Boss Industrial 10-Ton Horizontal Dual-Action Electric Log Splitter

On the whole, I’m really pleased with my 10 ton splitter: The unit arrived quickly, (only a few days after placing my order) and it arrived in perfect condition (almost guaranteed by it’s iron-framed shipping box).

The unit is quite heavy and requires some superficial assembly work, however this can easily be done by one person by improvising a hoist (in my case, a come-along hung from a bar run between two step ladders).

10 tons isn’t all the power in the world, but it will do a lot of work for you: In the last week or so I’ve split maybe 3,000 lbs. of sugar maple with no trouble at all. If you do bury the wedge, the reversible unit allows you to back-out the stuck wedge easily.

The unit’s only problems to date have been minor: (1) The power switch had a over-tight dust cover, which prevented the switch from being depressed enough to latch, and (2) the dip stick is either chrome or polished stainless..since the oil is water-white it is awfully difficult to get a good reading (I borrow my car’s dip stick).

On the whole, I’m really pleased with my 10 ton splitter: The unit arrived quickly, (only a few days after placing my order) and it arrived in perfect condition (almost guaranteed by it’s iron-framed shipping box).

The unit is quite heavy and requires some superficial assembly work, however this can easily be done by one person by improvising a hoist (in my case, a come-along hung from a bar run between two step ladders).

10 tons isn’t all the power in the world, but it will do a lot... more

I have had it over two years. The first year, I had to send it back, and they had to replace the piston. The machine was losing power. Here it is a year later - same exact problems, so I have to say not happy at all with the splitter. I am losing a lot of money.

I have just received my log splitter from you and found the process of shipping and delivery of the Boss 10-Ton Electric Log Splitter has been expensive, problematic, and misleading.

When I first began the process of ordering from you--a process generated in no small part by your promise of free shipping for this item--I entered my zip code into the box indicating the estimated arrival time there was, at this time, no indication that my zip code would necessitate me having to spend an extra $96 for the free shipping. That additional charge was not added on until I began the check out process. (This looks suspiciously to me like you are practicing a bait and switch tactic. Why don’t you change your website to show people the additional charge before they begin the purchase, when they enter their zip code the first time?)

Shortly after ordering, I received an email from you which told me that I was to call the shipping company before delivery--which I did--and that I would receive a call 24 hours ahead of delivery. I did not receive the promised call.

Instead, the call came less than 3 hours before the log splitter arrived, leaving me no time to gather the people I had arranged to help me off-load it.

I held up my end of this transaction by paying your company and calling the shipping company as required you, however, were professionally remiss in your stated obligations to me.

The fact that your company slips a significant additional sum into the purchase price later in the transaction is unfortunate, as it indicates a lack of consideration for the customer.

I have begun using the splitter and find it to be an excellent product, sturdy and capable and I am pleased with the equipment. Despite this, it is unlikely at this time that I would either recommend your company or do business with you again.

Finally, I read your guidelines which preclude mentioning shipping in these reviews. Given my experience, I can understand why.

I have just received my log splitter from you and found the process of shipping and delivery of the Boss 10-Ton Electric Log Splitter has been expensive, problematic, and misleading.

When I first began the process of ordering from you--a process generated in no small part by your promise of free shipping for this item--I entered my zip code into the box indicating the estimated arrival time there was, at this time, no indication that my zip code would necessitate me having to spend an extra... more

Purchased this machine based on its characteristics. It is up on a stand, which makes working much easier. The dual action ram is clearly superior to single ram movement, you can split nearly twice the amount of wood in the same time frame. Heavy duty construction. More than adequate power for the average home owner. One wood cradle has a misaligned hole so the retaining screw won’t go fully into position. Can be easily remedied. Drawback: this machine is heavy. Thus difficult to move around. Happy with it so far.

