Log Splitter Buying Guide
HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT SIZE
–Freshly cut logs (GREEN) that have not had an opportunity to season/dry have
a high moister content and a slightly green or yellow color to them.
–Seasoned wood (DRY) has lost most of its moisture by evaporation and will
have a more faded color – either brown or gray.
Freshly fallen wood will be very moist (green) and will be difficult to split. It will
take more tonnage to split through it effectively. The moisture in the wood will
evaporate with time making the wood more brittle and easier to split.
If your plan involves splitting green wood, you will need to have a more powerful
log splitter and exercise some patience.
Wood Hardness
LOG SPLITTER TONNAGE
Log
Diameter
6 in.
12 in.
18 in.
24 in.
4+
12+
20+
27+
7+
30+
30+
30+
6+
15+
20+
27+
9+
30+
30+
30+
7+
20+
26+
30+
16+
30+
34+
34+
10+
22+
26+
30+
20+
30+
34+
34+
Dry Dry Dry DryGreen Green Green Green
300 - 600 lb. 601 - 900 lb. 901 - 1,500 lb. 1,501 - 2,200 lb.
TYPE OF WOOD BEING SPLIT
590 lbs.
420 lbs.
410 lbs.
720 lbs.
350 lbs.
550 lbs.
430 lbs.
710 lbs.
860 lbs.
540 lbs.
510 lbs.
850 lbs.
1,320 lbs.
1,300 lbs.
1,470 lbs.
900 lbs.
2,150 lbs.
1,540 lbs.
1,820 lbs.
1,700 lbs.
1,020 lbs.
1,450 lbs.
1,620 lbs.
1,010 lbs.
Alder
Aspen
Basswood
Boxelder
Buckeye
Catalpa
Cottonwood
Fir
Pine
Poplar
Spruce
Sweet Gum
Ash
Beech
Birch
Cedar
Dogwood
Elm
Hickory
Locust
Magnolia
Maple
Oak
Walnut
SOFT WOODS HARD WOODS
ENSURE YOU
PURCHASE THE
RIGHT TOOL FOR
THE JOB
CHAMPION POWER EQUIPMENT, INC.
12039 Smith Ave., Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670, USA
www.championpowerequipment.com –Made In China
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FRESHLY CUT OR SEASONED WOOD?
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