Logmaster Foot Operated Heavy Duty Log Splitter, Manual Wood Cutter for Splitting & Cutting Timber (Green)

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Are you looking for a reliable, but affordable wood splitter? Try the 5 Tonne electric hydraulic log splitter manufactured by Logmaster. Equipped with a 1500W motor, the outdoor tool produces a power of 5 tones. At this power, it can easily split small or average-sized logs. Something I also feel is worth pointing out is that I have been using it on some very large logs, wider than the recommended 50cm and it’s still handled them with ease too, although I wouldn’t recommend doing this often, I just wanted to see how far I could push it knowing that I was going to review it eventually. This model utilises kinetic flywheel technology that eliminates the need for oil and hydraulics in its operation. This log splitting technique is actually around three to five times faster than hydraulic action log splitters, which most other models are.The FM8 is available at a budget-friendly price tag. So, you can get rid of axe and all other manual tools without spending a high amount of cash or plastic money. Moreover, it comes with a big motor worth 2200 watts, which produces a power of 5 tons. They are a more simple machine, and really only suitable for smaller volumes of logs. One advantage of these machines is that most models can be used in either the vertical or the horizontal position. On the other hand, if you really do need a powerful log splitter, look into our Best Petrol Log Splitter review. Whether you need just a few logs each winter weekend or you have a forested smallholding to clear, there is a log splitter for you here. Get through a large pile of logs with the Portek Charger Quiksplit 8.5 Ton Log Splitter in about a third of the time it would take with a hydraulic log splitter. This is because of the kinetic energy it produces using the two large flywheels. This is a relatively new method to power log splitters.

Consider your requirements before you try any of the log splitting machines. Compare the options that fall within your budget. It’s a piece of equipment that cuts hardwood and softwood logs into small sections for fireplace usage in no time. Different types of log splitters range from manual to hydraulic-powered gas or electric splitters. Unlike manual splitters, the advanced electric splitters in the market are much more convenient and easy to use with robust built. This wood cutting equipment might look small in size but it sure is big in power. A good-quality and competent log splitter is a great investment land, home, and farm owners for cutting logs easily for firewood. Sealey LS575VH is a safe and easy to use log splitting machine, which works at a pressure of 8 tons. Its 7-tier wedge system allows you to keep the wooden logs near the wedge and hence, reduces the cycle time. You can operate the vertical log chopping tool using a foot pump, which needs 15 strokes without any load. As we've mentioned, the log can be split by being pushed with a hydraulic ram against the Wedge or the Screw Cone. The key feature of the cone is that the screw splits a log from any side, while the ram blade is more efficient when a log is placed with a cut-off side looking at the edge (along the branch growth vector). For home use, we'd recommend the ramming type, because it's more power-efficient and a cone screw occasionally requires changing. We do want to point out that the motor here is pretty powerful at 2.2 kw, easily going through about 100 logs in a single hour. That’s pretty good for a 7-ton splitter and it’s the ultimate sign of its efficiency. You could split many trees using this model and not even break a sweat. Though it doesn’t really support a multi cut option to go through even more logs at once, it’s still a solid choice.

There is always the manual option. This type of log splitter is operated by a lever or foot pump. Unlike the two designs above, they do not need electricity or petrol. We will explain the differences and also show you the brands who make these, along with the most popular and highest buyer rated models of each brand. The best log splitters let you choose between these two orientations. Types of wood that can be split The Forest Master FM16 Log Splitter can be run in either single blade mode or twin blade mode. When in twin-blade mode, it splits the logs from both ends using the Duocut blade that is attached to the other end of the log splitter. Not only is this faster but it serves to split logs that are difficult to split with just one blade.

It is classed as a heavy duty splitter and uses a drop weight on a guide pole to direct the force onto a stationary splitting blade In times of internet and automatic production, the maintenance of a homeowner’s vegetation became much easier thanks to the introduction of special machinery. For example, scythes, watering cans, hand saws, rakes – all of these house gardening implements have been gradually replaced with lawn mowers, smart sprinkles, chainsaws, leaf blowers, and other more powerful machinery. Log splitters can be founded on this list, too. And it doesn't matter whether you have got a fireplace or not, a log splitter will definitely become a useful addition to a country house inventory of any homeowner. Rather than fumbling with an axe trying to split wood, you can use a log splitter and cut down the time on wood logging. The operating principle of a log splitter is quite primitive, a log is split either with a screw cone that whirls at high speed or by pushing it against the wedge with a high-pressure force. At industrial sawmills, giant-sized log splitters are often a part of conveyor line. For residential use, however, manufacturers produce smaller and more portable tools which can be easily handled by anyone. For this review, we've chosen the 5 top-rated log splitters that can help you save a breathtaking effort of splitting logs by hands. Discover their features and choose the one that suits your tasks best. What Features to Compare The Handy 6 Ton Electric Log Splitter,is powered by a 230v, 2200 watt motor. Ithas an impressively long 16-meter cable that gives you have plenty of length to work with.On the other hand, go for a horizontal model if you need high portability. Because some of the vertical variants are not movement-friendly because of their heavy nature. Moreover, you cannot use a vertical splitter over an uneven surface.

You can split logs in with the horizontal or vertical position. You have a choice of applying either 5 tons or 10 tons of force in the vertical position with your selection of foot pedals to use. Now there are a few more automated options such as using an electric log splitter, or a petrol driven log splitter. The problem with those two options is that both types of automated log splitter are expensive. We shall explain those price ranges below.The two-handed operation passes all important safety regulations that ensures it is very safe to use. The Portek Charger Quiksplit 8.5 Ton Log Splitter is a heavy machine at 73kg but the designers have done what they can to alleviate any difficulties caused by this. Wheels on either side of the stable front structure let you move the unit around your workspace. The handles are padded so that you don’t grow blisters as you pull or push the heavy machinery along. The only difficulty is in transporting this splitter up and down any steps. The two-handed operation ensures simple usage. Plus, the tool has an inbuilt safety guard that contains all the logs while they are being cut. So, the guard restricts all the debris and adds another layer to your protection. The force exerted on a log is what makes it split. The more of that the better in most cases. You certainly need a bigger force for the larger logs of for hard woods and any "green logs." Irrespective of this force, which is measured in tonnes, we have found that the reality is, these are really only suitable for light domestic work.