Purchased this machine based on its characteristics. It is up on a stand, which makes working much easier. The dual action ram is clearly superior to single ram movement, you can split nearly twice the amount of wood in the same time frame. Heavy duty construction. More than adequate power for the average home owner. One wood cradle has a misaligned hole so the retaining screw won’t go fully into position. Can be easily remedied. Drawback: this machine is heavy. Thus difficult to move... more

I love it. It has made my job splitting logs so much easier. I would recommend it to any one needing to split wood that has electricity available close by. The only thing that I would do to make it better is to make the wheels wider because it is a little top heavy when you try to move it around.

I have used this splitter for several years and have split many cords of wood. I yet to find a log that it wouldn't split.this is a perfect splitter for homeowner use.but there are a few issues that would improve this splitter. It is quite top heavy and the wheelbase is narrow witch makes it hard to move around on rough ground.a wider wheel base with more substantial wheels would help a great deal. I am also thinking of making a foldaway handle to get more leverage as it's heavy for an old man to move around. Although it's hard to move around, when set where you won't it you have to love this splitter.

I have used this splitter for several years and have split many cords of wood. I yet to find a log that it wouldn't split.this is a perfect splitter for homeowner use.but there are a few issues that would improve this splitter. It is quite top heavy and the wheelbase is narrow witch makes it hard to move around on rough ground.a wider wheel base with more substantial wheels would help a great deal. I am also thinking of making a foldaway handle to get more leverage as it's heavy for an... more

I've had the Boss ED10T20 for about a month, and in spite of an awful lot of rain we have split maybe half a cord of maple. The log splitter arrived in perfect condition, in a carton that had steel angle-iron reinforcement on all corners and fastened to a small pallet. I rigged a chain hoist to the ceiling of the barn to lift the splitter out of the carton, and to support it while assembling the legs and front post. It is a quite heavy machine, but I'm glad of that since anything much lighter would probably not stand up to the large rounds that we have split. It has handled anything that the two of us could lift onto it. The maple is pretty wet and so I havn't needed to lubricate the wedge or bed. The "outriggers" on each side are fantastic. I had never used a log splitter that had anything like that and height of the machine and those outriggers sure do help save my back!

A couple of remarks: the machine needs to be set with the splitter bed pretty nearly level. I initially set it on a slight slope with the motor end higher, and had oil running out of the filler. So the next time I set it up I put the motor end down slope and the machine wouldn't drive the ram (I think maybe the oil level at the pump inlet was low). When I set it with the bed level (across the slope) it worked fine and we went through about 2/3 of what we've split so far. It is really nice not to have the fumes and noise of a gas engine. Also, since I have solar panels, this effectively is a solar powered log splitter!

I've had the Boss ED10T20 for about a month, and in spite of an awful lot of rain we have split maybe half a cord of maple. The log splitter arrived in perfect condition, in a carton that had steel angle-iron reinforcement on all corners and fastened to a small pallet. I rigged a chain hoist to the ceiling of the barn to lift the splitter out of the carton, and to support it while assembling the legs and front post. It is a quite heavy machine, but I'm glad of that since anything much... more

Owned this splitter for two years. It works well but appears poorly constructed: the wheels are entirely too small (one fell off once, causing a ton of trouble getting it back on) and this thing is really, really heavy.

First off- I like the working height of this unit. I like the DUAL ACTION feature. I like that you do not have to try and get it started. Unit has split all I have put in it. I like that I can roll it around and I like that it stows away easily.

I am waiting for them to come out with an add on split height extender and if this unit was a little faster on the stroke- I would absolutely LOVE it.

Works great. Watch the video to see what it can do.

I am 57 and not easily impressed. I will write this review with the caveat, it’s a first impression. If the future allows I will come back and update or write a follow up review next year. I have a beautiful 30x40 workshop that is loaded with tools of every kind. I am a “Tim Allen” around the house.

