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Customer Reviews for NorthStar Horizontal/Vertical Log Splitter - 22-Ton, 160cc
NorthStar Horizontal/Vertical Log Splitter - 22-Ton, 160cc
Item# 1108
This NorthStar Horizontal/Vertical Log Splitter is powered by a quality Honda GC engine. The 4in. x 24in. cylinder splits logs up to 25in.L in either in a vertical or horizontal position. Features a 2-stage Concentric pump, which decreases cycle time 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. Uses a horizontal-shaft engine, engineered for a long life. Add the exclusive NorthStar 4-way wedge wings Item# 1143, sold separately to quarter logs in one split instead of three. Engine Displacement cc 160, Log Cradle Yes, Ram Force Tons 22, Cycle Time sec. 13, Cylinder 4 in. x 24in., Continuous Force Tons 18.8, Oil Reservoir gal. 8, Log Lift No, Lights No, Engine Honda GC, Dimensions L x W x H in. 89 x 43 x 41, HP 5.0, Low Oil Shutdown Yes, Max. PSI 3,000, Pre-assembled Assembly required, Max. Log Size L x W in. 25 x 16, Automatic Cylinder Return Yes, Pump Concentric 11 GPM, 2-stage, Ball Coupler in. 2, Tire Size 4.80 x 8, Fenders No, Jack Stand Yes. 2-stage pump allows the log splitter to achieve the same pressures as a single stage pump, while using less horsepower Auto-return wedge Patented log stripper clears log from retracting wedge Industrial-grade full beam construction Coupler for 2in. ball High speed tires for towing 8 gallons hydraulic oil not included Log cradle centers the log on the wedge and prevents it from rolling off Included engine guard protects engine from split logs Replacement parts are available through Northern Tool Parts Department 1-800-270-0810
Average Customer Rating:
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Rating Summary (53 reviews)
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53 of 53(100%)would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for NorthStar Horizontal/Vertical Log Splitter - 22-Ton, 160cc
Review 1 for NorthStar Horizontal/Vertical Log Splitter - 22-Ton, 160cc
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God splitter, bad customer service model
,January 11, 2013
By SplitWood
from Boston
"I really like this splitter. The working height is perfect and it has all the power needed to get through whatever you put in front of it. The assembly instructions were just ok - there were a few instances where the instructions were just wrong. Also, the specs call for 8 gallons of hydraulic oil and that's wrong too. Buy 7 and save more than just a few bucks. The only thing that I don't like is the outrigger leg design as it's awkward for one person to get the rear leg lifted for transport. All that said, I'm happy with my purchase...mostly.
Here's the rub. One of my must-have features was the four-way wedge option. After four calls to customer service, a shipment of new bolts to install the wedge "wings", and now a shipment of a replacement wedge, maybe next week I'll actually be able to make four-way splits. Turns out that two of the wing mounting holes in the primary wedge were not bored out to the correct diameter and the bolts were too big to pass through the holes. So that appears to be a manufacturing defect. Ok, it happens but it's annoying.
Here's what I think the "real problem" is: If you call "Customer Care" on a Saturday, there are no techs available -- they only work Mon-Fri. They, of course, needed the serial number from the splitter in order to send me parts so I had to be at home on a weekday in order to make that happen. I have to believe that most people work for a living so true "Customer Care" would mean having the right resources available to troubleshoot problems when customers are at home. To make matters worse, when I placed my first call to Customer Call on a Saturday, I was told to call back on Monday and that I'd have to tell my story all over again because they weren't setup to take that information in Customer Care. I asked to speak with a Supervisor and she finally agreed to take my information and she said that she would get back to me on Monday. That didn't happen so I had to make yet another call.
It just shouldn't be this difficult."
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+2points
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Review 2 for NorthStar Horizontal/Vertical Log Splitter - 22-Ton, 160cc
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22 TON Log splitter North Star
,October 18, 2012
By ADARICK
from MN.
"I got the splitter late summer of 2012 and split about 4 cords. it ran about 1/2 hour on a 1/2 gal. of gas, it worked great .But some bolts were missing,the coupler hub came lose, so I put a second set screw in with loc tite. Also the bolts for the wedge slide are to short ,they should have 1 to 3 thread past the nut , they don't even go thru the nylock."
