Buy Swisher 12428 10 Ton Manual Deluxe Hydraulic Log SplitterSwisher 12428 10 Ton Manual Deluxe Hydraulic Log Splitter Product Description:
- Hydraulic log splitter with an 18-inch log capacity and ram stroke of 8-3/8-inch
- The 2 speed pump builds to 10-tons of splitting pressure quickly
- Features a handy hitch for towing with lawn tractor or ATV at low speeds
- Low and high speeds accommodate various types of wood
- Includes 10-inch pneumatic tires, pressure release valve, and heavy-duty spring return
Product Description
Careful with that axe, Eugene - there's no reason to swing an implement of destruction or spend thousands on an engine-driven log splitter when you can split logs fast with this manually operated log splitter. It features a 2-speed pump that quickly builds up to 10 tons of log-splitting pressure. Pump operates using 2 steel handles to split logs up to 18in. long. 212mm ram stroke. Includes 2 wheels for easy maneuverability (not shown).
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38 of 39 people found the following review helpful.
If you have a fireplace...BUY IT!
By P. Roth
I didn't need a big expensive gas driven model for the small amount of wood that I use. I split hickory, and I need all 10 tons to split hickory, so any log splitter that is less then 10 tons is a useless toy. This little jewel is a delight to use. I no longer have to split wood with a sledgehammer and a wedge. Why everyone who has a fireplace does not buy one, I do not understand.
35 of 36 people found the following review helpful.
Not Worth the Money
By C. Beall
Swisher, Big Roc, and Northern Industrial all sell this same log splitter, which is made by some no-name company. Ours broke before one year or one cord was finished. The end of the bottle jack piston is welded to a yoke that is connected to two springs that pull the ram back into the jack, when you open the needle valve to let off the hydraulic pressure. Those three undersized welds broke, so now we push the ram in with our hands. The needle valve has also worn out, to the point where we have to use vise grips to tighten it enough to get (maybe) 5 of the 10 tons of pressure it is supposed to provide (so forget splitting any big or knotted logs). The seller says ship it back at our expense & they will refund the money (which is nice, but not the $51 shipping). Postage for us will run about $65, not including finding a box strong enough to pack this 100 pound lump of metal in and the hassle of lugging it to a UPS office. Between the two shipping charges, we got about 1/2 a cord of wood for $115 !!
18 of 18 people found the following review helpful.
imperfect, but not bad
By djangokeli
The good part: For a reasonable price, this unit will help you break down large logs for your fireplace or woodstove. It is essentially a hydraulic jack which pushes the wood into a metal wedge, by means of a couple levers which operate like a Nordic track machine. You get a bit of exercise, and the wood gets dealt with. It has two speeds: the left lever moves the jack faster, but becomes hard to push when you get a tough log. The right lever moves the jack slower, allowing you to apply more force with less effort. I've had this item for a couple months, and it has been very useful, but not perfect.The bad part: This is NOT a precision instrument; there is a lot of free play in the levers, and the whole thing can use to be of a higher quality. The instructions hint at a screw for bleeding the hydraulic fluid, but mine has no such screw. A substantial part of each stroke produces no hydraulic effect, which I guess you could look at as a way of getting more exercise...:^)With some logs, it's just not up to the task, and I've had to give up for fear of the thing busting a gut...a couple drops of hydraulic fluid leaked out once or twice. In a perfect world, the wedge would have a sharper edge, the jack would have less free play, and the whole thing would have been better. I'd have gladly paid an extra $50-75 for such an item, if only it existed. Instead, the next step up is a power tool at a substantially higher price...In any event, this thing works pretty well for me, even if it ain't perfect.
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