I spent several weeks studying splitters. I read as many reviews as I could find. Interesting there are not many reviews on this machine. I chose this machine because the reviews on most of the others ranged from atrocious to so so. The few I could find on these seemed acceptable. I also studied the manufacturer and they passed muster. I liked the manufacturer’s point of view on the hydraulics. I learned from reading many reviews that the hydraulic element is much more important than the power source. I liked the fact that the hoses were coil wrapped on the standard machine it was not an additional option. That spoke to the quality of the hydraulics.

Additional factors revolved around the fact that I was buying as a home owner. I plan to split wood for several widows who also have property with available wood. I live on a small ranch with plenty of cut it yourself wood available. Our sole heating source is wood. I was not looking for a “production” machine. As I considered the fact that I would use this machine for a week or two each year and then store it, I decided electric was the way to go. I wanted a power source that required NO maintenance and I wanted a small footprint for storage purposes. I have a powerful electric pressure washer that is over 30 years old. It was in storage at one point for over 15 years. When I got it back out, checked the oil in the pump and fired it up, it ran perfectly. It’s also a smaller footprint than gas powered pressure washers so it stores in a smaller space. That is what I wanted in a splitter.

The machine arrived in about 8 days. It arrived in perfect shape. No abuse of the shipping package. It was well packaged with a wood bottom in the packing box and it was strapped to a custom built pallet just the size of the box. I used an overhead hand winch to lift it from the box. I wanted to save the shipping packaging in case it needed to be sent back. I did not want to cut the box. The splitter only weighs 215 lbs. However when you get it out and start trying to move it around you quickly realize this is a beast. Based on the picture and the description, and the weight of the competitors at 600 to 1000 lbs, you think this is going to be a bit dainty. You think you are going to have to baby it a bit. You could not be more wrong. You are not going to break anything off by leaning on it. There is no plastic and this is not made with thin gauge metal anywhere. I repeat this is a beast it is built for the job.

I read all the instructions. It doesn’t really say if it comes full of hydraulic fluid so I stood it up per the instructions and found no oil on the dipstick. I went and found some AW32 hydraulic oil. I had to research hydraulic oil to learn about this because I did not find any in my little Podunk town. I had to drive 10 miles to the next town. You can find it in most chain auto part stores. It actually says AW32 on the container and comes in gallon jugs. So I ended up putting 1.5 quarts in the machine before it came up to the proper level. You only need to buy a gallon because it only holds 3.7 quarts if completely empty. I don’t think it comes in quarts.

I put on the handle, wheels, and log racks. I put some hydraulic oil on a rag and oiled the wedged and sliding ram area. I plugged it in and turned it on. Wall-la, it ran. I cycled the ram through 3 cycles per the instructions (with the vent screw loosened). I stood it back on end and checked the fluid. No change in fluid level. It was late in the day and very cold. I did not want to wrestle this thing over to the wood pile (about 100 yards away). Besides it was raining out and I wanted to split the wood in the doorway of the shop. I took my lawn tractor and wagon and went to the wood pile and got a load of wood. I was splitting seasoned black walnut about 16” long and 8-10” round. Black walnut is tough and stringy. It is often twisted and the grain curves. It has very little straight grain. It split beautifully. I was impressed. I love the dual direction splitting. It helps with twisted grain and it speeds operations up. I am in no hurry of course because I am not a production outfit. At no time did the machine sound like it was under any strain. There was nothing in my pile it would not split. At this point, first impression, I am immmpresssed. I had fun splitting wood for the night. I am making an 80’ 10/3 extension cord to use over by the wood pile. Tomorrow I will go split a cord of wood and see how it goes. At this point I can only conclude that this is the splitter of choice for any homeowner or small group of homeowners to share.

I am 57 and not easily impressed. I will write this review with the caveat, it’s a first impression. If the future allows I will come back and update or write a follow up review next year. I have a beautiful 30x40 workshop that is loaded with tools of every kind. I am a “Tim Allen” around the house.

I spent several weeks studying splitters. I read as many reviews as I could find. Interesting there are not many reviews on this machine. I chose this machine because the reviews on most... more