ES7T20 Electric Log Splitter, 7-Ton

I received this just a couple of days ago and have only used it once, so I can't testify as to its durability. That said, It has exceeded my expectations to this point. I really like the one step operation - not having to press a button while activating "the lever" which nearly all other electric splitters require. I also like that it stores upright - takes up very little space. It is heavy - 130+ lbs., but even at my advanced age and with a disability, I'm able to move it around. I also like that there's no gas engine to "hope it starts". At this point I have split some not real large, but pretty hard and "gnarly" logs with it, and it has not stalled or failed yet. It comes well packaged and includes the hydraulic fluid. There is no assembly required (other than attaching the control handle). The packaging is durable as Fed Ex's handling didn't seem to be too delicate. The box was pretty scuffed up. Edit (add on): I now have split considerably more wood so I will point out a few more things. First, I have some dry oak that greatly exceeds the recommended size capacity for the machine. For the most part it worked great. A couple were a problem and the issue was that they were too long, barely fitting on the splitter. I "shortened" them and they split fine. Apparently, the hydraulic piston has more power further down the stroke than when it first starts. Also, I found that moving the splitter was easier if I picked it up by its (front) legs - not the curved front bar as recommended.

So far di good totally satisfied

I bought this for a friend who lives in Ohio and subsists solely on wood for heat. That was eight years ago today. I spoke to him last night and he told me the unit is still running strong. He was doubtful in the beginning but now he’s a believer. He mentioned a bearing starting to make a noise, but other than that, it works like a champ. Don’t be concerned about reviews that state the unit is not robust or has little power. My friend punishes this machine regularly with very large green logs. Well worth the money in my opinion.

After years of chopping wood with an axe, my husband decided to be nice to his back and ordered this log splitter. He did the homework and researched all the options on the market. This splitter fits the bill. Decent price, enough power and good quality. After the first few logs were split effortlessly we wondered how we ever managed without it. Great product! Important: 1. remember to open the hydraulic oil valve. 2. When using in the winter, make sure the machine is warmed up before use. We store ours in the workshop and the freezing temperatures cause it to run slow. After warming up inside, it performs perfectly.

I only received this three days ago, but I'm really satisfied! First, it came well packaged and protected. It was delivered three days before I expected it! I had read all the reviews on Amazon about it and also read the manual online. It came full of hydraulic oil, I had bought a gallon before it arrived, because neither the reviews nor the owners manual were clear on whether it came filled with oil. It did. I loosened the vent cap 4 1/2 turns and cycled it through about 4 times. I oiled the ways and anvil with WD40 lithium grease. I also bought, ahead of time a 12 gauge 50 foot extension cord. From looking at the manual, I thought I needed a 10 gauge, but after looking at loads recommended on cords at the store, I bought a 12 gauge and it works fine for 50 feet. I started splitting oak. This oak was cut last winter or the winter before, so it was dry. Our oak in the southwest isn't like eastern oak. They are small evergreen trees with lots of knots, stringy, and very few really straight pieces. This oak was primarily Mexican blue oak and Emory Oak. I believe it's much tougher to split than red oak. However, the splitter did the job quite well. It had some trouble with forked logs, but I was able to try to split them several different ways and it finally got the job done. I also split some Alligator juniper and it splits juniper like butter. I am very impressed! I expected trouble with the oak, but it was minimal. Other reviews mention splitting over a cord a day and some made very outrageous claims. I believe one review mentioned splitting one cord per hour. A face cord, maybe, but not a full 4 X 4 X 8 cord. It took me about 8 hours to haul, split and stack a full cord of oak. The reviews mentioned the need to raise the splitter to a more ergonomic height and I agree. I have a garden wagon that is 48" long, and it worked perfectly to sit the spitter on. Two people may be able to split a cord in an hour, but I don't believe so. I don't know how this splitter will hold up over time, but it seems solidly built and I really worked it hard, so I think it will last a long time. If I was going to buy again, I might go for the 8 Ton one, but right now the 7Ton splitter seems sufficient for my needs. We burn about two cords per year.