10 Best Log Splitter Under $1000 – Consumer Guide

Do you also find it difficult to split the hard wood while bothering with the axe? 

Are you still in a dilemma where to spend your money worth $1000 to get your work done with ease and quickly?

Then let me tell you, you are at the right place, where we have filtered out the best top-rated log splitters that can get your wood split into all the adjustable sizes whether it is too big or too small, taking your budget of spending under $1000.

We know of course no-one is a stone-age man any more here because it’s an era of tech now. Everyone’s looking for the means to make their lives easy, and luxurious at the same time.

Now is the age of finding ease and relaxation, in whatever you do, however you do and how much you do. 

Need of a log splitter

I know, it must get difficult and irritating as well when the whole squad and family is invited and you are looking for a cozy corner that could satisfy and relax your mind, also making room for others to have some good time as well and then there you are, cutting and splitting the large bunches of wood, in the freezing cold, making the firewood for your quality time using different tools.

I have gone through this too, and this made me quite tired as well as exhausted because I couldn’t gather anymore zeal and zest to have a fun time with my family anymore, due to the continuous struggle of splitting the woods out there, leaving me staying quiet in a corner or resting on couch or bed separately.

That’s the case to ponder about then.

While we have had pretty much talk about being a homie and experiencing it all. Now let’s talk about the commercial significance of log splitters that could be gotten in just $1000 at once. 

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Comparison table of the Top 10 Log Splitters under $1000

If you are in a hurry then below we have compared our top 10 picks for you but make sure to check full reviews in the later section below for better understanding and decision.

Select any two Log Splitters from the dropdown option below in the table to compare.

Log splitters under $1000	1. WEN electric log splitter2. PowerSmart electric log splitter3. BILT HARD electric log splitter4. SuperHandy electric log splitter5. Earthquake 32228 electric log splitter6. Ironton electric log splitter7. Boss Industrial electric log splitter8. Kindling Cracker manual log splitter9. Earthquake 32229 electric log splitter10. SuperHandy gas log splitterVS1. WEN electric log splitter2. PowerSmart electric log splitter3. BILT HARD electric log splitter4. SuperHandy electric log splitter5. Earthquake 32228 electric log splitter6. Ironton electric log splitter7. Boss Industrial electric log splitter8. Kindling Cracker manual log splitter9. Earthquake 32229 electric log splitter10. SuperHandy gas log splitter
	1. WEN electric log splitter	2. PowerSmart electric log splitter	3. BILT HARD electric log splitter	4. SuperHandy electric log splitter	5. Earthquake 32228 electric log splitter	6. Ironton electric log splitter	7. Boss Industrial electric log splitter	8. Kindling Cracker manual log splitter	9. Earthquake 32229 electric log splitter	10. SuperHandy gas log splitter
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Brand	WEN	PowerSmart	BILT HARD	SuperHandy	EARTHQUAKE	IronTon	BOSS	Kindling Cracker	EARTHQUAKE	SuperHandy
Cycle time (sec)	20	22	18	15	–	14	10-15	–	–	7.5
Stand	Yes	No	No	No	No	No	No	Yes	Yes	No
Wheel	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Power	15-Watt	15-Watt	15-Watt	15-Watt	15-Watt	15-Watt	13.5-Watt	–	15-Watt	Gas log splitter
Log capacity(dia X len) inches	10 X 20.5	10 X 20	9.8 X 20.5	10 X 20.5	10 X 20	10 X 20.5	10 X 24	9 diameter	10 X 20	16 X 20
Splitting force	6.5 Tons	6 Tons	6.5 Tons	6 Tons	5 Tons	5 Tons	7 Tons	–	5 Tons	20 Tons
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Log Splitters VS Axes and Saws – What should be your priority?

For a commercial use, one must be thinking, why need a log splitter when they have a bunch of  axes and saws in their place?

Though the answer is quite obvious, log splitters do not need much struggle from any human to put into them in order to split the woods either making the small firewood or large enough pieces, while an axe or saw is just a sharp blade, that needs your hands, your energy and much of your time to get the work done.

Log splitters have won the match in this way, by providing extra efficiency, ease, speed, time and quality.

All the work that you were doing in a whole day (approximately covering the 8-15 hours of your work time) could now be done in just 3-4 hours approximately or much quicker than that.

Isn’t it surprising, and satisfying, and easing too?

Axes or saws might be less in cost than the log splitters (that range from $200 to even $2000 as well) but they can’t offer you this much ease and fast delivery of your work being done. 

Wood had never been softer to work with, and axes were never a comfortable and easy means to cut those woods with. Then, we find a refuge in the form of log splitters, that use much less effort compared to the axes, lending us some moments to enjoy and stay at peace.

Then for your ease and to save you more time, we have come up with a solution of the log-splitters that fit the most of the features and qualities that an ideal log-splitter could gather or a perfectionist/professional man must be looking for, while digging in the market.

But first, let’s have a look at what types of Log splitters we can have and Under 1000 Dollars budget and the features or things that one should look for while searching for an ideal log-splitter in the market.

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Types of log splitters

So there is a huge variety of log splitters available in markets and stores, but we are going to discuss the four main kinds/nature of log splitters, that are:

• Electric log splitters
• Manual log splitters
• Petrol log splitters
• Kinetic log splitters

Electric log splitters

The most convenient, powerful and easy to use log splitters are the electric log splitters, and they are quite straight-forward to use. As the name suggests, these log splitters work with electricity, all you have to do is to turn ON/OFF the button in order to start working with them or to stop them.

The other thing that I find attractive about the electric log splitters is they do not require much maintenance, hence could be used for hours long straight-away.

These log splitters could be used anywhere, like either indoor or outdoor, because they do not produce much noise, so no worries about getting the neighbors annoyed or disturbed by its noise.

