7 Ton Lightweight Portable High Powered Hydraulic Electric Firewood Log Splitter with Rubber Wheels for Home, Garage, or Cabin, Red

Was very concerned whether this electric splitter would do the job. Based on reviews from other owners however, I decided to buy it. WOW, what a splitter! Couldn't be happier with it. Has split everything I have thrown at it, old wood, newer wood, knotted wood, bigger pieces than they recommend, longer pieces than they recommend, etc.Was concerned the cut time cycle was too long, but if it split well, you pull the log apart manually and let go of the handle and it immediately returns cutting the cycle time significantly. The splitter was ready to cut before I could get the next piece loaded. I filled 2 large holders rather quickly. It is surprisingly quiet and very easy to use. Like everyone else says, just make sure to open and close the pressure wing nut.I use a garden seat which keeps you from having to bend over, and if you set yourself up conveniently, it's not taxing at all.I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS SPLITTER!

This thing made three wheel barrels of chopped wood in 29 mins you must read the manual first there's a wing nut for venting and so on just read it is heavy and must be kept away from water but what a blessing compared to an axe this is the one one you want for back yard work unless your doing full trees then rent a 22 ton but for a 7 ton this thing rocks

This was shipped the same day I placed my order. However the shipping company misplaced it and I was offered $130 credit for my troubles. I didn't take their offer because they did nothing wrong. They should not loose money because of the shipping company. After about 15 days of delay, they offered me a refund or a replacement and always stayed in touch with me. What other company does that these days. I would do business with them any time. The log splitter was finally delivered. Log splitter is all set up. The box was not damaged but the packing was toast. However no damage to the LS. I put on the legs to raise it up and also added a log catcher tray. That keeps me from bending over and it catches the logs. I an 75 and split wood by hand(see Photo of what I was using) to make kindling. The motor fan is a bit noisy but did quiet down after using. Have lots more wood to split and this is well worth the money. Where you loosen the wing nut in front for the hydraulic shaft, I added a note and also put the instruction note near the handle as not to forget this before using. Love it so far. No complaints about this splitter.

The media could not be loaded. I have lot of ash trees around my home and every year, the emerald ash borer claims another tree or two and I have then cut down which leaves me "free" firewood as long as I split it and I've done that by hand for years. Ash burns really well but it's a pain to hand split because it's sinewy and tough. Factor in my advancing age, too many years of playing ice hockey goal, three shoulder surgeries and I decided that my days of hand splitting with an 8 pound maul are over. But I don't have the room or need for a "real" 25 ton 9 HP Honda splitter on a towable trailer.Taking into account the facts above, the Boss 7 ton is a nice unit with a few caveats. See Pro/Con below:Pro:-Small footprint - easy to store-More powerful than I thought. This little bear with chew through 14 inch ash logs without hesitation-No fumes - you can run this anywhere indoors or outdoors-Recognizes when the wood splitting load is too high and the hydraulic ram automatically reverses. When this occurs, the ram will not operate until you turn the pump motor off and back on again.-Runs on regular 15 amp circuit. I ran the machine for an hour on a 12 gauge 25 foot extension cord on a 15 amp circuit with no issues-Quiet, especially if you've ever used an 11 HP Honda 30 ton splitter-A VAST improvement over hand splitting.-A variety of accessories - 4 way splitter head, extension legs and a log tray, all ala carte of course.-Simple maintenance and assembly. Unbox and screw on the power handle and you're done. Check the hydraulic oil before operation!Con:-a 14 second cycle time sounds quick on paper but in the real world, it’s slow. I know. It’s a $400 unit, not a $3000 unit. On the positive side, the slower cycle makes it safer to operate than a unit that has a 4 second cycle.-This is where it gets interesting because the biggest cons for me are really simple fixes by Boss. There is an air release wing nut on the hydraulic ram that MUST be opened 4-5 full turns every time you run the splitter or you can blow the hydraulic seals out and void the warranty. OK, I get it - the problem is that the "signage" on the machine for opening that valve is NON-EXISTENT! I added my own - see photos with the yellow labels I added and the magic marker that denotes the location of the wing nut vent. I'd think there could be some sort of automatic pressure release available - the wing nut thing is pretty bush league.-One hand operation which is a pro or a con depending on your opinion. Two hand allegedly is safer but I doubt that myself having used a "two handed" Homelite splitter. You have to run both machines to fully comprehend.-Don't EVER lend this unit without explaining that wing nut valve requirement very carefully and explicitly or you're going to get a blown hydraulic ram back from your buddy and it won't be their fault.-Works a lot better than hand splitting but as I pointed out, it's slow. I've split about a cord of wood with this unit and its a lot more work than a large tow behind splitter but far ahead of a hand maul.-I wish the unit could be stood on end with greater stability and NOT having to remove the power handle. The footprint standing on end is remarkably small.-Read the manual and watch the Boss website videos before operation. This isn't really a "con" but it will help you run the unit safely. Don't kid yourself, a 7 ton hydraulic ram can rip off fingers or a hand in a flash.The video attached show the 4 way splitter accessory which is a separate review that I wrote but it allows you to see how the hydraulic ram knows to automatically "back up" when it meets too much resistance. It does the same thing without the 4 way splitter with gnarly or oversized logs.Overall, the Boss 7 ton log splitter is well made, easy to use, simple to assemble and is a solid improvement over a hand splitting maul. It's deceptively heavy - like 115 pounds and the build quality is top rate. If you want a pardon from hand splitting, don't plan to be busting a cord of wood a day and can tolerate the slower pace of ~15 second cycle time, the Boss 7 HP splitter is a great machine!

The media could not be loaded. I previously had a small electric splitter and burned out the motor. This is one looked similar but is more robust and noticeably more powerful than my old one. At 128# it is still maneuverable but heavy- I consider it to be a “good” heavy since if the manufacturer skimped on metal and made it any lighter, the sacrifice would be a less stout machine that would fail. I’ve split 3 cords of Tamarack, lodgepole and Ponderosa pine. The only time it reached its maximum and bypassed was on the two rounds closest to the stump that were pithy. Those two rounds I split by hand but needed two wedges and were extremely difficult to split. I was impressed that it took something that narly to stop this little 7 ton splitter. For bigger rounds (16”+) I’ll still use my old 27 ton gas splitter because it is a much bigger machine and can take the abuse of heavy rounds.

The media could not be loaded. I split around 3 chords of wood per year by hand. Starting to get carpal tunnel. I had a narly ash that I just could not split, it was so twisted. I bought this 7 ton unit because most my logs are 16 inch or under.This machine went right through the twisted logs, could not be happier. It is slow, but I knew that going in.This unit worked great right out of the box, just screw on the handle, open the vent 5 turns.One caution- when standing the unit upright (after unscrewing the handle), watch that the threaded bolt for the handle does dig into the ground, I guess you could bend it. Use a piece of 2x4 to rest it on.It is a bit cumbersome to wheel around, but I’m only going 30 feet from my shed.I highly recommend.