Ramsplitter 16-Ton Horizontal / Vertical Electric 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

First, the bad. It came with absolutely no instructions for assembly or use. It really wouldn't have hurt them much to copy a couple of pages out or provide it online. It is very possible that if you install the hoses wrong you could damage the unit and/or yourself.

That said, it works very well. I've put about 3 cords through it. The wood rounds were up to about 32 inches in diameter. There are times when it takes a 5 seconds or so to make the first split, but so far it has always worked.

The cycle time is about as fast as I would like it. I haven't measured the time from the top to the bottom, but whatever it is it is fast enough. Usually you only need to move the wedge about 6 inches up and down to make the split.

Note that I only use this in the vertical orientation. I feel that this is really the only practical way to use a spltter. I have no desire to lift 30 to 50 pounds of wood a few hundred times. If you really want to use in horizontally then you should probably buy the catcher attachment so that you don't drop wood on the fluid cap.

It is very quiet. The is a nice change from gas splitters. Occasionally there will be a sharp "explosion" when the wood splits, but other that that there is just a relatively low hum.

The best feature of this splitter is that it is easy to move and takes up relatively little space. I tried moving a 20 ton gas splitter at a home improvement store. Even on a smooth concrete floor it was difficult to lift and move. It would have been difficult to store too due to the size. This guy is very different.

Be sure to avoid hitting the hex bolts attaching the wedge to the splitter when splitting. If you push the round up flat to the splitter you can easily end up trying to split wood with the ends of the bolts!

It is hard to tell how this will last. The rail/upright piece isn't super heavy duty. However, I see no sign that anything lis likely to break.

First, the bad. It came with absolutely no instructions for assembly or use. It really wouldn't have hurt them much to copy a couple of pages out or provide it online. It is very possible that if you install the hoses wrong you could damage the unit and/or yourself.

That said, it works very well. I've put about 3 cords through it. The wood rounds were up to about 32 inches in diameter. There are times when it takes a 5 seconds or so to make the first split, but so far it has always... more

I purchased this to work up 10-12 cord of log length firewood. It is pretty quiet and has enough power for everything that I've put on it but it rocks and racks a lot under load. Most troubling is that I am just 4 cord in and the butt plate has already bent, enough to see and blow the paint off near the weld. So far the deflection is about 1/8 of an inch but that's a lot for 1 inch plate steel. I'm going to keep a close eye on the weld to see if it cracks. When I purchased this I was a little skeptical of the electric motor but never would have thought the construction would be the problem. I'll be contacting ram splitter to let them know about the problem and see if there is anything they can do to make it right, for me or for future product improvements.

I purchased this to work up 10-12 cord of log length firewood. It is pretty quiet and has enough power for everything that I've put on it but it rocks and racks a lot under load. Most troubling is that I am just 4 cord in and the butt plate has already bent, enough to see and blow the paint off near the weld. So far the deflection is about 1/8 of an inch but that's a lot for 1 inch plate steel. I'm going to keep a close eye on the weld to see if it cracks. When I purchased this I was a... more

I can't give all 5-star rating 'cuz I don't have any experience with power splitters, this is my first and I've not used it much as yet, having used an axe and sledge with wedges for the past 60+ years. I'm 75 and find the vertical feature of great benefit - just roll the log on and split away.

The only complaint is there were no instructions as to hooking up the hydraulic lines and the motor to pump coupling was not connected, requiring a call to the service tech. If you can move the wood to the splitter - buy the electric model.

My 16-ton easily split 12x18 Elm logs without hesitation. This unit is HD, but inserting a 2'x2'x6' into the tongue gave me plenty of leverage to pull and push it around.

I can't give all 5-star rating 'cuz I don't have any experience with power splitters, this is my first and I've not used it much as yet, having used an axe and sledge with wedges for the past 60+ years. I'm 75 and find the vertical feature of great benefit - just roll the log on and split away.

The only complaint is there were no instructions as to hooking up the hydraulic lines and the motor to pump coupling was not connected, requiring a call to the service tech. If you can move the wood... more

This is a good product. It came well packed on an 18 wheeler and everything was there. Easy to put together after taking it out of the packing crate. I've read other reviews that stated you needed a second hand, but I did it all alone with no help. (And I'm an old guy!)

The only issue I had was the manual didn't really go into proper explanation of the oil one should buy. I'm in Florida and the local auto shops didn't stock the oil it indicates and asked why I'd need it.

