Log Splitter question

[M16]

Definitely hydraulic if you own a tractor.

[brushtrooper]

I have not found many in stock locally or with in 150 miles. I am leaning towards the 5 ton set up. That said, I have seen manual models by whiskas brought up. Do these work? Its been many years since I have used similar. I am really thinking this might be the way to go. thoughts?

[Tex_Cattleman]

My son and I split two cords of oak one day this past summer. Rented a huge splitter (don't recall size) for a little over $100. Unless you're splitting dozens of cords/year, I just can't see how the math would ever work out to buy one.

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[bmac]

I have a 22 ton gas, and it works well for the medium pieces. Some of the larger hard hard oak it struggles with but make it through. A 5ton unit might work well, but would have concerns on hard wood vs soft woods.


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[Tony Pic]

Go with a gas one. The electric, while reliable does not have the power to work as hard as gas one does. I have a 27 ton splitter and never had a issue splitting any piece of wood. Ethanol free gas is the key to leaving in the tank, so there are no carb issues down the road.

[CEO]

I don't know much about the electric models. We carry the Iron and Oak 24 ton gas for our rental units and people love those. They're not cheap though, and probably overkill for personal use.

[Rick]

If you had a splitter w an 18 ton hydraulic ram on it, from a power standpoint, why would it make a difference if an elecrtic motor or a gas motor is moving the hydraulic fluid?