Log splitter

[philcaegrug]

I only need logs for my own use and so far have used a maul for chopping to size. I'm thinking of getting a Clarke 5 tonne log splitter have any of you used one and what do you think of them?

[predator]

i only need logs for my own use and so far have used a maul for chopping to size. I'm thinking of getting a clarke 5 tonne log splitter have any of you used one and what do you think of them?

 

could you not ask for a demo to help choose the machine that will suit your log size required as its for your own use and will depend on fire size etc i,ve come across some feckle folk asking for a certain size log nothing more nothing less lol some ask for 8" some 10/11" etc etc even down to one chap asking nothing over the size of a pallet block lol

 

so on that note the shop may allow you to return your unit as they dont demo etc and not sure you could return in as its not defective etc etc sorry to ramble on

[bikewoo]

The 5 tonne is a bit underpowered, but I can recommend the handy pro 7, for about £500 its a great machine.

 

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[hiluxstihl]

5 ton is a waste of time in my humble opinion, overspec in case you change your timber...

[Logit]

I used a Metabo 5 ton horizontal one to feed my woodburning stove for a few years and it was generally OK but anything that was really tough it was out with the chainsaw. The 5 ton one packed up a few months ago and no spares.... so I took the advice from bikewoo (thanks bikewoo ) and bought the 7 ton vertical handy pro. I find the vertical log splitter quite a bit easier to use since when the log splits, the bits stay on the splitting table. I also have a 4 way splitter for it and the extra 40% force is useful, especially with the 4 way splitter. So far, it has split everything that I have put through it. One down side is that it is less transportable (trailer needed) whereas the 5 ton horizontal ones would go in the back of the car.

I bought mine from Riko which wasn't quite the cheapest place, but they have spares and I can take it to them if needs be. When looking at the different log splitters I suggest checking out the spares + support since if there are no spares available, then it could be tricky to keep it going if something breaks/wears out.

[bikewoo]

I used a Metabo 5 ton horizontal one to feed my woodburning stove for a few years and it was generally OK but anything that was really tough it was out with the chainsaw. The 5 ton one packed up a few months ago and no spares.... so I took the advice from bikewoo (thanks bikewoo ) and bought the 7 ton vertical handy pro. I find the vertical log splitter quite a bit easier to use since when the log splits, the bits stay on the splitting table. I also have a 4 way splitter for it and the extra 40% force is useful, especially with the 4 way splitter. So far, it has split everything that I have put through it. One down side is that it is less transportable (trailer needed) whereas the 5 ton horizontal ones would go in the back of the car.

I bought mine from Riko which wasn't quite the cheapest place, but they have spares and I can take it to them if needs be. When looking at the different log splitters I suggest checking out the spares + support since if there are no spares available, then it could be tricky to keep it going if something breaks/wears out.

 

Good to know you are happy with your purchase. It is heavy though. But that's good , its quite stable with big logs on. 👍

 

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[John in Scotland]

I have a horizontal handy logsplitter. have split about 10 cube so far and only one log not able to split so I cut it with the saw. Why spend hundreds more when a quick chainsaw cut sorts the problem. Mine has a stand and definately worth the 250 I paid for it.

[peatff]

I bought a 4 ton splitter for £150 on ebay last week and split some Oak with it. As above cut the bigger pieces down with the saw before splitting and it was no hardship. I split some Birch about 10" round and it did that easily enough. You soon get the hang of reading the wood for which way the knots run and it's a lot easier than the maul.

[Knotty ash]

What's the best value for money log splitter that will go through knotty wood?

[Logsnstuff]

even the 30t splitters can get stuck and you end up working with just the tip of the blade trying to crack it.