Using Log Splitters
Log splitters can make light work of chopping wood, provide you with improved safety, and reduce the physical strain of using an axe.
Log splitters are often thought of as too expensive for home use, you can get a cheap log splitter that is going to save you hours of effort. In this guide we take you through the options when buying a log splitter.
Types of Log Splitters
There are two main types of log splitters, horizontal or vertical. These are available with either petrol driver engines or electric motors. You must also consider the wood you’re planning to split; there are many different log splitters on the market… Ensure you get the right one for the job!
Horizontal Log Splitters
Horizontal log splitters are designed with most domestic home users in mind. If you’re looking for a splitter to assist you in your daily needs to supply your wood burner or barbecue, then use a horizontal log splitter.
Vertical Log Splitters
Vertical log splitters are for the more demanding user. They are capable of larger logs and as a result boast more splitting power.
Electric Log Splitters
Most domestic horizontal log splitters are electrically powered due to ease of use, they require less maintenance. The down side is that they tend to have less splitting force and are limited to log size.
The obvious main benefit to using an electric log splitter over a petrol one is noise pollution is dramatically reduced. If you do not want to upset your neighbours, electric may be for you.
Petrol Log Splitters
Users who require a more powerful log splitter should opt for a petrol-driven one. They are more capable of larger logs and will generally cope with a larger work load that an electric one couldn’t.
The down side of owning a petrol log splitter is the fact that they require a bit more maintenance than an electric one. If you have previous experience of maintaining petrol equipment such as chainsaws and lawn mowers, you shouldn’t really have any issues looking after your petrol log splitter.
Road Towed Log Splitters
If you need to transport your log splitter from place to place regularly but also require the full force of a powerful petrol machine, a road towed log splitter may be for you. Usually designed with a professional user in mind, they do require more maintenance as you’ve essentially purchased a trailer as well which is required to be road legal.
We sell a variety of petrol and electric log splitters. You can view the range here.
