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Iron & Oak build commercial-grade log splitters for people who split every week, not every winter. Six products here, covering 24 and 30-ton machines in both towable gas and skid steer mount versions, plus a 4-way wedge kit to upgrade a splitter you already own.

The gas range runs Honda GX commercial engines, a GX160 on the 24-ton and a GX270 on both 30-ton models. The difference between the two 30-tons is the axle: one is a standard build and one carries a torsion axle for road towing, which is what you want if the splitter moves between properties rather than living in one yard.

If you already run a skid steer, the two mount versions skip the engine entirely and run off your loader's hydraulics in 24 and 30-ton force. No second engine to fuel, service or winterize, and the splitter travels wherever the loader goes.

The 4-way wedge kit is the cheapest real upgrade in the category. One pass produces four pieces instead of two, which changes your output per hour more than adding tonnage would. Compare the whole category in Gas Log Splitters.

Why Iron & Oak

  • Commercial Honda GX Engines: GX160 and GX270 power, not consumer-grade motors.
  • Gas and Skid Steer: The same tonnage available either as a standalone or as an attachment.
  • Torsion Axle Option: A road-tow build for splitters that move between sites.
  • 4-Way Wedge Kit: Double your output per cycle for 609 dollars.

How to Choose an Iron & Oak Splitter

  • Standalone or Attachment: If you own a skid steer, the mount versions remove an engine from your life.
  • 24 or 30 Tons: 24 handles most seasoned wood. 30 is the safer call for green hardwood and knots.
  • How Far It Travels: Torsion axle if it goes on the road regularly, standard if it stays put.
  • Wedge Configuration: Add the 4-way if you split volume rather than the occasional load.

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Quick Product Comparison

Product Name Power Source Force Stand-out Features Price
Iron & Oak 4-Way Wedge Kit Upgrade kit n/a Four pieces per pass instead of two 609
Iron & Oak 24-Ton Skid Steer Mount Skid steer hydraulics 24 ton No engine to maintain 2,614
Iron & Oak 30-Ton Skid Steer Mount Skid steer hydraulics 30 ton Most force without a standalone engine 3,353
Iron & Oak 24-Ton Gas Honda GX160 24 ton Commercial engine, towable 3,959
Iron & Oak 30-Ton Torsion Axle Honda GX270 30 ton Torsion axle built for road towing 4,757

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Why Choose Iron & Oak from Log Bear Works?

  • Iron & Oak commercial log splitters in gas and skid steer mount versions
  • Full manufacturer warranty included on every splitter
  • Free shipping and a 30-day money back guarantee
  • Expert support from real people in the USA who can match a splitter to your setup, by phone or live chat

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Iron & Oak make?
Iron & Oak builds commercial-grade log splitters in two forms: towable gas machines on Honda GX engines, and skid steer attachments that run off your loader hydraulics. The range here is deliberately tight, five machines at 24 and 30 tons, and the prices sit above the homeowner brands because the build is aimed at daily use rather than a few weekends a year.

Should I buy the gas or the skid steer version?
It depends on whether you already own a loader. The skid steer splitters at $2,614 for the 24-ton and $3,353 for the 30-ton have no engine of their own, which is why they cost roughly $1,300 to $1,400 less than the equivalent gas machines. You are not paying for a Honda GX, and you have nothing extra to fuel, service or winterize. The trade is that your skid steer is occupied while you split. If you have no loader, the gas machines at $3,959 to $4,757 are the only option that works.

What is the difference between the two 30-ton gas splitters?
Both run a Honda GX270 with a 12-second cycle, and the $468 between them buys you the axle and the operating position. The $4,289 machine is a horizontal and vertical splitter, so it pivots upright to let you roll heavy rounds against the wedge. The $4,757 machine sits on a torsion axle and is road-towable, which matters if you are moving it between properties at road speed rather than dragging it around one yard. Buy on how the machine travels, because the splitting performance is the same.

Is 24 tons enough, or should I go to 30?
The 24-ton on a Honda GX160 at $3,959 cycles in 13 seconds and handles seasoned wood and most straight-grained hardwood without complaint. The 30-ton machines on the GX270 cycle a second faster at 12 seconds and have the reserve for green oak, elm and knotty rounds that can stall a smaller ram mid-split. If you are splitting wood you cut yourself, which means green and mixed species, the 30-ton is worth the step. If you buy seasoned logs already bucked, 24 tons will not hold you up.

What does a 12-second cycle time mean in practice?
It is the time for the ram to extend fully and return, so it is your absolute ceiling on pieces per hour at five per minute. You will never hit that, because loading, repositioning and clearing take time, but the cycle time sets the limit everything else works within. Past about 25 tons, cycle time tells you more about a splitter's real output than tonnage does, since most rounds split well below the machine's rated force. See how these compare across the range in our gas log splitters collection.

Why do Iron & Oak machines use Honda GX engines?
The GX series is Honda's commercial line, built with a cast iron cylinder sleeve, ball bearing crankshaft and a service life measured in thousands of hours rather than hundreds. That is a different class of engine from the GC series found on homeowner equipment, and it is a large part of why these splitters cost what they do. It also means parts and service are available from any Honda power equipment dealer, which is worth more than it sounds when a machine goes down mid-season.