Manual log splitters

Manual log splitters are generally lighter than petrol or electric log splitters.

Since, the manual log splitters do not require any motor, or power means to run it up, so these are considered more environmentally friendly because of no fuel usage. But these are more demanding in the sense of putting the energy on, since not operated on any fuel, so humans’ energy is the only power used by the manual log splitter.

Manual log splitters are no more expensive than the other types of log splitters, they are quite cheaper than others. However, the best manual log splitter that I found among all is the Kindling Cracker XL Firewood splitter (reviewed below).

Petrol log splitters

Petrol log splitters are somehow heavier than the electric log splitters and the manual log splitters. But they are powerful, in case if you do not want to use electric log splitters or you don’t have access to the electric power then the petrol log splitters are a better choice to go. 

The one benefit of petrol log splitter over the electric log splitters that I found is, in case of electric log splitters you are bound to the length of the electric wire or the power supply.

But for petrol log splitter, you are free in this case, you can move the machine wherever you desire without the worry of the length of the wire. Still, these log splitters are rarely used. The best petrol log splitter I got is Titan Pro’s petrol log splitter.

Kinetic log splitters

Kinetic log splitters, as the name says, use kinetic energy to run. Kinetic log splitters are new and work on the mechanism of a flywheel in which the energy is generated by the motion/spin of the wheel.

The kinetic log splitters work very efficiently and also very quickly in a quick motion to split the log whether it is soft or hard.

Generally, this mechanism utilizes the 2200 Watt of power of the motor and I know, you would be surprised to know that the cycle time of the kinetic log splitters is reduced to only 3 seconds that is much more than the cycle time of an ideal log splitter (that is 15 seconds), but these are quite expensive.

Here, I found a kinetic log splitter with the cycle time of only 1 second:

Detail K2 OPS240 Kinetic log splitter

Although, there are different kinds of log splitters, but the most reliable and easy to use ones are electric log splitters, that’s why my focus is on them for now, since others aren’t much used, except the manual log splitters for the ones who couldn’t afford electric log splitters in their budget.

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Things to consider while looking for a log splitter under $1000

Though all the things you must consider before buying a log splitter, come according to your need like you don’t really say that I should get a 30 Tons log splitter, while in actual you need a log splitter for just your home use, for splitting just small logs for your in-door firewood.

So keep this fact in mind for all the factors because only you know your exact needs, I’ll just tell you that if you are intending to get a log splitter then which brand’s one will suit you and which one has the most significant features and ratings, according to your needs and budget.

Splitting force

While looking for a log splitter in the market, the first and the most important thing you must consider should be the tonnage of it.

If you want to use it for home usage just, then approximately 5-15 Tons would be appropriate for you.

But if you are taking it for commercial use, then let it be 20-25 Tons force or a little bit more as well. The more the tonnage, the more thicker wood could be dealt with while working

Warranty

We often neglect the warranty factor while purchasing something either online or from the market, but this one should be given more attention, because it tells the users whether the manufacturer has confidence over what he has manufactured or he’s just going to sell what he has manufactured somehow.

The same way, this factor gives confidence to the buyer as well, because it puts courage in us to go for a thing when we see the warranty on it, the more the warranty, the more confident we are in getting that thing, satisfying our needs as well.

So, in my case, as you would be clear too now, I give much importance to this feature.

Portable

As the log splitter is not a light-weight machine, it gets difficult to move it from one place to the other because of its weight that is not bearable for a human to carry on, not for me at least.

So in order to make it transportable, it must have some means to move it, yes I’m talking about the wheels. If a log splitter comes with wheels then it’s like icing on the cake for us, because it will be a lot easier to move it, no matter how much weight it has.

You can tow it too, if it includes a ball hitch with it, making the towing easier or a towing handle as well.

Cycle time

Cycle time tells us how long a log splitter will take to split the log.

Keep in mind, the faster the cycle time, the faster a log splitter would work, resulting in splitting the more number of logs in a minute or some time.

Generally, an ideal log splitter should have a cycle time of approximately 15 seconds, but if you are getting better than that(cycle time of less than 15 seconds), then that’s your good luck too. 

Safety

The safety feature also must not be neglected while looking for a log splitter. Now the question is, which things or features do ensure the safety of a log splitter? Then let me explain it to you well. There are a few things like:

• Non-slip rubber grip 

This makes your grip firm, since it’s rubber and also if it is non-slip too, doesn’t let your hand slip over it, providing a strong grip. It is observed that, while splitting the larger or heavier logs, the vibration shocks have sometimes caused accidents in some cases, I have heard some as well.

So then in that case, non-slip rubber grips play a greater part, because it saves you from the effects of the vibration shocks while working with the larger logs.

• Two-hand safety operation

In this operation mode, the user that’s you, I or anyone using it, can use both of our hands while splitting the log, resulting in ensuring more safety because two hands make the grip stronger.

• Control levers

In order to ensure the safety feature, the levers of the log splitters should be protected/shielded from the process/action of splitting the logs.

• Clamps

The clamps are often included in high-end models of log splitters that are the high-priced models, and are found in fewer log splitters, mostly the vertical styled log splitters. These clamps hold the log securely, making the user safer from any injury or risk.

Dual speed function

Dual speed function helps a lot in splitting the logs by consuming less power of the user, getting the work done faster as well, saving the time.

In the dual speed function, the wedge is moved at a speed to the log, and then the speed is slowed down, for putting the pressure on the log for splitting it up.

Ratings/Reviews

Last but not least, feedback or reviews hold a good place while we decide which thing to choose and what to not.

Whenever I buy something, after filtering the items according to my needs and requirements, I then check the ratings, and feedback given about that product, of course the higher ratings and positive reviews mean the product is worth to go for and the more negative reviews and ratings mean the product is more confusing and having risk to go for.

