Best log splitter for around the £400-£500 mark?

[Devs]

Hi all, I've decided to take the plunge and purchase an electric log splitter. I've got around £400 - £500 to spend on one and just wanted to ask peoples advice on here prior to making a purchase.

 

Is there any that shine above the others that I should be considering?

 

Many thanks in advance.

 

Steve.

[s.varty]

Hi all, I've decided to take the plunge and purchase an electric log splitter. I've got around £400 - £500 to spend on one and just wanted to ask peoples advice on here prior to making a purchase.

 

Is there any that shine above the others that I should be considering?

 

Many thanks in advance.

 

Steve.

 

Brand new? at that price it,ll be one step up from an axe. you may have to put a 1 in front of your budget if you want anything half decent.

[Fib]

For that sort of money... Fiskars X27😁

[Devs]

Yeah I did suspect that to be honest! Just basically after the best that I can buy for the money that I have available. So 2nd hand would definatly be a consideration.

 

It for home use to feed an 8kw burner.

[Devs]

For that sort of money... Fiskars X27😁

 

Ha, already got a love but getting a little lazy.

 

Am I best to revisit when I have more cash available. Are all machine in the price bracket junk?

 

Thanks.

[Devs]

This is the one that caught my eye and falls into my price bracket: Forest Master's FM16T

 

8 Ton Duocut Electric Hydraulic Log Splitter Splits Like 16 Ton

[s.varty]

Yeah I did suspect that to be honest! Just basically after the best that I can buy for the money that I have available. So 2nd hand would definatly be a consideration.

 

It for home use to feed an 8kw burner.

 

If your only using it for your own wood then have you tried screwfix/machine mart/ b&q etc.

[mendiplogs]

Hi all, I've decided to take the plunge and purchase an electric log splitter. I've got around £400 - £500 to spend on one and just wanted to ask peoples advice on here prior to making a purchase.

 

Is there any that shine above the others that I should be considering?

 

Many thanks in advance.

 

Steve.

 

Hi Steve you better off with good axe mate at £400)500 it not going to last 5mins thanks Jon

[s.varty]

This is the one that caught my eye and falls into my price bracket: Forest Master's FM16T

 

8 Ton Duocut Electric Hydraulic Log Splitter Splits Like 16 Ton

 

If it ticks all the boxes for you, then that's fine,,,,forget the 16 ton or even the 8 ton , that's just sales talk.

[Coletti]

We have an alko 5 ton splitter and have used it quite extensively for nearly 3 years now without any problems. Was around £300 I think and for the money I can't fault it. Would definitely recomend for home owner use