NorthStar Horizontal/Vertical Log Splitter - 37-Ton, 270cc

by NorthStar

Product Features

• Auto idle/throttle control for extended engine life, improved fuel economy and reduced engine noise
• 2-stage pump allows the log splitter to achieve the same pressures as a single stage pump, while using less horsepower
• Patented log stripper clears log from retracting wedge
• Industrial-grade ful

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 625 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B000HD4LPU
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #23,081 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden)
  • #6 in Patio, Lawn & Garden > Mowers & Outdoor Power > Outdoor Power Tools > Log Splitters

Product Description

This powerful 37 ton NorthStar Log Splitter will split any log that gets in its way in either in a vertical or horizontal position. Powered by a Honda GX270 engine with an exclusive idle down feature that saves fuel and reduces noise while you load the next log. The Barnes hydraulic pump intelligently adjusts flow and pressure by delivering high flow/low pressure when there is no resistance and low flow/high pressure when cutting through a log to reduce travel time and increase productivity. Add the 4-Way Wedge Wings (Item #1143) to quarter logs with one split instead of three. Ram Force (Tons): 37, Operation: Horizontal / vertical, Max. Log Size L x W (in.): 25 x 16, Continuous Force (Tons): 34.3, Engine: Honda GX with idle control, Engine Displacement (cc): 270, Low Oil Shutdown: Yes, Wedge: Cast steel, Cycle Time (sec.): 14, Automatic Cylinder Return: Yes, Cylinder: 5in. x 24in., Pump: Barnes 16 GPM, 2-stage, Max. PSI: 3,500, Oil Reservoir (gal.): 9, Hoses: Yes, Log Cradle: Yes, Log Lift: No, Jack Stand: Yes, Ball Coupler (in.): 2, Tire Size: 4.80 x 8, Lights: No, Fenders: No, Pre-assembled: No, Dimensions L x W x H (in.): 90 x 43 x 42

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Almost perfect!, October 22, 2010

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slipper feet - See all my reviews

This review is from: NorthStar Horizontal/Vertical Log Splitter - 37-Ton, 270cc

This log splitter does an amazing job, and seems to have the power to handle knotty wood, like sitka spruce just fine. The only thing so far I don't like is that when the the splitter goes back into the peeler, there is not quite enough length to the side over the fuel tank, thus when a split peice of wood gets pulled back, it can smoosh the fuel tank by hanging up on the cap of the tank. I hear the company is working on that. I like honda engines easy starting.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Powerful unit; so far so good, October 23, 2010

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T. A. Votaw "Old Corps" (Coos Bay, OR) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: NorthStar Horizontal/Vertical Log Splitter - 37-Ton, 270cc

I spent a lot of time reviewing and researching log splitters. I'm a solid fan of Honda GX engines, so that was a requirement. I also have some real challenging splitting tasks, so I went big on capacity. This rig does what I want, and well so far. It does get hot under extended use, so there is a duty cycle issue. Also, I like to warm up an engine, so with an automatic throttle, you have to manually hold the throttle lever down upon starting until it gets some oil pressure and heat in the motor. Minor stuff. Plenty of power, good hydraulic oil capacity. I might add a hydraulic oil filter, just because I'm anal.