Northern Industrial Electric Horizontal Log Splitter — 5-Ton Capacity, 2 HP
Electric log splitter features a 1500 Watt motor that delivers 5 tons of force, splitting logs 16in. long! 2in. x 10in. wheels provide maneuverability, but only operate when splitter is tilted at a 40° angle; otherwise splitter remains immobile. Two-hand operation ensures safety; handle on front allows easy movement at jobsite. This unit is very portable and easy to use; just plug it in, load it up, and split away.
46 of 52 would recommend this product to a friend.
Product Reviews
FEATURED REVIEW
Overall Rating:
5
/ 5
Shocks me how good this works!,
June 18, 2007
By DWheat9003from MI
"I saw this splitter advertised in an e-mail that Northern Tool sent to me one day, and I was a little hesitant for two reasons. 1. I didn't know if I wanted to spend the money right now. 2. I'm hard to please sometimes and I wasn't a 100% sure if it would be up to the task. Now after having wanted and needed a means of splitting wood easily, for wood collected from my one acre parcel, and because I have a fairly nice wood insert with built in blower that tends to eat wood like a hungry lion, I figured why not? And I certainly do not wish to wear myself out splitting wood the old fashioned way, call me spoiled, call me lazy, but my lower back tells me it's too much. And I was not in the market for a high priced and noisy gas model. After reading the straight forward and honest experiences people are having with this 2 HP electric I decided to buy it. Now today on June 8th I found my wonderful package at the back door, I unpacked it, and opened the bleeder on the machine as someone on here was kind enough to make sure prospective owners do, and Walla. THIS MACHINE IS AWSOME!
All I can say it is quiet and powerful, and most importantly compact which is the in thing today. I might add it looks very well constructed and busts wood wide open in an instant. I really hate companies that don't sell nice products like as if they don't know what they are buying from suppliers, but Northern does know and it shows with quality products!
Thanks Northern this is a dandy!"
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Home Handyman
6 of 6 people found this review helpful.
FEATURED REVIEW
Overall Rating:
5
/ 5
The Wood Splitter That Could,
March 6, 2007
By derf123from LIncoln, Nebraska
"Regarding 5 Ton, Electric Wood Splitter: By trade, I'm an engineer in the aerospace industry and I’m very critical of any type of tooling and/or promises made regarding performance. I thought the 5-ton capacity wouldn’t allow me to split some species of wood, or stall when splitting pieces with large knots or Y-joint. Oak, Ash, Mulberry, and Hackberry are the primary types of wood that I cut for burning, and, I’m amazed, it has split everything that I’ve put into the guide tray. The operation is quiet and it’s very easy to move and store when not in use. I've split nearly 2 cords with this unit, this season, and it shows no noticeable wear. It is also perfect for splitting larger pieces of wood into kindling. I’m very, very impressed with this wood splitter. This is one of the best purchases that I’ve ever made from Northern Tool."
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Professional
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
Overall Rating:
4
/ 5
Log Splitter,
August 18, 2008
By Goldwingdriverfrom North Carolina
"I purchased this spliter last fall and find that it is more than adequate for home use. I installed a new fireplace in my home last year and used this splitter all last season with no problems. It is good for logs up to 18" in diameter. A great splitter for the price."
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Home Handyman
Overall Rating:
4
/ 5
wood splitter,
August 11, 2008
By DennisLfrom new york state ny
"this wood splitter is good for small pieces of seasoned wood . if you use your stove\fireplace often and burn several cords of wood think about investing in a larger log splitter with more psi perhaps even a gas powered splitter. all in all this model is good for the average person that 's looking for a modestly priced wood splitter that does a pretty good job."
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Home Handyman
Overall Rating:
5
/ 5
Log Splitter,
August 11, 2008
By cliff001from Ohio
"Does a excellent job of wood splitting, will not run on 15 amp outlet, I purchased a 100 ft of 20 amp heavy cord and ran it to a 50 amp breaker at the fuse box."
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Home Handyman
Overall Rating:
3
/ 5
not a good bet,
August 11, 2008
By Arliefrom Wellston, MI
"The splitter worked great for about a month. I now have it in a shop hoping to get it fixed without the headache of returning it. It overheated and some wires burned. It had not been used excessively as we only use it for fireplace wood."
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Home Handyman
Overall Rating:
4
/ 5
Electric Log Splitter,
June 9, 2008
By Skypilotfrom Farmerville, LA
"Although the shipping box looked like it had been through the war, the splitter didn't have a scratch on it and within 10 minutes, I had split my first log. I am very pleased with this unit. Have about 3 hours of splitting now with no complaints."
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Home Handyman
Overall Rating:
4
/ 5
electric log splitter,
April 29, 2008
By brokenaxe1from Ellwood City, PA
"Good buy for the money, especially when on sale. Splits well, though suggested electric cord needs to be very heavy duty and 30' or less. I found a 12 ga./25' cord that I use, but it is somewhat limiting as to where I use the splitter. Wheel base is somewhat tippy when transporting, as the splitter is side-to-side heavy in the upright travel position. Had a bit of a rough time splitting stringy wood such as some elm, but straight grained wood splits like a charm. I split larger logs than the stated size...Kind of whittled away at the larger ones. Packaging for shipping could be a bit more substantial. I would recommend it for the general homeower who needs a reliable and inexpensive tool to get the job done."
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Home Handyman
Overall Rating:
4
/ 5
value,
April 21, 2008
By 1heatseekerfrom oregon
"i was skeptical of a 110v., 20 a. motored unit doing the work. given that i asked around and found one fellow that had a similar chinese unit and was tickled with it. now i tell anyone who mentions hating swinging a maul and is considering a spendy gas engine rig to come on by and try my efficient little unit. after reading many of the reviews, i too could point to it's short falls but have gone to some trouble to modify mine in order to have the motor's peckerhead shielded from hits--( a section of 4" aluminum angle) and removing the pair of huge torsion springs that return the handles to battery. also ganged the handles into one. the ergonomic problems are not a consideration for me as my woodstove is in my work shop and i have a beater office chair beside the splitter and in front of the stove. i wheel barrow in rounds and sit to split! definitely worth the money! one has to monkey around with knotty or seasoned big dia. rounds but split they do."
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Professional
Overall Rating:
5
/ 5
5 Ton Wood Splitter,
April 16, 2008
By E71VAnowfrom Locust Grove, VA
"I received the wood splitter with very little damage to the shipping container and no damage to the device. All of the parts were in excellent condition and the splitter worked the first time I plugged it in and turned it on. I have spent about 10 hours splitting wood and had no problems at all.
One word of caution: when using the splitter be sure it is on a level surface or that the motor end is lower. This keeps the hydrolic fluid in the pump and everything works better."
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Home Handyman
