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Powerhorse Horizontal Dual Split Log Splitter - 20-Ton, 208cc
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The Powerhorse® log splitter is compact, powerful and innovatively designed, giving homeowners one of the most productive log splitters on the market! This unique unit splits logs in both directions, saving time and increasing productivity. Your Powerhorse log splitter combines quality and value in a high-production machine — supported by rigorous testing and use in the field — elevating technology to a new level of performance. Some assembly required. Not for sale in California. U.S.A. Ram Force (Tons): 20, Operation: Horizontal, Max. Log Size L x W (in.): 25 x 16, Engine: OHV, Engine Displacement (cc): 208, Gross Torque: 9.00 ft.-lbs., Low Oil Shutdown: Yes, Wedge: Steel, Cycle Time (sec.): 7, Automatic Cylinder Return: No, Cylinder: 4 in. dia. x 24in.L, Pump: Barnes 11 GPM, 2 stage, Max. PSI: 3,000, Oil Reservoir (gal.): 1.6, Fuel Capacity (gal.): 0.91, Log Cradle: Yes, Log Lift: No, Jack Stand: Yes, Ball Coupler (in.): 2, Tire Size: 4.80-8, Fenders: No, Pre-assembled: No, Dimensions L x W x H (in.): 61 x 39 x 36 Dependable Powerhorse OHV engine with cast iron sleeve Low oil shutdown, dual ball bearings, forged crankshaft 2-stage pump produces 11 GPM Splits logs up to 25in.L x 16in. dia. Splits with both the extend and retract stroke, delivering twice as many splits per cycle Patented design allows the hydraulic cylinder to operate inside a supporting section, making this splitter compact and easy to use Steel log table keeps split logs from falling on ground High-speed tires for towing to the log pile Brand Hydraulics open center, spring to center neutral control valve 3-gallon hydraulic system capacity 8in. x 7/8in. steel cutting wedge 10in. x 23 3/4in. side trays
Questions & Answers for Powerhorse Horizontal Dual Split Log Splitter - 20-Ton, 208cc
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Does the hydrolic oil come included with this splitter?
asked 1 year, 6 months ago on Powerhorse Horizontal Dual Split Log Splitter - 20-Ton, 208cc
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No, this Powerhorse splitter is shipped without hydraulic oil. The hydraulic oil capacity is 3 gallons. Please see below for hydraulic oil.
answered 1 year, 6 months ago
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PowerhorseExpert
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answer 2
No it does not. It takes about three gallons order two of the 2 1/2 gallon units(159808) available from Northern.
answered 1 year, 6 months ago
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Znetwiz
- Winston, New Mexico
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answer 3
No, but if i remember right only holds about 2 gal.
answered 1 year, 5 months ago
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Lewy1
- country boy in Kansas
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answer 4
Nope, you have to add it (3 gallons) after you assemble it. I'm not sure that's the case if you buy it at a retail store though. I had mine shipped.
answered 1 year, 5 months ago
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PennsySplitter
- Northern Pennsylvania
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answer 5
no hydrolic oil included, takes about 3 gallons
answered 1 year, 2 months ago
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Jedro
- Osceola MO
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answer 6
This product does not come with hydraulic oil or with motor oil, but both can be purchased at any auto parts store.
answered 9 months ago
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BobFV
- Northern Virginia, USA
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answer 7
no you need three gal. hydro and a quart of engine oil
answered 5 months, 3 weeks ago
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johnbean
- shrewsbury massachusetts
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answer 8
No, you will need 3gal.
answered 4 months, 1 week ago
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jneel43
- Croton, NY
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log width
i see that the splitter takes a log 25 inches long , but what is the is the MAX width of a log it will split???
asked 1 year, 4 months ago on Powerhorse Horizontal Dual Split Log Splitter - 20-Ton, 208cc
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The maximum log diameter is determined by the type of wood that is being split, the harder the wood that you are splitting, the smaller the diameter will need to be. In most cases this splitter will split a log up to 16" in diameter.
answered 1 year, 4 months ago
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PowerhorseExpert13
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answer 2
We've done some 18" by splitting half and rotating to do other half although some split on one pass.
answered 1 year, 3 months ago
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Dooitall
- upstate ny
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answer 3
I've split stuff over 24" in diameter. It takes a little messing around flipping the log around but it will do it.
answered 1 year, 3 months ago
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Logboy
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answer 4
my splitter has split green oak in excess of 24 inches and barely strained doing it, amazing power both directions on the ram
answered 1 year, 2 months ago
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Jedro
- Osceola MO
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answer 5
do you mean diameter? there is no max, as far as i can tell. I have split logs up to 18-20" with no real problems
answered 1 year, 2 months ago
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oxtrox
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answer 6
As big as you want...if it's DRY and will split. Wet logs will hang up and not split cleanly. The splitting wedge is about 8 inches tall. I had no issues splitting logs 20 inches in diameter.
