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Boss Industrial EC5T20 Reviews & Ratings
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Features  5/5 Quality 5/5 Performance 5/5 Value 5/5
Easy To Use (12)
Easy To Store (8)
I'd Buy It Again (6)
High Quality (6)
Price (4)
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Log Splitter Expert
 36 Reviews  1144 Helpful Votes |
 This convenient electric model is strong enough to split logs the size most of us burn at home and light enough to easily be moved to different locations. At 110lbs this little splitter really packs a punch. Using 2,700 psi of hydraulic pressure you can split logs 10” in diameter and 20.5” long. Log diameter may vary based on wood type and how long ago the tree was cut down.
One hand lever operation with no additional button to push frees up your second hand to move previously split logs... more This convenient electric model is strong enough to split logs the size most of us burn at home and light enough to easily be moved to different locations. At 110lbs this little splitter really packs a punch. Using 2,700 psi of hydraulic pressure you can split logs 10” in diameter and 20.5” long. Log diameter may vary based on wood type and how long ago the tree was cut down.
One hand lever operation with no additional button to push frees up your second hand to move previously split logs and stage logs that have yet to be split. This makes a big difference when you and you alone are consistently nominated by your family to be chief log splitter and fire starter.
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| Paul Steinbrink
Kearney, NE |
 Most Helpful Positive ReviewNot Your Normal Use
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.
Paul Recommends This Boss Industrial Product  Brand Rep Paul, I have to admit...this is the first time I have ever seen someone splitting potted plants! I am glad the machine suits your needs.
If you ever need anything else, please let us know.
Thanks for buying a Boss!
John
Boss Industrial, Inc. moreWas this review helpful? 00 |
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| David M.
Foxboro, MA |
 Very Good Simply put- love it.
Pros: Easy To Use, Easy To Store, I'd Buy It Again, Reliable David Recommends This Boss Industrial Product Brand Rep David, Glad you are happy with your purchase and thanks for buying a Boss!
Ron
Boss Industrial moreWas this review helpful? 00 |
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| William M.
Jacksonville, FL |
 Just A Little Disappointed
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.
morePros: Easy To Use, Easy To Store, Durable, Quiet Cons: Will Not Split Green Wood William Recommends This Boss Industrial Product Brand Rep William, We appreciate your review. You are correct that green wood is harder to split, and a 7 ton could have helped out with that. If the logs are cut at a hard angle you can try to place the sharper angle on the wedge side so that the ram cap "the pushing piece" has a flatter edge to push on.
At extreme angles it is hard to get a solid push from the ram, as you are trying to push the whole log with just a small bit of log on one side of the ram. It simply can't get a grip and will push the log off the side, or over the ram cap depending on how you have the cut angle positioned. So a straighter cut will keep it on the machine. If you have a lot of logs cut on diagonals like this, keep and small hand ax nearby so you can make a quick cut to make a flat spot for the ram to push against. It may be a quick fix to get them to stay on the machine, and the long term solution is to cut the logs with a bit straighter cut so they will sit and stay on the log splitter for you.
If you have other questions, or I can provide you with any photos or additional info, please just let me know.
Thanks for buying a Boss!
John Collier
Boss Industrial, Inc. moreWas this review helpful? 20 |
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| Mark M.
Boyertown, PA |
It Works Awsome!
It was perfect for what I needed it for, and faster than I thought.
Pros: Easy To Use, Easy To Store, High Quality, Exceeded Expectations Mark Recommends This Boss Industrial Product Brand Rep Mark, Glad you like the spliiter and thanks for buying a Boss! Have a great Holiday season.
Ron
Boss Industrial moreWas this review helpful? 10 |
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| David B.
Bovey, MN |
Save My Aching Back
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.
David Recommends This Boss Industrial Product Brand Rep David, Thank you for your review and let us know if you ever need anything.
Ron
Boss Industrial moreWas this review helpful? 10 |
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| Brad M.
