Which splitter should I get?

Greetings All!

I'm so far behind on the farm that I've almost caught up with myself, which includes this winter's firewood. This was the year I was supposed to finally have two years in the wood bank, but life had other plans. My body just isn't up to any more axe-swinging for the foreseeable.

So. I have two electric splitters in mind from Crappy Tire and would like some input from those with experience using them or similar. I've used gas-powered machines that I've borrowed in the past, but am hoping to avoid the noise/stink/footprint if I can get sufficient power from an electric number.

I first looked at this, which has some features I like, but doesn't handle more than a 10" diameter log.

Then I noticed this one, which has 3 tonnes more oomph and can handle slightly larger logs.

What do you think?

Hi Laura,

I would not be deterred by the "10 inch" rating on the electric wood splitter.  I purchased this model from Harbor freight
https://www.harborfreight.com/12-amp-5-ton-electric-log-splitter-63366.html

which is rated at 5 ton and is also recommended for "10 inch" logs.  So far I have not met a block of wood it will not split.  If I could lift the block of wood onto the splitter it has busted it.  I have had to bust some pieces of seasoned White Oak in half with a wedge and sledge to be able to lift them onto the splitter but was then able to work them up with it.  Hope you find this helpful.  If you have any further questions just let me know.

Very helpful - thanks Steve!
So nearly the HP of yours and 1 ton more force should equal a worthwhile investment then.
How long have you had yours?

I think Thomas  Rubino has an electric splitter. You might want to check with him. Hopefully he will respond to this post.

Hi Laura;
Here is a link to my post.
https://permies.com/t/219033/electric-wood-splitter-modifacations
I like it!

Thanks John and Thomas!

I'm leaning more than ever to the 6t, 1.75hp model, since it already has a foot pedal. No broken wrist here, but with my track record that last few years, it's nice to have options, haha!

You don't mention any issues, Thomas, but if you had it to do again, would you opt for the one you got or one with more splitting force?

Thanks for your help - I appreciate it!

Laura Rutherford wrote:Very helpful - thanks Steve!
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How long have you had yours?

I have only had mine this season, got it back during the summer, so I can not speak yet as to the durability of the device.  However, I am hoping that since I keep it completely sheltered from the weather, it will last a few seasons.  I purchased it with a coupon and paid less than $300 for it including tax, so I figure if I can get three seasons out of it that is well worth the strain it will have saved my back.  Hope you find this helpful.  If you have any further questions just let me know.