Why buy an electric log splitter?
An electric log splitter is perfect if you’re planning to use it around the house or in a small shop. Electric log splitters are good to the environment compared to hydraulic log splitters that normally run on gas or diesel. One of the biggest advantages to owning an electric log splitter is the fact that it is generally portable while they do weigh over 100 pounds so you might not want to move it too often. Electric splitters run off of a small electric engine that can plug into any normal wall outlet. These electric engines are powerful and can split almost any log required for residential use. Don’t be fooled by the electric engine because it can be just as loud as a gas powered engine when it is producing 4 to 12 tons of pressure on the log you’re trying to split! During the height of the $4 gas prices, electric log splitters were quite popular – and they continue to be a preferred tool for splitting wood because electricity is still less expensive than most other fuel for a majori
