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Features
- Dual Height Beam
- Innovative beam folds for transport for greater stability
- Puts beam at a comfortable working height
- Tandem Hauling Up To 100 Pounds Tongue Weight
- Tow your W1265V & a trailer together (off-road use only)
- Telescoping Tongue
- Makes room for ATV rack
- 196 cc Viper Engine by Earthquake
- Creates 12 tons of splitting force
- One Year Warranty
- Protects you through a whole harvesting cycle
- Designed For Off-Road Hauling ONLY
- Not designed for towing on public roads
- Shipped Without Oil
- You will need 3 quarts of SAE10 hydraulic oil
Specifications
W1265V
Engine
Engine Brand
Viper
Starting System
Recoil Start
CC
196 CCs
Fuel Tank Size
0.875 Gallons
Hydraulics
Auto Return
No
Hydraulic Oil Included
No
Hydraulic Reservoir Size
1.5 Gallons
Cycle Time
25 Seconds
Tonnage
12 Tons
Overview
Assembly Required
Yes
Weight
221 Pounds
Made in USA
No
Consumer Warranty
1 Year
Product Length
70 Inches
Product Width
36 Inches
Product Height
42 Inches
UPC
012642126536
Wedge
Wedge Size
5 Inches
Replaceable Wedge
No
Sharpenable Wedge
Yes
Log Capacity
Max Log Length
21 Inches
Tractor Hitch
Tractor Hitch Style
1-Point
Towing
Towable
Yes
D.O.T. Lights
No
Fenders
No
Max Towing Speed
15 MPH
Accessories
Jack Stands
Included
Log Cradles
No
| Wood Type | Hardness Rating | 6" Seasoned | 6" Green | 12" Seasoned | 12" Green | 24" Seasoned | 24" Green |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alder | 590 Lbs. | 4+ Tons | 6+ Tons | 7+ Tons | 9+ Tons | 27+ Tons | 30+ Tons |
| Ash | 1320 Lbs. | 7+ Tons | 9+ Tons | 16+ Tons | 22+ Tons | 30+ Tons | 35+ Tons |
| Aspen | 420 Lbs. | 4+ Tons | 6+ Tons | 7+ Tons | 9+ Tons | 27+ Tons | 30+ Tons |
| Basswood | 410 Lbs. | 4+ Tons | 6+ Tons | 7+ Tons | 9+ Tons | 27+ Tons | 30+ Tons |
| Beech | 1300 Lbs. | 7+ Tons | 9+ Tons | 16+ Tons | 22+ Tons | 30+ Tons | 35+ Tons |
| Birch | 1470 Lbs. | 7+ Tons | 9+ Tons | 16+ Tons | 22+ Tons | 30+ Tons | 35+ Tons |
| Boxelder | 720 Lbs. | 6+ Tons | 8+ Tons | 10+ Tons | 13+ Tons | 27+ Tons | 30+ Tons |
| Buckeye | 350 Lbs. | 4+ Tons | 6+ Tons | 7+ Tons | 9+ Tons | 27+ Tons | 30+ Tons |
| Catalpa | 550 Lbs. | 4+ Tons | 6+ Tons | 7+ Tons | 9+ Tons | 27+ Tons | 30+ Tons |
| Cedar | 900 Lbs. | 6+ Tons | 8+ Tons | 15+ Tons | 20+ Tons | 27+ Tons | 30+ Tons |
| Cherry | 950 Lbs. | 6+ Tons | 8+ Tons | 15+ Tons | 20+ Tons | 27+ Tons | 30+ Tons |
| Cottonwood | 430 Lbs. | 4+ Tons | 6+ Tons | 7+ Tons | 9+ Tons | 27+ Tons | 30+ Tons |
| Dogwood | 2150 Lbs. | 10+ Tons | 13+ Tons | 22+ Tons | 27+ Tons | 30+ Tons | 35+ Tons |
| Elm | 1540 Lbs. | 10+ Tons | 13+ Tons | 16+ Tons | 22+ Tons | 30+ Tons | 35+ Tons |
| Fir | 710 Lbs. | 6+ Tons | 8+ Tons | 10+ Tons | 13+ Tons | 27+ Tons | 30+ Tons |
| Hickory | 1820 Lbs. | 10+ Tons | 13+ Tons | 22+ Tons | 27+ Tons | 30+ Tons | 35+ Tons |
| Locust | 1700 Lbs. | 10+ Tons | 13+ Tons | 22+ Tons | 27+ Tons | 30+ Tons | 35+ Tons |
| Magnolia | 1020 Lbs. | 7+ Tons | 9+ Tons | 16+ Tons | 22+ Tons | 30+ Tons | 35+ Tons |
| Maple | 1450 Lbs. | 7+ Tons | 9+ Tons | 16+ Tons | 22+ Tons | 30+ Tons | 35+ Tons |
| Oak | 1620 Lbs. | 10+ Tons | 13+ Tons | 22+ Tons | 27+ Tons | 30+ Tons | 35+ Tons |
| Pine | 860 Lbs. | 6+ Tons | 8+ Tons | 10+ Tons | 13+ Tons | 27+ Tons | 30+ Tons |
| Poplar | 540 Lbs. | 4+ Tons | 6+ Tons | 7+ Tons | 9+ Tons | 27+ Tons | 30+ Tons |
| Spruce | 510 Lbs. | 4+ Tons | 6+ Tons | 7+ Tons | 9+ Tons | 27+ Tons | 30+ Tons |
| Sweet Gum | 850 Lbs. | 6+ Tons | 8+ Tons | 10+ Tons | 13+ Tons | 27+ Tons | 30+ Tons |
| Walnut | 1010 Lbs. | 7+ Tons | 9+ Tons | 16+ Tons | 22+ Tons | 30+ Tons | 35+ Tons |
Reviews
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Earthquake W1265V Reviews & Ratings
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Customer Rating
4.70
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By Timothy S.
