Is the Champion 27 Ton Log Splitter Worth It? Full Review After 6 Months

[@hailster]

I just picked up the same splitter a few weeks ago and I agree with everything you said. The table on the engine side should stick out more and also go over the engine to help protect it. There should also be a shield to put over the hydraulic filter, those two changes would be a great addition. For my personal use I think the cycle time is perfect, it's fast enough that I'm not waiting around and slow enough that I'm not rushing, which is when accidents happen.

[@Giantpumpkinswitheric]

@@hailster agree! 4 way wedge would be nice little add on I think as well! The machine is a workhorse

[@tufelhunden5795]

Good review. Sounds like a good splitter for a family to buy and use. Maybe even start a small business with it. Thanks.

[@Giantpumpkinswitheric]

Thank you! Thanks for watching! I do also have some other splitting videos. It is great family splitter

[@tombutler7296]

I agree that the hydraulic filter should be protected by a light deck that could hold a half round and the table on both sides could be a bit wider. As for a four-way split, head I think the compound head on this splitter is by far the best head for a moving head splitter I have seen or used. In my personal opinion the only time a multi way split head is useful is if the split head is stationary and the pieces are being pushed all the way through. This is the perfect splitter for my firewood business. The cycle time is exceptional and the light weight makes it easy to take to the wood or move as the pile moves. I would guess I have split more than 40 cords with mine in the last 16 months. Had a cylinder fail that was promptly replaced. Runs like a dream.

[@Giantpumpkinswitheric]

Great! Thanks for the comment and feedback. How many cords a year are you splitting for your business? It does have some nice power which I like.

[@tombutler7296]

@@Giantpumpkinswitheric Mostly I run a firewood processing business. I try not to take possession of the wood. I would guess on average I split around 6 cords a month. So I guess I really underestimated how many cords I have run across the splitter. It must be closer to 80 or 90 cords. I used to split wood by hand and felt like no splitter could keep up. Then my boss bought a 27 Ton Champion and there was no doubt it was faster than by hand and I was not as tired so I could spilt longer. When I "retired" I bought my own. I figure it takes me 2 to 2.5 hours, depending on if I have to go vertical for the big rounds, to process a cord.

[@Giantpumpkinswitheric]

I would say I am about the same. Maybe 1.5hrs to split a cord working at a good clip.