Ratings & Reviews for CRAFTSMAN 27 -Ton 196-cc Horizontal and vertical Gas Log Splitter with KOHLER Engine

Covered in Rust

This thing arrived covered in rust. The delivery driver told me they are stored outside.

Rust Noted

Very disappointed that I was delivered a splitter that had obviously been sitting outside of the store without a cover, thus rusting in some areas. For the cost,, including $79.00 assembly fee that I would get one that was not fresh out of the box. I understand this is just as good as a brand new one, but I do not leave my equipment outside to rust. It will now be covered and stored in the garage to keep it from weathering.

Oil filter- where to buy Lowes is a no

Can’t seem to find the oil filter for this at the store. Anyone have ideas and filter model no. Splitter is at farm 90 miles away?

Nice Log Splitter

The Craftsman 27 ton splitter works great. Haven’t hit anything yet that slows it down. Like the Kohler engine too. Very happy.

Overall a good machine but needs improvements

I bought one that was discounted because it had been returned for a defective fuel line (and repaired by Lowes). This was ideal for me, because it was already assembled and had gas and oil in it, so I could start it up and cycle the ram to see how I liked it. Plus it was discounted $500 and the same warranty. Pros: Starts easily, has auto return so you don't need to hold the lever in reverse, plenty of power, reasonably fast cycle. Easy to change to vertical position if you need that. Built rugg...

Best option within my price range

Day one: I assembled it myself to make sure it was done right. Day two: started by splitting a cherry tree I cut down. Day 3: split some hickery that was given to me that finish off my 3.5 ricks for the weekend. Slowed down on some of the larger (20+ inch) logs of cherry but finished the job much better than expected. Happy with my purchase.

Wood splitter

Second one, same issue!! Hitch would Not release to allow hook up to ball.

log Splitter

Hitch would Not release to work properly. Wouldn't pull back to mount to ball.

Easy to use

Very easy to use and has a lot of power.

I am a city boy moved to the country and this is baby does a ton of work. Never quits and powers though even the sickest old rounds.

Junk

Brand New--Will Not Start Got on a chat room for help, they wanted to charge me $5 to talk to me. I will return to Lowes next week.

awesome log splitter, one year later s

this log splitter is the best you can buy..got it a nice deal priced. splits and pops logs you won't be disappointed

Selling used equipment as new

The product itself was fine. The problem was that Lowe's sent me a "floor model" that had obvious damage to it without asking if I wanted a "floor model" at a discount. They are essentially selling used equipment as new, without warning. What showed up was a splitter that had been left out in the sun and rain for god only knows how long, with rust and pitting evident on the metal and plastic parts.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.]

broke from day one