Log Lifter vs Log Arch: Which One Should You Buy?

Log lifter vs log arch: side by side

21 October 2026

Lifting height and log size

Both lifters state the same working numbers: logs from 3 to 25 inches in diameter, lifted up to 11 inches off the ground. The EELLAO spec table states 29 x 12 x 3 inches (its title states 50.9 inches); the Bazayona spec table states 29.5 by 11.1 by 3.1 inches. Both state an adjustable tilt hook with a cant hook design, and both say removing the support frame leaves the hook alone for rolling and transporting logs. The listings state no log-arch figures, so the arch side stays as context: it hauls, these lift.

Build and weight

Both listings state coated steel construction with rust resistance and easy assembly. The Bazayona states a 17.16-pound weight and describes heavy-duty coated steel built to withstand logging work. The EELLAO states a 17.11-pound weight and describes sturdy coated steel built to last. At a stated 17.16 versus 17.11 pounds the two are effectively the same weight, and the spec-table dimensions are close; buy on the handle instead. See the best cant hook guide for the hook-only side of this work.

Handle and assembly

Both listings state an ergonomic rubberized non-slip handle and easy assembly. The Bazayona describes a rubberized grip akin to a regular jack that enhances ease of use and safety; the EELLAO describes a rubberized handle that is ergonomically designed for a comfortable grip and safety. Both say the tool saves time and effort in assembly. Neither listing states a warranty figure.

On paper the handles read the same, rubberized, non-slip and ergonomic on both, and both listings compare the feel to a regular jack. Both also state easy assembly that saves time and effort. With the handles tied on stated specs, note what the listings do not state: neither gives a handle length or a grip diameter, so if handle size matters to you, it is a question for the seller rather than a stated spec.

Which end of the workflow are you buying for

A log lifter and a log arch solve different problems, and the listings make the split clear. Both lifters here state the same job: hook a log from 3 to 25 inches in diameter, lever it up to 11 inches off the ground, and cut or roll it where it fell. The arch side is the next step, hauling cut logs out of the woods on wheels. If your sore point is bending double over a log on the ground, buy the lifter side. If your sore point is the long carry to the truck, neither of these two listings is the tool you need; the best log carrier guide covers the hauling end. Buying the wrong side means owning a tool for a job you do not have.

Both examples in this round sit on the lifter side, so treat the sections below as lifter against lifter, with the arch as the alternative to rule in or out first. Decide the side before comparing models: a lifter never hauls, and the listings here state no hauling figures at all.

Sizing the lifter to your logs

Both listings state an adjustable tilt hook covering logs from 3 to 25 inches in diameter. That range is the first number to check against your own woodpile: measure the fattest rounds you cut, and if they sit inside 3 to 25 inches, either stated range covers you. The adjustment is the point, because a hook set wide for a 25-inch log will not bite a 3-inch one, and both listings call out the adjustable design for exactly that reason.

Since both examples state the identical 3-to-25-inch range and the identical 11-inch lift, size does not separate them. That is useful information in itself: it tells you to buy on the remaining stated differences, handle, weight and the small dimension gaps, rather than on capacity. If your logs run past 25 inches, neither listing claims to cover them, and you are shopping a different class of tool.

Weight, dimensions and the walk to the log

The Bazayona spec table states 17.16 pounds and 29.5 by 11.1 by 3.1 inches; the EELLAO states 17.11 pounds and 29 by 12 by 3 inches. The two are effectively the same carry, and either rides in a truck bed or leans against the woodshed wall. Note the EELLAO title states 50.9 inches against its spec table’s 29 inches; the side-by-side section already flags this, and the spec table is the figure to trust.

Both listings state coated steel with rust resistance, which matters because a timberjack lives outdoors between uses. Model numbers are stated too, FS-QSQ-01 for the Bazayona and EG-Log-A for the EELLAO, useful if you ever need to match the tool to parts or a reorder. Neither listing states a warranty figure, so there is no stated term to compare; buy on the steel, the handle and the fit to your logs.

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How we scored them

Scores run from 9.2 to 9.8: each product’s point total is placed on that range, so more points always means a higher score.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a timberjack?

A timberjack is a log lifter: a hook on a lever that rolls a log and lifts it off the ground. Both listings here are timberjack-style log lifters.

How high do these lifters lift?

Both listings state lifting logs up to 11 inches off the ground, for logs from 3 to 25 inches in diameter.

Can the hook work without the frame?

Both listings say removing the support frame leaves the hook alone for rolling and transporting logs.

What is the difference between a log lifter and a log arch?

The lifter works at the cutting site, lifting and rolling logs where they fall; the arch is the wheeled carrier for hauling logs out of the woods. Both examples in this round are tagged log lifter.

Related guides

See the firewood handling hub, the best log lifter roundup and the best log carrier guide.