Tons, cycle time and how you will power it · review
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.
Sun Joe states 10 tons from a 2-speed hand pump, logs up to 18 by 8 inches, rear wheels, a log cradle and a ram return spring.
It needs no cord or gas, so it goes where a powered machine cannot.
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 | 10 tons |
|---|---|
| Pump | Manual, 2-speed |
| Log capacity | 18 in long, 8 in wide |
| Weight | 87 lb |
| Return | Ram return spring |
| Power | None |
| Amazon reference | B00VPJAPS2 |
You pump by hand, so expect a much slower pace than a powered machine. A 2-speed pump helps.
Up to 18 inches long and 8 inches wide.
7.8/ 10
The manual splitter to buy: slower than a motor, but silent and reliable, with a long record.
This model is listed on Amazon.com, at ≈ $250 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.
Off-grid owners and small amounts of firewood.
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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