World's First Cordless Kinetic Log Splitter! New Ryobi 40V HP Put To The Test!

This video features the brand new Ryobi 40V Brushless Kinetic Log Splitter, Model #RY40740. This log splitter delivers 12 tons of splitting power and is 10X faster than a traditional hydraulic splitter. The fast 2 second cycle time is possible because of the kinetic design.
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[@greeenestbasterd6896]

As a dwarf who splits a lot wood, this is the machine I’ve been looking for! The perfect height, so no having to leap up to put logs in.

[@PaulyV56]

lol...

[@paulhare662]

You have a wee small stove too, I assume?

[@markp.7165]

Makes my back hurt just watching the video.

[@epposcrap]

Dont you need smaller wood for smaller fire for smaller heat?

[@arthurhudgens8213]

Wake up snow white you've got to see this thing!!!...lol

[@BobGrieco]

Appears to handle logs that are not difficult to split by axe. I'd love to see it in action with the funky Ys and Ts that make me appreciate gas log splitters.

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

It's a little different splitting wood compared to hydraulic. This one basically punches the wood with some follow through. Hydraulic is like a low gear that pushes through it.

[@OldsmobileCutlass1969Va]

Actually a cross pattern option would be nice too.

[@arthurhudgens8213]

The machine would probably go to pieces

[@danielkingshott2659]

exactly, tell me you don't split much firewood, without telling me you don't split much firewood.

[@creu007]

You are confusing a kinetic splitter with a hydraulic splitter. Hydraulic is slower than molasses. Kinetic is where it's at.

[@McRocket]

This thing retails for $999(?!) at Home Depot. It's like they designed the MOST expensive way to split logs... one at a time. Has no one ever heard of an 'axe'? Or has any physical exertion become taboo in America? ☮

[@VitaKet]

Time is money. While I enjoy splitting by hand if I have an entire tree to get through using a splitter is the only way it doesnt end up taking days.

[@McRocket]

@@VitaKet Time is money? We are talking about splitting logs on your own property... presumably on your own time. What money is saved? Plus, the thing costs a grand! And there are far cheaper versions of this thing. Your logic is flawed. ✌️

[@ToolShow]

What a beast! Just when I think RYOBI is chilling out, they start making crazy stuff again. Love it!

[@justinvanburen8259]

That’s awesome!!

[@michaelmahoney5885]

Great

[@phil.vision]

right!!!

[@meandmytools9819]

I build a splitting wedge for my 24 ton log splitter with 2 hydraulic cylinders, This one is mine ;) kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqKyoqKfbat4ntE

[@KPMACHINE1]

8# splitting maule $19.00 never runs out of battery power. I guess it’s kinda neat if you don’t have much wood to split. Or 20-24” oak logs. But a $200 electric one will prolly do about the same. That’s over $800 left for beer!

[@ToolReviewZone]

Can't tell if he is saying Ryobi..or Ryobi🤔 Definitely pronounced Ryobi though

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Yeah, I heard your phone call with them. 😂

[@shaneapplegate1975]

The only thing I've ever done with Ryobi tools is look for some really tall weeds and throw them in there as far as I can and forget about them. Thanks for the share anyways I sure got a good laugh. I'll stick with a maul and my man muscles.

[@beerdrinker6452]

Nice video. Too small for my needs, but nice video.

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Yes, I'm interested to see the doors open to this type of splitter. Maybe bigger splitters will evolve.

[@CalvinHikes]

Starts at 2:15

[@campingwithcharlie3011]

I usually hate electric stuff but this would be handy to wheel right into the bush with me

[@integr8er66]

For what this will split you could just take a maul

[@ThePeavey23]

I’ll keep my gas splitter was and will be in the family for years to come . Doubt this recycled tooth brush will last or the batteries

[@redsquirrelftw]

Wow this is really interesting. So it basically uses a motor and a flywheel to throw the log into the split knife, kinda like using an axe where it relies on weight and momentum. I have used a regular hydraulic one powered by a solar inverter but it's cool to see that a battery one exists.

[@benbaggen2375]

What they need to do is slap "baby's 1st splitter" on the side, They would sell alot more.

