
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.Works great
Would RecommendWorks good so far it’s fast and split threw everything so far only thing I wish the wood catcher was little bit longer
You won't be disappointed.
Would RecommendWe are very pleased with this log splitter. It is well built, easy to start, & flawless in design.
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Worth the money
Price was right and it’s a name brand that is well known
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Heavy duty
Would RecommendLove 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.
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Watch your fingers!
Would RecommendGreat product, fast cycle time, will split anything you throw on it.
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So far so good.
Would RecommendHad 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.
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Lowe's is a great place to shop
Would RecommendJust what we were looking for
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Best one I've ever had!
Would RecommendThis 27 ton unit is much stronger than my old 20 ton! Love it!
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Very well built
Would RecommendVery 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.
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Must have tool. Never swing an ax or maul agian
Would RecommendThe power of the splitter versus the cost was the major factor in the purchase. The splitter has been able the muscle through every log.
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No good
Would Not RecommendI 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.
From 27 -Ton 196-cc Horizontal and vertical Gas Log Splitter with KOHLER Engine
27 Ton Craftsman log splitter
Would Not RecommendThe 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...
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Happy man
Would RecommendVery well constructed fit and finish. Paint holding up well and red on black is A+. Doing well what it's supposed to do !
From 27 -Ton 196-cc Horizontal and vertical Gas Log Splitter with KOHLER Engine Verified Purchaser
Nice machine that was not put together correctly.
Would RecommendBrought 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.
From 27 -Ton 196-cc Horizontal and vertical Gas Log Splitter with KOHLER Engine Verified Purchaser
This is a very good product for the price point.
Would RecommendI like the fact that you can split in a horizontal and/or vertical position.
From 27 -Ton 196-cc Horizontal and vertical Gas Log Splitter with KOHLER Engine Verified Purchaser
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...