I just tried the new Swisher 12 Ton splitter I bought online here:
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/cb.aspx?a=775734
I couldn't justify buying a $1400 splitter for my needs, but this one at $539.97 cost a couple hundred bucks more than my 5 ton electric and this one comes with a gas engine. I couldn't pass it up. You have to add $120 to the shipping cost because it is delivered by truck in a wood crate on a pallet, but there was no state tax ( I suppose unless you live in Minnesota).
I am sure there are some really large rounds this splitter would not handle well, but it did the job for me. Another thing I like is that it is made in the US by a company that has been making equipment since 1945.
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/cb.aspx?a=775734
I couldn't justify buying a $1400 splitter for my needs, but this one at $539.97 cost a couple hundred bucks more than my 5 ton electric and this one comes with a gas engine. I couldn't pass it up. You have to add $120 to the shipping cost because it is delivered by truck in a wood crate on a pallet, but there was no state tax ( I suppose unless you live in Minnesota).
I am sure there are some really large rounds this splitter would not handle well, but it did the job for me. Another thing I like is that it is made in the US by a company that has been making equipment since 1945.