Top 3 Small Portable Electric Log Splitters — Review and Guide

If you are looking for a small portable electric log splitter for your home or cabin, we’ve done research on the top three brands and models that have had the best customer reviews.

We looked for a portable log splitter that is good for the homeowner, one that is affordable (a good price is always welcome), durability, ease of use, power, toughness and warranty.

We also looked at the maximum length and diameter of the logs that each of the splitters can handle.

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Back to our review…..

Here is our shortlist:

#1 — WEN 56206 Lumberjack Electric Log Splitter (6-Ton)

Simply plug the WEN Lumberjack into a regular outlet and it will be powered to go. No gas and no fumes.

• 6 ton splitter force.
• This unit requires two hands to operate it. Meaning that one hand is on the power button and the other hand is on the hydraulic leaver. This is for safety measures.
• This is a horizontal unit and NOT for vertical use.
• Comes with a 6 foot cord. (you can use up to a 50 foot, 12 gauge extension cord)
• Splits logs under 20.5 inches in length and under 10 inches in diameter.
• Hydraulic oil required: AW32 hydraulic oil.
• 2 HP 15 amp motor
• The WEN Lumberjack is portable and is not designed to be towed. It weighs about 100 pounds and with the 6 inch wheels and grip handles, you can easily move it around to where you need it.
• It is recommended that you store it in a shed or cover it from bad weather so that components do not rust.

Amazon has lots of great reviews and pricing on the WEN Lumberjack (click here to read).

#2 — Powerhouse XM-380 Electric Hydraulic Log Splitter (7 Ton)

With this Powerhouse log splitter, you can plug it in and go. No fuss.

• 7 ton splitter (the WEN above is a 6 ton splitter)
• 3 HP
• Splits logs under 20.5 inches in length and under 10 inches in diameter.
• This unit requires two hands to operate it. Meaning that one hand is on the power button and the other hand is on the hydraulic leaver. This is for safety measures.
• The log splitter automatically retracts when you remove your hand from the lever so that you can load the next log with minimal effort and time load the next log with minimal effort and time.
• Single speed motor.
• Automatic return takes about 5 seconds.
• Lightweight and portable. Weights just under 110 pounds

The Powerhouse has almost 200 reviews on Amazon alone (you can read them here). Click here for pricing.

#3 — Boss Industrial ES7T20 Electric Log Splitter (7 Ton)

• The Boss has a 2 HP Motor using a 15 amp circuit (3 prong outlet). You can use outside or in a barn.
• 7 tons of splitting force.
• This unit is a single hand design which makes it easier for the user to use the log splitter with just one hand.
• Easy push start button.
• Easy for one person to operate.
• Splits logs under 20.5 inches in length and under 10 inches in diameter.
• Has an automatic RAM return — it goes back to the starting position once the lever has been released.
• The cord length is 5.5 feet
• Single speed splitter.
• Lightweight and Portable — no assembly required. Weighs only 125 pounds, has strong rubber wheels and easy grip handles to move.
• This is a horizontal unit and NOT for vertical use.
• Warranty period: 2 years

The Boss Industrial ES7T20 has lots of five star reviews from it’s customer. You can read them here. Online pricing can be found Here.

For those on a tighter budget…

Goplus 1500W Electric Hydraulic Log Splitter Wood Portable Cutter (6 Ton)

• GoPlus has a 6 ton force
• Takes smaller logs — maximum length of 14 inches (compared to 20 inches in the above units)
• Maximum diameter of 10 inches
• Portable and weighs just under 105 pounds.
• Thick durable wheels with easy grip handles
• I was unable to find any warranty information on this unit.
• This log splitter is newer on the market and has few reviews.

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