Electric Splitters ....Might be a better Choice Right Now ...

[BillLion]

My apologies, I see you said you "don't want to buy one" for specific reasons. That's different. I keep mine in the garage now and then will move it outside with a cover when the weather gets a little better. Maybe i'll build a lean to off my shed to shelter it.

If that's the case you decision is made, but a cheaper electric but definitely rent a gas for this job you have coming up.

There are a handful of folks on the site that split with the little electrics (only). I have two gas and a newly purchased electric (for resizing in the wood shed). I really can't imagine busting up two cords of rounds with the electric. The production is quite slow. It works great for what I intended to use it for, but in my opinion, they are not a production machines when you measure your wood by full cords.

I used to split some pretty big rounds with my electric. If it was Poplar that is. I didn't work on my knees, I sat upon a round of wood by the splitter. I split all of the wood in the picture with the electric and more that you can't see.View attachment 127102

I see used electrics on CL for $150 or so often and I don't think there but a few years old. And up here people have there own gas splitters on CL for rent. One day is around $50.

Thanks, guys! I really appreciate the input. It seems I may go ahead with my plans to rent a hydraulic for the short-term and maybe look into the electric splitter for smaller jobs. So much to learn around here!

 

[MDFisherman]

Bust the wheels up with sledges and wedges. A home lite 5 ton should take care of the rest. I'm super happy with mine!

 

[Reppinger]

you should look at the Powerhorse 20ton when you go to buy. I got it last year and love it. It handles anything I give it, was cheaper then others and is pretty compact. Wait till they go on sale though. I got mine for $100 off.

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200394095_200394095