How to Pick the Perfect Gas Wood Splitter
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Features
Force
28 Tons
Style
Gas
Type
Vertical / Horizontal
Log Length
25.5 Inches
- Powerful 7 HP Briggs & Stratton Intek Engine
- Durable cast iron sleeve; 2 year factory warranty
- Heavy Duty 2 Stage Pump With 22 Tons Of Splitting Force
- Maximum splitting performance with 4" x 22" cylinder
- 11 GPM pump for minimum cycle time & faster splitting
- Exclusive Clutch Drive Starts Easily In Cold Weather
- No more pulling through cold, thick oil to start the engine
- Versatile Horizontal And Vertical Splitting Positions
- No need to lift heavy logs, roll them onto the vertical splitter
- 25.5" maximum log length in either postion
- Road Towable For Easy Transport
- Uses a 2" ball coupler; limited to maximum speed of 45 MPH
- Tires are 4.00x4.80-8 with high speed bearings
Specifications
LS728H
Engine
Engine Brand
Briggs & Stratton
Starting System
Recoil Start
HP
7 HP
Hydraulics
Auto Return
Yes
Hydraulic Filter
No
Hydraulic Oil Included
No
Hydraulic Reservoir Size
5.75 Gallons
Cylinder Diameter
4.5 Inches
Cylinder Length
24 Inches
Tonnage
28 Tons
Overview
Weight
540 Pounds
Made in USA
Yes
Consumer Warranty
2 Years
Commercial Warranty
90 Days
Product Length
79.5 Inches
Product Width
37 Inches
Product Height
26.2 Inches
Wedge
Replaceable Wedge
Yes
Sharpenable Wedge
Yes
Log Capacity
Max Log Length
25.5 Inches
Towing
Towable
Yes
D.O.T. Lights
No
Fenders
No
Hitch Type
2 Inch Ball Hitch
Max Towing Speed
45 MPH
Accessories
Jack Stands
No
Log Cradles
No
| Wood Type | Hardness Rating | 6" Seasoned | 6" Green | 12" Seasoned | 12" Green | 24" Seasoned | 24" Green |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alder | 590 Lbs. | 4+ Tons | 6+ Tons | 7+ Tons | 9+ Tons | 27+ Tons | 30+ Tons |
| Ash | 1320 Lbs. | 7+ Tons | 9+ Tons | 16+ Tons | 22+ Tons | 30+ Tons | 35+ Tons |
| Aspen | 420 Lbs. | 4+ Tons | 6+ Tons | 7+ Tons | 9+ Tons | 27+ Tons | 30+ Tons |
| Basswood | 410 Lbs. | 4+ Tons | 6+ Tons | 7+ Tons | 9+ Tons | 27+ Tons | 30+ Tons |
| Beech | 1300 Lbs. | 7+ Tons | 9+ Tons | 16+ Tons | 22+ Tons | 30+ Tons | 35+ Tons |
| Birch | 1470 Lbs. | 7+ Tons | 9+ Tons | 16+ Tons | 22+ Tons | 30+ Tons | 35+ Tons |
| Boxelder | 720 Lbs. | 6+ Tons | 8+ Tons | 10+ Tons | 13+ Tons | 27+ Tons | 30+ Tons |
| Buckeye | 350 Lbs. | 4+ Tons | 6+ Tons | 7+ Tons | 9+ Tons | 27+ Tons | 30+ Tons |
| Catalpa | 550 Lbs. | 4+ Tons | 6+ Tons | 7+ Tons | 9+ Tons | 27+ Tons | 30+ Tons |
| Cedar | 900 Lbs. | 6+ Tons | 8+ Tons | 15+ Tons | 20+ Tons | 27+ Tons | 30+ Tons |
| Cherry | 950 Lbs. | 6+ Tons | 8+ Tons | 15+ Tons | 20+ Tons | 27+ Tons | 30+ Tons |
| Cottonwood | 430 Lbs. | 4+ Tons | 6+ Tons | 7+ Tons | 9+ Tons | 27+ Tons | 30+ Tons |
| Dogwood | 2150 Lbs. | 10+ Tons | 13+ Tons | 22+ Tons | 27+ Tons | 30+ Tons | 35+ Tons |
| Elm | 1540 Lbs. | 10+ Tons | 13+ Tons | 16+ Tons | 22+ Tons | 30+ Tons | 35+ Tons |
| Fir | 710 Lbs. | 6+ Tons | 8+ Tons | 10+ Tons | 13+ Tons | 27+ Tons | 30+ Tons |
| Hickory | 1820 Lbs. | 10+ Tons | 13+ Tons | 22+ Tons | 27+ Tons | 30+ Tons | 35+ Tons |
| Locust | 1700 Lbs. | 10+ Tons | 13+ Tons | 22+ Tons | 27+ Tons | 30+ Tons | 35+ Tons |
| Magnolia | 1020 Lbs. | 7+ Tons | 9+ Tons | 16+ Tons | 22+ Tons | 30+ Tons | 35+ Tons |
| Maple | 1450 Lbs. | 7+ Tons | 9+ Tons | 16+ Tons | 22+ Tons | 30+ Tons | 35+ Tons |
| Oak | 1620 Lbs. | 10+ Tons | 13+ Tons | 22+ Tons | 27+ Tons | 30+ Tons | 35+ Tons |
| Pine | 860 Lbs. | 6+ Tons | 8+ Tons | 10+ Tons | 13+ Tons | 27+ Tons | 30+ Tons |
| Poplar | 540 Lbs. | 4+ Tons | 6+ Tons | 7+ Tons | 9+ Tons | 27+ Tons | 30+ Tons |
| Spruce | 510 Lbs. | 4+ Tons | 6+ Tons | 7+ Tons | 9+ Tons | 27+ Tons | 30+ Tons |
| Sweet Gum | 850 Lbs. | 6+ Tons | 8+ Tons | 10+ Tons | 13+ Tons | 27+ Tons | 30+ Tons |
| Walnut | 1010 Lbs. | 7+ Tons | 9+ Tons | 16+ Tons | 22+ Tons | 30+ Tons | 35+ Tons |
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