Electric Wood Splitter - Long Term Test Verdict

Bogus Chezz Hawg · 01-12-2010, 01:55 PM

I don't recall seeing any threads about wood splitters, so I thought I would share my experience with mine here. Since I use a stick burner...

I bought a "DR Power" electric powered (1800 watts) hydraulic wood splitter just over 3 years ago. It is a 6-ton model which is capable of splitting logs up to 16" in diameter and up to 20" in length. It cost me under $700 back then. It included a work table so it can be used while standing and a tray that keeps the split logs from falling to the ground. The standard warranty is for 2 years. When I bought mine there was a promotion for a free extended warranty, covering it for 4 years.

After 3 years of use I would estimate I have split slightly more than 1 full cord of wood. Most of this was apple, but I have also used it with red oak, cherry, and maple. The splitter pushes through wood with ease. The only time I had a tough time splitting was with apple stumps from the trunk of the tree. These stumps needed to be "whittled down" from the edges. The apple stumps I had were very dense & heavy, but I still managed to conquer them.

I have not had any problems at all with this splitter, mechanical or otherwise. It makes splitting wood easy. The small chips that are left behind after splitting are used in my electric cold smoker. I use the larger pieces left behind in my Weber kettles. It is very versatile because it can be used indoors or outside. I would give it 4.5 out of 5 stars. I think DR power makes a 8-ton model now, so that one would get the full 5 stars. I would recommend this splitter to anyone for personal use. For commercial use I would go with a gas powered one.

Please note: I don't condone operating a wood splitter while wearing sandals. LOL

Skidder · 01-12-2010, 01:59 PM

Looks good but I use a maul it's cheaper than the gym.

Bogus Chezz Hawg · 01-12-2010, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Skidder

Looks good but I use a maul it's cheaper than the gym.

I know what you mean but when you have a pile of wood like this

...

...the powered splitter is my choice. LOL

Smoke & Beers · 01-12-2010, 03:48 PM

Nice. Wood. Pile.

boatnut · 01-12-2010, 03:53 PM

wish my garage looked that nice n clean!

NeoTrout · 01-12-2010, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bogus Chezz Hawg

Please note: I don't condone operating a wood splitter while wearing sandals. LOL

I see you condone drinking while operating a wood splitter.

Learnin Querve · 01-12-2010, 04:35 PM

I still like this one...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YeanPDO-D6M

Chris

Arlin_MacRae · 01-12-2010, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by NeoTrout

I see you condone drinking while operating a wood splitter.

Mmmm, Left Hand...

aquablue22 · 01-12-2010, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NeoTrout

I see you condone drinking while operating a wood splitter.

My thought exactly!

aquablue22 · 01-12-2010, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Learnin Querve

I still like this one...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YeanPDO-D6M

Chris

Everytime I see that I and just amazed!, I want one of those!

Rich Parker · 01-12-2010, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bogus Chezz Hawg

I don't recall seeing any threads about wood splitters, so I thought I would share my experience with mine here. Since I use a stick burner...

I bought a "DR Power" electric powered (1800 watts) hydraulic wood splitter just over 3 years ago. It is a 6-ton model which is capable of splitting logs up to 16" in diameter and up to 20" in length. It cost me under $700 back then. It included a work table so it can be used while standing and a tray that keeps the split logs from falling to the ground. The standard warranty is for 2 years. When I bought mine there was a promotion for a free extended warranty, covering it for 4 years.

After 3 years of use I would estimate I have split slightly more than 1 full cord of wood. Most of this was apple, but I have also used it with red oak, cherry, and maple. The splitter pushes through wood with ease. The only time I had a tough time splitting was with apple stumps from the trunk of the tree. These stumps needed to be "whittled down" from the edges. The apple stumps I had were very dense & heavy, but I still managed to conquer them.

I have not had any problems at all with this splitter, mechanical or otherwise. It makes splitting wood easy. The small chips that are left behind after splitting are used in my electric cold smoker. I use the larger pieces left behind in my Weber kettles. It is very versatile because it can be used indoors or outside. I would give it 4.5 out of 5 stars. I think DR power makes a 8-ton model now, so that one would get the full 5 stars. I would recommend this splitter to anyone for personal use. For commercial use I would go with a gas powered one.

Please note: I don't condone operating a wood splitter while wearing sandals. LOL

You are way to happy splitting wood. I don't bother to split. I just keep feeding the beast.

big brother smoke · 01-12-2010, 05:46 PM

I used to live in the sticks and burned a lot of wood to keep the house warm. I have this little electric splitter and that big arse gas powered DR in the back.

weadjust · 01-12-2010, 08:51 PM

I have an electric ryobi I got at Home Depot for $250 with a $50 off coupon. Reg. Price $299. It's great. I have split about 3-4 cords red oak since last winter. Has split almost every log I put on it. Every now and then you get big log that is green with knots and it want split it.

