Southland Outdoor Power Equipment SELS60 6 Ton Electric Log Splitter, Red

The shipping estimate said 2 months but I got the splitter in about 1 week. The box arrived in good condition and was well packaged. It also has a small foot print for storage.Like other reviews stated, mine was low on hydraulic oil as well. Just order some when you buy it or pick some up from your local auto parts store.It sits low to the ground so you'll be squatting the whole time using it, I would advise setting up saw horses with wood to use as a platform or a sturdy table or work bench.It is two hand operation first you push a lever to release the slide, then push the power button to move the slide forward to split the wood. It's a good safety feature but is a bit of a hassle when you have a log that keeps jumping off the track.The only assembly required is putting the wheels on and adding hydraulic fluid (its most likely low). This thing is fairly heavy at around 100 lbs.Before operation thumb through the manual to familiarize yourself with the machine, have at least a 15 amp rated extension cord, verify hydraulic oil is at proper level, open the hydraulic oil vent screw (not doing so well render the machine useless and potentially damage the seals), place your log on the tray and get to work. When done, unplug it, wipe it down with a rag, close the vent screw, and store upright in a shed or garage out of the rain.If you only need to split a cord or two of wood per winter this will suit your needs nicely at a reasonable price.I split 12 to 18 inch long and 6 to 12 inch wide logs of oak, birch, and pine. It operated smoothly and did not struggle. Definitely worth it.

Over 45 years of splitting wood with a maul & wedges and various rented or borrowed log splitters, this splitter is about as good as it gets in a small, compact, powerful package. The logs in the photo are well beyond the 'recommended maximum size of 10 inches. It was one of many 15 inch diameter pieces from a very dry and gnarly maple. It split with ease though it took two passes. That's what I learned over the years; let the machine do the work and this is no different. If it stops pushing, release the pressure and hit it again. No sweat on second hit. Real gnarly knots? Flip the log end for end and do it again. Just like the gas powered splitters I used over the years. JUST REMEMBER: READ THE DIRECTIONS 1. Check the hydraulic fluid: Mine came with low hydraulic fluid so a quick trip to Lowes for a gallon, found the filler and topped it off. 2. Open the vent !! It has no push power with the vent closed. 3. Stay away from the front when splitting wood. My last picture shows one of 2 pieces of split maple that popped 8 feet forward of the machine. Before that I was standing next to the machine and got popped on the leg when a piece let go prematurely. (Sh have remember that from days gone by). Make sure you have the right size extension cord. I use a 50 ft Yellow Jacket 10/3, rated 15 amps. A lighter / longer extension cord will not deliver the proper amps and any motor will heat up. DRAWBACKS: Wheels are really too small and make transport over rough ground difficult. And the hydraulic fluid dipstick is a smooth rods; impossible to tell how empty it is. Most dipsticks have a cross-hatch to capture fluid for easy read. And the cord could be a little longer. OVERALL one terrific machine especially given the price. That pile is about 1/3 cord; 45 minute's work. Not sure how long it will last but given a rental is $75 a day, it's a great alternative, and no gas cans.

Day 1 of use:Great good value electric log splitter!Super easy to use, has good power and does it’s job! I split well over 1 ric(?) in 3 hours.You can def do a bigger round than 10” wide, as I did a few 30” wide rounds today with ease (they were only 12”-16” long, which helped).My main complaint is that it takes 2 hands to power the device. 1 hand to push/hold the power button (whenever it’s in use, should be a constant power awitch instead) and another hand to turn the “move forward” lever. Literally, if you want to use the splitter you must use both hands at the same time to make the splitter work. This setup means you can’t hold a log in place, but that may have been their intention, so it would be impossible to crush a finger/hand, but it makes operation annoying. Ive used gas powered splitters that have a foot switch. My back is not a fan of this method of operating, and the actual blisters on my thumbs is annoying. Aside from that Design issue, this splitter is fantastic!But, for under $300 & electric, I’ll deal with this!

I recently took down about 100 trees on my property and bought this wood splitter to split them up for my fireplace. Previously, I was using an old electric wood splitter I had borrowed from a friend that I really liked because it was fairly high off the ground, dual action and packed a punch though it did seem to have trouble with 'stringy' wood such as fresh cut birch but it died so I bought this one. The pluses:* so far it has handled any log that will fit lengthwise no matter the diameter of the log. Sure, on the large diameter fresh cut ones I may have to spin the log around a couple of times but I have yet to find a log it couldn't split.* easy to move around and came fully assembled except for the wheels which were put on in minutes.* reasonable time to split a logThe minuses:* very, very low to the ground which would have driven me crazy but I put it up on a piece of wood on two saw horses to solve this issue.* I hate the fact that I have to use two hands to operate it. I know this is done for safety issues but I still find it incredibly annoying.