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Wallenstein 20-Ton Horizontal / Vertical Gas Log Splitter w/ Honda GX 160cc Engine
Model:
WX540
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Required Accessories
9
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Optional Accessories
10
Features
Force
20 Tons
Style
Gas
Type
Vertical / Horizontal
Log Length
24 Inches
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- Horizontal & Vertical Axis Provides Ease of Use
- Keeps heavier pieces on the ground and saves your back
- Equipped With A 160cc Honda GX160 Engine
- Commercial quality and dependability for extended life
- 2 Stage 11 gpm Hydraulic Pump
- First stage makes contact with the log
- Flow decreases, while pressure increases allowing an easy split
- 14 second average full cycle time
- Auto Return
- Splitting wedge returns to start position automatically
- Allows for easy clearing to ready the next log
- 9-Inch Wedge Height
- Splits logs up to 9" in diameter in one shot
- Saves time and fuel
- 4-Inch Cylinder With 24-Inch Stroke
- Hydraulic cylinder splits through logs up to 24" long
- Plenty of room for the common 16" wide face cord
- Tough 8" Tires
- Tows easily over rugged terrain
- 2" ball hitch and safety chains included
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Specifications
WX540
General Information
Product Category
Log Splitter
Engine
Engine Brand
Honda GX
Starting System
Recoil Start
CC
160 CCs
Fuel Tank Size
1 Gallon
Hydraulics
Auto Return
Yes
Hydraulic Filter
Yes
Hydraulic Oil Included
No
Hydraulic Reservoir Size
3.43 Gallons
Max Pump PSI
3000 PSI
Cylinder Diameter
4 Inches
Cylinder Length
24 Inches
Cycle Time
14 Seconds
Tonnage
20 Tons
Overview
Product Category
Log Splitter
Assembly Required
Yes
Weight
450 Pounds
Consumer Warranty
3 Years
Product Length
80 Inches
Product Width
48 Inches
Product Height
40 Inches
Power Type
Gas
Wedge
Wedge Material
Steel
Wedge Size
9 Inches
Wedge Style
2-way
Log Capacity
Max Log Length
24 Inches
Towing
Towable
Yes
Hitch Type
2 Inch Ball Hitch
Accessories
Jack Stands
Included
Log Cradles
Included
| 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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