Troy-Bilt LS27™ 27-Ton Honda-Powered Gas Log Splitter

This will split most of the wood I have- even big cottonwood green pieces. The power is good for size but if you are going to do a lot of splitting get a larger machine with a larger gas tank.

What would be nice would be a protector for the motor, because I have had times where wood fell on motor when working alone. And, maybe a cage for the oil filter because most filters are made like a beer can. This will keep from getting oil all over the place if it is hit buy a stray log.

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This will split most of the wood I have- even big cottonwood green pieces. The power is good for size but if you are going to do a lot of splitting get a larger machine with a larger gas tank.

What would be nice would be a protector for the motor, because I have had times where wood fell on motor when working alone. And, maybe a cage for the oil filter because most filters are made like a beer can. This will keep from getting oil all over the place if it is hit buy a stray log.

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I am very pleased with my splitter. It is handling all sizes of wood that I have cut.

I am trying to find a cover for it. If you have one or think the one for the other brand you carry will fit, please contact me.

LSD RESPONDS: You have two choices when covering your log splitter. The first is to protect just the engine with an Ariens Engine Cover: http://www.logsplittersdirect.com/Ariens-717015/p3511.html

It is meant to stay on while you transport your splitter, keeping road dirt out of the splitter engine.

If you want to cover the entire unit while you store it, the Speeco 22-35 Ton cover should do the trick as long as you put your splitter into the horizontal position, but it may not be an exact fit: http://www.logsplittersdirect.com/SpeeCo-47021300/p4610.html

This cover is not meant to stay on your unit while it is towed; it is only for stationary storage. Please make sure the engine is cool before putting the cover on; a hot muffler could melt it.

I am very pleased with my splitter. It is handling all sizes of wood that I have cut.

I am trying to find a cover for it. If you have one or think the one for the other brand you carry will fit, please contact me.

LSD RESPONDS: You have two choices when covering your log splitter. The first is to protect just the engine with an Ariens Engine Cover: http://www.logsplittersdirect.com/Ariens-717015/p3511.html

It is meant to stay on while you transport your splitter, keeping road dirt out of the splitter engine.

If you want to cover the entire unit while you store it, the Speeco 22-3... more

On the negative side, the first day out, one of the hydraulic hose fittings failed, making an oily mess out of 2 guys.

We reattached it with double hose clamps, refilled it, and all's well. The bolts holding the "wings" for horizontal use sheared. Removed the wings, because I only use it vertically, anyway. PITA removing the sheared bolts though. Stored the wings in the garage for the day I might sell it.

On the positive side, the Honda starts on the first or second pull all the time. The thing will split ANYTHING, including oak rounds 3 feet in diameter. Green maple 2' across is child's play.

Considering the price of wood in New Jersey, this splitter paid for itself in a year. I'm 71 and fat and out of shape and handle this machine and the logs alone. Slowly, maybe, but alone.

On the negative side, the first day out, one of the hydraulic hose fittings failed, making an oily mess out of 2 guys.

We reattached it with double hose clamps, refilled it, and all's well. The bolts holding the "wings" for horizontal use sheared. Removed the wings, because I only use it vertically, anyway. PITA removing the sheared bolts though. Stored the wings in the garage for the day I might sell it.

On the positive side, the Honda starts on the first or second pull all the time. The thing will split ANYTHING, including oak rounds 3 feet in diameter. Green maple 2' acros... more

Never had one of these toys before , so I spent time on line checking out a lot of the less expensive - lower tonnage models out there.

This is a great machine - split an entire tree (yes, cut into logs) of very green honeysuckle. I did have a little trouble with a 20 inch diameter piece of elbow section, which in all fairness is a very dense piece of wood.

I think lower tonnage machines would have had a lot more trouble than just one piece.

The vertical operation was very much my favorite - these logs were still very heavy!

I would like to see the manufacturer put some reflective tape on back end for added safety in towing.

Never had one of these toys before , so I spent time on line checking out a lot of the less expensive - lower tonnage models out there.

This is a great machine - split an entire tree (yes, cut into logs) of very green honeysuckle. I did have a little trouble with a 20 inch diameter piece of elbow section, which in all fairness is a very dense piece of wood.

I think lower tonnage machines would have had a lot more trouble than just one piece.

The vertical operation was very much my favorite - these logs were still very heavy!

I would like to see the manufacturer put some reflecti... more

My friend owns the 27 ton model. We have noticed the hydraulic hose attaches immediately underneath the right sided arm which supports logs that are placed on the splitter.

MTD uses poor quality steel bolts. It only took one bolt to fail and the bracket got into the hydraulic hose severing it.

MTD alleges the splitter was "abused" and won't warranty the 200.00 repair.

Buyer beware. There is no weight prohibition in the manual but MTD certainly was quick to run for cover in order to weasel out of what clearly is a bad design. The hose should not come in under a bracket! This is simply a design flaw.

My friend owns the 27 ton model. We have noticed the hydraulic hose attaches immediately underneath the right sided arm which supports logs that are placed on the splitter.

MTD uses poor quality steel bolts. It only took one bolt to fail and the bracket got into the hydraulic hose severing it.

MTD alleges the splitter was "abused" and won't warranty the 200.00 repair.

Buyer beware. There is no weight prohibition in the manual but MTD certainly was quick to run for cover in order to weasel out of what clearly is a bad design. The hose should not come in under a bracke... more