Oregon’s new Kinetic Log Splitter features a design that eliminates hydraulics by using two precision-balanced, 70-pound flywheels spinning at 325 RPMs to create and store kinetic energy. A pinion gear system applies that stored energy and drives the log through the wedge in roughly 2-3 seconds with minimal to no kickback, Oregon assures, adding that traditional hydraulic log splitters can take 13 seconds or more to split the same log.
“We designed this product with the professional in mind,” said Josh Huffman, director of global product marketing for outdoor power equipment at Oregon. “The Kinetic Log Splitter provides three main advantages. First and most importantly, operators save time and effort. The speed and efficiency of the design are perfect for users who value time and reduced effort. Secondly, the system requires no hydraulic fluid, eliminating the need for hydraulic maintenance and the potential for leaks. Finally, the splitter simply helps operators work more efficiently by providing a quick, clean split while creating less wood-waste debris.”
Other features and benefits
Versatility & Portability – Splitter can be easily moved around the worksite with welded table-mounted handles. It can also be towed on the highway with its 2-inch ball coupler and safety chains, while the stow-away retractable tongue makes loading and unloading easy.
Heavy-Duty Work Table – The work surface is smooth and aligned with the beam, which means fewer snags when bringing a log back for re-splitting. Operators can continue splitting longer due to the splitter’s wide slots which reduce build-up that can jam the push plate assembly in other splitters. The 32-inch-wide work table allows easy access to rounds and re-splits from either side.
Reduced Fatigue – The patent-pending handle design virtually eliminates kickback by using torsion springs that absorb energy when a stall occurs. Operator fatigue is reduced due to unnecessary motion and operators can work from either side of the machine with convenient two-handed operation.
Powered by a Kohler SH265 engine, the splitter features a 6-inch wedge and the entire machine sits on 4” x 8” road towable tires rated at 45 mph.
