Harbor Freight 5 Ton Electric Log Splitter Test Review

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In today's video we are taking a look at the harbor freight 5 ton electric log splitter Test and Review. We've been using this badboy for about 3 months now and have not had any issues.
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@vy10mac9 10 ай бұрын

I've split 5 cords through it so far. Does what I need it to. kzfaq.infoUgkxUyQswtttSffRMblGbrhCvZn7JkhtG1-7 I scrounge all my firewood and am not equipped to handle big wood, but for logs up to 24 inch diameter or so, it works great. I've been amazed by some of the gnarly bur oak and elm crotches it has split. For the tougher stuff within it's size range, you might have to study the piece a bit to decide the best attack, but if you split smart it's up to the job. It did arrive low on oil, and I was would have nicked it half a star for that, but it has regained my full confidence. UPDATE NOVEMBER 2021: Still going strong after all these years. I love the one-handed operation. Hope it's still in production if I ever need to replace it

@marcoscarvajal1144 7 күн бұрын

The demo commentary was top outstanding! This guy should have this job forever.

@StatUpBox 6 күн бұрын

❤️😊👍

@abrahamghannam2137 Жыл бұрын

I bought the harbor, freight electric wood, splitter 5 ton exactly that same one so far no lie no joke. I had split eight full chords of big rounds of hardwood with no problem I put in 100 hours and changed the hydraulic fluid still going strong. very happy 👍👍👍

@885Blackjack Жыл бұрын

nice

@CakeBanditJr Жыл бұрын

Good to know 😀

@prakashhegade9470 Жыл бұрын

Please send price and purchase details

@earthangel8875 3 ай бұрын

I was about to buy a pricey log splitter until I watched this video. I still haven't made up my mind. I appreciate your comment @abrhamghannam2137 Angel from The Bay

@MyClarissa21 2 ай бұрын

Thank you

@MrTommy001 8 ай бұрын

I ought this spitter about three months ago - and haven't used it yet. Today is THE day! Can't wait to get out there and start getting this year's fire wood ready.

@CaseyMillerhome 2 жыл бұрын

Great video and demonstration. The key to life is to not die.. thanks!

@ryan67ryan18 3 ай бұрын

Please read the manual where it discusses use of vent plug so that you give the internal seals the best chance of survival.

@mikeh8228 Жыл бұрын

I made one modification on my unit. I went back to HF and bought an adjustable bar clamp for a couple of bucks, clamped the on off button to on position and when I am ready to split wood, just plug the unit in. I have a garden cart, fill it with rounds, and park it next to the splitter. My splitter is on a stand. On the opposite side of where I stand, I have a table. When splitting, I place the log so I can catch the split near me with my left hand, and the remaining log drops onto the table. I place the split piece in the garden cart, and split the rest of that log...same procedure. I usually start by pulling a couple or 3 logs out of the cart, placing them on the table. This operation is slow for some people, but since I am 73 years old, it is fine for me and does not tire me out! HA HA

@MyClarissa21 2 ай бұрын

❤❤

@kimchianthony Жыл бұрын

LOVE the informative review AND the humor! Y'all are awesome!

@StatUpBox Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!👍😊

@mikeavery8243 2 жыл бұрын

Alright, alright, I was on the fence, but you talked me into it!

@mikeh8228 3 жыл бұрын

For really large rounds...20" or bigger, I have the Harbor Freight 10 ton manual splitter. I use it to bust them in half, then use the electric to finish off each half. Also, this saves my back, because my electric HF 5 ton is on a stand, so I do not have to lift a very heavy log, a lot easier to lift a 50 pound chunk than a 100 pound round! I am 71 years old and been doing this for our home wood heater for over 30 years. I like the electric splitter also for making kindling as the slower speed is easier to control and I do not have to put my hand in danger with a hand axe or hatchet! I had a DR of this type, but when it crapped out after a few years I switched over to the HF electric and it is good!

@jeffthomas773 2 жыл бұрын

How loud is the splitter? I have tinnitus so I have to be careful around loud noise, thanks

@mikeh8228 2 жыл бұрын

@@jeffthomas773 Just use some standard gun ear plugs...it is a LOT quieter than a gasoline motored one!

@jcrisen5417 2 жыл бұрын

“Bc the last thing you want on a clear sunny DAY, is to die” 😂😂😂🤣🤣

@jaredwatson8942 2 жыл бұрын

That was my favorite part haha

@anthonylamura8600 Жыл бұрын

Bought same one 6 months ago Its a BEAST !

