How Many Tons of Log Splitter Do I Need? A Sizing Chart
Size a log splitter by wood species, round diameter and knots, with a tonnage chart, what each tonnage range suits,…
Log Splitters
Log splitters for every woodpile: 4 to 10 ton electric splitters for a cord or two of straight wood, 20 to 37 ton gas splitters for big hardwood rounds, fast kinetic splitters, and manual and kindling splitters. Every guide compares tonnage, cycle time, log length and diameter capacity, and power source.
Log Splitter Tonnage Calculator
Open the calculatorPick the wood species, the biggest round you split and its condition to get the splitter tonnage to shop for.
Gas vs Electric Log Splitter: Which One Fits Your Woodpile?
Gas and electric log splitters compared on tonnage, cycle time, log size, noise, where you can run them and upkeep,…
Best Log Splitter for Home Use: 4 Splitters for a Cord or Two
Four log splitters for home use compared by rated tons, cycle time, log size, power, controls and warranty, from 5…
Best Vertical Log Splitter: 5 Horizontal/Vertical Gas Splitters
Five horizontal/vertical gas log splitters compared by rated tons, cycle time, log length, engine, towing and warranty, for splitting heavy…
Best Gas Log Splitter Under $2,000: 5 Splitters from 20 to 36 Tons
Five gas log splitters under $2,000 compared by rated tons, cycle time, log capacity, engine, beam design and weight, from…
Best Electric Log Splitter Under $500: 5 Splitters for Home Firewood
Five 120V electric log splitters under $500 compared by rated tons, cycle time, maximum log size, motor, controls and warranty,…
Best Kindling Splitter: 6 No-Swing Splitters Compared
Six kindling splitters compared by ring or open blade, opening and blade width, cast iron or steel, mounting and what…