Log splitters
Which hand-pumped splitter is the better buy?
Both are slow, quiet and need no fuel. One has the record and the other the numbers.
| Compared on | LJ10M Manual Hydraulic Log Splitter | 12 Ton Manual Hydraulic Log Splitter |
|---|---|---|
| Force | 10 tons | 12 tons |
| Log length | 18 in | 18.7 in |
| Weight | 87 lb | 97 lb |
| Price read | $250 | $200 |
| Amazon ratings | 1,965 at 4.3 | 54 at 4.1 |
| Listed on amazon.com | Yes | Yes |
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Choose the Sun Joe for the proven record and lighter weight.
Choose the GARVEETECH for more stated force at a lower price.
Yes, compared with a motor.
No.
10 tons · 2-speed pump · logs 18 x 8 in · 87 lb · no gas or power
A hand-pumped 10 ton splitter that needs no power or fuel, with 1,965 ratings at 4.3 out of 5, the proven choice for off-grid wood.
Best for: Off-grid owners and small amounts of firewood.
≈ $250
12 tons · 2-speed · logs 18.7 in long · 37 in handles · 97 lb · wheels
A manual splitter with 12 stated tons, a 2-speed pump and 37 inch handles, with a short record of 54 ratings.
Best for: A buyer who wants a manual splitter, with no engine or cord to maintain.
≈ $200
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