Powerhorse Horizontal Dual Split Log Splitter - 20-Ton, 208cc
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Fast and Furious
This is our second season with this log splitter. I just split 15 cords from a very large poplar tree. Poplar splits easily, but some of the logs were so big around that I had to use an engine hoist (cherry picker) to lift the log onto the machine and share the weight while the splitter crack away on it. Regardless of the size of the log, this splitter would just push right through leaving puddles of water squeezed out of the green logs.
We also split three cords of hickory. Tough wood, but this tough machine just kept on going.
It is fast, powerful, sturdy, starts easily. PowerHorse is a perfect name. Love it, love it, love it.
May 9, 2013
Reliable
I got this late summer of 2012 and split about 3 cords with it and then put it away for the winter. Before I put it away I shut off the fuel valve and let it run out of gas. Took it back out this weekend, turned on the fuel valve with last years gas and it started on the first pull! split about 50 logs. Have yet to stall it and I definitely put some big logs through....ALL hardwoods, oak, maple and hickory. The only drag at all is that I'm always alone and sometimes the logs are too big to put on the platform (not the splitters fault). So I will likely rent a vertical splitter from the depot for a couple hours just to knock those in half and then I'll finish them up with this. All in all I'm very happy, for a grand you can't beat it. Assembled it myself but I hung the ram and table assembly from an engine hoist while assembling.
April 8, 2013
great - so far
The splitter was packed well and directions were easy. Assembly took about 3 hours by myself - definitely recommend having help to hold, lift, allign, etc. The splitter has plenty of power. One thing to keep in mind is that the splitting wedge is a bit narrow and not very tall [maybe 6"] - so some logs [large and knotty] the wedge passed through, but the wood doesn't split. This thing is fast in relation to other splitters that I have used.
CONS - the bars that catch the wood when split are identically designed. however, the "other" side of the the operator area should be longer to cover the motor, on/off switch and plastic hydraulic fill cap. One of the first logs I split, half rolled off the other side and broke the plastic fill hydraulic fill cap. [NT is sending me a replacement steel cap - thank you] I will be welding extensions to protect this area.
Durability? the proof will be in the pudding. But I expect it to hold up well.
October 17, 2012
AWESOME SPLITTER
I have split over 20 pickup loads of solid oak last winter after I purchased this splitter. It started easily and never found one piece that I couldn't split. I loved the dual splitting direction.I havent added a drop of oil to the motor yet and it seems to be pretty easy on the gas.I also love the tray on the machine it saves bending over a lot.
October 17, 2012
Nice Splitter
Very easy to assemble with very clear and understandable instructions. Nice running engine that started easily. Very good on gas, does a good job splitting without being at full throttle. I do wish the hydraulic tank dipstick and possibly the fuel tank were shielded. Within the first hour of use a log dropped between the engine and the rack on the side of the splitter breaking the hydraulic dipstick. As you can see from my photo there is ample room for this to happen.
October 16, 2012
Powerhorse Dual Split Splitter
Assembly was not bad but I did have a chain hoist.. You will need an extra set of hands if you don't have one... Little tedious but I don't put together these units everyday. Assembled in approx 4 hours and went right out to split.... Worked just like all the reviews said it would...effortless. The only thing I'm finding is that when I'm splitting logs (larger ones mostly but under 16" in dia) the logs slip off of the ends.. I have to keep turning the log to try and catch the log... I think this is ocurring mostly because the wood that I was splitting was "wet" or freshly cut down hard wood (oak).. the drier hardwood split not problem. Totally pleased with my purchase.. already split a cord or two!
October 12, 2012
Powerhorse Dual Split Log Spitter
I had a single split log splitter.Now that I tried the powerhorse dual split the time I save and the power it has.Now I can split the wood in half the time.I have some of my friends come over and I let them try it out for themself.
October 9, 2012
wood spliter
I love this splitter. It works perfectly, better than I expected. It starts on the second pull every time. It is fast and easy to use. Even my wife likes to use it.
October 8, 2012
good splitter so far
I picked this splitter up at the store in Stockbridge already assembled. After I towed it home and put the fluids in I cranked it up and was up and running in no time. I split pine and oak and sweet gum. Sweet gum is a very string wood and very difficult to split , so I was happy to see the wedge fight its way throug this wood. I would have rated this a 5 star if the front leg was on a retractable wheel instead of a fixed leg. the problem is that this unit is very heavy and a retractable wheel would make raising a lowering onto hitches easier on the back. othe than that I am very happy with this unit so far.
October 7, 2012
5 * Consumer - 4 * Pro
Like so many, the reviews led me to purchase this splitter. I am a disabled Marine and assembly was problematic - but that's because I did it by myself and I only have one functional hand. I've used splitters from the old BarkBuster to 35 ton hydraulic - and many different versions in between. Of them all, this is the best splitter I have used. It is quick, it's consistent, and it does not hurt my back like so many other splitters have. As far as professional use: (1) I would have liked the wedge to be sharp to reduce fatigue and mess; (2) there should be a hydraulic filter; (3) the hydraulic tank needs to be doubled in size; and (4) there needs to be an oil tube/dipstick instead of those hard to reach fill-openings at the base of the engine. If these four conditions were met, this would be 5 star professionally rated.
August 10, 2012