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A log splitter turns a yard full of rounds into stacked firewood without the back strain of a maul. Our Log Splitters collection brings together hydraulic firewood splitters from Ramsplitter, Iron & Oak, Brave, NorthStar, TM Manufacturing, SuperHandy, and DK2, sized from 14-ton electric units up to a 42-ton NorthStar with a hydraulic log lift.

If you split out at the woodlot or move the machine around the property, our Gas Log Splitters run on Honda and Kohler engines and work anywhere. For smaller rounds close to an outlet, our Electric Log Splitters split quietly with no fuel, fumes, or pull cord.

Already own a tractor or skid steer? A 3-point wood splitter from our Tractor Log Splitters collection runs off the hydraulics you already paid for, and our Skid Steer Log Splitters let you split from the seat with no separate engine to maintain.

Tonnage, cycle time, and orientation decide how much wood you move in a day. Most hydraulic log splitters here cycle in 12 to 14 seconds, the Ramsplitter HDFC cuts that to 8 seconds, and horizontal and vertical models let heavy rounds roll to the wedge instead of being lifted. For production firewood work, our Kinetic Log Splitter collection fires in about one second per split.

Key Advantages of Our Log Splitters

  • Right Tonnage for Your Wood: 14 to 42 tons, from seasoned softwood rounds to knotty oak, hickory, and elm.
  • Vertical and Log Lift Options: Horizontal and vertical models tilt to the ground, and the NorthStar log lift models raise heavy rounds onto the beam for you.
  • Commercial Engines and Pumps: Honda GX engines and 16 GPM two-stage pumps on our popular gas models keep cycles short under hardwood load.
  • Every Power Source Covered: Gas, electric, 3-point tractor, and skid steer, so the splitter matches the equipment you already run.

How to Choose a Log Splitter

Choosing the best log splitter for your property comes down to four things:

  • Tonnage: 20 to 25 tons handles softwood and seasoned hardwood under 12 inches. Step up to 27 to 34 tons for mixed hardwood, and 37 tons or more for large, knotty oak or elm. Our 25 ton vs 35 ton log splitter guide shows where the extra force pays off.
  • Power Source: Gas for portability, electric for quiet work near the house, and a 3-point or skid steer splitter if you already own the machine.
  • Orientation and Log Lift: Horizontal operation keeps work at waist height. Horizontal and vertical models let you roll heavy rounds in, and a hydraulic log lift raises them for you.
  • Cycle Time and Volume: A 12 to 14-second cycle is plenty for home firewood. If you split for a living, look at fast-cycle and kinetic models, and see our best log splitters for a firewood business.

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Quick Product Comparison

Product Name Power & Mount Capacity & Cycle Stand-out Features Brand
Iron & Oak 30-Ton Gas Log Splitter Honda GX270 gas, torsion axle road-towable 30 tons, 12-second cycle 16 GPM two-stage pump, horizontal and vertical Iron & Oak
NorthStar 42-Ton Horizontal Log Splitter with Log Lift Honda GX630 gas 42 tons, 14-second cycle Log lift for logs up to 660 lbs, 4-way wedge NorthStar
Ramsplitter HV20-4 Electric Log Splitter 2HP electric motor, 110V on a 25-amp circuit 20 tons, 15 to 17-second cycle Horizontal and vertical, made in the USA Ramsplitter
Ramsplitter 3PT16HV Tractor Log Splitter 3-point hitch, tractor hydraulics 16 tons, cycle set by tractor flow Cat 1 and 2 hitch, horizontal and vertical Ramsplitter
TM Manufacturing Heavy Duty Skidsplitter Skid steer mount, machine hydraulics 30 or 36-inch stroke Split from the seat, no separate engine TM Manufacturing

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Why Choose Log Splitters from Log Bear Works?

  • Trusted wood splitter brands including Ramsplitter, Iron & Oak, Brave, NorthStar, TM Manufacturing, and SuperHandy
  • 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 know firewood, by phone or live chat

Frequently Asked Questions

What size (tonnage) log splitter do I need?
Tonnage depends on the wood you split and how often. For softwood up to 10 inches in diameter, 20 to 25 tons is plenty. For mixed hardwood up to 16 inches, look at 27 to 34 tons. For seasoned oak, hickory, or maple over 16 inches, go with 37 tons or more. Match the splitter to the hardest wood you will regularly process. Compare 25-ton and 35-ton splitters.

Horizontal or vertical: which orientation should I get?
Horizontal-only splitters keep logs at waist height, which is easier on your back, but you have to lift each log onto the beam. Horizontal and vertical splitters tilt to the ground so you can roll heavy logs in instead of lifting them. For logs over 50 to 80 lbs, choose a horizontal and vertical model or a splitter with a hydraulic log lift. Brave, BravePro, Iron & Oak, NorthStar, DK2, and Ramsplitter all offer horizontal and vertical models in this collection. Compare horizontal vs vertical.

Gas, electric, or tractor hydraulics: which power source?
Gas is portable and powerful, the best choice if you split away from power or move the splitter around the property. Electric is quiet with no fumes and works well near an outlet, with our electric models topping out at 20 tons. Our 3-point tractor splitters run off your tractor's existing hydraulic system, which is the most cost-effective option if you already own a tractor, since there is no second engine to fuel or maintain. Worth knowing: these are not PTO splitters. A PTO splitter spins its own pump off the tractor's PTO shaft, and we do not carry that style. Skid steer models work the same way as the 3-point units, running off the loader's hydraulics.

Will it handle hardwood like oak or hickory?
Yes, but tonnage matters. Oak, hickory, and other hardwoods take more force, especially when seasoned. For hardwood under 12 inches, a 25-ton splitter handles it. For 12 to 18-inch hardwood, you want 30 to 34 tons. For knotty or seasoned hardwood over 18 inches, look at 37 tons and up or a kinetic splitter. See our hardwood splitter guide.

What's the difference between cycle time and tonnage?
Tonnage is how much force the ram pushes. Cycle time is how fast the ram extends and retracts. Most 25 to 37-ton hydraulic splitters in this collection cycle in 12 to 14 seconds, the Ramsplitter HDFC does it in 8 seconds, and a kinetic splitter fires in about 1 second. For small batches, cycle time barely matters. For commercial volume or processing cords fast, it saves real hours. Learn what cycle time really means.

Are kinetic log splitters worth it?
Kinetic splitters fire in about 1 second instead of the 12 to 14 seconds of a typical hydraulic splitter, so they pay off if you process 2 or more cords per session or run a firewood business. They are not always the expensive option either: our DK2 kinetic model is priced in the same range as many mid-size gas hydraulic splitters. For homeowner use under a cord per weekend, a standard hydraulic splitter is plenty. See when fast cycle time pays off.

Which log splitters have a log lift?
The NorthStar 42-Ton Horizontal Log Splitter and the NorthStar 37-Ton Deluxe Horizontal Log Splitter both include a hydraulic log lift that raises heavy rounds onto the beam for you. The 42-ton model's lift handles logs up to 660 lbs. If you don't need a log lift, a horizontal and vertical splitter also saves lifting by letting you roll rounds in at ground level. See the NorthStar 42-Ton with Log Lift.