Tons, cycle time and how you will power it · review
A manual splitter with 12 stated tons, a 2-speed pump and 37 inch handles, with a short record of 54 ratings.
GARVEETECH states 12 tons, logs up to 18.7 inches, 37 inch handles, a two-speed action and a spring return knob.
It has more stated force and a lower price than the LJ10M, but only 54 ratings against 1,965.
Wear eye protection and gloves and keep your hands away from the log while pumping.
Prices quoted in this text are dated readings and can differ from the live price at the top of the page.
| Force | 12 tons |
|---|---|
| Pump | Manual, 2-speed |
| Log length | 18.7 in |
| Handles | 37 in |
| Weight | 97 lb |
| Return | Spring-loaded knob |
| Amazon reference | B0DNMKR3TG |
On paper, yes. Both figures are makers’ ratings, and the speed of hand pumping matters as much.
Check the manual for the hydraulic fluid level before first use.
7.6/ 10
The value pick among manual splitters. Sun Joe is the safer brand.
This model is listed on Amazon.com, at ≈ $200 at the last reading. Listed is not the same as in stock: availability changes daily, and the buy box shows the live price.
Details checked on November 14, 2026.
A buyer who wants a manual splitter, with no engine or cord to maintain.
Specifications: the manufacturer sheet for wood heating equipment and the matching Amazon product page. Prices, ratings and availability: read on Amazon.com from a New York address. Every figure on this page names its source.
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