Motor: N/A, HP: N/A, Low Oil Shutdown: N/A, Max. Log Size L x W (in.): 18 x, Pump: Manual 2-speed, Oil Reservoir (gal.): N/A, Fuel Capacity (gal.): N/A, Hoses: N/A, Log Cradle: No, Log Lift: No, Jack Stand: No, Ball Coupler (in.): N/A, Lights: N/A, Fenders: No, Pre-assembled: Yes, Dimensions L x W x H (in.): 41 3/32 x 7 3/32 x 11 25/32
Average Customer Rating:
4.3 out of 5
Rating Summary
(49 reviews)
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45 of 49 (92%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.
THIS THING IS AWESOME!!,
December 6, 2006
By Mommafrom Alabama
"My Dad purchased this splitter. He is 78 years old and in a wheelchair. I was concerned, when he told me it was a manual model, that he would be too frail to operate it. I removed it from the trunk of his car, unboxed it and rolled it to where he wanted it. We inserted the two handles (which was the extent of any assembly), inserted a log and the thing worked like a charm! We put logs in it with a diameter of 12 inches and my three year old could split the log like it was made out of styrofoam!! I was astounded! My Dad can move this easily, even from a wheelchair, because it is on two small wheels. He will have no problem splitting even very large logs. I will update on the durability after we try it for a season. Absolutely a great buy for the homeowner with available downed trees for use as heating!"
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Super smooth - zen-like wood spliter,
September 17, 2008
By Crenrafrom North Georgia
"This device serves a purpose making it worth many times more than we paid - this was a definitely/extremely good purchase...
This splitter makes log splitting is smooth and easy ...incredibly smooth action (there are fast and slow pistons) makes the thing zen-like ...just put in a log, position it, and in seconds it will be split smoothly and easily, silently. We've read the reviews where others found that is was problematic to use - but for us it worked perfectly. Didn't scoot or jump around on the ground, just stayed still and super cleanly split logs of all different sizes.
Also, this design, manually operated, seems to me to be far, far more pleasant to operate than some gas operated "contraption" that is sputtering and smoking and making a racket and is a major pain to feed gas and oil and to store ...this thing is almost zen-like in how smooth and powerful it is ...it is easy to imagine having a beer or glass of wine and effortlessly, silently working on building our stock pile of firewood."
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Professional
Right Tool for the Right Job,
August 11, 2008
By jilibsfrom Fairplay, Co. Altitude 11,120 ft. 23 ft snow/yr
"Have read some of the reviews and people have great expectations for very little cost. I chose this item since I had a weekend home in the mountains of Colorado. Most people have gasoline powered splitters for two or three thousand dollars. That is not what I needed. I can cut and split logs at my leisure, it does a great job for the ease of handling and the assigned capability of the device. That has to be the best cost effective log splittler that exists. If you want it to do everything, spend a thousand dollars. If you want a high capability, low capacity (come on you all, you wanted it to be manual) log splitter, this is the one. You have to consider best value in this instance. By far, this is a high value, cost effective approach. Want to split 8 cords a day, 24 inch logs, this isn't your answer. I can carry it in and out a crawl space or garage with ease. Use it as needed, no engines to start, or electricity to connect. Right tool for the right job."
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Home Handyman
10-Ton Manual Log Splitter,
August 11, 2008
By MANTOLfrom Mahwah, NJ
"Bought this in 2006. Felled two large trees with Northern's Gas Chain Saw. Am 81 years old and partially disabled with severe back problem. However, was able to split all the logs while sitting in a chair. To split largest logs, would first cut a notch in one end using Norther's 16" Remington Electric Chain Saw. The wedge slipped into the notch and with a few manual pumps the log started splitting almost immediately. Great product! Will never have to use the wedge and sledge again!"
