Powerhouse XM-380 7-Ton Horizontal Electric Log Splitter

I was skeptical about an electric splitter since I only used a gas powered one before. I tried it because I didn't like the noise, heat and fumes of a gas engine. I was pleasantly surprised at the ease of use and the low noise level of the electric one. There is a size range for the splitter which was a problem for my large pieces but that is common for all splitters.

The work went extremely fast. I made a connector for the dual control handles so I could easily press the lever with one hand. I also was able to place the splitter on top of a standard Costco table to save my back.

I split the wood seen in the shed in about three hours. The shed space is 8ft wide x 7ft high and the wood is piled 3 tiers deep.

After I was done I used my compressor to blow of all dust and debris before storing it for another day. I have enough wood split for the entire winter from three hours of splitting. I have a fire at least 4-5 nights a week in my fireplace insert. I never have to heat the house at night when I have a wood fire.

I am 100% satisfied with my purchase. Log Splitters Direct had the best price, free shipping and it was delivered quickly. No complaints.

I was skeptical about an electric splitter since I only used a gas powered one before. I tried it because I didn't like the noise, heat and fumes of a gas engine. I was pleasantly surprised at the ease of use and the low noise level of the electric one. There is a size range for the splitter which was a problem for my large pieces but that is common for all splitters.

The work went extremely fast. I made a connector for the dual control handles so I could easily press the lever with one... more

I absolutely love my wood splitter. I have a camp and have had many trees taken down and hate to see them sit and rot. There is no way I could split them by hand.

First of all, the shipping was free and delivery was right to my door (in the woods). Setup was very easy and the wheels make it so easy to move to the work site.

I love this because it seems so safe compared to chainsaws and hatchets. Being electric is certainly easy.
You load the log, pull the handle and SLOWLY the plate pushes the log into the wedge.... it splits the logs like magic.
My daughter and I make quick work of all the logs that were stacked up, it was a lot of fun.

Thanks for a great product, we are contemplating buying one for my brother who just bought a camp.
In the meantime, I'm looking for more trees to cut down :)

I absolutely love my wood splitter. I have a camp and have had many trees taken down and hate to see them sit and rot. There is no way I could split them by hand.

First of all, the shipping was free and delivery was right to my door (in the woods). Setup was very easy and the wheels make it so easy to move to the work site.

I love this because it seems so safe compared to chainsaws and hatchets. Being electric is certainly easy.
You load the log, pull the handle and SLOWLY the plate... more

I bought this splitter to replace my speeco 5 Ton. It would kick it self out frequently and I was restarting all the time splitting fir and larch. No problem power wise with FX128-Z. BUT, what a useless setup with the two hand hydraulic system.

I did not use the machine until I modified it for one hand hydraulic operation, also improved the air bleed screw and added 20" bicycle wheels and tires for easy moving.

I like the size and ease of moving and using the splitter.

My husband is so pleased with this splitter. It is easy and powerful. Great value. Makes our life easier. Thank you!

After using my neighbors, I decided I needed one. After checking others out, the price and quality, this is the way to go. My experienced neighbor said, don't go less than 7 tons. I love how easily I can make my kindling, plus....

After having this unit for 2 years in need of repair. Unable to get it serviced in my area. Call customer service, they sent me picture of what they think is the problem--their tech is in China- told parts center will contact me after 2 weeks no contact -keep e-mail them no answer.

Splitter arrived, instructions useless, came with extra "O" rings and a bolt loose in the box with NO mention anywhere as to what the parts were for. Split less than a cord when Hydro oil started to spray out. Called phone number on instruction sheet. Person said I would get response by email. NO response, now calling the given phone number, message says "Number not is service". Am filing dispute with credit card co. I used. This splitter is a foreign made piece of JUNK!!!!!!

I've held off on writing a review until we finished our yearly wood splitting for the winter, because I felt after going through 6 cords of wood that this would be a more representative review.

When the splitter arrived and I took it out of its packaging I have to say I was certainly not blown away by it outwards appearance. Between the welds, the plastic handles and just the general cosmetic appearance, it certainly didn't look like our previous splitter (DR 5 ton). All that being said, it certainly didn't disappoint in the performance category!

Our previous splitter was a DR product that almost cost double what this unit did, and fumbled its way through most of the wood that we received. In fact there was more than one time where we have to actually use a 35 pound splitting maul to complete splitting the wood. We typically get a good array of Elm, Ash, Oak and Maple. It was used for about 6 years, before it just basically stopped working. And, after spending $700 on this unit and being told there was no replacement parts we decided it was a chance to look elsewhere. The splitter absolutely flies through everything we've thrown at it so far with nary a hiccup. The only complaint that I have is that the RAM doesn't go all the way to the base, which with some knotty pieces of wood means we have to use a metal plate as a spacer to complete the process. However those pieces of wood are few and far between.

All in all for the amount of money we paid versus the performance of this unit we are pleasantly surprised with its durability, ease of use and general overall performance. So as they say, never judge a book by its cover. Which, in this case is certainly accurate. I would most certainly recommend this to somebody who's looking for a low cost, high performance residential unit for those people who heat their houses with firewood during the winter.

I've held off on writing a review until we finished our yearly wood splitting for the winter, because I felt after going through 6 cords of wood that this would be a more representative review.

When the splitter arrived and I took it out of its packaging I have to say I was certainly not blown away by it outwards appearance. Between the welds, the plastic handles and just the general cosmetic appearance, it certainly didn't look like our previous splitter (DR 5 ton). All that being said, it... more

The log splitter works great and is very quiet. I was splitting some short rounds and they didn't split all the way, so I discovered the best way to do this was to duct tape a 4 x 4 block of wood onto the pusher...so that the shorter pieces would be pushed further into the wedge. That was all it took to get clean splits. This small 4 x 4 was about 5 inches long and gave me the added reach.

I purchased this product because the starter on my gas splitter broke and I had problems getting the part. I am a 73 year old woman who needs to put in four cords of firewood in for winter.

Questions:

What is the purpose of the two handles? When splitting wood, you frequently need one hand on the log! I stuck a wrench between the handles and covered it with duct tape to allow operation with one hand.

Why are the wheels set higher than the barrel of the motor? Makes them pretty useless if you need to move the thing.

What purpose is served by the cover that, apparently, should go over the handles? Just in the way! I took it off.

Other than that, it's made it through one and one half cords. I already had split an equal amount. One more cord to go!

I purchased this product because the starter on my gas splitter broke and I had problems getting the part. I am a 73 year old woman who needs to put in four cords of firewood in for winter.

Questions:

What is the purpose of the two handles? When splitting wood, you frequently need one hand on the log! I stuck a wrench between the handles and covered it with duct tape to allow operation with one hand.

Why are the wheels set higher than the barrel of the motor? Makes them pretty... more