[@Streetreaper89]

Looks good. Make a review in a couple years and ill see how it held up. Also It needs a table to raise it up to waist level. Your back is not going to be happy bending over that unit for long. 😅

[@gregorystatt5562]

What about seasoned Oak or Hickory? The noise level is pretty cool but I'm also impressed with the return time. My biggest complaint with gas/hydraulic splitters is how long of a split and return time it takes. I have never lost a splitting challenge to any logsplitter especially if I can use an old car tire. Lastly, even if you rent a log splitter once every once in a while, it will take a while to spend what you would on this Ryobi. Also, with renting equipment, there is no maintenance, or batteries to charge. Especially if you have limited or no electric.

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

I didn't have much firewood on hand to split, other than the cherry. I'd like to try some seasoned oak, like you said.

[@nickbadami1670]

​@@MarkThomasBuilder⁹

[@JesseLJohnson]

There are kinetic gas splitters like this here just gas that are just as fast and the commercial grade hydraulic splitters are pretty quick too nothing like the big box store splitters that take half a day for the ram to cycle.

[@awboat]

@@JesseLJohnson I have a 28 ton Dirty Hands splitter and it is really fast, maybe too fast as it is so easy to us that I end up splitting my pieces too small.

[@ieronmandan5]

To true

[@airdronenorway]

It's good if you sit in a wheel chair or if you dont you soon will be after some heavy back problems heh, splitting force may be good but I don't see it any useful unless it's up in a stand of some sort so you can straighten your back out more.

[@BoilerBloodline]

Yeah…it has more power than an 80cc gas engine alright…on the first split only and then progressively weakening from that point forward.

[@VitaKet]

Why on Earth would they not include a cord hookup?!

[@mriguy3202]

The battery cannot charge and be in use at the same time. Battery tools are now at the point that they can have more instantaneous power than a corded tool, due to the practical limitations of most 15 Amp circuits in the USA. So you could have a cord to the splitter that would charge when the tool is not in use but then the advantage of the cordless capability would be lessened.

[@Paul-044]

Pine is the softest wood you could use. Try hickory or a hardwood. In my opinion you can bet gas powered.

[@waynemanning3262]

I got a small electric hydraulic tabletop splitter for my mother in-law to split kindling, she is 80 years young and loves to us it. I feel the hydraulic splitters are safer because of the slower cycle time and the second your hand comes of the operating handle the cylinder retracts. I have been very impressed with the unit and what it will split. These units are fairly generic and sell under many different names at big box outlets and I paid $300 Cdn on sale. Btw, I split about 6 or more cords a year with a full size splitter and my mother in-law stacks every log! then makes me lunch, boy did I get lucky!

[@offtheclaim1468]

I have one too...its split literally 10 cords of bettle killed pine...and is still going strong

[@StephenOwen]

Your mother in law sounds like a keeper

[@waynemanning3262]

@@StephenOwen if my wife ever leaves me there will be a custody battle for her!

[@jonnysnipes3123]

I get about 3 logs on a single battery before I gotta charge it for 8 hours to fully recharge. For 1000 dollars you can’t beat that at all!

[@michaelbranscum]

Better than a $1000 dollar axe. lol

[@donmarshall4888]

Want to see it do green wood of any kind with knots. I just spent a day bucking and splitting logs up to 24” in diameter because that’s mostly what’s around my area. 12 ton? Would not last long in Oregon. Maybe in Portland but we’re not sure Portland really is Oregon anymore.

[@LeviathantheMighty]

We had a Ryobi lawnmower fail and since we didn't have the receipt, we were screwed. Now our 40 V Ryobi snow thrower is almost junk, and I've had 2 40V batteries die, an 18 V leaf blower and a couple 18V drills die. I'm switching back to gas for big things. It's too bad, I was the biggest proponent of Electric tools, but they're really junk.

[@robm3357]

I have the 40 volt lawnmower and chainsaw from Ryobi and just about everything else they make in the 18volt product line. The problem is the batteries don’t last long enough. My 40v chainsaw doesn’t last long even with the 6 amp hr battery. And even though I haven’t used it much the battery is lasting less after each charge. One thing that is very important with lithium batteries is they need a balance board to make sure each cell gets the same charge. If not the battery pack can suffer premature failure. I have multiple 2 amp batteries that came with the tool and these don’t hold a charge even though they have only been used a few times. I am very pro Ryobi products but just like there competitors the batteries are a complete disappointment. They just don’t last. The run time is poor and it gets shorter after every charge.