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Home Handyman
Couldn't use it,
August 11, 2008
By Buttersfrom Lake Gaston, NC
"We bought this to break up a small pile of logs. The spliter was not achored to anything and would move around when we pumped it, so we had to brace against a tree. Logs would roll off or would shift while splitting. You really need someone to hold the log on, and pumping it was extremely difficult. We sent it back and will be getting a gas powered splitter."
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Beginner
log spliter,
August 11, 2008
By jedifrom Leesville La
"Log spliter is a great and helpful product, there's only one problem, the appature that holds the log on the splitter is too frail, it sould be made of a more durable material like steel. Mine bent after first log split, My neighbor is a welder and i had him remove them and attach longer 1/2 inch steel rods, which made it work perfect, the logs seem to just glide over it."
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Professional
Great log splitter,
July 8, 2008
By Xolofrom Calgary, AB
"This item works fantastic, however it could use some improvement.
1. The splitting wedge isn't smooth through the transition to the rear wedge. Sometimes logs get stuck at that transition.
2. The little clips that are supposed to hold a log in place are quite small. I could see them breaking off from heavier logs or someone stepping on them accidentally.
3. It takes a while to get the cylinder extended to the edge of the wood. Perhaps some bushings that would fit on the end of the cylinder to automatically lengthen it so you don't have to pump it as much. This would also benefit the unit by allowing someone to split log lenghts smaller than 12".
4. The wheels are really small and not really useful on uneven terrain.
This unit is extremely easy to use. I can see someone in a wheelchair being able to use it. The person that mentioned they thought it was tough to use probably needed to add some hydraulic fluid to his unit, or got a bad one."
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Professional
The Hawk,
July 8, 2008
By TheHawkfrom Herkimer County, NY
"I haven't used a lot of log splitters. They are usually expensive. I have always split by hand with a maul or ax. I bought this unit to save me labor and the use of a wedge. I cut two cords of wood while testing it out. The log segments were mostly in the range of 10 - 14 inches in diameter. It split them with no problem. The wood was seasoned maple and many pieces had knots that would never have split from a a heavy blow from a maul. Yet I was surprised to see that splitter made short work of it. The piston is pulled back by two springs when you release the pressure by turning the top knob counterclockwise. After splitting a piece, you can save time when splitting the two halfs by turning the pressure release knob clockwise stopping the piston from retracting the full 18 inches. Larger pieces say 2ft wide still have to be reduced in size by banging in a grenade or wedge, and then splitting the halfs with this tool. Split 4 cords and this tool pays for itself. It is fun to use, highly portable(if you haul it by truck), and it provides good exercise without killing yourself. I highly recommend it."
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Home Handyman
Absolutely 100% satisfied.,
July 3, 2008
By JayceNJfrom Toms RIver, NJ
"I am a recently disabled firefighter in my mid 30's and obviously not being able to swing my axe to split down logs for the firepit anymore really bummed me out. THIS tool is worth EVERY penny. I tested it out by splitting down a 10" log down to over 30 splits. I did this with only TWO fingers and only broke a sweat because it was 90 degrees out. Simplicity in construction is another perk as faar as durability and maintenance. Best part about this tool is that it has wheels like a hand truck and stores vertically and takes near no room in the shed."
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Professional
10 ton manual hydraulic log splitter,
April 22, 2008
By Anonymous Reviewerfrom kenilworth nj
"great tool for the price,splits wood easly,my 3 boys of ages 5,9 and 12 where splitting wood easly,great for splitting fire wood for your personal use,only down fall is the splitter is set very low so anything over 18 diammeter it wont split and when they say 18" long they mean it ,but really great value and it gives you workout also,defintely would reccomend"
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Beginner
Not as impressed as some,
April 18, 2008
By Chase715from Central Virginia
"When I first read the review about the 78 yr old wheelchair bound man using this machine with ease, I was excited. I can promise you this guy must have been King Kong or a Klingon. Admitly I was splitting logs that I could not have done by hand, some crossed grained hard oak, some 20 inches across. Each log required lots of force, sometimes even lifting the whole machine off the ground, and it seemed to exceed the limits of the hydraulic on ocassion. I would have to let it sit for a minute or two under pressure before I could advance the hydraulic. There were a few logs that I could not split but I did eventually get through the majority of them. However, I had to finish about 90% of them with a splitting maul to break all the fibers down. Overall, it did allow me to split logs, but the time and effort required was significant. I was attracted to this unit because it did not use gas and electric was not an option where I was using it without a generator. So A+ for the green factor."
