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Champion Power Equipment Champion 27-Ton Log Splitter (100424) vs WEN 56208 6.5-Ton Electric Log Splitter with Stand
Which should you buy? Our verdict on both, pulled from our full The Best Log Splitters: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) comparison.
Champion's 100424 brings 27 tons, an 11-second cycle, auto return and a horizontal-to-vertical conversion, so it handles big hardwood rounds that stall small electric units. The WEN 56208 is the sensible electric pick for moderate firewood needs, with 6.5 tons, a 20-second cycle and a stand that puts the work at waist height.
Champion Power Equipment Champion 27-Ton Log Splitter (100424)
Buy itA towable 27-ton gas splitter with an 11-second cycle, auto return and a vertical mode for heavy rounds.
- 27 tons of ram force from a 224cc Champion engine and a 2-stage, 11 GPM pump, with an 11-second cycle time.
- Converts from horizontal to vertical, takes logs up to 24 inches long and 100 pounds, and has log cradles and log catchers.
- Tows at up to 45 mph on 16-inch pneumatic tires with a 2-inch ball hitch, and is EPA certified and CARB compliant.
- At 434.3 pounds and 85.9 inches long it needs a vehicle or ATV to move and real storage space.
- Gas engine means fuel, oil changes, recoil starting and noise and exhaust that keep it outdoors.
- Champion notes that units ordered online arrive unassembled, even when picked up in store.
WEN 56208 6.5-Ton Electric Log Splitter with Stand
Buy itA 6.5-ton electric splitter with a removable 34-inch stand, never-flat wheels and a 20-second cycle.
- 6.5 tons (WEN quotes over 13,000 pounds) from a 15 A, 2.5 hp motor, with a 14.75-inch stroke and a 5-inch wedge.
- Use it on the included 34-inch stand or mount the wheels straight to the body for a low-profile setup on the ground.
- 98 pounds (115 with the stand), with a pull handle and 5.5-inch never-flat wheels, and no gas or exhaust.
- Logs are limited to 10 inches in diameter and 20.5 inches long.
- A 20-second cycle is slow next to a gas splitter when you have a big pile.
- The manual recommends no extension cord longer than 50 feet (12 gauge), so you split near an outlet.
Side by side
The 8 criteria below are the ones our full comparison judged every product on, narrowed to these two.
| Champion Power Equipment Champion 27-Ton Log Splitter (100424) Our pick | WEN 56208 6.5-Ton Electric Log Splitter with Stand | |
|---|---|---|
| Our verdict | Buy | Buy |
| Best for | Households that heat with wood and split several cords of large or knotty hardwood every year. | Homeowners splitting seasoned firewood for a fireplace or fire pit who want a quiet electric unit at waist height. |
| Price tier | $$$ · premium | $ · budget |
| Power | 224cc gas engine | 15 A, 2.5 hp electric |
| Splitting force | 27 tons | 6.5 tons |
| Cycle time | 11 s | 20 s |
| Max log length | 24 in | 20.5 in |
| Max log diameter | Not published | 10 in |
| Orientation | Horizontal and vertical | Horizontal, stand or ground |
| Weight | 434.3 lb | 98 lb (115 lb with stand) |
| Warranty | 2-year limited | 2 years |
Which one is right for you?
Pick the Champion Power Equipment Champion 27-Ton Log Splitter (100424) if
households that heat with wood and split several cords of large or knotty hardwood every year.
Know before buying: at 434.3 pounds and 85.9 inches long it needs a vehicle or ATV to move and real storage space.
Pick the WEN 56208 6.5-Ton Electric Log Splitter with Stand if
homeowners splitting seasoned firewood for a fireplace or fire pit who want a quiet electric unit at waist height.
Know before buying: logs are limited to 10 inches in diameter and 20.5 inches long.
The bottom line
Our overall pick is the Champion Power Equipment Champion 27-Ton Log Splitter (100424) - A towable 27-ton gas splitter with an 11-second cycle, auto return and a vertical mode for heavy rounds. Choose the WEN 56208 6.5-Ton Electric Log Splitter with Stand instead if homeowners splitting seasoned firewood for a fireplace or fire pit who want a quiet electric unit at waist height.
Want the full picture, including the other options we compared and the popular one we'd skip? Read the complete The Best Log Splitters: 4 Compared (and One to Skip).