[@Huzzunga]

Very cool but too small. Everything you split I’m hitting with my 13 pound, 8 pound mauls, or axes, wedges etc. I’ll have some 36” hackberry down soon, I’m sure to be walking around the pieces knocking off slabs with the big maul.

[@user-qe3go7ig5j]

I can split and stack a cord of locust in about 4 hrs. With 27 ton gas powered splitter. This ryobi splitter is a toy for homeowners that put on there carhartt pants a flannel shirt and cut a limb off a tree. You better have a second or third $400 battery for any significant wood splitting and I dont think it would even make it thru a 8 inch pc. Of locust or other not rotten hard wood. My opinion the only battery powered tools I've used that are worth anything are drills and some saws. My dad has a dewalt chain saw he used it a couple of times put it in the basement for a couple years now it needs a battery.😞

[@MostlyPosative-nj5ex]

How make amps does that splitter draw? What does up to 150 splits mean? Do you have to be changing the logs like the Flash to get that many before the battery is done? If you left it running how late before that 4 amp hour battery is depleted?

[@mriguy3202]

The amps draw is somewhat irrelevant because it runs on a single 40 Volt Ryobi battery, which is charged when not in use. It's hard to imagine that this machine will be used all day, but of course you could have a 2nd battery.

[@mikeh8228]

No thanks, portability means little to me, I have a log splitting station set up on my back porch, with a 5 ton electric splitter set at the proper height for me to work. I bring the rounds to it, pick them up, split them into a garden cart and move them in the cart then stack them on my back porch, so this tool is useless for me. If I was working with someone else and wanted to split in the field, I would still need two batteries to get enough wood and a special table to put it on so it would toss the wood into a trailer. Too much hassle for a 74 year old guy to mess with. Speed is not important, saving my back is!

[@D-xl4xy]

Just nope. Look at that frame - 2 weeks maybe? And my back hurts just watching it :) A machine without a need.

[@garybray3614]

Nice to know my gas Duerr splitter is kinetic. Wow, what a sales inhancing term. Kinetic. I was just splitting 24 inch blocks that I cut just as fast as your electric saw cuts 8 inches. Noise cancelling earmuffs. Wow, I thought earmuffs were just to keep your ears warm. I burn 8 to 12 inch blocks and not split them. These blocks you are splitting would go directly into the stove. This is not a firewood maker, it is a kindling maker.

[@rustyshakleford7002]

Wow looks great for splitting wood that doesn't need split, total useless junk for eco yuppies

[@JoeBLOWFHB]

It doesn't really fit my needs but I am impressed at its ability to split that bigger log. I've been a big fan of their 18v stuff since the blue tool era. I need a larger capacity and the ability to go vertical when the logs get too heavy to lift. I'd also be concerned about its longevity and durability. My Troybuilt 28T hydraulic can be serviced if necessary virtually every part is replaceable. You could probably modify a cheap Harbor Freight motorcycle lift with a plywood platform to put this splitter at a comfortable height.

[@julianlaustsen1991]

imagine having to use both hands to activate it... I would never want to use that because of that.

[@mkogrady6078]

Solution.... just buy firewood already seasoned and split.

[@bluetrepidation]

Cycle time looks good but needs a flat surface around the blad to keep the wood from falling to the ground. This way you can take better advantage of the quick cycle time.

[@jarrhead3538]

I can see this being more favorable for someone from the suburbs. My wood stove is large to the point where something below 10” wouldn’t need split anyways, I’d have to see if they made a 25 ton version potentially, at least…

[@erik041982]

Looks like it works on strait grain wood and rotten boxelder! Let's see the thing some Elm !

[@patrickmalone6833]

What a waste of time and Energy to develop this tinker toy.

[@MrJokkoma]

I never see anyone demonstrate woodsplitters whit fresh Birchwood. I know for sure that it's something completely different to splitt when they got 2 inch whide branches and are grown twisted it isn't a walk in the park to splitt them.

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

I don't recall seeing much Birchwood around here to try splitting. We have lots of Elm, which is a struggle, but burns well in the woodstove.

