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Features
Force
20 Tons
Style
Gas
Type
Horizontal
Log Length
26 Inches
- Powerful 5.5 HP Honda GX160 Engine
- Starts easily, runs quietly
- Powerful 2 Stage Hydraulic Pump
- 20 tons of splitting force; 3000 PSI maximum pressure
- Handles logs up to 26 inches long
- Rapid 13 Second Cycle Time
- 4" x 1.75" lets you split more wood faster
- 7" Angled Splitting Wedge
- 7° back-cut keeps the log in place on the beam
- Rigid Horizontal Frame
- Tow over the road at speeds up to 45 MPH
- Split wood at a comfortable 29 inch height
- Check your local laws for registration & lighting requirements
Specifications
516-H
General Information
Product Category
Log Splitter
Engine
Engine Brand
Honda GX
Starting System
Recoil Start
HP
5.5 HP
Hydraulics
Auto Return
Yes
Hydraulic Oil Included
Yes
Max Pump PSI
3000 PSI
Cylinder Diameter
4 Inches
Cylinder Length
24 Inches
Cycle Time
13 Seconds
Tonnage
20 Tons
Overview
Product Category
Log Splitter
Assembly Required
Yes
Weight
400 Pounds
Consumer Warranty
1 Year
Product Length
21 Inches
Product Width
68.5 Inches
Product Height
28.2 Inches
Power Type
Gas
Wedge
Wedge Size
7 Inches
Wedge Style
2-way
Sharpenable Wedge
Yes
Log Capacity
Max Log Length
26 Inches
Towing
Towable
Yes
D.O.T. Lights
No
Fenders
No
Hitch Type
2 Inch Ball Hitch
Max Towing Speed
45 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 |
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