Oxford, NE |
Great Splitter
Very nice splitter. Bought the stand to go with it. So glad I did. I really like the one hand control for the splitter. Helps when splitting logs that are not perfectly round. I use it in my garage to split starter wood. Would give a 5 star rating.
Brad Recommends This Boss Industrial Product Brand Rep Brad, Thanks for the review. We appreciate each and every one. If you need us feel free to let us know.
Thanks for buying a Boss!
John
Boss Industrial moreWas this review helpful? 10 |
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| Donald J.
Marysville, OH |
Better Than Expected
Shipping was fast and easy, couldn't believe shipping was free !!! I was surprised at how quiet this unit is, I purchased this so I could split firewood at my leisure, I get firewood rounds from a local sawmill and have used their 20 ton splitter to split, only I could only use it on days they were closed which I understand of course but between cutting the rounds, splitting and loading into my truck, taking them home, unloading, stacking-- was getting to me.
Especially since I try to get at least a cord at a time , to much for me to do in one day... So I opted for a portable unit that I can stow away and pull out when needed, this fits the bill, enough power to split what I need (I've even put some rounds on that exceeded the recommendations) smooth operation and best of all , if I want to take 2 or 3 days to split up cords at a time, I can Shipping was fast and easy, couldn't believe shipping was free !!! I was surprised at how quiet this unit is, I purchased this so I could split firewood at my leisure, I get firewood rounds from a local sawmill and have used their 20 ton splitter to split, only I could only use it on days they were closed which I understand of course but between cutting the rounds, splitting and loading into my truck, taking them home, unloading, stacking-- was getting to me.
Especially since I try to get... moreDonald Recommends This Boss Industrial Product Brand Rep Donald, Thanks for the review. Nice to hear we are better than expected!
If you need anything, please feel free to let us know.
Thanks for buying a Boss!
John
Boss Industrial, Inc. moreDonald's Experience With Log Splitters Direct "Beyond my expectations" moreWas this review helpful? 10 |
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| Rodger C.
Lake City, MI |
Well Built Splitter
Works just as I had hoped. Well built splitter.
Pros: Easy To Use, Easy To Store, High Quality, I'd Buy It Again Cons: Can't remove the dipstick with the allen wrench provided Rodger Recommends This Boss Industrial Product Brand Rep Rodger, Glad you like your splitter. We have had similar responses about the dip stick so we now make one with a hex bolt head instead of the allen wrench. If you contact our parts department i'm sure they have them in stock. Thanks for buying a Boss.
Ron
Boss Industrial moreWas this review helpful? 00 |
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| Russell S.
Chiloquin, OR |
Very Good Product
Does what I needed the splitter for.
Pros: Easy To Use, Easy To Store, High Quality, I'd Buy It Again Russell Recommends This Boss Industrial Product Brand Rep Russell, Thanks for the short and great review!
Ron
Boss Industrial moreRussell's Experience With Log Splitters Direct "Very good product" moreWas this review helpful? 00 |
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| Tracy N.
Hemphill, TX |
Great For Smaller Applications The 5 Ton Has Performed Very Well
Great product.
Pros: Easy To Use, High Quality, I'd Buy It Again, Exceeded Expectations Tracy Recommends This Boss Industrial Product Brand Rep Tracy, Thanks for buying a Boss and have a great Holiday!
Ron
Boss Industrial moreWas this review helpful? 00 |
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| William F.
Holts Summit, MO |
Does Whant I Want It To
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... morePros: Easy To Use, Price, Easy To Store, I'd Buy It Again William Recommends This Boss Industrial Product Brand Rep William, Glad you have found the right machine for the job. Thanks or the review and have a great Holiday!
Ron
Boss Industrial moreWilliam's Experience With Log Splitters Direct "Splitter came with a damaged wheel. Sent in a photo and a new wheel was returned with dispatch." moreWas this review helpful? 00 |
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Product Manual
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