That’s also how the log splitters mentioned below are filtered out, keeping in the requirements and then the ratings and the more positive reviews in mind.

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Top 10 Best log splitters under $1000 (Reviews)

I kept all of the above mentioned considerations in my mind while picking and finalizing my top 10 picks that I am going to review now.

1. WEN 56207 6.5-Ton Electric Log Splitter-Black

The WEN log splitter is the highest top-rated electric log splitter with a splitting force of 6.5 Tons. I could easily split the 16’’ log with it and found it quite efficient to use.

The best thing about this log splitter is, I hurt my back a lot of time because of working with the log splitters since I had to bend a lot, but luckily this log splitter saved my life because of its high stand, I didn’t need to bend anymore to work with the logs since the stand is quite firm to the ground.

Now, let’s explore some more features that make it worth investing on.

Specifications

• Motor: 15-amp
• Mounting Stand: 34-inch 
• Log Capacity: 20.5 X 10
• Never-Flat Wheels: 5.5-inch 
• Cycle time: 20 sec
• Brand: WEN
• Splitting power: 6.5 Tons

Power

This log splitter uses a 15-amp motor that can create 13,000 pounds of power to cut the log, quite a lot though! It’s the same as the PowerSmart log splitter (the next one).

Moreover, the splitting force of the Wen’s log splitter is 6.5 Tons, but not more than the PowerSmart’s log splitter.

Cycle time

The cycle time for the WEN log splitter is 20 seconds, that could handle upto 120 logs per hour. That is more than that of the PowerSmart log splitter, which means it can cut more logs in less time.

Never-flat wheels

Since I told you before, that dragging the log splitter over places to move it from one place to the other is quite irritating and challenging but luckily this log splitter comes with the 5.5 inch never-flat wheels, that saved me from the irritation and saved my energy as well that I had to throw over it.

Now, I can easily move it here and there due to its wheels and it’s quite comfortable.

Push plate

The distance of push-plate’s travel is also adjustable up to 4 inches, and it could be done by setting the adjustment link of the ram-limiting.

With the help of this adjustable feature, I could easily shorten the cycle time of it that was already 20 seconds, improving the efficiency of my work.

So, this adjustment feature is what I liked the most in WEN log splitter and I know anyone who can adjust it, will find it convenient and easy to use.

Stand and log capacity

The stand of WEN log splitter raises it 34 inches high from the ground, and that’s exactly what I found the most peaceful thing about it, told you already, no more back-pain.

The log capacity of this log splitters is also quite wide as it can hold the logs of up to 10 inches in diameter and the length of up to 20.5 inches, quite big though.

Side-mounted wings

Also, there are support wings mounted over it to keep the log in place while working, since this feature is I think quite necessary because it ensures the safety.

As I or any user would not have to worry about the rolling away of log, resulting in injuring us or any other person standing beside the user at that place.

Ratings and reviews

Since this log splitter of WEN is the top-rated one, among all the log splitters of any manufacturer available in the market out there, that’s why it catched my attention as soon as I started searching out for an ideal log splitter.

Most of the users found it quite helpful and easy to use as I did. It got 4.6 out of 5 stars overall.

My verdict

The price is also quite affordable, not so much that it could disturb my budget or anyone’s budget even who’s looking for a log splitter under $1000.

Since it’s the best budget log splitter because it matches the expectations one could have at this much low budget and very well performance, in fact anyone who’s searching this way, would be surprised by looking at its features and then the price as compared to others.

Even a user who’s 58 didn’t have any issue with it, also couldn’t find any risk operating it. No maintenance is required as well.

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2. PowerSmart Log Splitter (Electric)

The PowerSmart log splitter is another electric log splitter with high efficiency and ease of use.

The log splitter is sturdy enough to be used at home as one of the users also reviewed it as life-saver for him because no more again and again rents for bringing the log splitters and it could easily split the logs of trees for firewood, to be used at home.

Specifications

• Motor: 15-amp
• Mounting Stand: not available
• Log Capacity: 20 X 10
• Never-Flat Wheels: 8-inch 
• Cycle time: 22 sec
• Brand: PowerSmart
• Splitting power: 6 Tons

Power

The PowerSmart log splitter comes with a 15 Amp motor same as that of the WEN log splitter, so no difference in this case, but! Still the price is the major difference, you would observe yourself. 

Overall, it offers great performance due to its high-powered motor operating at 120 Volts with a motor speed of around 3450 RPM(rounds per minute).

Wheels and handle

The PowerSmart log splitter comes with an 8-inches wheel at the rear. Also, I found its handle quite sturdy, so no risk of slipping your hand over it or the log. The wheels of PowerSmart log splitters are not bigger than WEN’s log splitter that were 5.5 inches big.

Moreover, the WEN’s log splitter comes with the stand to lift it off the ground, but this PowerSmart log splitter doesn’t have a stand, so you might get the back pain while working  continuously with it.

But still, everyone’s choice, some users might find the log splitters without the stand effective, as I also sometimes prefer the one without stand, so mood and choice sometimes.

Since it has wheels and a handle as well, it is easy to move it from one place to another without any noise or much struggle.

Cycle time

The cycle time of the PowerSmart log splitter is 22 seconds. Since the cycle time of the Wen log splitter was 20 seconds, it wouldn’t be unjust to say that PowerSmart’s log splitter works slower than the Wen’s log splitter besides having the same power motor (15-Amp).

Log capacity

The PowerSmart log splitter can hold up to the logs of diameter 10 inches and having the length of 21 inches.

Compared to Wen’s log splitter, it isn’t more than that, not less than that too since Wen’s log splitter could also hold the same log’s capacity except the length was 20.5 inches instead of 21 inches.

With the splitting force (6 Tons) of this log splitter, I could easily split the harder woods that I couldn’t do with the other log splitters of somewhat the same force.

