Dirty Hand Tools 22-Ton Horizontal / Vertical Gas Log Splitter

Bought this log splitter almost 1 year ago, decided to wait awhile before writing a review to see how it performed. Couldn't be more happy!

Delivery came in a small box truck that was able to maneuver down my small private street. And unloading was fairly simple, my driveway is a bit steep near the street so it was a heavy haul up the hill. It came in a very sturdy crate, well packaged and easy to assemble. The steel beam is the heaviest part but thankfully, you only have to stand it up and lock a bolt into the support frame and then lean it back.

Anyway, as other reviews have claimed, several connections did not have Teflon tape on them, but I was prepared for that and made sure they did before firing it up. It ran and worked great on the first pull if I recall. Used it to split about 4 cords of wood during last spring/summer, gosh do my back and arms feel so much better not having to hand split logs anymore!

Fast forward 8 months to the middle of this very horrible winter. Still had plenty of wood for this year, but none split and ready for next. Thankfully Ameren is in my neighborhood trimming back mostly branches from power lines but also cutting down whole trees on occasion. Made a deal with the lead guy to call me whenever he has some large logs/limbs and I'll come haul them away for him so he doesn't have to bother. see pictures below After a few weeks driving around my neighborhood collecting logs, I had a serious backlog of wood on my drive and had to start getting it split!

Haven't fired up the log splitter in 8 months and its freezing outside, but gosh do I love Kohler engines. First pull again and it fires right up, and off to splitting I go.

I will admit, sometimes I wish I had bought the 27 ton because I've had a few really knotty logs that just wouldn't split easily, requiring several repositioning attempts and mashing it with the wedge over and over to get them to split, but this 22-ton has gotten through them all eventually.

A most excellent purchase, although my local Menards had the 27-ton for $700 this holiday season...doh

Bought this log splitter almost 1 year ago, decided to wait awhile before writing a review to see how it performed. Couldn't be more happy!

Delivery came in a small box truck that was able to maneuver down my small private street. And unloading was fairly simple, my driveway is a bit steep near the street so it was a heavy haul up the hill. It came in a very sturdy crate, well packaged and easy to assemble. The steel beam is the heaviest part but thankfully, you only have to stand it up... more

Has been hard to start since day one. Stored exactly the way it is recommended and after about 4 hours run time had to have the carb rebuilt. Always run it with mid grade octane. Muffler cover screws vibrated out during 2nd use. Had to tighten main hydraulic hose during first run.

Everything with my purchase from Log Splitters Direct went better than expected. Sent in the check and the splitter arrived. Simple as that. The only problem we had was getting the semi truck turned around. (see picture) I was expecting a small box truck. The driver did a great job in the little space he had. He was very pleasant and gladly waited while we inspected the crate. Nothing was out of place. My wife and I had it assembled in a little over a hour. ( We had a few ice teas it was hot out.) I haven't used the splitter yet, waiting for temps to cool down, but I started it up and ran it through several cycles. Worked perfectly. Thank you LSD.

Everything with my purchase from Log Splitters Direct went better than expected. Sent in the check and the splitter arrived. Simple as that. The only problem we had was getting the semi truck turned around. (see picture) I was expecting a small box truck. The driver did a great job in the little space he had. He was very pleasant and gladly waited while we inspected the crate. Nothing was out of place. My wife and I had it assembled in a little over a hour. ( We had a few ice teas it... more

Main complaint was inability to read the dipstick for the hydraulic fluid. Finally taped paper around stick to get a reading. Also, had overflow problems with both oil & hydraulic fluids obviously, there were some fluids in both reservoirs. Had to siphon out quite a bit of hydraulic fluid. Not too thrilled with the jack assembly, this beast is too heavy & needs a crank type jack. Other than that, I am pleased with the splitter.

The only problem I found with the log splitter is the jackstand on the front - it's not adjustable. I had to change to an adjustable Jack for easy maneuvering and hook up on my Polaris

Haven't used it much yet but I tested it and it works great. Pricing through Log Splitters Direct is fantastic. Shipping was quick and painless.

We live in the Adirondack Mountains. Our whole economy depends on tourists. (campers hikers snowmobilers etc.) My son in law and I made racks for camp fire wood. We split several cords of camp fire wood for the upcoming Memorial day weekend, which is a huge camping event where we live. This splitter works so well and effortlessly that we're almost fighting over who gets to split the wood on the weekends. The price was great, and the quality outstanding. I love the little shelf that catches the first half of the split. That saves you from bending over to pick it up. A fantastic tool. Thank you guys.

We live in the Adirondack Mountains. Our whole economy depends on tourists. (campers hikers snowmobilers etc.) My son in law and I made racks for camp fire wood. We split several cords of camp fire wood for the upcoming Memorial day weekend, which is a huge camping event where we live. This splitter works so well and effortlessly that we're almost fighting over who gets to split the wood on the weekends. The price was great, and the quality outstanding. I love the little shelf that catches the... more

I grabbed this splitter on sale and it was in my driveway in under a week! The unit is heavy. Get help assembling! I'm pretty stout but the main beam is hella heavy! Only a handful of bolts, nuts and washers as well as fluids to get it operational. I tested the splitter on a twisted, triple trunk, wild cherry 24-30 inches round. My log was freshly cut in may and was super wet and stringy. This splitter plows right through it like a hot knife through butter! I will recommend it to anyone looking!

I grabbed this splitter on sale and it was in my driveway in under a week! The unit is heavy. Get help assembling! I'm pretty stout but the main beam is hella heavy! Only a handful of bolts, nuts and washers as well as fluids to get it operational. I tested the splitter on a twisted, triple trunk, wild cherry 24-30 inches round. My log was freshly cut in may and was super wet and stringy. This splitter plows right through it like a hot knife through butter! I will recommend it to anyone... more

I have used it 2 days and it leaks under the control valve. No Teflon on that joint. Hydraulic tank has no drain on it. Having to take off the hose to drain is poor engineer. I will put one on hose myself If i can find parts. Tape for Log Length waste of time to put on. Logs destroyed it in an hour. Engraved measure would be lots better. Crank down stand would be lots easier than what they have. That takes 2 people.

Engine is strong and starts 1st pull. Sips gas. Very powerful. I have split some logs that I thought it would not do.

I have used it 2 days and it leaks under the control valve. No Teflon on that joint. Hydraulic tank has no drain on it. Having to take off the hose to drain is poor engineer. I will put one on hose myself If i can find parts. Tape for Log Length waste of time to put on. Logs destroyed it in an hour. Engraved measure would be lots better. Crank down stand would be lots easier than what they have. That takes 2 people.

Engine is strong and starts 1st pull. Sips gas. ... more

Replaced jack with cranking jack. Too much weight toward hitch.

I am very happy with the splitter. Looked like a job to put together, but was very easy. Not impressed with the shipping company which said it would be there on two different days and then just showed up. Hard to be there when they say and then no call and no show.