Ratings & Reviews for CRAFTSMAN 27 -Ton 196-cc Horizontal and vertical Gas Log Splitter with KOHLER Engine
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What Customers Are Saying
Customers overwhelmingly praise the splitter for exceptional power, reliable starting, and robust build quality. Most highlight how effortlessly it splits tough wood like oak and maple, even logs up to 36 inches, drastically reducing physical effort. The Kohler engine starts reliably on the first or second pull, even in cold weather, delivering consistent performance through multiple cords. Reviewers describe the unit as heavy-duty and well-constructed, anticipating years of durability. A few report minor pre-assembly issues like low oil or fluid leaks, but confirm the splitter performs flawlessly once properly serviced. Overall, most consider it a worthwhile investment.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.Dont underestimate this splitter .
Would RecommendThe splitter after 3 failed purchases finally got a splitter that starts an runs perfectly. It has really good power an trailers very well to your set up point.
From 27 -Ton 196-cc Horizontal and vertical Gas Log Splitter with KOHLER Engine Verified Purchaser
Great machine
Would RecommendBought the machine at 18:00 hours; towed it home, added gas, checked the oil, started very first pull. Within an hour I had most of a chord split and stacked. For the money it's a great buy.
From 27 -Ton 196-cc Horizontal and vertical Gas Log Splitter with KOHLER Engine
Excellent product
Would RecommendI have no regrets. So far I have had nothing but good things to say about this log splitter. It cranks with 1 pull each and every time. I have split about 3 cords of wood with absolutely no issues. Just wish I would have made the purchase sooner.
Verified Purchaser
Cranks perfect
Would RecommendI’ve read a couple bad reviews stating that the unit wouldn’t crank from the store😔😔 my guess is user error like not turning on the fuel or the kill switch. I took the time to add oil, fuel, pull the cord with kill switch off about 10-15 times to cycle some oil and lubricate. Turned on kill switch, choke, fuel, and it fired before I could get to even one full pull of the cord. Slowly ran it at lower rpm’s to break in for 30 min and then turned off and checked fluids. Ran for another 30 mi...
From 27 -Ton 196-cc Horizontal and vertical Gas Log Splitter with KOHLER Engine
Perfect
Would RecommendI researched this machine but with the few reviews that were available, there was not much to go on and had poor reviews. Therefore I broke it down further. The engine on this is the same exact engine that is on a competitor's splitter with 3458 reviews that averaged 4.7 stars. I was unable to find a negative review that pertained to the engine. The hydraulic and beam is painted a different color and located on a different brand sold at Lowe's and had about 500 reviews that rated 4.8 stars wh...
From 27 -Ton 196-cc Horizontal and vertical Gas Log Splitter with KOHLER Engine
WORKS GREAT
Would Recommendworks wonderful...started up in like 2-4 pulls...cuts big rounds like butter. could not be happier!!
From 27 -Ton 196-cc Horizontal and vertical Gas Log Splitter with KOHLER Engine
Disaster
Would Not RecommendI wish I had read the above review before wasting my time on this. It was delivered last night and I was all set to get to work this morning. But NO, won't crank, won't even give me the hope of a semi start. Pull the cord and nothing.
From 27 -Ton 196-cc Horizontal and vertical Gas Log Splitter with KOHLER Engine
Disaster
Took the splitter home checked all fluids and then tried to crank and operate would not crank have tried everything i know to start it still no go went back to store they don't have anyone to check them out but was told to try starting fluid that may help don't feel i should have use starting fluid on a new engine
From 27 -Ton 196-cc Horizontal and vertical Gas Log Splitter with KOHLER Engine Verified Purchaser
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