Ratings and reviews

The PowerSmart log splitter is highly rated for its ease of use since I found it very easy to initiate and use too. Moreover, it got 4 out of 5 stars overall, having positive reviews from most of the users.

The value of money doesn’t get wasted anyways with the PowerSmart log splitter.

Warranty

The PowerSmart electric log splitter’s manufacturer is giving the 2 year warranty on their product since the experience of the users matter a lot.

With its warranty, its preference on my recommendation list also goes up because I couldn’t deny its durable performance, so you would too, I hope.

My Verdict

Since most of the features of the PowerSmart log splitter resemble the WEN log splitter except the log capacity that differentiates it by only half of an inch of the length of the log, I found the WEN log splitter cheaper as compared to it except the splitting power that the PowerSmart log splitter has more(8 Tons).

Otherwise, if you don’t need a stand then you can confidently go for the PowerSmart log splitter as well since it doesn’t create any problem for using it in home only like for firewood for home.

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3. BILT HARD Electric Log Splitter

Let’s talk about the log splitter that is round about the same price as the Wen’s log splitter, means cheaper than the PowerSmart log splitter yet has some more extra features that will boost anyone’s confidence to go for it just as mine.

Yes, I’m talking about the warranty and also the two-hand safety operation features, that both of the Wen’s and PowerSmart log splitter, were unfortunately, failed to contain, but still the Bilt Hard log splitter doesn’t have a stand so can ache your back.

Specifications

• Motor: 15-amp
• Mounting Stand: not available
• Log Capacity: 20.5 X 9.8
• Never-Flat Wheels: 5.7-inch 
• Cycle time: 18 sec
• Brand: Bilt Hard
• Splitting power: 6.5 Tons

Power

The Bilt Hard log splitter shares the same powered motor (15-Amp) as that of Wen and PowerSmart log splitters with the motor speed of 3400 RPM, only a little bit less than the PowerSmart log splitter that was 3450 RPM. 

The log-cracking power (splitting power) of the Bilt Hard log splitter is 6.5 Tons, which is the same as that of the Wens log splitter and a little bit more than the PowerSmart log splitter (6 Tons).

Cycle time

The cycle time of the Bilt Hard log splitter is 18 seconds, surprisingly, less than that of the Wen’s and PowerSmart’s log splitters, which means it would be able to split more logs in less time as compared to those of Wen and the PowerSmart.

Since its cycle time is productive and less so I found it faster than Wen’s at almost the same price.

Wheels

The transport wheels that are 5.7 inches make it easy to move from one place to other, easing the work of users. I didn’t have any difficulty while moving it on the muddy or uneven floor because of its material.

The size of the wheels is more than that of Wen’s log splitter but less than the PowerSmart log splitter. Moreover, the pull handle helped me a lot while moving it and while working also.

Two-hand operation

This is the feature that makes the Bilt Hard log splitter better than the Wen and PowerSmart log splitters, since it ensures more safety by providing this two-hand operation feature. The ON/OFF switch and the controls are utilised efficiently in this log splitter.

So in terms of safety too, I like the Bilt Hard Electric log splitter. It also has side-mounted wings similar to that of Wen’s log splitter.

Log capacity

The log capacity of the Bilt Hard log splitter is 9.8 inches in diameter and 20.5 in length.

So, I got approximately the same length’s capacity as that of the PowerSmart and Wen log splitters, and for the diameter, it was 10 inches for both the Wen and PowerSSmart log splitters but 9.8 inches for this log splitter, but it isn’t a big ratio at all, to make any difference in their performances.

Warranty

The most awaited feature for me and for you as well, the warranty, that the manufacturer of Bilt Hard provides us with, where the Wen and PowerSmart didn;t have this feature.

The team is quite confident in the first 3 months (90 days) that it won’t get any fault or problem during its operation, and if found, then the team is there to stand by us anytime.

Ratings and reviews

Bilt Hard’s log splitter has got the highest ratings amongst all the log splitters out there for its efficient and long-lasting performance and usage.

Although the number of users is not so big, the ones who used it had almost no problem while using it, so I did too. Since it’s the highest rated one, it could easily fall in the best log splitter under $1000’s category.

It got 4.4 out of 5 stars overall.

My verdict

This Bilt Hard log splitter has crossed the Wen and PowerSmart log splitters by being less in cost and also having amazing features, of which I liked the most are its capability to split a lot of types of woods. So good luck to you too if you intend to use it too.

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4. SuperHandy Log Splitter 

SuperHandy log splitter, just like its name, is a super handy machine, since it is another electric log splitter with its eco-friendly nature because it doesn’t produce any smog or fumes etc.

Most of the users and I rated it for its easy to use nature and also having the least cycle time yet that is 15 seconds, with the capability to split over 240 logs per an hour.

Specifications

• Motor: 15-amp
• Mounting Stand: not available
• Log Capacity: 20.5 X 10
• Never-Flat Wheels: 7-inch 
• Cycle time: 15 sec
• Brand: SuperHandy
• Splitting power: 6 Tons

Power

The SuperHandy log splitter is built with the heavy-duty 15-Amp motor with 1500 Watt, same as that of all other above mentioned log splitters of Wen, PowerSmart, and Bilt Hard under $1000. 

The splitting power of the SuperHandy log splitter is 6 Tons, just as that of the PowerSmart log splitter and a little bit less than Wen and Bilt Hard log splitters (6.5 Tons). The copper motor winding helps in producing the non-continuous splitting force, completing the hard jobs effortlessly.

Cycle time

You would be amazed or at least thankful to the SuperHandy manufacturer to know that the cycle time of the SuperHandy log splitter is 15 seconds, less than that of all the cycle times of the Wen, PowerSmart, and Bilt Hard.

