Brave EZ Split Horizontal Log Splitter – 8-Ton Capacity, 3.5 HP, Model# PCLS04

Rating

All I can say is WOW! We looked at all sorts of splitters and even considered building one ourselves. At a price of less than $700.00, I figured we would give it a try and if it didn’t work out, we could sell it at a loss, or, use the parts to build our own.

Don’t let the low price and light weight fool you into thinking this thing is a cheap toy! The cost savings and low weight was achevied by some very clever design considerations. The use of the frame tube for the hydraulic tank saves weight, materials and makes it industructable. The ram cylinder mounting method saves more weight and cost. Having the splitting wedge mounted at the end of the beam, instead of the ram, lets you use another piece of wood to push through a stubborn piece that might get hung up. It also puts the split pieces at the end of the splitter, instead of dropping them in your way in the work area.

It came well packaged and was a snap to assemble. Add oil, gas and hydraulic oil and it started on the first pull. We tried it out on a few pieces of gnarley oak pieces we had set aside to split later. It went through those with no problem and even split forked pieces we usually saw up first.

I guess you can tell we are more than satisfied with this little tool and wouldn’t think twice about buying another one! It ’s great when something turns out to be more than you had hoped for.

Rating

Works really good.

Only downside is that it took longer to assemble than I anticipated – even though it is an easy assembly. Also, I had to do some shopping to find everything I needed before I could use it.