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Home Handyman
Git er done, don't break the bank.,
April 14, 2008
By lj374from Wyoming
"This splitter is for the person who doesn't mind swinging the ax. Great for those tough ones you don't have the patience or energy for. On a tough log you may chase it around a bit if you don't brace it against something.
Really Fits the Bill,
April 14, 2008
By RussNPasofrom Paso Robles, Calif
"I have very hilly property and have been looking for a log splitter that I can load into my Kawasaki Mule and take with me. Towing a splitter wouldn't work getting to some of the locations where I am reclaiming dead falls. The Manual log splitter works great., I only need a small flat area to set up. And I am getting some great exercise using it."
Easy to use,
April 14, 2008
By aggie9296from Panama City, FL
"Great splitter. Very easy to use. Just pump the handles and it will take care of the log. Splits hardwood logs up to 10 inches in diameter. Much more sturdy that the foot operated splitter. You may have to split the same log from both ends if it is tough or has a knot. Haven't found one I can't split yet."
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Home Handyman
10-Ton, Manual Hydraulic Log Splitter,
April 14, 2008
By Terrywfrom Rochester, IN
"I found this item to be very usefully for my needs. I getting older and needed a better way to split logs without swing a maul. Since I don't need to have a large amount of wood on hand for my wood stove in my garage, and I have limited space as well. This proved to be the perfect tool for the job."
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Professional
Works Great,
March 15, 2008
By userMarkfrom Westminster, MD
"I have used this splitter for one month and I am very pleased with it. I'm having problems with my elbow and I can't do the bull work that I used to do. My brother brought me a truckload of green partially split wood. This splitter punches through the green wood quite easily. Great product and I reccomend it highly. If you're considering this splitter, keep in mind that the 18 inch log length limit is 18 inches....no more! So far, no dissappointments."
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Home Handyman
great manual log splitter,
January 30, 2008
By osgoodusafrom sugarloaf mountain (8ooo ft) in Colorado
"I bought one of these dudes to supplement my hydraulic log splitter. I heat with firewood, and I wanted to have a backup splitter in case I was having problems with the gas-powered machine. I also have access to huge logs that contain a lot of wood but are too heavy to lift . I hoped the manual splitter would let me quarter them to make lifting and handling easier. I am amazed at how fast his manual splitter can work. One lever is high speed, low pressure. The other lever is slow speed, high pressure. I use the fast lever until it bogs down and switch to the high-pressure side. I can split a 2-3 days heating supply using gigantic logs in about 1/2 hour. It is great!"
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good work out,
January 21, 2008
By jimbob72from Ohio City Ohio
"The manual log splitter is a good added tool for the cost ,also it gives you a good work out with having to swing an axe.It will help in the small jobs that need to be done"
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Home Handyman
Great!,
January 21, 2008
By GrandpaHfrom North Carolina
"If you're an occasional wood splitter, you'll love this product. No assembly required, it works right out of the box. Don't let the size bother you, we've split 14" diameter logs with no problems whatsoever. This is a great product for the occasional fireplace user that doesn't need to split 10 cords of wood a year. It is almost effortless to use - - if you can use a floor jack, you can use this splitter!"
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Professional
manual Hydraulic Logsplitter,
January 21, 2008
By JMCWfrom White Creek, NY
"I am completely satisfied with this product. It has earned it cost many times over. I have yet to find a piece of wood it can't split and I went back and used it on all the pieces left from not being able to hand split. Can think of no negatives."
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Home Handyman
