I purchased this splitter because our property is covered with timber. My honey made sure everything was set correctly and initially had it set up in the vertical position. Good for him uncomfortable for me. He used the chainsaw and I used the splitter. Works perfectly. No leaks, no troubles no issues. Pull start is a cinch and in the horizontal position I could split wood all day. Meterman came by and wanted to know what it would take to get his Mrs. to help.....I told him to have her buy this splitter. Thank you Sears and Craftsman.....we will get years of use I am sure.
This is a great log splitter. Starts easy and goes until it runs out of gas. A larger tank would be nice... I have been splitting red oak with it and I am impressed by its performance. In the past I would rent a splitter and the rush to get it back in time. Now I can take my time and do it right. The stand can be a pain. It should have a quick way to release it and then lock it back into position. No big deal though.
my wife like to buy things and bought this when we were redoing our yard. I think it is a bit expensive and unless you use it often, i would probably not have boughten this. It would be more practical to rent it or if you have a few jobs, just hire someone to do it. it is really powerful though and is fairly easy to use for the handymen out there.
This is the second log splitter Ive owned in the past 20 years. I shopped ***** and ********** and chose to buy at my hometown Sears! Great service, before and after the sale! Only problem was a leak in one tire. I called the store and spoke to my salesman "Nick". I was willing to remove the wheel and bring it in to have it fixed or replaced, but he made sure that a service tech came to my home. They were there the following day and had me up and going in no time! That's something you will NEVER get at any of the discount home stores.. So far, this splitter has taken anything...
I read many reviews before we purchased this Craftsman Log-splitter. It had high marks and seemed to be rugged enough to pull through the woods behind the tractor. We've had the log-splitter over a year and it has always performed past our expectations. When my Dad and I get together to cut firewood we laugh as the motor picks up load to split the logs. Many times we place logs that are between 2' and 3' in diameter under the log-splitter. The splitter does not mind hardwood with knots. It slows the wedge and moisture spits out as the logs give under the pressure and make the impressive...
read full review »I've had my log splitter for only a couple of weeks, and I'm delighted with it. It is easy to use and has done it's job well. It is well constructed and easy to use. I especially like the verticle and the auto return features. It has plenty of power for everything I've asked it to do. The only drawbacks are the small gas tank and that there is no speed control for the engine.