answered 11 months ago
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Buddie90
- Bondurant, Wyoming
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answer 7
Multiple 24 inch Pine and Oak logs. The splitter never even flinched. The splitter pushed through a 3 inch knot in a pine log like it wasn't even there. Under heavy strain the engine does a little energy boost and away it goes. I've yet to put a log in that it couldn't split.
answered 10 months ago
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DannoH
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Does this splitter have Auto-idle feature?
does this automatically idle when not being used rather than running all out the entire time? Thanks
asked 1 year, 4 months ago on Powerhorse Horizontal Dual Split Log Splitter - 20-Ton, 208cc
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answer 1
This Powerhorse Dual Split log splitter will not automatically idle when left running.
answered 1 year, 4 months ago
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PowerhorseExpert5
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answer 2
Doesn't seem to need one as it's quiet and makes torque when lever is pushed
answered 1 year, 3 months ago
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Dooitall
- upstate ny
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answer 3
No, it runs all-out, but it will run for hours on one tank of gas. plus, unless you are splitting big stuff, you don't need to run it full tilt.
answered 1 year, 2 months ago
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oxtrox
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answer 4
Throttle is manually set. Since pump works best with full rpm of engine, that is where I run mine. Engine is very efficient and easy on fuel. I set mine at idle manually if I will be cooling engine for shutdown or between split sessions if just a short break is needed.
answered 1 year, 1 month ago
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happysplitinwood
- Bolivar, MO
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answer 5
No. You set the throttle and leave it. Throttle position must be done manually. This is not a problem and the unit does not need to be run at full throttle IOT split. I use about 1/2 throttle.
answered 11 months ago
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Buddie90
- Bondurant, Wyoming
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answer 6
No it does not have an auto idle. But it does have a throttle which allows you to put it in idle. Also it starts so easily that I shut it off if I am taking more than a minute or two away from splitting.
answered 9 months ago
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Rowbear
- Rockport, MA
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answer 7
no auto idle only need to run quarter open engine doesn't work very hard did not need to race engineat all cycles fast enough because split on retract gives you plenty to do to reload wood for back cycle
answered 5 months, 3 weeks ago
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johnbean
- shrewsbury massachusetts
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Is it electric start?
asked 6 months ago on Powerhorse Horizontal Dual Split Log Splitter - 20-Ton, 208cc
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answer 1
The Powerhorse Dual Split Log Splitter does not have an electric start. It is available only with a recoil(pull) start.
answered 6 months ago
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PowerhorseExpert29
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answer 2
Manual pull cord but starts on first pull out of the box ,
answered 5 months, 3 weeks ago
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Rocket247
- Bessemer Alabama
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answer 3
i put gas in and check and filled oil turn on gas and on switch choke and started first pull was very easy start
answered 5 months, 3 weeks ago
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johnbean
- shrewsbury massachusetts
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answer 4
No. The pull effort on the starter cord is very easy though.
answered 4 months, 1 week ago
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CaptFixit
- Adirondacks
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answer 5
No, but the pull start is easy and it starts on the first pull if choked.
answered 4 months, 1 week ago
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jneel43
- Croton, NY
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answer 6
No. Pull start. Mine has started on one pull with full choke on all but the coldest days.
answered 4 months, 1 week ago
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kevinrr
- Saginaw, Michigan
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Pre-assembly available?
I read reviews from some that they would have had this pre-assembled. Is this an available service?
asked 1 year, 11 months ago on Powerhorse Horizontal Dual Split Log Splitter - 20-Ton, 208cc
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answer 1
it's really not hard. just follow the directions step by step. i think any handy person can assemble this if you have the right tools.
answered 1 year, 8 months ago
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DICKYBEAU
- PORTLAND CT
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answer 2
I'm sorry, pre-assembly is not available for the splitter.
answered 1 year, 8 months ago
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PowerhorseExpert
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answer 3
Not if you're having it shipped. I'm not sure if you can get it pre-assembled if buying from a store. I had mine shipped b/c there are no stores in my area. Assembly took two guys a couple of hours and instructions are very straightforward.
answered 1 year, 5 months ago
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PennsySplitter
- Northern Pennsylvania
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What is the horsepower rating of the engine?
Also...
What is the cycle time?
What is the gpm of the oil pump?
Size of oil tank reserve?
Can this take a four-way wedge?
Thank you.
What is the cycle time?
What is the gpm of the oil pump?
Size of oil tank reserve?
Can this take a four-way wedge?
