Best Electric Log Splitters In 2022

How We Chose Our Selection Of Electric Log Splitters

Narrowing our selection down to just 8 products was never going to be the easiest thing we’ve ever done. But we’re professionals, and we’ve been in this buying guide game long enough to know what to look for. This is how we went about making our selection using these 3 important factors.

Brand - It doesn’t matter what kind of tool you buy, a high quality tool is a must and you only get such high quality with certain brands. Thankfully, we were able to identify these brands which deliver superb quality with every product they design to deliver fantastic results.

Those who have purchased log splitters before will recognize these brands from previous models, whereas anyone buying their first splitter will know we mean business when they remember the brands and products from their own research.

Price - A log splitter is more expensive than buying an axe and wailing on any errant logs you see lying around outside, but it’s also safer than going all Patrick Bateman on those innocent logs, too, and you can’t put a price on safety. That being said, we looked for a wide range of electric log splitters at different prices to appeal to all needs, demands, and budgets.

We know it’s often easy to go for the most expensive (or, alternatively, cheapest) option when shopping to save hassle or cash, but it’s also important to consider what you need it for. If the log splitter has too many or too few features to be useful to you, look for an option closer to what feels right for you.

Reviews - Finally, our bread and butter, our favorite child, our comfort food: user reviews. This factor gives us all the information we need for how a product performs long after the initial honeymoon period of ‘Oh my, this is the best thing ever!’ has worn off and can help us determine how worth it a product is.

Normally, we only have the product description to go on, and it’s not like the description will tell us everything wrong with the splitter, will it? This is where reviews come in, and they can tell us all the small features of the product to help us figure out how excellent (or not so excellent) something is.

Features To Look For In Electric Log Splitters

Before deciding which is the best electric log splitter for you to take out to your cabin and enjoy cozy, comfortable warmth all year long, check out these essential key features you must keep an eye out to guarantee you find the perfect option.

Quality - We would never recommend anything that wasn’t assured high quality, but we understand it’s still something you need to think about. Quality is a funny word (not haha funny but more mysterious-kind-of-funny), and the definition of it varies through products, brands, and even industries.

Basically, you want a log splitter which won’t fall apart immediately. You want a log splitter that won’t stick or jam, or catch on fire even when you’re not using it. As long as it does its job when called upon and requires minimal maintenance (because you’ve still got to take a little care of it) we’d consider that a high quality splitter.

Performance - A high performing electric wood splitter is the dream, and we’re not surprised you expect your splitter to do everything it claims to do at the efficient rate it says it will. A log splitter that delivers on the high performance it promises will work with greater power, fewer mishaps, and ensure a straightforward and hassle-free operation.

This performance will be especially valuable if you want to split lots of logs in bulk. For smaller tasks, high performance is still necessary, but it’s unlikely you’ll tell the difference. For more demanding applications, though it’s crucial that your log splitter performs whenever called upon.

Ease of Use - Heavy duty tools can be a little complicated to operate, especially if you’ve never used one before, so the easier your log splitter is to use, the more joy you’ll get from it. Usually, you can expect the instruction manual to give you a decent idea of the how and the what, however, as you’ve already seen from some of our cons, this isn’t always possible.

If your splitter is proving to be more on the difficult end of simplicity, we’d advise discussing with someone who already knows how to operate one or at least consult the wonders of YouTube to ensure you use it safely. While it’s nice to have ready-split wood for fires, it’s not worth losing your fingers over.

Warranty - As good as any product might be, a warranty is still important. This protects you from any damage that occurs in transit, while also ensuring you can get a replacement should it fail to operate as hoped, especially when first trying it out.

Most electric log splitters come with a 2 year warranty, which covers most issues (it may vary between brands, though so look that up). Other potential warranties cover up to a year, so if you’re dissatisfied with the warranty length, you can invest in further warranty coverage through Amazon if for nothing more than peace of mind.

Electric Log Splitter FAQ

Q: What is an electric log splitter?

A: An electric log splitter is a machine that does the hard work of chopping firewood for you once they have been pre-cut down into manageable sizes, so don’t expect to be able to throw a recently downed tree trunk onto your new splitter.

Unlike previous methods of chopping firewood through manual labor (no thanks, not in this heat), they work using an electric motor and can deliver between 5 and 7 tons of power, although some domestic models go up to 10, while industrial options can achieve a wild 30 tons to split logs like you never thought possible.

Older models used gas motors to operate, but more recent log splitters have evolved past this and now operate solely on electricity, which is more eco-friendly and allows you to split indoors and outdoors.

They can work for hours without overheating, and those that may risk that are fitted with overload protection. As for safety, two-handed operation ensures better protection, but is not always convenient depending on what you hope to achieve.

If you’re planning a camping trip or have a fireplace in your home, a log splitter is a fantastic way to reduce much of the hassle associated with organizing wood to keep you warm once the temperature drops.