Of course the higher the tonnage the higher pressure is exerted to the woodpile and the larger and tougher wood can be processed. Which means a log of 12 size but green would require 16 Ton capacity whereas the same log but dry would require 7 Ton capacity log splitter. In most cases having a higher ton rating is going to mean the log splitter is more expensive.
It may seem like a great deal to get a larger tonnage log splitter for about the same price or a little more than say the average 26-ton or 34-ton splitter.
A powerful 1060 Watt 2 HP motor harnesses kinetic energy that is delivered in a powerful punch to split logs up to 12 in diameter in less than a second. If youre on the prowl for a new log splitter or are looking into buying your first one youre probably wondering what log splitter tonnage rating you need. This tonnage requirement is independent of log size. Our 2020 Best Selling Log Splitters.