I burn all winter with a wood stove in a residential home.

In the past I'd rent a 8hp (Honda) gas splitter and try to split all the wood I'd collected in 1 weekend.

This season I decided to bite the bullet and buy a splitter. Being on a budget I considered a PTO driven unit for my Kubota BX or going with one of the local Big Box Store gas units.

Then I found Ramsplitter while web surfing. I called & personally talked with the owner regarding power and cycle time speeds, ruling out the PTO unit (too slow) and decided to go with the 16 Ton electric splitter.

Although this unit isn't as beefy as the Big Box Store gas units it can really split the wood. It never complains- runs all day long without a sip of gas or oil.

Ramsplitter is designed, manufactured and assembled in the USA, and is of very high quality. Cycle times are very comparable to the Honda I was renting, and the versatility of splitting horizontal or vertical really comes in handy with larger diameter logs.

My H-16 came with a 1.5 hp electric motor for ease of use with dedicated 20 Amp power source. Ramsplitter claims it puts out the same force as the 2 HP motor but uses less power to run.

With the 2HP motor Ramsplitter highly recommends a dedicated 30 Amp power source. The best thing is the low noise level. It just hums along, no more exhaust fumes and I can listen to game while splitting!

Also, the convenience of small packaging makes it easier to store than the large gas units. It requires little to no maintanance, and is easily pulled by me or my lawn tractor.

It's a great little splitter for heavy residential use. I've got 10 face cords of hardwood ready to burn- now what happened to our winter?

I burn all winter with a wood stove in a residential home.

In the past I'd rent a 8hp (Honda) gas splitter and try to split all the wood I'd collected in 1 weekend.

This season I decided to bite the bullet and buy a splitter. Being on a budget I considered a PTO driven unit for my Kubota BX or going with one of the local Big Box Store gas units.

Then I found Ramsplitter while web surfing. I called & personally talked with the owner regarding power and cycle time speeds, ruling... more

Hi researched log splitters on this site as well as many others. I wanted to buy a US made electric splitter. I decided Ram Splitter was the best choice. The first splitter arrived so damaged it could not be used. Doug at Ram splitter sent a second one that arrived even more damaged. I was able to combine the two to make one working splitter I used the splitter for less that 10 hours and did like it but the electric motor made a grinding sound and stopped working. I never used it more than an hour or two at a time. I now will call again to see if I can get a new motor for my 8 month old splitter that should be under warranty. I would not buy an electric motor splitter.

Hi researched log splitters on this site as well as many others. I wanted to buy a US made electric splitter. I decided Ram Splitter was the best choice. The first splitter arrived so damaged it could not be used. Doug at Ram splitter sent a second one that arrived even more damaged. I was able to combine the two to make one working splitter I used the splitter for less that 10 hours and did like it but the electric motor made a grinding sound and stopped working. I never used it more than an... more

Excellent piece of equipment but not a "killer" machine. Electric is not gasoline power but this machine can do well with most anything. I have a lot of old giant Hemlock that is knotty as heck. You have to be careful and work around the tough pieces or the big knots will stop it cold, but the rest of the time it works fine. The fill-hole for the hydraulic fluid could be larger and moved so the strut doesn't get in the way of a funnel. Did they just forget (I hope) to give me a bolt to lock the thing in upright position? I had to drive into town to get one. Also, a sloppy weld required a little filling down so the brace assembly would slide into the fitting on the chassis.

Excellent piece of equipment but not a "killer" machine. Electric is not gasoline power but this machine can do well with most anything. I have a lot of old giant Hemlock that is knotty as heck. You have to be careful and work around the tough pieces or the big knots will stop it cold, but the rest of the time it works fine. The fill-hole for the hydraulic fluid could be larger and moved so the strut doesn't get in the way of a funnel. Did they just forget (I hope) to give me a... more

This splitter is awesome. Just finished splitting approx. 10 truckloads of wood without a problem. It even made quick work of Sweet Gum. Assembly was fairly easy, however, if you have a forklift it is much simpler to attach the top part of the splitter, otherwise you will need two people. The packing was much too flimsy for the weight of this machine and it fell apart, though nothing was damaged other than some scratched paint. I used the splitter exclusively in the vertical position, mostly because of the size and weight of the logs. It would be nice if it had a larger base with some grip to hold the logs in place better. Overall it was better than advertised. Quiet, efficient and easy to operate. I am extremely satisfied.