@HoodsHomestead 2 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed your humor! Thanks for sharing!

@KnightsArmory 2 жыл бұрын

"And you wished it was 200" 🤣🤣 that was worthy of a new subscriber right there LOL

@StatUpBox 2 жыл бұрын

😁😁👍 Thank you!

@marcellino1956 9 ай бұрын

Just bought the exact same one.....love it

@milankucera1148 5 ай бұрын

Very funny way of doing this the right way. I commend you for the lightness and content, good sir. Very helpful. Both thumbs up from me.

@SierraMadreJavier Жыл бұрын

Great video. Informative and FUNNY as heck!

@StatUpBox Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@BenClason 2 жыл бұрын

Im a logger and never knew about these machines. Great video. What are some of the top splitters to buy

@GeriatricWoodturner 5 ай бұрын

Nice video. Showed me what I wanted to know.

@EmilyTienne 2 жыл бұрын

Love how your voice goes deep at the end of each sentence. Great demo!

@StatUpBox 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it! we try to act all grown up in every sentence but its a constant battle. one sentence at a time.🤣🤣😂😂

@mrwjs 2 жыл бұрын

Not me. I would have Liked this video had it not been for that. It’s funny once, but annoying thereafter. I had to turn down the volume.

@EmilyTienne 2 жыл бұрын

@@mrwjs I’m with you. I guess I was being sarcastic about his voice. It seems like a peculiar mannerism. His presentation and content were very good though.

@cynthiareyes1495 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the laugh and great review!🤣💕

@StatUpBox Жыл бұрын

You are welcome! 😀

@janie960 2 жыл бұрын

do you have a video on how to change the oil?

@mattruetz6524 3 ай бұрын

Enjoyed video thanks

@glenchadwick420 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! I just bought one.

@StatUpBox 2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help! ours is still going strong.

@chriskourlos4407 2 жыл бұрын

Great job sir!

@StatUpBox 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly!❤👍😊

@bryanmata3446 2 жыл бұрын

im from south TX and i got this splitter to cut mesquite and red oak its AMAZING works BADASS

@StatUpBox 2 жыл бұрын

nice!👍😊

@gregarmour4451 2 жыл бұрын

I think I’ll try it out

@tobytyler4223 2 жыл бұрын

This guy has humor.

@davidshelnutt3068 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful thanks

@StatUpBox 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!💪😊👍❤

@zinmot5457 Жыл бұрын

awesome pro tips thanks

@StatUpBox Жыл бұрын

You bet!

@timurray2000 3 жыл бұрын

What is a buh'un?

@garygerard4290 2 жыл бұрын

use a 2 by 4, maybe 6" long to keep the ram from fully retracting - it will save time

@666dynomax 2 жыл бұрын

i was wondering if you could do that... sweet to know. i would never let somene else operate the lever with my hands putting the wood in thats for goddamn sure

@churchwood5016 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Last thing I feel like doing on a clear sunny day is die. HAHHAHAHAHHAHAHAA

@koolbeans8292 Жыл бұрын

I have the same model in my home next to the stove. I put a bungee cord around the wood when I split then it’s easier to control then I set on a little stool next to the splitter I make kindling any size I want.

@StatUpBox Жыл бұрын

Great tip!

@asasial1977 2 жыл бұрын

Can you operate it vertically? I am assuming not with the location of the operation lever but I haven’t found anything one way or the other

@GuysPlayingWithTools Жыл бұрын

Gravity holds the log in place so it will try to jump off if it's not horizontal(I tried, nope, doesn't work)

@WookieLove1 2 жыл бұрын

Thumbed up and subbed. Your azz is funny bruh

@StatUpBox 2 жыл бұрын

🤣😂💪❤👍

@brentsmith5647 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant

@silverkeys Жыл бұрын

What is the max length of blocks in this unit? 20"? 16"?

@885Blackjack Жыл бұрын

20x20x16 from what I've seen in KZfaq videos. The machine recommends much smaller ones though.

@jacksprat3009 2 жыл бұрын

The last thing you want on a clear sunny day - is to die. Yup. The man speaks truth. So now i almost trust everything he says about this Harbor freight splitter.