[@Adamroable]

Really? Had to go with cherry for the virgin run?

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

😅

[@KrustyKlown]

Would allow for splitting wood indoors, nice for Winter !

[@ThomDombrowski]

What was the log holder when you were cutting and where did it come from?

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

I put a link to the log holder in the video description. It came from Amazon. I will review it soon. Here's the link - amzn.to/451Oolw

[@anthonysmith4072]

@markthomasbuilder tell @ryobi it needs a stand. Cute to see you on your knees tho😘

[@lowandslow3939]

Who splits 8” logs? I run a 40 ton hydraulic splitter and haven’t found anything knotted or twisted enough to even slow it down. The Ryobi is an expensive toy.

[@FJB2020]

That was 5-6" at best..

[@dnrdufty]

Bet it's no match for oak. I will stick with a gas splitter

[@brandonmarchese6483]

Only 150 splits that's horrible I get about 1000 or more off 1 tank of gas on my logsplitter and you can split 24 in in diameter logs what a waste of money

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

If you had a second battery and rapid charger, this might keep up on the workload, for the most part.

[@americanhero1234]

I don't know why but i love to watch logs getting split 😂😂😂

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

It one of those satisfying things when they split cleanly.

[@jackchapo2011]

Pornhub

[@mcdouche2]

That thing is going to destroy itself after 3 hours.

[@uni-byte]

Cherry, the easiest wood to split by a long shot. Can we see it tackle some rock maple, some burled oak or some black birch? I'll stick to my 6hp, 27-ton splitter for now.

[@timothygodbout6785]

Great video, Perhaps this could be used for splitting kindling. Seems to be way too light duty just my opinion.

[@PaulyV56]

chiropractor bill will be sky high...

[@mriguy3202]

This is really a niche tool that will not meet the needs of a lot of people. An axe works quite well for the type of wood you were splitting and costs a fraction of the price; this tool with battery sells for about $1000. Ryobi makes a corded splitter, not kinetic so it's slower and also lower rated capacity for about $100. For homeowner type needs, the knotty wood that's tough to split will not be well suited to this tool. Bending over a couple hundred times in an afternoon is not pleasant. If you had a pickaroon it would help.

[@Mheeler60]

You’re speaking from a young man’s perspective. As I’m 64, had a very physical job for 36 years before I retired. I could see using this with my young grandson. Set up a chair/stool. I’ve split plenty of wood in my day. This is safer than swinging an axe or log splitter.

[@mriguy3202]

@@Mheeler60 I'm older than you. This will work for making kindling, but who wants to spend $1000 for a kindling splitter that's 12 inches off the ground?

[@maximusmiles8435]

12 ton isn't bad. It seems a bit of an optimistic number though. Be interested to see a rating test done on it.

[@peterpiper487]

I have, and use, a manual hydraulic log splitter. I PREFER it because it gives me exercise. With my log splitter I can kill two birds with one stone... exercise and firewood. So thanks and no thanks on ANYTHING that takes the work out of log splitting. I'm 74, soon to be 75 and healthy as a goat jumping fences. I have an excellent diet, making sure I get all the nutrients and nootropics I need. Many years ago, when I was in my 30s I discovered the ketogenic diet... a time BEFORE it became popular and was used only for epileptic patients. I did not have epilepsy, but the diet intrigued me, having been a practicing MD/NMD at the time so I went on the diet, followed it religiously and lost 80 pounds the first year on the diet. Since that time I have had NO ILLNESS of any kind, not even a cold nor headache. When I can't find a chore that provides exercise after having done all my chores (and there are plenty around my homestead) then I hike in the forest and top that off using my rowing machine and stationary bike. I use my bicycle for shopping at the grocery store if I don't need a week's supply of groceries. People don't realize how important it is to exercise throughout life. Because I've kept my body in shape, I can STILL do cartwheels. I do those in the back yard with my grandchildren. I don't see many people my age who are able to turn cartwheels. And I can't attribute my physical condition to genes. My family are sick quite often.

[@roseymalino9855]

Interesting and somewhat informative. 'UP TO' is almost always meaningless. It's a phrase that's more sales pitch than definitive. How many cycles in a real world situation. Most of the stuff shown in the video could, and likely, would be split with a hatchet rather than bother getting out equipment.

