subject: Components And Uses Of The Electric Wood Splitter [print this page] There are many different uses of the electric wood splitter. Some uses of the wood splitter are for personal use and some for professional use. The electric splitter is better suited for use for small logs, soft logs, or even logs with knots in it. Trees like maple, oak, or walnut are too hard for the smaller ton electric splitter. It is better to use a hydraulic wood splitter for the tougher projects where applicable. All wood can be split with any wood splitter, however, it is not safe to use any wood splitter. Utilize all safety precautions when using a wood splitter and its extra equipment.
When using an electric wood splitter for cutting the softer woods you need to take caution that those types of woods will split easier than the hard woods. They might kick back as more pressure is applied. Harder woods will take longer to split through allowing a softer impact. There tends to be many possible ton options for the electric splitters. There are two size splitters that interested me when doing research. The first being a 4-ton electric splitter and the second being a 6-ton electric splitter. Both had varying differences with the same general response but one packs more punch.
The 4-ton electric wood splitter is a light weight splitter that weighs only 99lbs. It can hold a log up to 10 inches in diameter, 36 inches long and 14 inches wide. This machine utilizes up to 8,000 lbs of pressure to split through logs of any varying hardness. The hydraulic pump on this machine can hold up to 4-1/4 quarts of hydraulic fluid. The electric motor operates off of a 110 outlet allowing any extension cord to be used. Supporting a 1800 watt power supply. Make sure you are utilizing this machine in guidelines with it's manual.
The 6-ton electric wood splitter is a little bit heavier than the 4-ton weighing in at 169 lbs. It measures to hold up to 16 inches in diameter, 41.5 inches long and 14 inches wide. There are 12,000 pounds of power supplied behind the splitter head. The hydraulics in this machine support 6.87 quarts of hydraulic fluid. This machine is also running on a 110 power outlet and 1800 watt more. The electric machines are an acceptable wood splitter to use when working with the smaller and softer logs. All wood splitters need to be assessed for the type of project you are going to complete.
