Best Log Splitters in 2027

This splitter suits a buyer with big, heavy rounds. It makes 35 tons of force from a 10 hp gas engine. Its 20 in max log diameter is the largest on our page, and it takes logs up to 24 in long, tied for the longest. Large rounds are where force and capacity matter most.

The listing describes a log lift rated at 700 lb, which raises heavy rounds onto the beam so you lift less. It splits horizontally or vertically. Cycle time is 15 sec. That is slower than the 7.5 sec of the fastest models, so each split takes longer, but the extra force handles tough wood.

It is towable, with a 2-in ball hitch coupler and 16 in DOT tires on the listing. That helps if you split at more than one site. Weight is not listed in our data, so check it before you plan to move it by hand. It leads our ranking, which weighs force, capacity and features together.

At 40 tons, this has the highest splitting force on our page. Its 13 hp engine is also the most powerful of the models that list engine power. More force helps with dense, knotty hardwood that stalls weaker machines. It handles logs up to 24 in long, tied for the longest.

The maker does not publish a maximum log diameter, so check that before buying for very wide rounds. The listing mentions an 8-in wedge. A 16 sec cycle is slower than the fastest 7.5 sec models. Hydraulic oil capacity is 7 gal, the largest among the three models that list it.

It splits horizontally or vertically and is towable, with 16 in DOT tires and a 2-in ball coupler. Vertical mode suits big logs you would rather not lift. No log lift is listed, so heavy rounds still need your muscle. It ranks second in our ranking.

This is a 20-ton gas splitter built around speed. Its 7.5 sec cycle ties for the quickest on our page, so you spend less time waiting for the ram to return. A 7 hp engine drives the force. At 20 tons it gives up force to the 35 and 40 ton models, so very dense, knotty wood is a harder job.

It takes logs up to 20.5 in long and 16 in across, so it suits medium rounds. It is horizontal only. Weight is 132 lb, and it rolls on 10-in wheels. It is not towable, so moving it means rolling it by hand.

Among the 20-ton models it takes the longest logs. The maker lists a 1 year warranty, one of only three models with a listed warranty. The hydraulic oil tank holds 2.1 gal, and the fluid is not included. The listing recommends AW32.

This model shares the 20-ton force, 7 hp gas engine and 7.5 sec cycle of the model ranked above it. The listing names an AlphaWorks 4 stroke OHV engine and a 2-stage Bucher hydraulic gear pump. At 20 tons, it gives up a lot of force to the 40 ton model at the top of our page.

It splits logs up to 20 in long and 16 in across, horizontally only. Weight is 130 lb. The listing mentions 10-in tubeless polyurethane wheels and an ergonomic folding handle, which help you roll it around a yard and store it.

Our data does not list a warranty, a towing rating or an oil tank size for it, so confirm those with the seller. Hydraulic fluid is not included, and the listing recommends AW32. It ranks fourth, just behind the model that lists more details.

This 20-ton gas splitter cycles in 8 sec, close behind the 7.5 sec of the two fastest models. The data lists a 7 hp engine, and the listing names a 209cc 4-stroke engine with a 2-stage gear pump. That pace suits seasonal firewood work. Force matches the other 20-ton models.

Max log length is 20 in. Our spec data leaves out max log diameter, but the listing says 18 in. That is wider than the 16 in listed for the two SuperHandy models. It splits horizontally and weighs 130 lb, with 10-in pneumatic tires that roll over uneven ground.

It is not listed as towable, and our data shows no warranty, oil tank size or log lift. That makes it a plain, mobile splitter for one property. Ask the seller about those details before you order. It ranks fifth, behind the other gas models but ahead of every electric unit on our page.