So, it will split more logs than all of those in less time than all those log splitters as well. This is the feature that I liked the most in SuperHandly log splitter and no-doubt it attracts anyone who has experienced a lot of log splitters in his life.

It can split up to 240 logs per hour, that’s what makes it even more wanted.

Wheels

The SuperHandy log splitter is super handy in a way that it had 7 inches wheels that make it transportable, so no worries while moving it from one place to the other.

Their size is more than those of Wen and Bilt Hard wheels but less than that of the PowerSmart rear wheels (8 inches). 

Log Capacity

The log capacity of the SuperHandy log splitter is just approximately the same as those of the log capacities of all other Wen’s, Bilt Hard and PowerSmart’s log splitters, which were 10 inches in the diameter of the log and 20.5 inches the length of it.

Diameter is a little bit less than the Bilt Hard’s log splitter capacity that was 9.8 inches and length a little bit less than the length of the PowerSmart’s log splitter’s capacity that was 22 inches.

Ratings and Reviews

Since, the ratings and reviews play a bigger part in going for something, so let me tell you that this SuperHand log splitter has got 4 out of 5 stars from its users while the whole 5 by 5 stars are gathered for its value for money.

The SuperHandy log splitter made few users over-excited by working beyond their expectations and just perfectly blowing out of the box!

My Verdict

The SuperHandy log splitter no doubt works great due to its extra efficiency that it shows by working fast, in less time and splitting almost all the hard types of wood.

The only thing I found missing in it is the stand, because it could ache your back if you intend to use it for straight long hours.

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5. EARTHQUAKE 32228 Electric log splitter

The Earthquake log splitter works very well when it comes to owning your own personal log splitter instead of taking any other on rent or cutting the logs from the market instead.

I’ve tried splitting different kinds of wood, available at my end, using this log splitter, like Oak, pine and birch and its work really satisfied me as I couldn’t find any difficulty in splitting them up with its 5 Tons splitting power.

Specifications

• Motor: 15-amp
• Mounting Stand: not available
• Log Capacity: 20 X 10
• Never-Flat Wheels: available 
• Brand: EARTHQUAKE
• Splitting power: 5 Tons

Power

The Earthquake log splitter contains a 1500 Watt – 15 Amp powered motor, the power is just as same as all the other above mentioned log splitters of Wen, PowerSmart, Bilt hard and SuperHandy, that come under $1000.

Its splitting power is 5-Ton, although it is not as much as those of Wen, PowerSmart, SuperHandy and the Bilt Hard, but still it worked fine for me while cutting different types of wood as I have mentioned above too.

Wheels

Since, our eyes are always on the wheels while looking for a log splitter, because it’s gonna tell us whether we will be able to move it anywhere or just hang around a single place, and take the logs near to it for work.

So, this log splitter, luckily also comes with the wheels, that are also durable, like you won’t see them, become out of order by using them much on uneven surfaces or else.

Also, not only wheels but its legs are also coated with rubber, either you are holding the splitter with your hands to move it on the surface or you are dragging it on the ground, in both cases, neither the ground will get spots and scratches due to dragging, nor will it be difficult to make your grip strong over it while wheeling.

Log capacity

The log capacity for splitting them with the Earthquake log splitters is 10 in the diameter of the logs, and 20 as their length.

The diameter capacity is approximately same as all the other log splitters that are mentioned, slightly making a difference between this one and the Bilt Hard log splitter (9.8 inches) and also the length is slightly less than the Wen, PowerSmart and SuperHandy log splitters (20.5 inches) and that of the Bilt Hard log splitter (22 inches).

Warranty

The most noticeable thing about the Earthquake log splitter is its warranty.

Yes! Not a 90 days, 1 year or 2 year, the manufacturer is giving 5 years warranty over their log splitter since the Earthquake offers 5 years warranty over all their products.

This is actually what gave me the full confidence to try this log splitter as well since why would someone give you 5 years to test something when they already know that this product won’t run for that long a time period.

So, of course it would be durable, that’s why I and many other users went for it and no user complained about its poor working since then.

Ratings and Reviews

Just as the warranty goes on by 5 years, so many people got this machine and very few of them had any problem while operating it. It got 4 out of 5 ratings overall, with ease of use and maneuverability.

The workbench helped the users a lot for their work as well.

My verdict

Since its workbench and warranty is what I liked the most, it is in my recommendation list.

Moreover, its efficiency and very good performance amazed me and its users for being so good due to its versatility.

It isn’t cheaper than Wen and Bilt Hard, but still not expensive too, than the PowerSmart and SuperHandy log splitters.

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6. Ironton Horizontal Electric Log Splitter

The Ironton electric log splitter is another good choice for someone who’s looking for inexpensive electric log splitters with the efficient working phenomenon.

Since, the splitting power of this Ironton log splitter is just 5 Tons, still the cycle time is 14 seconds, that is the second highest cycle time among all of the log splitters mentioned before, so it’s worth considering too. Let’s look at its features in detail.

Specifications

• Motor: 15-amp
• Mounting Stand: not available
• Log Capacity: 20.5 X 10
• Never-Flat Wheels: available 
• Cycle time: 14 sec
• Brand: IronTon
• Splitting power: 5 Tons

Power

The Ironton horizontal electric log splitter comes with the motor of 15-Amp, operating at 1500 Watt with 120 Voltage.

The power is just as same as that of all the log splitters mentioned in the electric category, whether it’s Wen, PowerSmart, Bilt Hard, SuperHandy or Earthquakes log splitter. 

The splitting power of this log splitter is 5 Ton, same as that of Earthquake log splitter but less than all the others mentioned above.

Cycle time

The cycle time for this log splitter is 14 seconds, that is the second highest, and the highest one in the electric log splitters category mentioned here, also in cheap price, because the gas log splitter of SuperHandy (coming ahead) that makes it stand second in the overall category is much expensive than this one, eventually the most expensive one.

