Hydraulic Log Splitter

A log splitter is an equipment used for splitting firewood from cut pieces of hardwood tree or softwood rings. Log spiltters are operated using hydraulic technique or electrical rod and piston assembly. Hydraulic log splitters have become very popular in the industries because of the pressure they generate to split a large number of log pieces in a short span of time. The efficiency of splitter is known by the amount of pressure it can generate. The higher the pressure rating, the more is the length of the wood and size of the wood that can be split.

A hydraulic log splitter can do a task in a smal amount of time and thereby save labor in the process. They can chop and split firewood and they can also prepare pieces of wood for other types of wood-working projects.

Efficiency of Hydraulic Log Splitters

The hydraulic log splitter delivers huge force within seconds of cycle time and handles large & hard to split logs with perfect ease. It utilizes a back and forth pumping action of its handles to operate the splitting ram. The power and performance of the log splitters vary as per the inbuilt features of the machine. Ideally, a hydraulic log splitter can easily split logs up to 18" long and 24" in diameter. Some of these log splitters can also be used with the manual foot pumps.

Features of Hydraulic Log Splitters

Making the most tough jobs easy, the hydraulic splitters are designed to operate both in horizontal or vertical position and are totally maintenance free. Ideal for exterior and interior usage, the hydraulic log splitters are lightweight and can have various inbuilt features that include: a powerful heavy-duty air/hydraulic jack, pump handle, polypropylene wheels and adjustable wedge. They are so designed to fit in any kind of motor vehicles and do not mark floors or hearths.

Vertical Hydraulic Log Splitters

Hydraulic splitters are available in several different sizes and styles. Vertical log splitters are used to split large diameter pieces of firewood before loading them on to a trailer. Vertical hydraulic splitters do not lift heavy pieces of wood but roll the large piece of firewood underneath the splitting wedge that is mounted to the hydraulic cylinder. Once the wood is palced on the base plate of the splitter , the control lever is pulled by the operator. The only thing that is required is to keep an eye on the hydraulic cylinder as the splitting wood force its way through the piece of firewood.

Buying Tips

When you are purchasing a hydraulic log splitter, the following factors need to be considered:

• Loading
• Service
• Horsepower
• Capacity in tons
• Maintenance requirements

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