Are you looking for the best log splitter for hardwood?
Something that will split through tough wood like oak with ease?
Well you’ve come to the right place because that’s exactly what I’ll be going over in this post.
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Best Overall |
NorthStar |
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Champion 25-Ton |
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WEN Splitter |
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Boss Industrial EC5T20 |
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NorthStar – Best Overall
- Maximum log size of 25X16 inches
- Gas-powered
- Weighs 700 lbs
Power
This log splitter is powered by a Honda GX200 engine. It boasts 30-tons of pressure coupled with 200cc to give you superior strength in your splits.
This machine will be able to slice through even the hardest wood as easy as if cutting through butter!
There is also a cycle time of only 14 seconds meaning it takes 14 seconds for the arm to retract before allowing you to split another log.
Fuel-Efficient
The Northstar is equipped with an auto-control feature. This allows your machine to idle down when it doesn’t need its full power. A good example of this is when you’re loading in new wood.
What does this mean for you? Not only will this help you to save on fuel costs, but it will also lead to reduced noise levels and a longer lifespan for your engine.
Portable
Even though this is an extremely heavy log splitter, it still has the portability required to get the job done. There’s a convenient, 2-inch, ball coupler with an adjustable jack attached to it.
You will also notice the oversized wheels and fenders. All of these make this machine ideal to tow behind an ATV, small tractor, or other small vehicles.
Champion 25-Ton
- Splits wood up to 23.8 inches long
- Gas Powered
- Weighs 430 pounds
Powerful
If you are looking at wood weighing up to 100 lbs, this is the log splitter for you. This delivers 27 tons of splitting power which means this amount of weight will be forcing those hard-wooden pieces to split apart.
The 224CC engine will be sure to keep this force going strong and steady.
Efficient
You can be assured of a fast job with this machine boasting its 12 second cycle time which is capable of utilizing as many as 300 cycles per hour.
In other words, the hydraulics operate fast enough that every 12 seconds the arm will retract. This allows you to make up to 300 splits in only an hour.
Portable
This log splitter is small enough to fit in the back of any truck, although you may need a few friends to help you get it up there due to the weight. However, it also can be towed behind a small vehicle, tractor, or ATV.
Using the 2-inch ball coupler as well as the extended reach makes this versatile to hook up to several different transportation methods. It can also be towed at up to 45 miles per hour.
Versatile
One of the many great benefits of this splitter is the ability to use it in either a verticle or horizontal state. This gives you the advantage of being able to set up in the most comfortable position.
You can also easily change this positioning to best be able to handle larger or heavier logs.
WEN Splitter
- Splits log as long as 20.5 inches and as wide as 10 inches
- Electric
- Weighs 98 pounds
Powerful
This electric log splitter uses a 15amp motor to produce a force with 13,000 pounds of pressure. This force is what pushes your log against the wedge to create the split.
While this isn’t quite as powerful as the gas-powered engines I have looked at, it will still allow you to split a log as big as 20.5 X 10 inches.
Portable
This is much more lightweight than any gas-powered splitter. Weighing in at only 98 pounds makes this much easier to maneuver into a convenient place.
It’s equipped with a handle for pulling and 5.5-inch wheels that won’t go flat.
Boss Industrial EC5T20
- Electric
- Weighs 104 pounds
Powerful
This log splitter delivers 5 tons of weight onto your wood to provide a powerful splitting power that is ideal for logs as long as 20.5 inches.
The electric motor delivers 1.5 horsepower or 825 foot-pounds of pressure. This ensures you will be able to slice through hardwood with ease.
Ease of Operation
Since this device is electric, there are no harmful fumes or emissions to worry about. As a result, it can be used indoors if desired.
This is especially beneficial in unpleasant weather conditions where you would like to move into a more sheltered location such as a garage or shop.
The machine also boasts a simple, one-handed operation with an automatic ram return making it easy to manage when working solo.
Portable
This Boss Industrial only weighs 104 pounds. With two wheels equipped on the back of it, you should have no issues with pulling this around without any extra help.
Need to pack this up to go and help out a friend at his place? No problem! It’s even small enough to fit into the trunk of most cars.
Conclusion
What’s the best log splitter for hardwood? The best log splitter for hardwood is the Northstar. It has a maximum log splitting capability of 25X16 inches thanks to it’s gas powered engine. It weighs 700lbs/317.5kg and it needs to be towed by a vehicle.
Hope you found what you were looking for in this post.
Happy splitting!
– Adam
