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If the home electric models are not enough, the following choices offer additional power and more portability. They can all be towed behind a trailer and have DOT-approved tires, making them street legal. These are great choices if you have a large property and tend to drive your wood from where it is splitted and stored in your house.
Champion Power equipment offers a serious workhorse of a 5HP engine in their Champion Power Equipment No 92221 Splitter. This Canadian company offers a quality tow-behind splitter that is gas powered and ready to go. It takes some time to set this splitter up when you first get it- a couple hours and ten gallons of hydraulic fluid are required.
Most of this splitter’s negative reviews come from people who didn’t take the time to do it right– those who did set it up correctly talk about the fact that it’s powerful enough to take on a 2-3 foot diameter log with ease.
Two cradles and a ball trailer hitch make this as versatile as they come. If you’re looking for something with three times the power of your average electric splitter and all of the convenience, this is a great way to go.
Conclusion
Power, quality, and North American Champion Construction.
Any company who will provide free lifetime technical support is a company who makes tools that they believe in. There is nothing bad to say about Champion Power Equipment No 92221 Splitter. If you’re serious about splitting wood, this is the serious tool to meet your needs.
Why did it make our list?
- Tow-behind capabilities with DOT-approved tires for legal road use
- Serious power at 5HP and 22 tons of force
- 2-stage pump means that the hydraulics are protected from burnout
- Comes with lifetime free technical support
- One year limited warranty
- Steel construction
What is not ideal about it?
- First use requires 10 gallons of hydraulic oil and a couple hours of set-up time
- Cylinder can get very hot during use and has burned people who leaned on it