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SuperHandy 20 Ton Gas Specs: 20 Ton, Log Sizes It Splits

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The SuperHandy 20-Ton Gas Log Splitter delivers 20 tons of splitting force with a 7.5 second cycle and takes logs up to 20 inches long. By common tonnage guidance that handles seasoned softwood up to about 24 inches and seasoned hardwood up to about 20 inches in diameter; green or knotty wood needs more. It listed at $869.00 when this page was compiled.

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  1. What are the SuperHandy 20-Ton Gas Log Splitter specs?
  2. What is the SuperHandy 20-Ton Gas Log Splitter sized for?
  3. What features does SuperHandy list?
  4. Who is the SuperHandy 20-Ton Gas Log Splitter a good fit for?
  5. What are the alternatives to the SuperHandy 20-Ton Gas Log Splitter?
  6. How do they compare on specs?

What are the SuperHandy 20-Ton Gas Log Splitter specs?

SpecValue
Splitting force20 tons
Cycle time7.5 sec
Max log length20 in
Max log diameter16 in

From SuperHandy's published specifications and the product listing.

What is the SuperHandy 20-Ton Gas Log Splitter sized for?

Log diameter against 20 tons
Log diameterSoftwood needsHardwood needs20 ton result
6 in3 tons4 tonsBoth
8 in4 tons5 tonsBoth
10 in4 tons6 tonsBoth
12 in5 tons8 tonsBoth
16 in10 tons14 tonsBoth
20 in14 tons20 tonsBoth
24 in18 tons27 tonsSoftwood only

Seasoned, straight-grained wood. Knots, crotches and green wood can need 25 to 50 percent more force. One operator only, hands clear of the wedge.

What features does SuperHandy list?

SuperHandy lists these features for the SuperHandy 20-Ton Gas Log Splitter:

  • SPECS - Built with a heavy-duty 7HP gas engine, powering our 20-ton rated system, utilizes the highly ultra reliable and trusted 2-Stage Bucher Hydraulic Gear Pump. With Rapid Auto Return that easily splits logs up to 20" inches in length and up to 16" inches in diameter; All weighing 130lbs
  • PORTABLE DESIGN - Our lightweight horizontal full beam and steel wedge log splitter design is built to be portable with fast and easy set up for anywhere nature takes you; Complete with 10” inch Sturdy transport wheels, allowing for smooth maneuvering for easy transportation from site to site
  • EFFICIENT - Our 7HP Gas Engine provides a smooth linear power curve to help avoid clunky performance during operation. A constant splitting force allows the wedge to smoothly slice through your wood pile with confidence; Effortlessly complete large splitting jobs with only a 7.5-second cycle time reset in-between log splits
  • PROPER USE - (POWER) unlike electric-powered splitters, gas-powered units produce greater consistent pounds per force square inch and are more versatile for portable applications due to lack of constraints of needing access to an electrical power source; It is recommended this splitter be used only outside with proper ventilation.
  • SAFETY - Always operate the Log Splitter with eye and hand protection, utilize the controls and shut off/on switch as needed; This log splitter is gas powered and does not require electricity to operate; (NOTE: HYDRAULIC FLUID NOT INCLUDED, AW32 Recommended)

Who is the SuperHandy 20-Ton Gas Log Splitter a good fit for?

Best for several cords a season of mixed hardwood. 7 HP engine and a 2-stage Bucher gear pump with rapid auto return and a 7.5 second cycle for logs up to 20 in. long and 16 in. across. It sits in the Intermediate tier of our log splitters coverage. See how it ranks against the rest in the best log splitters.

What are the alternatives to the SuperHandy 20-Ton Gas Log Splitter?

How do they compare on specs?

ModelPriceSplitting forceCycle timeMax log lengthMax log diameterEngine
SuperHandy 20-Ton Gas Log Splitter SuperHandy 20-Ton Gas Log Splitter $869.00 20 tons7.5 sec20 in16 in-
Champion 8-Ton Compact Horizontal Gas Log Splitter Champion 8-Ton Compact Horizontal Gas Log Splitter $789.00 8 tons20 sec--79 cc
BILT HARD 22-Ton Gas Log Splitter BILT HARD 22-Ton Gas Log Splitter $1,099.99 22 tons7 sec21 in-209 cc
Sun Joe LJ602E 5-Ton Electric Log Splitter Sun Joe LJ602E 5-Ton Electric Log Splitter $399.99 5 tons-20.5 in10 in-

Frequently asked questions

Where do these SuperHandy 20-Ton Gas Log Splitter specs come from?

The figures on this page come from SuperHandy's published specifications and the product listing's own feature list. Sizing tables are our estimates from standard formulas, not measurements of a unit, and real results vary with conditions. Confirm details against the operator manual before you buy or use it.

Researched, not professional advice. This page is compiled from published specifications, manuals, labels and owner-review consensus, not hands-on testing. Follow the manufacturer's instructions and product label, and consult a qualified professional where safety, chemicals, fuel or structures are involved. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.