Champion Power Equipment 40-Ton PRO Grade Horizontal/Vertical Full Beam Gas Log Splitter
- 40 tons of splitting force, horizontal or vertical
- Logs up to 24 inches long, up to 100 pounds
- 338cc OHV engine, recoil start, low-oil shutoff
- 11.3 second cycle, auto-return valve
- 767 pounds, towable up to 70 mph
- 2-year limited warranty, EPA certified
Updated 2 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A towable jobsite splitter for people who process large volumes of firewood and want horizontal and vertical work in one machine. Its weight and size demand a hitch vehicle and real storage space.
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ASIN: B0CB4XK9PPModel: 201091Category: Log Splitters
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Overview
Not a compact electric unit, this is a gas-powered full beam hydraulic splitter with a recoil start. A steel engine guard shields the motor from falling logs, and the beam converts between horizontal and vertical positions.
Its reason to exist is speed on big piles: the auto-return valve, log catchers and a front support leg with dual swivel wheels cut the handling around every split. The limitation is sheer bulk, since the machine is very heavy and needs a hitch to move between work areas.
Who it's for
Landowners and work crews who split large, heavy rounds regularly get the most from the full beam design and the vertical option. Households with a tight shed, no tow hitch or only occasional kindling should look at something smaller.
Pros and cons
- Converts between horizontal and vertical splitting
- Auto-return valve for fast repeat cycles
- Log catchers hold split wood within reach
- Low-oil shutoff protects the engine
- Very heavy, needs a hitch to move
- Large footprint needs real storage space
- Recoil start needs a pull every time
- Included items are not listed
Performance notes
Splitting force comes from the hydraulic system, where a two-stage gear pump switches between high flow with no load and high pressure when the wedge meets resistance. That shortens the cycle on easy logs and still powers through tough ones. The wedge width and the log catchers decide how much handling happens between splits.
Specifications
| Model | 201091 |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Maximum log length | 24 inches |
| Maximum log weight | 100 pounds |
| Splitting wedge | 9 inches |
| Dimensions | 87.3 x 55.6 x 42.7 inches |
| Item weight | 767 pounds |
| Wheel size | 18 inches, DOT approved |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Cycle time | 11.3 seconds |
| Fuel tank | 1.45 gallons |
| Engine oil capacity | 1.2 quarts, 10W-30 recommended |
| Hydraulic oil capacity | 12 gallons |
| Pump flow | 24.7 gpm |
| Maximum towing speed | 70 mph |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty | 2-year limited |
| Other details | |
| Splitting force | 40 tons |
| Engine displacement | 338 cc OHV single cylinder |
| Hitch coupler | 2-inch ball |
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Frequently asked questions
Can the Champion 201091 split logs vertically?
Yes. The description says it converts from horizontal to vertical in a few seconds, which helps with heavy logs up to 100 pounds that are hard to lift onto the beam.
Can this log splitter be towed on the road?
The description rates it as towable up to 70 mph with a self-locking hitch handle, extended tongue, 2-inch ball hitch coupler and DOT-approved 18-inch wheels and tires. Check local rules for towing equipment before you go.
Is the Champion 201091 electric?
No. It runs on a 338cc gas engine with a recoil start and a low-oil shutoff, so plan on fuel and oil on hand and outdoor use only.