Masport 5 Tonne Log Splitter

Masport kinetic log splitter major failure – I bought a Masport Kinetic log splitter from Mitre 10.I had to pay $1049 up front.I waited 6 weeks for delivery.I carefully read and follwed all the manufacturers instructions .It did not even split 1 peice of wood. It had no power and the drive shaft jumped off and became jammed under the drive gear cog.What a total waste of my time.I had it for less than 1 hour and took it back for a refund.

Junk!! – Was very excited about this product after reading the reviews.. but they where obviously written by the manufacturer This thing is junk my teeth would cut wood better! It trips out after every (slam) its probably good for cutting soft wood kindling (if its extremely thin) i will be returning tomorrow 0 out of 10

Great machine! – Brilliant machine. It slices through red gum, messmate, iron bark and blood wood with ease. If the log is to big or dense, chop it back from the outside in then drive up the centre for the final split. Another great feature is the overload cutoff. If the machine struggles chopping through knotted or branching sections it’ll turn off. Just press… Read more

the reset switch, reposition the log and go again.

I am really happy with this products. It saves my dodgy shoulders and back... so much fun & it’s addictive too! Way better than the hydraulic machines!

This machine far exceeds my expectations – Shoulder problems spelt the end of my firewood splitting with a maul so I was considering building a powered splitter when I saw this Masport Kinetic splitter at Bunnings for $499 and knowing Masport's great reputation I figured they would not put their name on an inferior product, so I bought it. At just under 100kg in it's wooden crate it took… Read more

some maneuvering but we got there in the end.

Once I'd unpacked it and began the small amount of assembly required I realised why it was so heavy.

The quality of the materials used and the quality of the workmanship in it's build just amazed me, simply brilliant.

It appeared that this might be a serious machine.

Lack of time prevented me from using it until today. About 6 weeks since purchase.

After familiarising myself with it's operation it was time for a test drive.

I already had about 50 rounds of dry eucalyptus up to 300mm dia cut to a length of 300mm.

I could can't believe how easy this machine is to use, how fast it splits the logs and how effortlessly it does so.

This thing had me hooked and I couldn't stop, I split about 1 ton in an hour without raising a sweat or hurting my shoulders.

Every split was one hit.

This really is a serious machine.

Am I impressed? You bet I am.

Would I recommend this log splitter? Too right I would.

Is it value for money? My oath it is.

Remember, it is not a toy so read and UNDERSTAND the owners manual and always think SAFETY FIRST.

Thank you Dale from Masport for your brilliant service in sending me a replacement for a minor part damaged in transit.

I qualify my opinions by having previously hired a 30 tonne hydraulic log splitter and comparing the two, as well as my 40yrs as a mechanic and fabricator.