Is a 10 ton log splitter enough?

Electric log splitters typically have somewhere between 6 and 10 tons of driving force, which is enough to split logs up to around 12 inches in diameter.

How many ton log splitter do you really need?

The thicker a log is, the more wood there is to force apart on either side of the grain. Logs that are larger in diameter need more pressure to split. That’s why a 4-ton log splitter will work well for 6″ branches, but a 24″ tree trunk will require at least the force of a 20-ton splitter.

What is the best electric log splitter?

List of Top 10 Best Electric Log Splitters in 2019 #10. WEN 6.5-Ton Electric Log Splitter, 56207 #9. AAVIX AGT306 Electric Log Splitter #8. Southland Outdoor Power Equipment 6 Ton Electric Log Splitter #7. Goplus New 1500W 6 Ton Electric Hydraulic Log Splitter #6. Earthquake 13009 Electric Log Splitter #5. YARDMAX 5 Ton Electric Log Splitter, YS0552

How do you use an electric log splitter?

An electric firewood splitter or general wood splitter operates in much the same way a human being with an ax would. A hydraulic pumping system pushes a log into a blade or swings a blade at the log, depending upon the design of the splitter. Typically, all that you have to do to operate a wood splitter is to place logs on the machine for splitting.

What is a wood splitter used for?

A log splitter is a piece of machinery or equipment used for splitting firewood from softwood or hardwood logs that have been pre-cut into sections (rounds), usually by chainsaw or on a saw bench. Many log splitters consist of a hydraulic or electrical rod and piston assembly and these are often rated by the tons of force they can generate.

What is an electrical splitter?

An electric wood splitter is an essential tool to have around the yard if you split wood on a regular basis. Splitting wood with an axe is back breaking work that our ancestors have been doing since the Mesolithic era (6,000 BC).