The price of this log splitter is the least one among all, so it is not unjust to say that this is the cheapest log splitter among all the mentioned log splitters here under $1000.

Log capacity

The log capacity for this log splitter is 10 inches in diameter and 20.5 in its length.

But sometimes, I used it for larger than 10 inches diameter logs, and it split it without any difficulty well, that means its performance is quite worth considering and efficient as well.

The length and diameter is nearly the same as those of others reviewed above, except the PowerSmart’s maximum length capability that is 22 inches and also the diameter of the SuperHandy gas log splitter that was 16 inches.

Wheels and log cradle

Since the log splitters are quite heavy to move sometimes, this Ironton log splitter also has wheels to move it around just like most of the other mentioned log splitters.

So, it’s easy to move it from one place to another despite its weight.

Moreover, what I liked about it is its built-in log cradle because it doesn’t let the split pieces go away around, but holds them at a place, so I didn’t need to bend down and gather each split piece from the surroundings.

Ratings and Reviews

The IronTon log splitter got 4.2 out of 5 stars overall, that is much to go for something I guess, or at least in my case, when I have a good opportunity to get something in very low price, providing the quality work in less time (since the time cycle is 14 seconds just).

Most of the users confidently gave positive feedback for this log splitter since they couldn’t find any valid reason to not, so!

My verdict

I confidently recommended it to my friends who couldn’t spend much on buying the log splitters with efficient performance.

Although one cannot confidently use it for professional usage, as it is, we get what we pay for, and what we paid for, in this case, isn’t horrible at all, yet it’s satisfying and worked well for us.

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7. Boss Industrial ES7T20 Electric Log Splitter

Since, we are talking about the best log splitters in the market according to their simple and easy usage as well the higher splitting power and ratings, then the Boss electric log splitter couldn’t be neglected at any price.

Its one-handed operation is what makes its usage more convenient and efficient.

Specifications

• Motor: 13.5-amp
• Mounting Stand: not available
• Log Capacity: 24 X 10
• Never-Flat Wheels: available 
• Cycle time: 10-15 sec
• Brand: BOSS
• Splitting power: 7 Tons

Power:

The Boss electric log splitter uses a 13.5 Amp current and 120 Voltage with its 2 HP motor.

The current it uses is less than all the mentioned log splitters since that was 15 Amp, and comes with the hydraulic pressure of 3500 PSI.

The attractive thing I liked about this log splitter is its splitting power that is 7 Tons, the second highest splitting force, since the first one was a SuperHandy gas log splitter that was 20 Tons (coming ahead), but with a high price as well. 

Cycle time

The cycle time for the Boss log splitter could be estimated in the range of 10 – 15 seconds. Since most of the log splitters mentioned above have a cycle time of 14 seconds and then above, this log splitter could easily win the match in this regard, by being the one with the minimum cycle time, giving the fast service to its users.

Since 15 seconds is considered an ideal cycle time for a good working log splitter, this log splitter has less than even that, meaning giving the higher performance than those with even 15 seconds of cycle time.

Wheels and handle

The Boss electric log splitter also  has the wheels at the rear that is the need of almost every user to make their work even more convenient since it is difficult to drag it here and there without wheels due to its heavy weight. 

Moreover, the one-handed operation of this log splitter makes it more convenient to use because it provides the user with its strong grip with one hand and another to handle the log or something else for their support.

Warranty

The most awaited features, as already said, in all cases, in every product, the warranty! So the Boss electric log splitter comes with the 2 years warranty.

The Warranty always takes the place up,  so you have known too by this time, that I’m gonna rate this up because of: the confidence in the product! That it won’t get out of order in this time period and if it does, then we have a warranty with it, for sure.

Log capacity

The log capacity of this log splitter is pretty much as a user could easily split the log of the diameter 24 inches.

That’s quite a lot, even bigger than all the mentioned electric log splitter’s log capacity.

But if a log is much larger in length, then at the end, you will have to put a notch, by the wedge. It worked really smoothly for the users when someone cut the aged logs or the fresh logs.

Ratings and Reviews

The Boss log splitter is rated as the third highest log splitter with the most positive reviews and its ease of use features.

I and many other users couldn’t deny its capability to split a variety of wood, either its fresh or aged, it didn’t care, it just splitted it all and that worked amazing.

It is high-rated for its ease of use, maneuverability and especially value for money.

I know it too, that it is worth using and investing in, for everyone even enjoyed using the hectic work of splitting wood in it for their firewood. It has got 4.5 out of 5 star ratings yet and that’s incredible.

My verdict

I recommended this log splitter to my friends, who could afford it at this price easily since it isn’t as much cheaper as the Wen, Bilt Hard and the Ironton log splitters, but the value is quite worth it.

Due to its undeniable features and performance, it is considered as the best log splitter under $1000. 

Even one of the users gave it only 1 star, but wait, just to grab the attention of the readers.

Just like I did here and you gave, in order to let the people know, that this log splitter is just amazing and worked exactly according to the expectations of an ideal log splitter, just do follow the directions correctly, otherwise everyone loved using it, so you would too. 

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8.  Kindling Cracker XL Firewood splitter (Manual)

If manual log splitter is your choice, then I couldn’t recommend any better manual log splitter than this one, as can be observed by the reviews of other users too.

Because of its simple and ease of use nature, it is loved by every user who tried using it even once. Let’s know which factors made this manual log splitter this amazing and super easy plus recommended.

Specifications

• Weight: 21.4
• Size: XL
• Material: Cast iron
• Base: 10.5 inch wide
• Height: 17 inch
• Dimensions: 9x9x17 inch

Safe and easy to use

Okay, so the most focused and prioritized feature or factor that attracted many of the users, in fact every user and me too, is its safe and easy use.