Review can be found here
http://www.associatedcontent.com/art...ter.html?cat=6

NorthwestBBQ · 01-12-2010, 08:56 PM

My friend has a large gas powered splitter. I'm telling you they are fun to operate and make the job a breeze!

CaptainJimmy · 01-12-2010, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Learnin Querve

I still like this one...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YeanPDO-D6M

Chris

oh....my....god

i need that. i NEEEEEEEEEEED it.

no idea why. or what i'd do with it. but thats the most mesmerizing machine ive ever seen.

01-12-2010, 01:55 PM	#1
Bogus Chezz Hawg is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 02-06-09 Location: Fort Collins, Colorado Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Electric Wood Splitter - Long Term Test Verdict I don't recall seeing any threads about wood splitters, so I thought I would share my experience with mine here. Since I use a stick burner... I bought a "DR Power" electric powered (1800 watts) hydraulic wood splitter just over 3 years ago. It is a 6-ton model which is capable of splitting logs up to 16" in diameter and up to 20" in length. It cost me under $700 back then. It included a work table so it can be used while standing and a tray that keeps the split logs from falling to the ground. The standard warranty is for 2 years. When I bought mine there was a promotion for a free extended warranty, covering it for 4 years. After 3 years of use I would estimate I have split slightly more than 1 full cord of wood. Most of this was apple, but I have also used it with red oak, cherry, and maple. The splitter pushes through wood with ease. The only time I had a tough time splitting was with apple stumps from the trunk of the tree. These stumps needed to be "whittled down" from the edges. The apple stumps I had were very dense & heavy, but I still managed to conquer them. I have not had any problems at all with this splitter, mechanical or otherwise. It makes splitting wood easy. The small chips that are left behind after splitting are used in my electric cold smoker. I use the larger pieces left behind in my Weber kettles. It is very versatile because it can be used indoors or outside. I would give it 4.5 out of 5 stars. I think DR power makes a 8-ton model now, so that one would get the full 5 stars. I would recommend this splitter to anyone for personal use. For commercial use I would go with a gas powered one. Please note: I don't condone operating a wood splitter while wearing sandals. LOL __________________ Jeffro - Lang 60 Patio - Orange Splash-Proof Thermapen - Maverick ET-732 - 2 Weber Kettles

01-12-2010, 03:48 PM	#4
Smoke & Beers is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-10-08 Location: Emporia, KS Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Nice. Wood. Pile. __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Shawn aka: BUBBA's QUE CREW Competition Team Blue Weber Performer w/SS top & gas assist Weber One Touch Gold & a Weber 22 1/2" Silver Traeger Jr 2 UDS's Born 9-19-08 & 3-6-09 Weber Smokey Joe Platinum Super Fast RED THERMAPEN "If you got them by the MOINK balls, their hearts and minds will follow" -John Wayne

01-12-2010, 03:53 PM	#5
boatnut is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 03-22-05 Location: Ohio Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	wish my garage looked that nice n clean! __________________ Mike GOSM smoker (gas) Masterbuilt (electric) Weber Kettle Weber Gasser (2) Weber WSM Continue the Revolution=CampaignForLiberty.org

01-12-2010, 05:46 PM	#12
big brother smoke somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-03-06 Location: Ventura, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I used to live in the sticks and burned a lot of wood to keep the house warm. I have this little electric splitter and that big arse gas powered DR in the back. __________________ Peace and Smoke, BBS https://www.bigpoppasmokers.com/stor...nufacturer=314 My Weapons: Custom rig - Kandi, UDS; Bubba Keg; 22.5 WSM x 2; 18.5 WSM; BWS extended party; BWS Gator and an Onyx Oven; 29' ft Coachmen Leprechaun (Lola); Avatar by Grillman. Dan Chambers get well soon, so we can tell you to "Shut up Chambers"

01-12-2010, 08:56 PM	#14
NorthwestBBQ somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 06-28-09 Location: Lynnwood, WA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	My friend has a large gas powered splitter. I'm telling you they are fun to operate and make the job a breeze! __________________ Michael KCBS/PNWBA Member, Cook, CBJ & Photographer Custom Engraved Wine Barrel Lids

01-12-2010, 01:59 PM	#2
Skidder Babbling Farker Join Date: 02-02-08 Location: Westfield,Ma. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Looks good but I use a maul it's cheaper than the gym.

01-12-2010, 04:35 PM	#7
Learnin Querve Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 04-25-09 Location: Des Moines, IA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I still like this one... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YeanPDO-D6M Chris

01-12-2010, 08:51 PM	#13
weadjust Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 04-24-07 Location: N. Mississippi Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I have an electric ryobi I got at Home Depot for $250 with a $50 off coupon. Reg. Price $299. It's great. I have split about 3-4 cords red oak since last winter. Has split almost every log I put on it. Every now and then you get big log that is green with knots and it want split it. Review can be found here http://www.associatedcontent.com/art...ter.html?cat=6

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