Looking for thoughts recommendations on a “mid-strength” log splitter. I’m looking for something that is small enough to get into the pickup truck with ramps if needs. Bigger than a 5ton electric but smaller/lighter than a 25+ ton standard size hydraulic. Doesn’t need to split huge stuff, but maybe 12 inch diameter hardwood rounds. Any advice?
No ideas on a splitter, but with 2 people we can get my 30-ton loaded using the Tommy Lift. Picked it up used.
I believe champion makes a 7 ton hydro. Pretty small frame and easily fits in a 5-1/2 for pickup box.
Champion 7 ton is available at northern tool for 699.99. If anyone makes one between 7 and 22 ton I am not aware of it.
Not sure on the rolling it up a ramp to get it in your truck. Something tells me it might not be that easy. I never looked for a smaller size splitter so really can't help you on that. Maybe something like that one Joe listed from FB ? Not sure where you are in Ct . Might be worth a ride?
Powerhorse ( Northern Tool ) & Brave used to make 20ton 2way splitters but have since quit making them. My buddy has a Powerhorse that I could get in the back of my pickup using a ramp or backing in a ditch to load. I split several cord with it & it worked great. It’s main downfall was it’s working height was a bit low so you were constantly stooping/bending instead of waist height working area. Iron & Oak still makes one but the price will be pretty high & good luck finding any of the 3 on the used market.
I used to roll a similar one up by myself but I was younger and in better shape then LOL Could probably still manage it but not something I’d want to do often. That and many trucks have gotten taller. A trailer hitch and splitter with highway tires is the way to go IMO. The futures wide open then. Buy once cry once.
Used one of those ground level splitters for many years. I cried when I bought a stand up splitter. Was crying because I was hitting my head with a hammer for not buying one sooner
Co worker has a home built splitter that is low to the ground and he rolls it up on a set of car ramps and puts a block under the tongue to get it to a good working height.
I have moved my splitter in the back of my Tacoma pickup a few times. But found it safer and easier to mount a ball on the front rail of my small trailer. Easier to get on and feels safer. Only have to strap wheels down. No stress on Axel stubs welded to hydraulic tank like when towing.
Maybe one of those hitch mounted hoists to load? I swear I've seen some good for 500#... Here's one Vevor Hitch Mounted Deer Hoist Hitch Game Hoist 500lbs Winch Swivel W/ Gambrel | VEVOR US
I don't think I'd ever try to get a splitter into a truck....towing it is a much better idea. I have a homemade splitter and a speeco 25 ton. The homemade one would not fit in a pickup truck and I would be scared to try getting the speeco into a truck because it's so top heavy. I don't like towing the speeco, and go slow with it. My homemade splitter tows great up to 80 mph with full sized wheels. tonnage isn't what matters, it's the design of the wedge that does the work.
haha I have a super. Pretty good machines. You’re not putting that in the back of a pickup by yourself tho
