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Iron & Oak 30-Ton Horizontal / Vertical Gas Log Splitter w/ Honda 270cc Engine
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BHVH3018GX
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Optional Accessories
10
Features
Force
30 Tons
Style
Gas
Type
Vertical / Horizontal
Log Length
25 Inches
- Legendary 270cc Honda GX270 4-Cycle Gas Engine
- OHV design for enhanced efficiency and power transfer
- Runs cooler and cleaner while reducing carbon deposits
- A heavy-duty recoil starter makes ignition a breeze
- Vertical & Horizontal Splitting
- Position the beam with a single hand using the E-Z lift hinge
- Vertical: Save your back and roll larger logs into place
- Horizontal: Split smaller logs at comfortable waist height
- 30-Ton Splitting Force
- Power capable of splitting through the fresh green stuff with ease
- 25-inch log opening on a 6-inch heavy-duty formed steel beam
- Halite® commercial cylinder seals ensure consistent pressure
- 2-Stage HI-LO, 16 GPM Hydraulic Pump
- Productive 12-second cycle time with auto-return
- 9-gallon hydraulic system - hydraulic fluid NOT included
- Dependable 4-stage filtration system enhances pump life
- Log Dislodger & Cradle Included
- Dislodger keeps logs from sticking to wedge
- Cradle catches split logs reducing the need to pick them up
- Intuitive Design
- The hydraulic valve is offset to keep it safe and out of your way
- Features a wheel jack, which makes the unit easy to maneuver
- Tow-Capable
- Splitter sits atop two high speed 4.8" x 8" highway tires
- Quickly and easily connect using the 2-inch hitch coupler
- Includes tow cables and wheel fenders for added safety
California residents see
Warning: This product can expose you to chemicals including Carbon monoxide which is known to the State of California to cause Developmental Harm, and Soots, tars, and mineral oils (untreated and mildly treated oils and used engine oils) which is known to the State of California to cause Cancer.
For more information go to: www.p65Warnings.ca.gov
Specifications
BHVH3018GX
General Information
Product Category
Log Splitter
Engine
Engine Brand
Honda GX
Starting System
Recoil Start
Engine Cycle
4-Cycle
HP
8.5 HP
CC
270 CCs
Fuel Tank Size
1.6 Gallons
Engine Cylinders
1 Cylinder
Oil Filter
Yes
Torque
14.1 Lbs
Idle Control
Yes
Low Oil Shutdown
Yes
Hydraulics
Auto Return
Yes
Hydraulic Filter
Yes
Hydraulic Oil Included
No
Hydraulic Reservoir Size
10.6 Gallons
Max Pump PSI
3500 PSI
Cylinder Diameter
4.5 Inches
Cylinder Length
24 Inches
Cycle Time
12 Seconds
Tonnage
30 Tons
Overview
Product Category
Log Splitter
Assembly Required
Yes
Weight
705 Pounds
CA (CARB) Compliant
No
Consumer Warranty
2 Years
Commercial Warranty
2 Years
Product Length
93 Inches
Product Width
48 Inches
Product Height
45 Inches
Power Type
Gas
UPC
00011343001722
Wedge
Wedge Size
8 Inches
Wedge Style
2-way
Replaceable Wedge
Yes
Sharpenable Wedge
Yes
Log Capacity
Max Log Length
25 Inches
Max Log Diameter
16 Inches
Towing
Towable
Yes
Fenders
Included
Hitch Type
2 Inch Ball Hitch
Max Towing Speed
45 MPH
Wheels
Rear Tire Size
4.8 x 8 Inch
Tire Type
Pneumatic Wheels
| 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 |
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