Ramsplitter 16-Ton Subaru-Powered Horizontal / Vertical Gas Log Splitter

Ramsplitter builds every one of their log splitters in Rockford, IL. While these units are manufactured in America by U.S. labor, the manufacturing process is very manual and time-consuming, and as a result, it’s not unusual for a Ramsplitter brand log splitter to take as long as 6 to 8 weeks to ship to you from the time you order. There is no denying the unit you receive will be a top-quality product made by American workers. Just be prepared to wait for your unit to actually show up at your home or business. If you’re in a hurry to split your logs, you may want to consider another brand of log splitter.

Ramsplitter builds every one of their log splitters in Rockford, IL. While these units are manufactured in America by U.S. labor, the manufacturing process is very manual and time-consuming, and as a result, it’s not unusual for a Ramsplitter brand log splitter to take as long as 6 to 8 weeks to ship to you from the time you order. There is no denying the unit you receive will be a top-quality product made by American workers. Just be prepared to wait for your unit to actually show up at your... more

Ramsplitter builds all of their units in Rockford, Illinois out of top quality components.

Take a look at the video to see how a 4 way wedge on a 16 ton model rips through a large log.

This is one of their smaller log splitters- imagine how fast your woodpile would grow with a 4 way wedge on a 30 ton unit!

Add the log cradles so you don't have to spend the day picking the split wood off the ground, and you have a classic example of working smarter, not harder.

Assembly instructions are the most incomplete and poor I've ever encountered. It doesn't seem to make sense that the owner/company would place so much emphasis on a quality product and not carry it through with complete and accurate instructions. Examples include the following:

-Instructs not to tighten bolts when assembling the "hitch" to the "tank" until beam is installed. Deosn't make any sense and never says exactly when to tighten.

-No instructions on lever assembly and doesn't mention the hitch support at all and which pin to use.

-Illustrations are a very poor example for steps and really not relevant or useful.

- Never covers what the main quick release pin is for, it's not even mentioned.

- Doesn't mention installation of the hose from the tank to the pump and the associated clamps.

-Completely omits the shorter hydraulic hose and the removal of the red plastic cap on the Ram.

Basically the assembly instruction, in my opinion, are a complete failure, which is a shame for such a seemingly good product. Why would anyone put forth such an effort and neglect proper instructions?? This product should only be sold and assembled by an authorized dealer with such poor assembly instructions. With proper instructions, there's no reason why the "average Joe" couldn't easily and properly put this unit together. As is, it's a scary proposition at best. My rating reflects the poor instructions, otherwise I don't see any reason to give this product anything but rave reviews.

LogSplittersDirect responds - we have both the owner's manual and the assembly instructions for this model posted in the "specs" tab on our web site. We feel the assembly instructions are very concise and relatively easy to follow. We would encourage anyone interested in purchasing this log splitter to review the assembly instructions on our web site and determine if you feel you have the ability to complete the assembly that is required.

Assembly instructions are the most incomplete and poor I've ever encountered. It doesn't seem to make sense that the owner/company would place so much emphasis on a quality product and not carry it through with complete and accurate instructions. Examples include the following:

-Instructs not to tighten bolts when assembling the "hitch" to the "tank" until beam is installed. Deosn't make any sense and never says exactly when to tighten.

-No instructions on lever... more

Assembly instructions were very poor. Did not include making all hose connections. I attempted calling Ramsplitter using two numbers on assembly and operating instructions - no answer on one and left a message on the other and no one returned the call.

I resolved the issue on my own and the splitter is operational and works great.