[@Chrish-mr2wc]

Sounded like you broke it at the end there

[@timbervisions]

My back hurts just watching you use this splitter. Why do they make them so short? Interesting concept for someone who does just a little bit of firewood though.

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

I'm interested to see if other brands join in and make log splitters. It would probably be an ideal height if I put it in my landscape trailer, near the edge and work from the ground.

[@timbervisions]

@@MarkThomasBuilder agreed, if set up on a work surface it would be little better. Will be interesting to see if any other companies follow. Being battery powered you would think they would have the flywheel start up when you pull the release lever rather than pushing a start button and running continuously. That would save some serious battery life you would think.

[@bisco042]

Learned a couple things, first.. apparently I've been pronouncing "Ryobi" wrong my entire life 😂 and two it works a hell of a lot better than I expected!! I saw a picture and immediately laughed and was thinking theres absolutely no way that works NEARLY as good as a gas powered one. Then i watched their add and said "well they're doing a hell of a job at advertising it but they're probably using the dryest wood you could imagine" so i had to see someone"test it" and im actually pretty impressed. One thing is for sure, ain't no gas splitter splitting logs that fast thats for damn sure!! I'd imagine if you have seasoned logs and need to split for a wood stove (not furnace) it'd be just fine! With the price of fuel these days it'd probably pay itself off in one season 😂

[@edhill4113]

I've used the chain saw and it's bad ass. This splitter though I'm skeptical on it lasting for a long time. And I'm sure the price is in the thousands. The saw was almost $500.

[@itsruf1]

1k splitter but why are you cutting? Bon fires like me?

[@Juzzy520]

Finger snapper!!💪💪🙄👍

[@NUKEzx10r]

Could be taller...

[@koma-k]

Hmm, and I've just bought a small hydraulic 8t splitter (electric) - did look at a kinetic one but decided against due to almost double price and weight + supplier couldn't say much about reliability and durability... Had this Ryobi splitter come out a year ago I might have jumped on the 40V platform as well - I compromised on the chainsaw I bought last year just to stay with a single battery system (One+), and while I have no issues with that chainsaw a slightly more powerful unit with a slightly longer sword would have useful sometimes. Saved me some money though 😆

[@nickgibb4687]

Ryobi is really killin it. crickets from milwaukee

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Yes, Ryobi has really been busy with new products. Milwaukee has some new OPE being launched tomorrow at their Pipeline event.

[@nickgibb4687]

@@MarkThomasBuilder i was sad that they were late on the propane heater. i bought the dewalt 2 yrs ago. my ol man had ryobi. im looking at the hot knife for my pelican cases

[@williamchen3789]

Milwaukee and Ryobi are produced by the same company. Milwaukee typically comes out with their OPE after Ryobi does, often based off of the same design , but with tweaks for durability and longevity. The people who buy Ryobi have lower reliability expectations and are more interested in variety/innovation.

[@shanew7361]

Yea I can't stand Milwaukee anymore they are left in the 1800's.

[@MrNside]

Ryobi is often used as TTI's experimental division. If you go back to the blue NiCad days, that was even more true. Ryobi was making crazy tools for their 18v ecosystem. These days it's common for specialty tools to come from any cordless brand, but Ryobi still likely has more between their 18v and 40v lines. They are still used for experimental tools, but not quite as often anymore. A good example was their 18ga brad nailer. The onboard "compressor" had never been successfully tried before. It was a hit, so Ridgid and Milwaukee (Ridgid name is licensed, but made by TTI, goes by AEG outside or North America) adopted the same tech. Then other companies copied it.

[@thomasberny5775]

I love it. I understand that it will not be available until this fall. When it does become available it will be replacing my electric/hydraulic one I have now and be a welcomed addition to my Ryobi tools.

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

That's cool! I'm excited to see this available.

[@jma8352]

for 1000. no way

[@BeyondLimits3D]

Sorry, but I've always found log splitters to be the epitome of finding a very complicated, expensive, and labor intensive way to not have to do the work you could do by hand in less time. Plus you don't need a gym membership! And yes, I do split my firewood by hand. When I take down a tree... everything gets used except for 75% of the tip top branches. Just don't need that much kindling!