Lacrosse, Virginia
Review Posted 12/27/2021
I would like to know where you can get rebuild kits for the cylinder.
Timothy S. Recommends This
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Expert Response
For technical / parts support, please contact Earthquake directly @ (800) 345-6007
Dale V.
Power Equipment Expert
Rating Breakdown
5/5
5/5
5/5
5/5
Pros:
Durable, Easy To Use, Reliable, Id Buy It Again
Great machine, reasonable price.
By Ron W.
Wheeling, West Virginia
Purchased 09/09/2013 |
Review Posted 09/20/2013
Fast delivery. Easy to assemble. Runs great. Does the job as expected. Very well pleased except......the ram bolts are poor quality. The bolts stripped and the nuts fell off after only a few hours of operation.. Stronger nuts and bolts are needed to withstand the pressure.
Ron W. Recommends This
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Rating Breakdown
5/5
4/5
5/5
5/5
Pros:
Easy To Use, Price, Exceeded Expectations, Reliable
Cons:
Durability
log splitter
By Joannie
Washington
Purchased 04/30/2013 |
Review Posted 06/14/2013
Just wanted everyone to know we love our log splitter it has sure paid for itself. Just put the log on and it does the rest all we have to do is stack the wood. Glad we bought it.
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Rating Breakdown
5/5
5/5
5/5
5/5
Quick Split 12 ton
By Brian
Illinois
Review Posted 06/02/2013
Bought this barely used 3 years ago. Since I have owned it I had to replace the push plate which has been completely redesigned from the original and is now one solid piece, no problems now but before the push plate had bolts which would break 1 or 2x's year. I also sheared off the angle brackets attached to the splitting wedge and had to weld some heavy gauge pieces back on which helps to split the wood. The front leg busted off, very cheaply made. Replaced it with a trailer tongue wheel. The hyd.valve is now leaking bad and I cant seem to fine seals for it. I will probably replace valve new but then I am selling this thing. The Viper engine runs great but this is under powered for my needs and I only split about a chord a year, cheap garbage metal and welds, low grade valve. Save your money.
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Rating Breakdown
2/5
2/5
2/5
2/5
EARTHQUAKE WOOD SPLITTER
By HOWARD B.
WARRENTON, Oregon
Purchased 05/06/2013 |
Review Posted 05/27/2013
MY WOOD SPLITTER ARRIVED WITHIN A WEEK OR SO AFTER ORDERING IT, IN GOOD
CONDITION. IT WAS EASY TO PUT TOGETHER, AND WORKS LIKE A CHARM. VERY
PLEASED WITH IT AND HAPPY WE FOUND YOU ON THE WEB. THANKS.
CONDITION. IT WAS EASY TO PUT TOGETHER, AND WORKS LIKE A CHARM. VERY
PLEASED WITH IT AND HAPPY WE FOUND YOU ON THE WEB. THANKS.
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Rating Breakdown
5/5
5/5
5/5
5/5
Three cords split
By Allan
Oreland, Pennsylvania
Purchased 04/07/2013 |
Review Posted 05/20/2013
Splitter exceeded all expectations. Performs very well even though manufactured outside USA. Reasonable price. Delivery was excellently handled. Was able to handle 20" log, although at age 77, I struggled a little. Much better to have help when lifting wood onto Splitter. Would recommend to anyone.
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Rating Breakdown
5/5
5/5
5/5
5/5
A back saver for newly retired guy
By James
New Hampshire
Purchased 04/25/2013 |
Review Posted 05/17/2013
The splitter arrived on time, and it went together well. I'm not a muscle man, but I was able to do the assembly solo. The thing got going on the first pull, and I knocked off about half a cord of fresh Red Oak fairly quickly. As others have noted, the front support strut is a bit wobbly, but can be addressed by the positioning of a piece of un-split wood. Finally, the whole operation runs at fairly low sound levels. I recommend this nicely-priced machine without reservation.
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Rating Breakdown
5/5
5/5
5/5
5/5
Earthquake 12-Ton
By Rich W.
Salineville, Ohio
Purchased 04/18/2013 |
Review Posted 05/09/2013
I haven't had a chance to really use the splitter yet but just wanted to say that the assembly was very easy, I had it together and running in about 1 hour.
I like the adjustable height and the telescoping hitch length.
For the money it appears to be just what I needed, easy to move around and transport.
I would recommend Log Splitters Direct because their prices are the best I have found.
I like the adjustable height and the telescoping hitch length.
For the money it appears to be just what I needed, easy to move around and transport.
I would recommend Log Splitters Direct because their prices are the best I have found.
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Rating Breakdown
5/5
5/5
5/5
5/5
Log splitter
By Gary
Ohio
Purchased 04/03/2013 |
Review Posted 04/25/2013
The Earthquake splitter is great. My wife and I split some wood that had multiple knots and was in our "can't use" pile and the splitter had no problem. We split about a cord in an hour and finally enjoyed the chore of splitting.
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Rating Breakdown
5/5
5/5
5/5
5/5
Great splitter
By David
Maryland
Purchased 03/28/2013 |
Review Posted 04/24/2013
Easy to assemble and easy to use. Great little log splitter. I am very happy with it.
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