Log Splitters (16 items found)

If you often need to chop wood, log splitters will save you plenty of time and energy as you work through even the most daunting of woodpiles. Our power log splitter range includes models suitable for light yard work right up to professional-grade tools that can handle large amounts of lumber with ease.

Wood Splitters for Essential Yard Maintenance

Tidying up overgrown plants and trees is an essential part of yard work. And while hedges and shrubs can be kept in shape using a trimmer—with the cuttings fed into a chipper for easy disposal—if you're dealing with thick branches or tree trunks, you need a much sturdier solution. And, of course, if you own a wood burner or a wood-fired furnace, log splitters make it simple to turn waste timber into a valuable winter resource.

Hydraulic, Gas and Electric Log Splitters

Log splitters can run off three main power sources: hydraulic fluid, gas and electricity.

• Hydraulic log splitters are robust and reliable for regular and intensive use.
• Gas log splitters provide high-end cutting power with the flexibility of easy refilling.
• Electric log splitters are great for a quieter wood-cutting experience with little to no emissions.

How Does a Wood Splitter Work?

Whether you’re using a hydraulic, gas or electric wood splitter, they all work largely the same. Your log splitter will apply a large amount of pressure to a small area of wood using a dull blade, splitting the log along its grain. The thicker the log, the more pressure is needed to split it. We stock splitters with a wide variety of power ratings to match your task.

For everyday wood chopping of branches up to around 6 inches thick, a 5-ton log splitter provides enough force while keeping to an economical cost. Further up the scale, a 28-ton log splitter can handle trunks of up to 30 inches in diameter, making these models suitable for heavy-duty lumberjack work.

Horizontal and Vertical Log Splitters

Log splitters can be designed to hold the log horizontally or vertically, and each has its benefits.

• Horizontal log splitter: A horizontal wood splitter has a table to hold the logs securely in place, making it quick and easy to cut large numbers of smaller logs.
• Vertical wood splitter: Larger branches or trunks can be rolled into a vertical log splitter design, where the logs sit at ground level to reduce the strain on your back.

Some splitters can switch between vertical and horizontal orientation depending on your need, providing the greatest versatility for logs of all thicknesses and lengths.

Essential Power Tools for Log Splitter Tasks

Wood splitters pair up perfectly with chainsaws to cut even the heftiest pieces of wood down to size, speeding up regular yard maintenance compared to working with a traditional axe. If you’ve got branches and small limbs that are hard to reach, consider using a pole saw to reach higher branches without needing a ladder.

Shop Log Splitters Near You at Ace

You can find the log splitters near you at your local Ace to make your next wood-chopping session a breeze. We also carry a range of log splitter accessories to make your work easier. Find splitter handles to help turn logs into kindling, spare gas cans, heavy-duty extension cords and more.