@StatUpBox 2 жыл бұрын

😂🤣

@lawrencebedard1790 3 жыл бұрын

What is the model number on the 5 ton log splitter

@StatUpBox 3 жыл бұрын

manuals.harborfreight.com/manuals/63000-63999/63366.pdf

@rodneyking4890 3 жыл бұрын

Just brought mine home I Read manual,checked hydraulic fluid level, pressure relief vent,wing nut was loosened to almost out. Ran fluid bleed procedure. Went to split first piece of wood 8" diameter and didn't even attempt to split the wood and stopped. Tried another piece of wood and triped 20 amp breaker over and over. Taking it back to harbor freight tomorrow

@LoyalNRealButYouCouldntSeeThat 3 жыл бұрын

@Rodney King did they give you are hard time? Did you exchange or return?

@rodneyking4890 3 жыл бұрын

@@LoyalNRealButYouCouldntSeeThat the staff were very professional and understanding of the situation. The product was no longer available and they didn't have any on back order so i was refunded and invested in other items harbor freight had to offer.

@LoyalNRealButYouCouldntSeeThat 3 жыл бұрын

@@rodneyking4890 thanks for the reply! Unfortunately we exchanged and the 2nd log splitter isn't doing the job. I tried to send emails after speaking with customer service. But they either never got them or just didn't care. Because while on the phone they recommended I exchang it yet again. I'm not willing to drive the hour and get a replacement to have it not work. I will most likely get refund this time

@mikeh8228 2 жыл бұрын

@@LoyalNRealButYouCouldntSeeThat at least they offered to exchange it for another! I do not count that because you were unwilling to drive back there to exchange against them!

@joejefferson Жыл бұрын

Were you using an extension cord? if so what size?

@martinlorenz8243 Жыл бұрын

The tree inside is called the heartwood.

@dfrost6766 3 жыл бұрын

This is a great channel.

@StatUpBox 3 жыл бұрын

thank you!

@lawrencebedard1790 3 жыл бұрын

My push button switch to turn the machine on quit working where can I get another switch

@lawrencebedard1790 3 жыл бұрын

I bought this machine at a yard sale . No book or manual came with it

@Budman157 Жыл бұрын

Mine died on season two. Just hums and the capacitor is fine but the fan does bind in spots so I don't know what to do

@wigletron2846 11 ай бұрын

See if HF will replace it for free

@Budman157 11 ай бұрын

@@wigletron2846 I replaced the capacitor with a slightly larger one I found on Amazon and now it works again. Once in a while it will not turn and I have to play with the switch and it works so it does the job.

@wigletron2846 11 ай бұрын

@@Budman157 is it good for large hardwood rounds?

@Budman157 11 ай бұрын

@@wigletron2846 I split upto 18" ones. Can't say anything wider then that since I have not tried

@wigletron2846 11 ай бұрын

@@Budman157 ok thanks. I have some really big oak rounds. I might try to cut them down with a saw a bit.

@russianoleg 2 жыл бұрын

looks like cherry, but its not and if you eat it, youll die kind of tree haha

@StatUpBox 2 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣

@carlthornton3076 2 жыл бұрын

Very Good!... 30

@StatUpBox 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@jasonsharpbucks 2 жыл бұрын

Dude the way you are voiceover is, is tripping me out what are you doing? great video though

@tangledline 2 жыл бұрын

4:43 lol...truth

@StatUpBox 2 жыл бұрын

🤣😂👍😊❤

@matthewwatkins18 Жыл бұрын

You wished it was 200….😂😂😂

@trehobbs6568 Жыл бұрын

Dig a hole in the ground the size of the machine and set it in there, so the ram and blade are ground level. Then you can roll your round of wood on it without lifting

@tjellis1479 Жыл бұрын

Dipstick not offended :)

@StatUpBox Жыл бұрын

🤣😂

@infinitewars6373 11 ай бұрын

If you need to do 10 logs a day its a good tool

@joeblow593 3 жыл бұрын

A tree inside of a tree? How does that happen.

@StatUpBox 3 жыл бұрын

We were shocked when we saw it.

@wolffforge4839 7 ай бұрын

Sounds like guga foods

@umiricanucorsu1801 7 ай бұрын

I call BS on all these videos about that splitter. It's completely under powered compared to what these videos show. It's choking on some oak logs smaller than 10 inches and I have to start them with the axe.

@Sugarsail1 Жыл бұрын

the size of the log isn't what makes it difficult to split as much as the type of wood. None of the wood you used is oak I noticed. A test of a log splitter on conifer wood is not much of a test...try it on oak.

@sobye1 Жыл бұрын

Looks slow

@morecowbell20 6 ай бұрын

I simply could not get past 2 minutes of this commentary. Up and down, almost as if it was editing done by demons. Up, down, up, down. Same with volume, up for first part of sentence and down (and louder) for the last word. Sorry man, I hope that was intentional and not your normal way of talking.