[@OldsmobileCutlass1969Va]

Too bad it doesn't have a cord adapter for it... I could use one that sized, but I can also borrow a regular gas powered one if I need it. The noise level is much quieter... But I'd probably still wear something to protect my ears from that wine.

[@om617yota8]

Exactly what I was thinking, it needs a cord adapter.

[@danvalerga7320]

Yea no thanks. Hard Pass. I have a homemade splitter from 1986 with a Techumseh 16 hours I/C engine and I'll take mine all day. This splitter would be useless with the 4 foot diameter lodgepole pine I get every year for firewood. Let's put mine and that splitter to the test.

[@jdollar5852]

I have all the Ryobi 40v tools and use them a lot. The 14" chainsaw stays in my SxS at all times. It's awesome for limbing or trimming, doesn't require me to carry a gas can, and is quiet. When im bucking firewood, i do not use it. The 40v chainsaw is great for what it is designed to do, and cutting up a White Oak isn't in its repertoire. I don't see me buying this. It costs $1k, and weighs 200#. I can't lift it into the bed of my truck or haul it into the woods. I do like the speed as i have an electric splitter that cycles extremely slowly. I use it for kindling more than anything. May ikd gas splitter has been hauled across creeks, left at a tree for a month, and has split untold tons of wood in the last 25 years. This is a good idea, but won't fit most applications.

[@L4teSh1ft]

Given that I already have some 40v tools, this would be a great addition. Bet its great for mobile work like helping friends an family out with small jobs.

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Yes it’s definitely handy for those types of things. It’s manageable for 2 people to lift, when transporting it.

[@Andrew-jm4tp]

I am looking forward to this technology maturing.

[@winstonrocco1981]

Try oak

[@richardpucci6771]

awesome

[@mikealchin525]

Junk

[@poorsob]

My back hurts just looking at it. Is there a leg kit to raise it up for normal humans? Awe nevermind, that thing would not split anything but branches where I live. And then when the battery goes dead you fire up a generator to charge your battery and wait 2 hours. No thanks. My 20 yo, 31 ton, Fossil fuel burning, fire breathing, super loud splitter will still be running fine, when this little waste of time is sitting in the corner of your garage unused for 5 years, and you are wondering why you fell for such a gimmick.

[@seanhall3026]

electric splitter.. that'll be something you'll passdown to the grandkids... in the landfill... taking up space... leaking lithium. rediculous. less than a cord of wood on a charge...

[@dv9238]

12T ?! Never ! 4:33 ... 5T ?! Hahahaha Please test Oak ;) This machine will die !

[@timhofstetter5654]

250V, 40V, 1.2V... doesn't matter much. The lower the voltage, the bigger the wire should be. any of those voltages can produce the same torque and horsepower as the other two. "40V" is immaterial and meaningless. All we care about is actual real-world HP... and voltage tells us nothing about the HP produced by any system. Know your electronics before you brag anything up.

[@robax3r]

those flimsy plastic wheels gives me anxiety...

[@drewa4235]

What a remarkably stupid product. Everything about this thing screams "solution in search of a problem". Small 6 horse kinetic log splitters will slaughter this thing, last 5 times as long durability wise, won't murder your back, and don't use expensive lithium battery packs that are guaranteed to need to be replaced.

[@michaelbranscum]

Only $1000 wow, much better than a $1000 dollar axe. I bet one of those $30 cone shaped drill bits would out split this toy just make sure to use the new Ryobi cordless drill with it.

[@Pledgeman]

I can’t believe they are picking on such young trees, 10” diameter or less(ha,ha). Just like the auto industry I just don’t think a fully electric log splitter is where it needs to be right now. Maybe small jobs but definitely not for someone splitting 7-10 cords or a commercial operation.

[@mikesim6589]

I saw somebody in the comments calling this thing a beast. Lol Battery power devices are a joke. They are absolutely convenient. However they cannot do everything. Wait until you find out that it's $20,000 for the battery that's in your car. And the rebate is only 5 grand. And the work is probably another 5 grand. And besides the children they are using they are certainly not using electric tools to mine the lithium that's going in all of this.

