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27 -Ton 196-cc Horizontal and vertical Gas Log Splitter with KOHLER Engine

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

4.1
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 4.1 out of 5
109 Reviews


82% Recommend this product

Ratings may include incentivized customer reviews.

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.

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109 Customer Reviews

Works great

Would Recommend

Works good so far it’s fast and split threw everything so far only thing I wish the wood catcher was little bit longer

April 27, 2023
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You won't be disappointed.

Would Recommend

We are very pleased with this log splitter. It is well built, easy to start, & flawless in design.

April 23, 2023
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Worth the money

Price was right and it’s a name brand that is well known

April 19, 2023
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Heavy duty

Would Recommend

Love this splitter. Much higher quality than I would have expected from Craftsman. It is very heavy duty and is also one of the few splitters I’ve seen with a filter for the hydraulic fluid. I have split a few cords of oak and hickory since purchase; splitter has never failed to split a round. Very pleased. Anticipate it will last many years.

April 19, 2023
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Watch your fingers!

Would Recommend

Great product, fast cycle time, will split anything you throw on it.

April 14, 2023
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So far so good.

Would Recommend

Had the log splitter a couple months. Have done initial oil change and about four tanks of fuel. So far, so good. Works as it should. Cranks up in one or two pulls. Lots of power to bust through green oak.

April 10, 2023
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Lowe's is a great place to shop

Would Recommend

Just what we were looking for

April 2, 2023
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Best one I've ever had!

Would Recommend

This 27 ton unit is much stronger than my old 20 ton! Love it!

February 11, 2023
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Very well built

Would Recommend

Very well built. I liked the fact that it had both a hydraulic reservoir and filter. Not many other brands had this. The Kohler motor starts with the first pull every time.

January 26, 2023
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Must have tool. Never swing an ax or maul agian

Would Recommend

The power of the splitter versus the cost was the major factor in the purchase. The splitter has been able the muscle through every log.

January 19, 2023
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No good

Would Not Recommend

I purchased the Craftsman 27 ton wood splitter and the first time I used it it started spraying hydraulic oil out of the weld around the fitting I took it back and they were trying to charge me 140 dollars to repair it and the employees at the service desk were rude.

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27 Ton Craftsman log splitter

Would Not Recommend

The 27 ton Craftsman log splitter that was purchased was brought home and would not start. It eas returned and credited back. A second log splitter was purchased but before picking it up we determined it should be checked out and confirmed to work prior to pickup. Lowes called to say the 2nd splitter would not start either. Needing a splitter we asked that ylowes check with amother local store. They did, only to find that Lowes had 5 27 ton Craftsman splitters that would not work. So the...

November 26, 2022
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Happy man

Would Recommend

Very well constructed fit and finish. Paint holding up well and red on black is A+. Doing well what it's supposed to do !

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Nice machine that was not put together correctly.

Would Recommend

Brought the log splitter home on Tuesday and started it up yesterday. Hydraulic luis spraying out of one of the fittings. Evidently whoever put it together forgot it put in the o ring. Disappointed.

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Response from Product Expert

Thankyou for your purchase of the log splitter from Lowe's We apologize for the hydraulic fluid leaking from one of the fittings. Please contact...

Product ExpertOctober 31, 2022

This is a very good product for the price point.

Would Recommend

I like the fact that you can split in a horizontal and/or vertical position.

October 25, 2022
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