There are three overarching kinds of log splitters: manual, which uses only human hands to operate; kinetic, which typically uses electric motors to store energy for a ramming ax; or hydraulic.

The cheaper Central Machinery wood splitter is the 10 Ton Hydraulic Log Splitter ... operated via a switch on the grip handle instead of manual force. While this model exerts less force and ...

which shoves the log into a wedge. A great example of a home built hydraulic splitter can be found on [Smalls4068’s] YouTube channel. Hydraulic splitters get work done faster than manual ...