There’s no risk or danger to meet any accident like cutting or injuring your hand with the moving blade or any other sharpened object touching and then injuring your hand, unlike electric and other log splitters. 

Handling larger logs

Although it requires more force and struggle than the electric log splitters, still it is far less than the axe. In order to handle large wood pieces, which electric wood splitters sometimes couldn’t handle, its 9 inches inside diameter let these larger woods to fit in easily.

Moreover, the higher the height of a manual log splitter, the longer log it could handle. 

Strong grip and use

For keeping the grip strong over ground, and avoiding any accident of misplacing the log splitter or the log itself, it comes with a 10.5 inch wide base that holds it steadily on the ground, at the exact place.

The log splitter comes with an ease of using it either indoor or outdoor without any worry of the wire’s length like electric log splitters or the fuel’s smoke or something else, all it requires is your own desire and need as well as choice.

No maintenance and high quality material

Literally, no maintenance is needed in the manual log splitter. That’s actually the most suitable case if you need a ‘no maintenance’ required machine. 

Unlike the electric and other log splitters, of which many of them are made in China or elsewhere, this manual log splitter is made in Australia, of high quality cast iron.

Also, it’s light in weight too. That’s only 24.1 pounds. I meant lighter than other log splitters, at least.

Warranty

This manual log splitter comes with the warranty of 5 years, that’s a pretty long time.

Since it is made up of high quality material that is cast iron, I don’t think the quality will be defected or become dull, so no worries about its quality.

Ratings and reviews

This factor, as you know, is the priority of a buyer like me. What could be the best thing other than owning 4.9 out of 5 stars then?

That’s the highest ratings I ever witnessed in the log splitters either they are manual, petrol-powered, kinetic or electric ones. This proves that it’s the best manual log splitter found yet, under $1000 or above, doesn’t matter.

It is what it is. The best one.

My verdict

I would recommend it to you or anyone else, this manual log splitter if you want ease of work and also do not like the smoke other petrol or gas powered log splitters produce, as well as the need of electricity to power that in.

So, if you want to avoid these things then there’s no regret in going for this manual log splitter since its performance is quite the best yet.

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9. EARTHQUAKE 32229 Electric Log Splitter

This Earthquake 32229 electric log splitter is an extended version of the Earthquake 32228 Electric log splitter with its extra stand and tray feature.

Since, the first thing that most of the log splitters lack, this log splitter solves that problem while giving the high performance and not hurting your back as well. 

Specifications

• Motor: 15-amp
• Mounting Stand: available
• Log Capacity: 20 X 10
• Never-Flat Wheels: available 
• Brand: EARTHQUAKE
• Splitting power: 5 Tons

Power

The power of the Earthquake electric log splitter is with its 15-Watt motor, that takes 120 Voltage and 1500 Watt current, just as same as those of the Wen, PowerSmart, SuperHandy, Bilt Hard, Boss and Earthquake previous version’s electric log splitter.

The splitting force of this log splitter is 5 Tons just as same as its previous version and also the Ironton electric log splitter but less than the others.

Wheels and log tray

The sturdy wheels of the Earthquake log splitter at the back make it possible to move it from one place to another, eliminating the struggle of dragging it with its huge weight with the help of any person. 

The log tray at the back makes your work friendly by not letting the log fall to the ground and making it easier for the users to take the split log up from the tray.

Stand

The stand is what I and you were looking for, so here with the steel firm stand, I and the users could easily hold it off the ground without struggling to bend over again and again and especially for the longer run when they have to work continuously without hurting their back.

The stand is doubled when the machine is not in use, making its storage easier at any place.

Log capacity

The log capacity of this log splitter to hold is upto 10 inches in diameter like the most of the electric log splitters and the length could be up to 20 inches still less than the Boss length’s capacity and also the PowerSmart log splitter’s length capacity. 

Warranty

Similar as the case of the other Earthquake electric log splitter of the older version that came with 5 years warranty, this new version also comes with 5 year warranty, and I at least couldn’t find any reason to try it once, as many users did too.

Ratings and reviews

The Earthquake 32229 electric log splitter has got 4.0 star rating out of 5 that make it worth considering as well.

Most of the users found it easy to use due to its stand that didn’t struggle with their back and also the tray that kept the logs in place without giving the effort of taking the logs up from the ground again and again.

Also, its wheels made its ratings more high due to their portability.

My verdict

This Earthquake log splitter solved the users’ back problem as some of them couldn’t bend and take things again and again, nor could I and they sit doing work for so long.

Moreover, it had all the features Earthquake’s older version had, so this tray and stand was an addition to that featured electric log splitter.

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10. SuperHandy Log Splitter (Gas Powered)

So this SuperHandy log splitter could be categorized as the most expensive and high-powered log splitter under $1000 due to its tremendous performance, whether you are thinking about the splitting power, cycle time, wheels or what not.

Exactly, this 20-Tons log splitter is a gas log splitter and unlike the electric log splitters, this log splitter produces a greater and consistent power that makes your work smoother and faster as compared to low-powered electric log splitters without being in a need of an electric source.

Its versatile and ease of use nature makes it convenient whether you are using it on ground or off the ground, on the workbench or with the stand.

Specifications

• Mounting Stand: not available
• Log Capacity: 20 X 16
• Never-Flat Wheels: 10-inch 
• Brand: SuperHandy
• Splitting power: 20 Tons
• Cycle time: 7.5 sec

Power

The SuperHandy log splitter is built with a 7 HP gas engine, that’s a heavy duty one.

Moreover it offers the drastic splitting power of up to 20 Tons, that makes it easier to split the hard or stubborn wood with its fast and smooth split.

Whenever I have a need for working on a large scale and working smooth and fast and proficient too, then the SuperHandy’s heavy duty log splitter is my first choice. 

