7 Ton Lightweight Portable High Powered Hydraulic Electric Firewood Log Splitter with Rubber Wheels for Home, Garage, or Cabin, Red

I only received this three days ago, but I'm really satisfied! First, it came well packaged and protected. It was delivered three days before I expected it! I had read all the reviews on Amazon about it and also read the manual online. It came full of hydraulic oil, I had bought a gallon before it arrived, because neither the reviews nor the owners manual were clear on whether it came filled with oil. It did. I loosened the vent cap 4 1/2 turns and cycled it through about 4 times. I oiled the ways and anvil with WD40 lithium grease. I also bought, ahead of time a 12 gauge 50 foot extension cord. From looking at the manual, I thought I needed a 10 gauge, but after looking at loads recommended on cords at the store, I bought a 12 gauge and it works fine for 50 feet.I started splitting oak. This oak was cut last winter or the winter before, so it was dry. Our oak in the southwest isn't like eastern oak. They are small evergreen trees with lots of knots, stringy, and very few really straight pieces. This oak was primarily Mexican blue oak and Emory Oak. I believe it's much tougher to split than red oak. However, the splitter did the job quite well. It had some trouble with forked logs, but I was able to try to split them several different ways and it finally got the job done. I also split some Alligator juniper and it splits juniper like butter. I am very impressed! I expected trouble with the oak, but it was minimal.Other reviews mention splitting over a cord a day and some made very outrageous claims. I believe one review mentioned splitting one cord per hour. A face cord, maybe, but not a full 4 X 4 X 8 cord. It took me about 8 hours to haul, split and stack a full cord of oak.The reviews mentioned the need to raise the splitter to a more ergonomic height and I agree. I have a garden wagon that is 48" long, and it worked perfectly to sit the spitter on. Two people may be able to split a cord in an hour, but I don't believe so.I don't know how this splitter will hold up over time, but it seems solidly built and I really worked it hard, so I think it will last a long time.If I was going to buy again, I might go for the 8 Ton one, but right now the 7Ton splitter seems sufficient for my needs. We burn about two cords per year.

Very powerful log splitter works extremely well. One handed function is great freeze up your other hand. Power source needs to be 12 gauge extension cord to work properly. Built extremely well heavy duty log splitter for residential use.

Was very concerned whether this electric splitter would do the job. Based on reviews from other owners however, I decided to buy it. WOW, what a splitter! Couldn't be happier with it. Has split everything I have thrown at it, old wood, newer wood, knotted wood, bigger pieces than they recommend, longer pieces than they recommend, etc.Was concerned the cut time cycle was too long, but if it split well, you pull the log apart manually and let go of the handle and it immediately returns cutting the cycle time significantly. The splitter was ready to cut before I could get the next piece loaded. I filled 2 large holders rather quickly. It is surprisingly quiet and very easy to use. Like everyone else says, just make sure to open and close the pressure wing nut.I use a garden seat which keeps you from having to bend over, and if you set yourself up conveniently, it's not taxing at all.I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS SPLITTER!

ups dollied it up to my garage door, and rolled it inside after ringing door bell. Box was manufactured box and Styrofoam was molded to protect and surround the 100 pound Boss log splitter.It was simple to open box and remove machine from box. A+I read directions in manual just because wise thing to do. I opened the fly nut 6 or 7 times and ran it until air was out of hydraulic line. After retightened I decided to check oil on the stick after reading reviews about oil being at lowest line from factory. I tilted it up on end and put 7mm hex in nut and will not move. I mean will not turn loose. So I called 800 number. Got a very pleasant gentlemen on phone that told me that's because they use thread lock so it will not leak in transit. He said you have to give the hex wrench a hard tap to break the glue or use a lock creasant wrench (vise-grips) to lock on the round end of hex dip stick and give that a tap to loosen. This is not in the manual. Word of advise: Do not strip your 7mm hex nut, use the lock wrench and tap it and behold it is loose. Then screw it out with hex wrench that is included. I found the hydrologic oil to still be between the lines. Then I spent about 3 hours splitting about half a cord of wood. it went through my hard sweet gum ball wood like butter( if you get it with the grain) . Stacked it and covered it and done. Also use some kind of silicone spray on the black and red back and forth stuff. Oil will cause wood chips to stick to it. And it helps to prevent screeching sounds. Great price, great design, great one handed control. I'll never wear this thing out.I bought from amazon there 50 foot 12 guage 15 amp cord and it works great with no issues. great price alsohttp://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002HWRS6S?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00