Wel-Bilt Horizontal Electric Log Splitter (5-Ton)

The Wel-Bilt Horizontal Electric Log Splitter – 5-Ton is an affordable option priced at an affordable $239. This model features many of the same features as many comparable more expensive models with a 15 amp 1.75 horse power motor allowing this compact portable model to achieve all of the necessary power to cut logs up to 20 inches in length and 10 inches in diameter.

The Wel-Bilt Horizontal Log Splitter features a compact design with two wheels located at the base of the unit to allow you to easily move it from one location to another as needed, like most log splitters on the market. Another great feature of the Wel-Bilt Splitter is that it features a log cradle which will prevent the logs from falling as they are split, no smashed toes with this model. All in al,l this model offers a lot of log splitting power at an affordable price that won’t burn a hole in your wallet.

Overall the Wel-Bilt Horizontal Electric Log Splitter – 5-Ton has a lot to offer for the price especially when you compare it to other higher priced electric log splitters on the market with similar specs such as the Mantis 5005 SwiftSplit Electric Log Splitter (5-Ton). If you’re looking for a more economical wood splitter, then you’ll be happy with this one. If you are looking for an affordable log splitter this model along with the McCulloch FB4052 4-Ton 2 HP Electric Log Splitter offer you the most power for the price.

The Wel-Bilt 5-ton Splitter has received many positive reviews from customers who were happy with how this model performed. One of the most common negative reviews found on the internet, is that the product wheels are too small making it slightly hard to move around on an even surface – but this seems to be the case with most electric firewood splitters. Another thing that customers were unhappy with is that the drain bolt can be hard to remove at times.

This model is one of the few that ships fully assembled and ready to go out of the box; and it cuts through 10 inch diameter logs such as Elm and Oak with no problem. So if you are looking for an affordable log splitter for light use, that provides consistent results, the Wel-Bilt Horizontal Splitter is an excellent option at an affordable price.