The splitting power is clearly much more than those electric log splitters of the Wens (6.5 Tons), PowerSmart (6 Tons), Bilt Hard (6.5 Tons), Earthquake (5 Tons) and the SuperHandy electric log splitter (6 Tons).

So, it is quite clear about the preference and need here!

Wheels

Just like the high-power feature, the wheels of the SuperHandy gas log splitter are 10 inch and quite sturdy too, enough to be moved on uneven ground or rough surfaces.

So, it’s not even difficult to move it from one place to another, and since it is not electric powered too so there’s no restriction of the length of the wire or the presence of the electric source.

Cycle time

Having other quite competitive features, with the high splitting power, this log splitter works at 7.5 seconds cycle time that is much faster.

And you could imagine yourself that if an electric log splitter with 6 Tons of splitting power and 15 seconds cycle time could split up to 240 logs in an hour then why not expect much more from the one with 20 Tons splitting power and 7.5 seconds cycle time for even large splitting jobs.

Log capacity

The logs of up to 20 inches in length and 16 inches in diameter can be splitted using the SuperHandy gas log splitter.

The maximum length capacity is quite the same as that of the Wen, SuperHandy electric log splitter, PowerSmart, Bilt Hard and Earthquake log splitters but the diameter is what counts the most.

Because diameter specifies the thickness of the log splitter and the thickness counts more than the length of the log while talking about the capability of the log splitters to split any log.

So, the maximum diameter that is 16 inches specify that more thicker logs can be splitted using the SuperHandy gas log splitter. 

Ratings and Reviews

This SuperHandy gas splitter has got 3.8 out of 5 ratings overall. Few users couldn’t find it much effective as it didn’t prove durable for them, but for the rest this splitter worked great because of its efficiency and portability. 

Keep the directions in mind before using anything, for it’s sometimes the user manual that makes the things starting up even smoother and more successful.

But, one thing more, for the ones that find it defective got their money refunded, by the manufacturer, so it’s good luck then. It took 30-45 minutes maximum to assemble it and then test it at first as well.

My verdict

My verdict about this log splitter is no different than most of the experienced users using it.

This log splitter is the most expensive one among the ones that come under our budget (1000 Dollars).

But, its high splitting power and cycle time makes it worth investing in and pays the high price well in return. 

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What more can one get in the best log splitter under $2000?

When we search about getting a log splitter under $2000, the intention behind this search isn’t the high price, but the features it will come with and the ease and efficiency it will bring too.

With that log splitter, the work could be done faster which means less cycle time, and more logs splitting in an hour and the durability of the log splitter that means it will last longer and one wouldn’t have to change or get a new machine for much longer time in their life.

Check out the best log splitter that I found under $2000 and has some drastic features as well:

SuperHandy Portable Log Splitter with leaves mulcher

This SuperHandy gas log splitter is the one that has been designed keeping the green and waste management factor in mind.

The high powered motor makes the work efficient while the less cycle time makes the work faster and its quality (steel body and upper feeding port) is what makes it more durable than the cheaper log splitters.

This gas log splitter, unlike others, does not produce smog and also does not generate any noise, so it is said to be eco-friendly as well as user-friendly.

Power

The log splitter is built with a heavy-duty gas engine of 7 HP and a 2 stage Butcher (hydraulic) gear pump plays a big part in making it durable and long lasting than any other log splitter cheaper than this, out there.

The motor is 1800 Watt – 15 Amp with 120 Voltage of alternating current with the speed of 4100 RPMs, this speed and overall power is not provided in the ones cheaper than it also.

Log capacity and wheels

The log capacity is 20 inches in length and the diameter of a log could be up to 16 inches that’s quite a thicker one.

The splitter comes with 10-inch sturdy wheels that could run your machine on them, on uneven and rough surfaces as well. Moreover, the cycle time of the SuperHandy log splitter is 7.5 seconds.

Electric Leaf Mulcher

The Electric Leaf Mulcher is the best choice if you care about this planet and its environment, because it is designed for green recycling and waste management. 

So, it’s a deal that comes with the gasoline log splitter and this Mulcher.

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FAQs

Below are some of the frequently asked questions regarding the cheap, affordable and budget friendly log splitters that I have answered.

Is a log splitter under $1000 worth it?

Yes, the log splitter under $1000 is worth the money and value for sure, but in this $1000 category the one with the higher price would be more effective than the one with the lower price. Like the BOSS log splitter offers less cycle time and works fast and is expensive (but under $1000) than the ones that are cheaper than this.

What can we expect in a log splitter under 1000 dollars?

The less the budget, the lower will be the performance and efficiency to do work, since more the cycle time. Still there are some log splitters like the BOSS, Ironton and SuperHandy that offer less cycle time, and fast work.

When should we think of a log splitter above $1000?

When you are looking for a high speed work performance and also eco and user-friendly log splitter then you must consider the one above $1000. The best I got here is the SuperHandy gas log splitter that produces no smog and noise, and also comes with a butcher for green renewable recycle and waste management features.

Which is the cheapest log splitter?

The Ironton’s electric log splitter is the cheapest among all.

Which is the best budget log splitter under 1000 Dollars?

The best budget log splitter under $1000 could be WEN’s log splitter or the BOSS industrial electric log splitter.

Which is the best electric log splitter under $1000?

The BOSS industrial electric log splitter is the best under $1000. 

Which is the best gas log splitter under this budget?   

The SuperHandy gas log splitter is the best gas log splitter under $1000.

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Conclusion

So this was all the filtered results of the most considerable log splitters under $1000 for you. I hope these results will help you a lot in finding the best suitable log splitter for your working experience since it helped me a lot.

The best ones I found are the BOSS Electric Log Splitter and WEN log splitter(cheaper in budget than the BOSS).

Have a great day!