Log splitters are available in several types, from manual wedge splitters to automatic options–both gas-powered and electric–with heavy-duty hydraulics that power through logs at the push of a button.

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Sure, its 7-ton driving force and 20-second cycling time are fairly low for a gas-powered splitter with auto-return–the SuperHandy, for example, hits with 20 tons of force, blowing it out of the water ...