Thank you.
asked 1 year, 10 months ago on Powerhorse Horizontal Dual Split Log Splitter - 20-Ton, 208cc
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PeteNH
- Dover, NH
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answer 1
This Powerhorse splitter has a 208 cc engine which was previously rated at 6 HP. The cycle time is 6.5 seconds. It has a 11 GPM two-stage hydraulic pump. The reservoir is 3 gallons. There is not a four-way wedge, but it does split in both directions, splitting twice as fast as regular log splitters. This Powerhorse log splitter combines quality and value in a high production machine. Grab the reins and take it for a ride!
answered 1 year, 8 months ago
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PowerhorseExpert
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answer 2
Per stated specs, the HP rating of the 208cc engine is 6HP. Not sure about cycle time -- haven't timed it, but it's fast. Oil pump is 11 GPM per the manual. It takes about 3 gallons of hydraulic oil. I haven't seen a 4-way wedge for it; Powerhorse is proprietary to Northern Tool, and since Northern Tool doesn't have a 4-way edge for it I would say no.
answered 1 year, 5 months ago
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PennsySplitter
- Northern Pennsylvania
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answer 3
three gal. hydolic fuild 8 gpm split both ways ten seconds you could bolt and drill four four way but with back and fourth splitting no need for one
answered 5 months, 3 weeks ago
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johnbean
- shrewsbury massachusetts
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Can this be adapted for a 4 way wedge?
asked 1 year, 9 months ago on Powerhorse Horizontal Dual Split Log Splitter - 20-Ton, 208cc
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answer 1
No, this Powerhorse log splitter does not accept a four way wedge application.
This is a dual split log splitter, meaning it will split logs in both directions, preventing a four way wedge to operate properly.
The I-beam assembly is open at the top to allow the wedge to go back and forth, I imagine that the log would bind and wood chips entering the cylinder area over time would ruin the splitter.
This is a dual split log splitter, meaning it will split logs in both directions, preventing a four way wedge to operate properly.
The I-beam assembly is open at the top to allow the wedge to go back and forth, I imagine that the log would bind and wood chips entering the cylinder area over time would ruin the splitter.
answered 1 year, 9 months ago
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PowerhorseExpert
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answer 2
I would say probably not a good idea. The wedge travels back and forth over the beam. Horizontal wedge blades would tend to bind the wood down to the beam and side tables. Would probably also overstress the weld joint at the base of the vertical wedge. This unit has a thin slicing wedge that's welded to a telescoping steel tube. As designed it splits without developing extreme pressure on the wedge weld. A 4-way wedge would likely tear itself out of the tubing in short order.
answered 1 year, 8 months ago
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MikeinNY
- Clinton Corners, NY
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answer 3
The splitter is proprietary to Northern Tool. Since Northern Tool does not market a 4-way wedge for this splitter, I'm assuming it's not designed to take a 4-way wedge.
answered 1 year, 5 months ago
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PennsySplitter
- Northern Pennsylvania
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what is the main advantage between the 13 ton and 20 ton splitter
asked 1 year, 4 months ago on Powerhorse Horizontal Dual Split Log Splitter - 20-Ton, 208cc
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gbhandyman
- Green Bay WI
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answer 1
By selecting a splitter with a higher tonnage rating you will have the option of splitting lager diameter, harder wood than you will be able to split with a unit that has a lower tonnage rating. The 20 ton Powerhorse splitter also has a faster cycle time than the 13 ton splitter. Other than the amount of force that they produce and the cycle time, the function of the 13 and 20 ton splitters is the same.
answered 1 year, 4 months ago
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PowerhorseExpert13
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answer 2
If you compare the two units, the 20 ton unit has a larger cylinder and handles a longer log than the 13 ton unit.
answered 1 year, 1 month ago
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happysplitinwood
- Bolivar, MO
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answer 3
I also looked at the 13T over the 20T. The main selling point for me was the pump - 11 GPM vs. 3 GPM. I also believe the larger unit has high-speed wheels and a hitch assembly. For me, and taken together, they are worth the difference in cost.
answered 11 months ago
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Buddie90
- Bondurant, Wyoming
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Is there any way to tilt up and store vertically?
asked 5 months, 3 weeks ago on Powerhorse Horizontal Dual Split Log Splitter - 20-Ton, 208cc
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answer 1
The Powerhorse Dual Split Log Splitter cannot be tilted for vertical storage.
answered 5 months, 3 weeks ago
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PowerhorseExpert29
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answer 2
No
answered 4 months, 1 week ago
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jneel43
- Croton, NY
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can the 4 way splitter work on this one
asked 1 month ago on Powerhorse Horizontal Dual Split Log Splitter - 20-Ton, 208cc
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Anonymous
- uk
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answer 1
This log splitter is not compatible with the 4 way splitter/wedge wings.
answered 1 month ago
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PowerhorseExpert11
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answer 2
I don't see a need to. Plus the extra force needed to split a large log may bog down machine the stops on either end of machine are not that high so there would not be enough support. This machine is fast enough the way it is. If you need to split that much wood i would recommend a commercial machine but that would cost a lot more.
answered 1 week, 5 days ago
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tahoe98
- central Ma.
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