Electric Log Splitters

[HoraceB]

I've got a Titan electric 7 ton horizontal log splitter. Had it nearly 2 years, and the wedge seems to have bent to one side, so might be getting a new log splitter soon, would like Members' opinion, which would be best, a horizontal one or a vertical? Also, recommendations of makes of electric log splitters?

 

Appreciate any info

[rovers90]

Do not like horizontal splitters as my friend lost the ends of 7 fingers using one!

 

That machine was replaced by a vertical electric splitter from RIKO. I think it is the 12 ton version and in 4 years it has not failed to split anything we have put on it. Very heavy duty bit of kit (and very heavy!!) I would recommend.

 

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Edited July 28, 2013 by rovers90
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[bikewoo]

hi, i was looking at the titan 7 ton , but wondered if it could be modified to work one handed. by changing the switch for a locking one? or do you need to release the switch to return the ram.

[mendiplogs]

hi, i was looking at the titan 7 ton , but wondered if it could be modified to work one handed. by changing the switch for a locking one? or do you need to release the switch to return the ram.

 

HI BIKE thats up you mate if you like it to be one handed OPP BUT IT FAR BETTER TO HAVE 2 HANDED OPP it far SAFER then ONE BUT IT UP TO YOU thanks jon

[bikewoo]

Will it work one handed as standard? I know its safer but not as quick. Why is it that small machines are two handed but large pto spliters are just on a single valve / lever?

[Coletti]

Cut and weld the old wedge? I bought the old man an alko horizontal splitter as he kept putting his back out using the axe and its been spot on, more than payed for its self as its cut out the need for a chiropractor every time he splits logs haha

 

 

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[mendiplogs]

Will it work one handed as standard? I know its safer but not as quick. Why is it that small machines are two handed but large pto spliters are just on a single valve / lever?

 

HI BIKE our posch is on a 2 handle job thats the way i will leave it thanks jon

[bikewoo]

I'm not having a pop Jon. Just a question.

[JimE]

It is a legal requirement for every new splitter to be sold with 2 handed operation. If you have found one for sale without this feature it should be reported to HSE. There are also other regulations like anti crush on the return stroke.

If you convert a machine yourself to 1 handed operation then you become liable for any injury to yourself or anyone using the machine.

Edited August 5, 2013 by JimE

[JimE]

To the OP, splitter choice depends on the type of timber you are working with and to some extent personal preference.

I would normally recommend a vertical splitter with a waist height table for splitting rings, and a horizontal machine for 1m long billets.

But by far the biggest factor is budget, so let us know what you are thinking of spending and we'll go from there.