This splitter is awesome. Just finished splitting approx. 10 truckloads of wood without a problem. It even made quick work of Sweet Gum. Assembly was fairly easy, however, if you have a forklift it is much simpler to attach the top part of the splitter, otherwise you will need two people. The packing was much too flimsy for the weight of this machine and it fell apart, though nothing was damaged other than some scratched paint. I used the splitter exclusively in the vertical position, mostly... more

I bought this splitter about a month ago and was able to use it today for the first time. I would first say that the 16 ton is all the power I'll ever need. I get mostly Ash and Oak here and nothing goes more than 26 to 30" across. The splitter handled everything with ease, the vertical position is really nice as you don't need to lift those heavy pieces. The splitter operated flawlessly all day and you can split a ton of wood pretty quickly. The ram operated at a good speed. It's quick enough that you can get a lot done without waiting for it, but not so quick that it's dangerous. You have plenty of time to put the piece of wood where you want it and get out of the way without having to rush, I'd say the speed is just right.

Now...to the things I'd like to see improved. Don't even try to use this splitter without the log cradle. Part of the 2nd piece of wood I split fell off the log cradle and landed on the Hydraulic Fluid fill cap and broke it right off. Not the end of the World by why on earth would you put a plastic fill cap on a splitter. Oversight or pinching pennies shouldn't be an issue when you're spending this kind of money. The motor looks to be a high quality electric motor, but it's days are numbered unless you fashion some sort of guard to cover it. One stray half log landing on it would surely ruin it. Again, this shouldn't even be an issue. The beam isn't real secure when splitting in the horizontal position. It rests on a small piece of flat stock and wobbles from side to side. A pretty flimsy design that needs to be beefed up in my opinion.

Bottom line is that I'll spend some time and a few bucks modifying this splitter to include a heavy metal cover over the motor. The plastic fill cap should be metal and should have a guard over it as well. The beam should rest in a cradle when in the horizontal position so it doesn't wobble. All in all I'd say it's a good splitter and once I make these improvements I'll probably like it a lot more. Performance wise, it's fine and it seems to be well made, but for this kind of money it should have zero issues. Would I buy it again ?....probably yes but I'd look around first.

I bought this splitter about a month ago and was able to use it today for the first time. I would first say that the 16 ton is all the power I'll ever need. I get mostly Ash and Oak here and nothing goes more than 26 to 30" across. The splitter handled everything with ease, the vertical position is really nice as you don't need to lift those heavy pieces. The splitter operated flawlessly all day and you can split a ton of wood pretty quickly. The ram operated at a good speed. It's quick... more

First the good news. This 16 ton log splitter is awesome, no matter what I put in front of it, it split the wood first time, every time. I have rounds of wood 20 inch length and up to 24 inches across. Having the choice of horizontal or vertical splitting is really useful, especially on the big heavy rounds. This splitter is robust and firm in operation.

Now the bad news, the customer service could do with a major overhaul. Someone at Ram Splitter (the manufacturer) should explain to the customer service reps what customers are for. My splitter arrived well packaged and in good time. However it came with no assembly bolts, no safety bolt, no cotter pins to secure the wheels no control lever to move the ram, and the stand was the wrong height.

The bolts I could obtain from a local hardware store, but still could not operate the splitter because of the missing lever.There was also a major misalignment between the axle assembly and the main beam, the holes mismatched by approximately half an inch, making it impossible to secure them with a bolt.

I sent them a photo highlighting the problem, and requested customer service to overnight the missing items via FedEx or UPS. After the initial call there was no follow up from the company, and I had to make a second call to find out what was going on. 8 days later the missing items arrived via USPS. The problem of the misaligned holes was completely ignored by Ram Splitter, and I had to get the services of a blacksmith to correct the problem. I always feel it's a shame when a good product is ruined by bad service. Obviously the people at Ram Splitter think otherwise.

First the good news. This 16 ton log splitter is awesome, no matter what I put in front of it, it split the wood first time, every time. I have rounds of wood 20 inch length and up to 24 inches across. Having the choice of horizontal or vertical splitting is really useful, especially on the big heavy rounds. This splitter is robust and firm in operation.

Now the bad news, the customer service could do with a major overhaul. Someone at Ram Splitter (the manufacturer) should explain to the... more