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Rating of good wood splitters for home

A wood splitter (wood splitter or cleaver), in fact, is a highly specialized machine designed for splitting large logs into logs. Differs in high productivity and safety in comparison with a conventional ax.

The basic elements of a standard hydraulic log splitter are a frame with an attached knife, a hydraulic piston and a drive. The knife plays the role of the point of the same cleaver, which has to be waved in the absence of the equipment considered here. The necessary force is created by the operation of the engine in conjunction with a hydraulic piston, which pushes the workpiece onto the knife.

TOP of the best wood splitters

Texas 600VG

This wood splitter is equipped with a five hp gasoline engine. An excellent find for those places where there is no possibility of connecting to the mains, for example, country and hunting lodges. The hydraulic drive provides the wood splitter with a force of six tons. This is sufficient for working with hard woods. The standard equipment allows you to split logs in two halves. The model is quite compact, it is convenient to move due to small wheels. Hand protection is also provided in the form of special metal covers.

dimensions 313х376х335 mm
The weight 128 kg
Working length of a log 50 -105 cm
engine's type petrol

Pros:

  • compact size;
  • convenient control;
  • independence from power supply;
  • work safety.

Minuses:

  • poor equipment.

I bought such a wood splitter in the village, there is often no electricity, so I bought this model with a gasoline engine. I can tell right away that the engine is powerful, the fuel consumption is low, for a couple of hours of continuous operation it used up only half of 3.6 liters. It is convenient to drive and transport too. I did not find any minuses, everything suits my needs. I chopped both Christmas trees and birches on it, I did not notice any problems with different types of trees.

AL-KO KHS 3704

If you have a sauna or fireplace, you will be able to appreciate this tool. The wood splitter is great for domestic use, allowing you to split both dry and wet logs. High strength and good balancing of the wedge allows achieving even wood splitting. If you use all-season oil for the hydraulic system of the wood splitter, then the unit can also be used in winter. It is equipped with wide wheels that allow easy movement on any surface - off-road, grass or rocky road.

Dimensions (edit) 930x500x290 mm
Weight 35 Kg
Maximum log length up to 37 cm
Engine electric

Pros:

  • large wheels;
  • ergonomics and ease of use;
  • reliable wedge;
  • adjustment of the working height.

Minuses:

  • low working force of 4 tons;
  • low power.

A good wood splitter for its price. We did not need a powerful machine, so we bought this one, we use it to prepare firewood for a small network of Russian baths. At work, it is quite satisfied, it performs its functions perfectly. For two years of use, there were no serious breakdowns. The German quality justifies itself, in general. Very comfortable wheels in the wood splitter, you can easily move it anywhere without much effort. We use a workhorse both in winter and in summer, we fill in all-season oil for hydraulics. It takes a little, somewhere 2.5-2.7 is enough to fill the system.

CHAMPION LSV6000

An electric wood splitter with a good working force of 6 tons will help to split even the most durable logs. This unit is equipped with an asynchronous motor, which is highly reliable, efficient and durable. To work with the wood splitter does not require special skills, the device is very easy to operate. The safety of the operator has also been considered. The various attachments that come with the wood splitter allow you to split logs not only into two, but also into four parts.The unit is quite compact, it does not work very loudly, comfortable wheels allow you to move it on the ground, grass or road. The working position of the log is vertical, its maximum diameter is 30 cm.

Dimensions of the wood splitter 900x1190x1490 mm
total weight 97 kg
Length of the placed log up to 1 m
engine's type electric motor

Pros:

  • long log length;
  • excellent power;
  • reliable manufacturer;
  • the presence of various attachments;
  • high treads on wheels that allow you to move the wood splitter conveniently.

Minuses:

  • awkward long bolts on the control handles;
  • large mass.

This wood splitter can be safely attributed to professional equipment for chopping wood. I have been using it for more than two years, it splits any logs easily. Very good power, speed of work, stability. The only drawback is its heavy weight, not every trunk will fit. In general, the wood splitter is just excellent, there are no questions or complaints about its work, everything is of high quality, safe and reliable. And, I also wanted to mention the oil consumption - it takes a little, four liters is enough to fill the hydraulic system. I take all-season.

Gorynych 6T

A fairly well-known model of a wood splitter from a domestic manufacturer, designed to work in large volumes. For this, the model provides an accelerated piston stroke. This wood splitter operates from an industrial network with a voltage of 380 V. It is capable of processing a large number of logs with a diameter of up to 50 cm. The position of the knife is adjustable, and there is also a nozzle for splitting the log into four parts. Firewood is laid horizontally. Small wheels allow you to move the device to a new position if necessary. The knife has excellent sharpening and does not dull even under heavy load and continuous work cycle.