[@humansustainability]

This is great. I've got a 40v chainsaw and brush cutter to do some land clearing. I've been just ripping logs with the chainsaw, this might close a gap and save some wear and tear on the chainsaw. Nice. Hope it works with less than perfectly seasoned logs. Thanks Ryobi

[@oldguy7402]

I have a cordless log splitter. I can tow it behind my truck and take it anywhere. With 2 gallons of gas I can split more "cuts" than I have strength to feed it. I've used it and my stihl farm boss chainsaw for 30 years. Only service for splitter once. I split rounds bigger than I can lift or get my arms around. (Vertical mode) electric splitters are nice toys for the urbanite who wants to play outside. Their city probably bans wood heating anyway...

[@frattman]

Uh, I don't know who would find this useful. If you're someone who's going to plop down $1000 or more on a log splitter you're probably going to be splitting a fair amount of wood to feed into your wood stove so that you don't have to pay for oil or gas. For ten years I've been heating almost exclusively with wood that I get for free and split it with my gas log splitter. I'd say I broke even on my $7000 (between the stove and splitter) investment a couple of years ago. If all I had was this splitter or an axe I'd have to go back to the axe. Saying all that, it is impressive for what it can do with such little power input.

[@jackchapo2011]

We got given one to try for the weekend. We were pretty excited but unfortunately it could not get through one red gum log. After three pulls it just got stuck. Tried on smaller logs, possibly six inches with similar results. Bending over was not such a problem we just pulled it onto a pallet.

[@Mikesjournal2007]

Looking forward to checking this out at our off grid cabin. I take delivery this weekend. I had gas powered for years. No matter how careful I always spil a bit of gas when refilling or oil when changing oil. Then there are issues with the spark plug noise etc. I love the Ego products and have gone over to electric. I have a great Eccoflow solar system so easy to charge the batteries. Great review

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Interesting, I never thought about charging the batteries by solar power.

[@jkitto2008]

Not worth it if you do the math. 150 logs split per charge. If quartered, that's 37.75 Logs split and quartered. On one charge. Not worth it not even close to gas.

[@yeboscrebo4451]

Looks like you’d expend more effort than just splitting with an axe. And there’s no way I’d be splitting the oak rounds I have out back right now. We have hydraulics you know. Why reinvent the wheel and put up with an inferior product?

[@Thatguy-tb9pw]

Ryyyyyobeeee, reeeeeobeeee is incorrect

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Uh oh... TRZ got to you, lol😂

[@demon12792]

You're lucky to get 20 minutes of work out of the 40v chainsaws with the larger capacity batteries. I know because i have them. That splitter would be done working before i felt like i got started. Maybe it would be ok if you only needed enough would split for camping a day or two.

[@brucestewart5939]

Those oversized rounds looked way to light and that was verified as soon as we saw the interior rot. Ill stick with my gas powered/hydraulic machine that can destroy 100lbs-4ft dia rounds all day. Vertically of course.

[@maximaniac7231]

I've got a great mod for this thing. Put it back in it's box. Take it back to Home Depot. Buy real gas log splitter. Huge performance improvement!

[@DecievedREALITY999]

And the log splitting bad back award goes to Ryobi. Can’t see who would buy this when you can get other good kit at half the price I.e. Forest Master. I suppose the unique selling point is that it is battery powered but at $1000 it’s way too expensive.

[@JamesBond-qv2ht]

If Ego makes one I will definitely buy it.

[@ferko6]

It is a bit silly. The same work can be done with an axe for $1000 less but I do admire the ingenuity. All these companies are cashing in on the "green" craze today and in a few years the landfills are going to be overwhelmed with this plastic junk and non recycled batteries. I can rebuild a motor and weld steel, that is sustainable, plastic is not.

[@nathanielpreble5108]

That's a No for me dog! 10 inch round at 16 inch length thats nothing. Can split it faster by hand. This product is for city folk! 😂 does it come with a trailer hitch so they can hook it up to their Tesla?🤣🤣🤣

[@MTResilience]

looks like an ergonomic nightmare. Just what I want to do, bend over literally the entire time I'm splitting some wood. No thanks. Easier to do what you just did with a large round, a tire with sidewalls cut off, and a nice splitting maul like a grandfors.

[@integr8er66]

Not at all useful since I have little reason to split 8" logs. The cost is comparable to a good gas hydraulic unit that will actually do some real work.