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A log splitter is a purpose-built machine that drives a hardened steel wedge through timber using controlled hydraulic force to split logs efficiently and safely. Discover our wide range of British-built log splitters for sale here in the UK, perfect for those working in the agricultural, forestry and farming industries. Built from heavy-gauge steel and engineered for sustained agricultural use, Oxdale log splitters are designed for long service life in demanding working conditions.
Browse from a range of different log splitters for your log splitting needs, including PTO, petrol-powered, and electric log splitters for those splitting in residential areas or who are conscious of the environment. When you buy a splitter from Oxdale Products, you gain access to unbeatable customer care, with our team ready to help no matter your query. Visit our blog to access a range of user guides, maintenance tips and troubleshooting guides.
We offer a range of log splitters for sale across the UK, designed for agricultural, forestry and professional use. Our machines are available through an established UK dealer network, ensuring local support, servicing and spare parts availability.
Whether you require a PTO log splitter for tractor-driven operation or a petrol-powered model for mobile use, each machine is engineered for reliability and long-term performance in demanding working environments.
Browse the models below to compare tonnage, power type and specifications.
Different workloads require different log splitters, with various features and tonnage serving different scenarios better than others. Within the Oxdale range, you’ll find a variety of splitters so you can compare before you decide on the perfect machine.
A PTO log splitter is a tractor-driven machine that connects directly to a power take-off shaft to deliver high-tonnage hydraulic splitting force. Thanks to its ability to connect directly to the tractor’s PTO shaft, you harness the power of the tractor’s engine to run the splitter.
PTO models typically deliver higher splitting tonnage than petrol or electric alternatives, making them suitable for dense hardwood and large diameter timber. This makes them useful machines for splitting hardwood or large diameter logs. Thanks to their direct connection to the tractor, it also makes them some of the most versatile splitters as they can go wherever you can get your tractor. So if you plan to venture across fields to clear a patch of trees, the PTO option should be considered.
If you’re looking for an agricultural log splitter that is designed for continuous professional use on farms or estates, there are few better options than the PTO log splitter.
For those working in forestry or who do not own a tractor, a petrol log splitter is the ideal option for your needs. They are independently powered by their own petrol combustion engine, meaning you don’t need an external power point to run them. This makes them versatile machines as they can get into places you can’t get a PTO tractor or connect an electric splitter to.
A petrol log splitter combines independent engine power with hydraulic splitting force, making it suitable for forestry contractors who require mobility without sacrificing output. Perfect for forestry contractors who may need to take their splitter from site to site. They can be easily loaded onto a trailer or onto a flatbed. Oxdale’s range of petrol log splitters is British-built, so you can be sure they are reliable machines.
Electric log splitters are the ideal splitting machine for smallholdings and residential use. Thanks to their low noise production, they can operate in areas where quiet is valued. Electric splitters are not considered suitable for regular, tough splitting. Instead, they excel when used in lower workload environments, mainly for occasional splitting.
The biggest reason to buy an electric log splitter is its quiet operating noise and the minimal impact it leaves on the environment, as it does not require fossil fuels to run. The perfect log splitting solution for those using it within a shed or workshop.
There are a few reasons why choosing the right log splitter is important for you. The ‘right’ machine depends on timber type, volume and your typical working conditions. These are all aspects that impact your efficiency, so you must consider them.
Deciding what tonnage you need for your log splitter depends on a variety of factors. Wood density and diameter are the two most important factors, with the general rule of thumb being that the harder the wood, the greater tonnage you require. The denser they are, the more likely you are to require 20-ton or 30-ton splitters.
Most log splitters will note the sweet spot of diameters they are capable of efficiently splitting. Before purchasing, you should contact the manufacturer to clarify. All log splitters at Oxdale Products come with this information in the description, so you can browse and compare models easily.
For the average log splitting operation, you’re unlikely to need more than 16 tons worth of splitting force, with 10 tons being sufficient. For heavy agriculture usage, you may require the higher end of tonnage, but for lighter workloads, you can comfortably select a lower tonnage.
Softwood requires a splitting tonnage of between 10 and 12 tons. This is more than enough to easily split these logs. For hardwood species, such as Ash or Oak, a 20-ton splitter is sufficient. Diameter, moisture content, presence of knots and grain structure can all impact your required tonnage.
Of course, the biggest decision when choosing between PTO and petrol log splitters is whether you have a tractor at your disposal. Owning or leasing an appropriate tractor for a PTO log splitter is essential. If you don’t, your decision is made – a petrol-powered log splitter is the ideal solution.
Mobility is another factor you should consider when weighing up the two. Petrol log splitters tend to be smaller and offer a great range of mobility. As they are independent of electricity mains, they can be wheeled wherever they are required. When it comes to PTO splitters and their mobility, it is safe to assume they can be used wherever you can get your tractor. This may restrict you when it comes to the very depths of a forest, but they are largely mobile.
As a business, running costs will play a role in your decision-making also. PTO log splitters are usually more cost-effective as they run off the tractor engine they are connected to. Whereas petrol-powered splitters require a separate engine to operate.
Horizontal log splitters are designed for those looking for a residential log splitting option. They offer a comfortable splitting height and are capable of splitting smaller logs, great for log burners and log stores.
Vertical log splitters tend to offer greater splitting force, making them more suitable for agricultural environments where they need to split larger logs. They also offer more stability and safety, due to the type of logs they are used to split.
We are proud to supply farms, forestry businesses and the agricultural industry with reliable and efficient log splitters made here in the UK. As British-built machines, our range of log splitters is designed to help the British agriculture sector excel. They are designed for professional and private use, meaning any level of experience can operate our machines safely.
All of our range comes with warranty support and unbeatable after-sales support to help you get the most out of your splitter. For long-term durability and reliability, our team has created a range of guides to help you troubleshoot problems before they occur.
We are also able to offer spare parts for any repairs or updates you wish to make to your machine. Oxdale equipment is used by farms and forestry operations across the UK, supported by a nationwide dealer network and readily available spare parts.
The size log splitter you need depends on the demands of your task. 4-10 tonnes is usually ample splitting force for softer wood, but hardwood may require more. Check out our guide on which log splitter you need.
A PTO log splitter is a type of splitter that runs off the engine of the tractor it connects to. Instead of having its own engine, a PTO log splitter connects via the PTO shaft on the tractor and feeds off its engine.
Yes, Oxdale log splitters are made in the UK. We are proud to be British-built, providing the agricultural industry with reliable machinery built in this country.
We recommend matching your splitter’s horsepower requirements with the output of the tractor, ensuring the most consistent and predictable cuts.
Upwards of 10 tonnes is required to begin splitting hardwood.
When operated correctly and maintained in line with manufacturer guidelines, log splitters provide controlled and predictable splitting performance. All of our splitters are fitted with a range of safety features to protect the operator when using our machines.
