Handy Electric Log Splitter Is Great For Camp Fires •No more yanking on a gas engine, hoping it will start •Just plug it in and have your firewood split in no time
No Hoses To Get In The Way •Convenient design keeps hydraulics inside the beam reservoir
Runs On 15 Amp Household Outlets •5" wedge & 5 tons of pressure can split logs 20" long & 12" wide
Weighs Just Over 100 Pounds & Comes With An Easy-Grip Handle •No problem to roll around and keep your wood box full
Wide Operating Window •Ambient temperature must be between 40 & 105 degrees F •Can be stored or transported between -10 & 130 degrees F •Can be operated up to 3250 feet above sea level
If you burn wood in your fireplace, firepit, or chimnea you will be amazed at how useful this splitter is!
Since you can plug it into any household outlet you can work inside where it's warm, turning small seasoned logs into useful firewood.
Wheels on one end and an easy-grip handle let you store it out of the way until you need it. The built-in log cradles keep the wood on the beam so you don't have to bend over as much getting the split wood stacked.
February 14, 2012
Jay E. Baltimore, MD
earthquake log splitter
My dad is a real mountain man he lives in cumberland md mountains heats his home with wood he split with an ax
he's getting older has electric now so I got him the earthquake splitter
I was worried that it might not split some wood being a smaller splitter but it works great saving my pa hours of work and its easier on his body
I think this splitter gives a lot of bang for the buck and recomend it -thanks so much
January 19, 2011
Dan Cedar Hill, MO
Boiler fodder
Works great. I split a half cord in no time. The only problem was a twisted piece that would not split, but it was a bit LARGE!
A good bargain to feed my outdoor boiler.
November 03, 2010
Steve Roberts Sudbury, VT
It works, but when it dies I'm buying American
Well, when you spend this kind of money for a log splitter, you shouldn't have great expectations...and I didn't. The system this splitter uses for actuating the ram is very inconvenient. You have to reach over and hold down a button then use the other hand to actuate a lever and hold both of them until the splitting cycle (which is VERY slow) is over.
Having said that, if you have a lot of wood to split (or re-split in my case) it's a real pain. I have since hooked up a foot switch for the motor and use a clamp to hold down the button to actuate the motor. Now instead of reaching around to the back of the machine, I just step on the foot switch. Works like a charm.
The unit is quite powerful and I haven't found too many chunks that it can't deal with. Obviously there are some knotted or twisted logs that it chokes on, but all in all I'm happy with the power. The other big issue I have with this machine is that you really can't use it below 40 degrees F. Kind of a big problem if you live in the North.
I have to wrap it with an electric blanket if it's cold out so I try to get all of my splitting and kindling up before the temp drops in the fall. When this dies (and it will), I'm buying an American machine. I've had it with this Chinese garbage.
LSD RESPONDS: The two-handed system was designed specifically as a safety measure, so you can't get your hand caught in the ram. This keeps the user safe, and keeps Earthquake from being sued out of existence. Please be aware that you may have voided your warranty by circumventing it, as well as exposing yourself to the possibility of injury!
This model is clearly labeled as a "Mini Log Splitter" and is recommended for light duty splitting. The whole point of an electric log splitter is that you can work indoors, where it's warm- a good idea, especially in the North.
We do carry American made, electric log splitters by Ramsplitter. They are powerful, a good deal faster, and also more expensive. The foreign made, less expensive brands we carry are from reputable companies that will honor their factory warranties. We try to present the best merchandise available for the prices folks are willing to pay.
Well, when you spend this kind of money for a log splitter, you shouldn't have great expectations...and I didn't. The system this splitter uses for actuating the ram is very inconvenient. You have to reach over and hold down a button then use the other hand to actuate a lever and hold both of them until the splitting cycle (which is VERY slow) is over.
Having said that, if you have a lot of wood to split (or re-split in my case) it's a real pain. I have since hooked up a foot switch for the motor and use a clamp to hold down the button to actuate the motor. Now instead of reach... more
August 29, 2010
Antonio Hardy Henrico, VA
A LOT LESS WORK
It took about 5 days for my log splitter to arrive. I put it together and started to use it, and I split a quarter cord of wood in no time.
It does has its limitations though- it won't split wet wood. The craftsmanship leaves something to be desired, though. You can tell where the two metals meet on the splitting wedge, no telling how long it will last.
But it did cut my work time in less than half. Some logs I have to split myself, and then use the splitter.
I should have got the next size up though, but I'm glad I got it and so is my back.
April 25, 2010
Jody Racine, WI
Great Bargain!
Great bargain!
It is well made, and easy to move and store. Quiet operation.
Very impressed with the power and ease of operation.
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