Boss Industrial 5-Ton Electric Log Splitter

We needed a safe clean way to split our plants in a greenhouse to prepare plants for spring. This concept with a little additions worked way above our expectations.

The machine is so easy to use and very durable. Clean operation and safe for all levels of employees to use. Could not be happier.

Bought the Boss 5 ton from Log Splitters Direct and received it within a day. When I took it out of the box there were problems evident from the manufacturer. The inside and outside rim on a rear wheel was bent so bad the unit would not roll. The box was in great shape when received so I don't think it was Fed Ex who caused the damage.

Then looking at the support rods welded to the end of the piston - they were cockeyed. not parallel. After having that happen at the start of the Labor Day weekend I had to wait.

I contacted Boss and a guy I spoke with told me to take a hammer and pound the rods until they were straight! The parts department said they could send a new wheel.

Log Splitters Direct said they wanted to talk to Boss. After Labor Day I finally got a hold of a manager who said she had some authority. The next day I received a phone call back from the gentleman I ordered it from. He said Log Splitters would take the bad unit back and send a new one. That was great. Kudos to Log Splitters Direct.

This 5 ton unit is a bit weak as it states it will split logs up to 10 inches. Well, unless the wood is very soft or porous, logs with that diameter and are dense won't get split. I have had to split off the sides and inch or so at a time continuously to get the log split. I would say dense logs can be handled up to about 5 inches or so and softer wood up to the 10 inch designation can be split.

The wheels need to be either fatter or a greater distance apart on the axle as when it is being rolled across grass that has a few bumps, it tends to tip over onto its side.
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Bought the Boss 5 ton from Log Splitters Direct and received it within a day. When I took it out of the box there were problems evident from the manufacturer. The inside and outside rim on a rear wheel was bent so bad the unit would not roll. The box was in great shape when received so I don't think it was Fed Ex who caused the damage.

Then looking at the support rods welded to the end of the piston - they were cockeyed. not parallel. After having that happen at the start of the Labor... more

Based on the fact that I have never owned or used a log splitter, take this with that in mind. The splitter works very well. Is built very well and splits logs very well.

The only thing I regret is that all logs MUST be cut exactly straight. If not most won't split. Also, it will not split any green wood, even a 5" x 15" log.

The aged logs, even ones larger than advised, split easily. I guess I should have read the manual before I bought it. Might have bought a 7-ton.

Overall it is a good splitter if you know what you are doing.

Based on the fact that I have never owned or used a log splitter, take this with that in mind. The splitter works very well. Is built very well and splits logs very well.

The only thing I regret is that all logs MUST be cut exactly straight. If not most won't split. Also, it will not split any green wood, even a 5" x 15" log.

The aged logs, even ones larger than advised, split easily. I guess I should have read the manual before I bought it. Might have bought a 7-ton.
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It was perfect for what I needed it for, and faster than I thought.

Many years I hand split wood for my stove. Then I took a hard look at the pile that needed splitting and said "I really cannot do this", I was overwhelmed. I ordered the 5 ton BOSS splitter and it made short and easy the dreaded project.

Very little set up and short get started directions. Very well made and ver up to the task. - I am looking forward to the next downed tree.

Simply put- love it.

Works just as I had hoped. Well built splitter.

Does what I needed the splitter for.

Great product.

Bought a smaller wood stove and needed to further split oak and hickory that has been split before. This wood has been in the wood shed for 4 years and is dry. Also needed to split into kindling.

This splitter is exactly what I needed for the job. I am 70 years old and my aim with the maul isn't what it used to be but the splitter is pretty precise. Plus I can use it in inside my shop where it is dry and no snow. Have been able to split several pieces that I couldn't split by hand by reversing the end of the wood being split. (sometimes it isn't cut straight on an end and won't stand up for the maul)

Haven't tried it on green oak or hickory so don't know how it would work. It won't set any world's speed record but I am quite satisfied with the performance.

Bought a smaller wood stove and needed to further split oak and hickory that has been split before. This wood has been in the wood shed for 4 years and is dry. Also needed to split into kindling.

This splitter is exactly what I needed for the job. I am 70 years old and my aim with the maul isn't what it used to be but the splitter is pretty precise. Plus I can use it in inside my shop where it is dry and no snow. Have been able to split several pieces that I couldn't split by hand by... more

I wanted to purchase a medium duty electric splitter for two reasons. First, I usually purchase pre-split wood and sometimes want to further split the pieces to provide shorter burn time or a variety of sizes for my fires. I was tired of splitting by hand, so I looked for a lightweight electric model I could use in the basement. Secondly, my neighbor felled a tree and I got some of the limbs and wanted to split them.

After researching several sites and models, I ordered the Boss EC5T20 5 ton from logsplittersdirect.com. I also ordered the 4 way splitter attachment and the cart to raise the unit off of the ground. A day after I ordered it, the staff called me and said that stand didn't match the splitter and would not work. I was grateful that they found the issue before everything arrived at my doorstep.

The splitter arrived in 3 days. It was well packed in Styrofoam and arrived safely. Upon opening the box, all that is needed is to screw on the handle, open the hydraulic vent and plug it in. The manual provided decent information about usage and how to check and change the oil. Beyond that, there isn't a lot to "instruct" for a log splitter.

I used the splitter to split about 1/4 cord of green limbs ranging from 4 to 10 inches in diameter and from 18 to 20 inches long. It was easy to use and split nearly everything easily. I used the (separately purchased) 4 way splitter attachment and it worked great for diameters up to about 6 to 8 inches. Above 8 inches, this 5 ton splitter struggled to split logs using the 4 way, but easily split them when I used the splitter normally. There were only 1 or 2 very large logs that this splitter couldn't handle and they were all in the 10-12 inch range. I'm saving them until they dry and expect I will be able to split them then.

Overall, I'm very happy with this splitter. For the light duty use I wanted, it is a great value.

PROS:
- fast cycle time
- auto return when the handle is released
- cheap 4 way splitting attachment
- wheels are sturdy, not cheap plastic
- sturdy log tray uses rails instead of "trays" that competitors use
- light weight and small...it can be loaded into a trunk by one person
- good value for the money...the next higher model is 2 tons more pressure for another $100.

CONS:
- the wheels work great on smooth ground, but are a bit too small to be stable going across the back yard
- the manual says to check oil with the unit vertical, but when you stand it up, it rests on the handle. It's bad design, but can be overlooked given the price to performance ratio
- when the unit stalls on a log that is too large/tough to handle, the ram retracts when the lever is release. However, the ram won't go forward again until the power is turned off and then on again.

I wanted to purchase a medium duty electric splitter for two reasons. First, I usually purchase pre-split wood and sometimes want to further split the pieces to provide shorter burn time or a variety of sizes for my fires. I was tired of splitting by hand, so I looked for a lightweight electric model I could use in the basement. Secondly, my neighbor felled a tree and I got some of the limbs and wanted to split them.

After researching several sites and models, I ordered the Boss EC5T20... more