Dimensions (edit) 2400x1200x1200 mm
Weight 180 Kg
Log length 50 to 50 cm
engine's type electric, powered from a mains voltage of 380 V

Pros:

  • high performance;
  • excellent performance in any weather;
  • reliability of all nodes and connections;
  • high wear resistance;
  • ease and simplicity in care;
  • work safety.

Minuses:

  • quite high price;
  • heavy weight;
  • work only from the industrial network.

This is the best option for harvesting firewood on a large scale. I looked at foreign counterparts, all of them are much higher in price. As a result, I bought this wood splitter and did not regret it. I have been working for them for more than a year, during this time there was not a single failure or breakdown. An excellent knife and a powerful hydraulic drive help to split half-meter logs in three seconds. Excellent, powerful wood splitter, completely satisfied.

AL-KO KHS 5204

This is a compact professional device for harvesting firewood at home for the winter. It can operate in a wide temperature range from -20 to +50 degrees Celsius. It is quite easy to operate and does not require lengthy training. The frame is height adjustable if required. For safe operation, it is advisable to install the wood splitter on a level surface. The structure is equipped with wheels on one side of the frame for more convenient movement of the unit. Splitting occurs in the horizontal plane. The wood splitter works successfully even with hard types of wood.

dimensions 109x28x50 cm
Wood splitter weight 47 kg
Maximum log length up to 53 cm
Engine type electric

Pros:

  • compact size;
  • safety for the operator;
  • strong and sharp wedge;
  • powerful and reliable engine.

Minuses:

  • unstable when working with thick logs.

The wood splitter is not bad, I bought it only six months ago, so far I am happy with everything. A 50 cm log splits the first time, the knife does not play and is sharp. I work mainly with birch logs, in principle, I have no complaints about my work. If you are chopping thick logs, I recommend placing them on a flat surface so that it does not turn over - this happened to me once, but I read the reviews and after the installation on a flat platform, there were no more incidents. The performance is good, and the child can also manage.

GOMARK - LANCMAN SL10

This Slovenian-made wood splitter is highly reliable and efficient. He can cope with the procurement of not only firewood, but also charcoal. An interesting feature of this unit is that it can operate on various energy sources - gasoline, electricity or a power shaft. The force of 10 tons created by the wood splitter is able to cope with any type of firewood. It is designed for large volumes and continuous operation under high load conditions. Reliable components, hydraulics, operator protection, simple operation make it an excellent assistant for those who regularly require large amounts of firewood.

Dimensions (edit) 2600 x 900 x 1100 mm
The weight 275 kg
Length of the processed log up to 50 cm
engine's type universal

Pros:

  • powerful universal engine;
  • the possibility of industrial preparation of firewood;
  • good build quality;
  • no knife sharpening required;
  • simple and easy to operate.

Minuses:

  • large weight of the wood splitter;
  • high price.

In our small company for the maintenance of baths and saunas, they bought such a wood splitter with wood, because they arranged the power and versatility of the engine. They needed a machine that could work for a long time and without interruption. We are more than satisfied with the wood splitter, it performs its functions perfectly. We have been working with him for more than a year, no breakdowns, no accidents, the control is convenient, the knives do not dull even with a large and constant volume of work. I paid for myself completely during this time.

Champion LSH5000

The frame of this wood splitter is reinforced and coated with a layer of anti-corrosion paint. This ensures long-term operation in various weather conditions, durability and reliability. Working effort - five tons. A powerful 2.2 kW electric motor provides the apparatus with high labor productivity. The wood splitter works with logs with a diameter of no more than 25 cm. With the help of a special attachment included in the kit, you can split logs not only into two, but also into four parts. The unit is supplied with electricity from a regular household power supply 220 V. The logs are laid horizontally.

dimensions 940x270x510 mm
Wood splitter weight 43 kg
Log length, max. up to 52 cm
Engine electric type

Pros:

  • protection of the frame from rust and damage;
  • convenient control and laying of logs;
  • good power;
  • light weight;
  • there is a nozzle for splitting logs into 4 parts;

Minuses:

  • short power cord.

I took one for a private house, I use it to prepare firewood for the winter. It takes both oak and birch, there are no problems with splitting logs at all. Sometimes it does not cope with a split if it is hard wood and a lot of knots, but this has only happened a couple of times. The control is very easy, it works from a regular network. For two years I have not repaired even once, I have not sharpened knives either, everything is still sharp and works gorgeous. A very handy tool that saves both time and effort.

 



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