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Review 3 for NorthStar Horizontal/Vertical Log Splitter - 22-Ton, 160cc
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22 ton north star
,October 15, 2012
By Leo25
from Rutherford, NC
"The 22 ton North Star wood splitter is a tough machine. I've only had this wood splitter for a few weeks and I have to say I've never ran one like it. The five horse power Honda engine doesn't even struggle while busting through large pieces of wood. I've not seen a piece of wood this splitter wont split. If I can get the log rolled up to it, the splitter will split it. Great product!"
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Review 4 for NorthStar Horizontal/Vertical Log Splitter - 22-Ton, 160cc
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Good quality and good value
,October 13, 2012
By VAlover
from Ophelia, VA
"This log splitter is well-built and sturdy. The Honda engine starts easily and is relatively quiet. It has had enough power to split some pretty gnarly seasoned locust. It's well-balanced and easy switch from horizontal to vertical operation or to transport by vehicle or by hand around the garage. It's everything I wanted in a log splitter
I did, however, encounter two problems during assembly that should not have occurred, hence the four stars instead of five. First, the pivot piece was welded so crooked there was no way the assembly could continue. I am two hours by car from the store and had to spend an afternoon running back to get a pivot that was manufactured correctly so I could continue putting the thing together. Second, the factory uses a nylon 3/4 pipe X 1" hose barb bushing on the hydraulic fluid return line that leaks. Being nylon, there is no way to tighten it sufficiently to stop the leak. I replaced it with a brass fitting that doesn't leak. These are quality control issues that the factory needs to resolve.
I want to add that the Richmond store has a mechanic named Dan that was very helpful to me in resolving my problems and in giving me good advice for assembling the log splitter, such as giving me a list of the larger open-end wrenches that I would need and how to replace that bushing with a full tank of hydraulic fluid. Dan is the go-to guy in the Richmond store when you have questions or problems with mechanical equipment. He is friendly and knowledgeable and an asset to Northern Tool. Thanks in large part to Dan's friendly assistance in resolving these problems I am a happy owner of a great log splitter that should give me years of trouble free service."
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+6points
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Review 5 for NorthStar Horizontal/Vertical Log Splitter - 22-Ton, 160cc
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22 ton Northern Star log splitter
,October 9, 2012
By bobkegs
from Accord, New York
"I am very pleased with this splitter. Two of us had no trouble with assembly, it was quite straightforward.
The Honda engine is great...starts easily.
We have some very difficult wood to split around these parts, including elm, oak and cherry.
There is no wood that I could not split with this splitter.
I should have had this one years ago!
Great machine!!"
The Honda engine is great...starts easily.
We have some very difficult wood to split around these parts, including elm, oak and cherry.
There is no wood that I could not split with this splitter.
I should have had this one years ago!
Great machine!!"
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Review 6 for NorthStar Horizontal/Vertical Log Splitter - 22-Ton, 160cc
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Solid, powerful splitter
,August 14, 2012
By JPinVT
from Central VT
"This splitter seems really substantial, it was packed really well, I expect it will last my lifetime :). I have tested it on the gnarliest cherry I could find and the two-stage pump kicked in and powered right through it. You need a sense of humor to find all the pieces to put it together. Don't expect all the parts to be in the parts bag.... but all things considered it went together really well. I was able to assemble it myself granny-style with the help of a couple levers and jacks."
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+2points
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Review 7 for NorthStar Horizontal/Vertical Log Splitter - 22-Ton, 160cc
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This is on great log splitter
,January 26, 2012
By Daniel33146
from Ivoryton, Ct
"Before buying this log splitter I look at many different splitters . After seeing what junk was out there I then opening my Northern Tool Catalog and purchased the 22 ton splitter. On the day it arrived I was taken back to see how it was packed and the quality and the workmanship of this Log Splitter. This is a very heavy duty splitter no BS with this unit. It took me 2 hours to assemble it and no problem put it together. And then I started splitting logs and this splitter ran great. I give this splitter 5 stars.
Thank you Northern Tool."
Thank you Northern Tool."
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+8points
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Review 8 for NorthStar Horizontal/Vertical Log Splitter - 22-Ton, 160cc
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Big bang for the buck
,November 30, 2011
By MikeFef
from Milford, PA
"I was totally impressed. For one thing, it's packed really well - mine had no dents or scratches in the paint (yet). It went together easily. And although most folks recommend having a helper, lifting the cylinder and beam isn't too difficult - especially if you "lever" it off the pallet. It's well built and the instructions are easy. Took me about 2 hrs to assemble taking my time. Love the Honda engine - easy starts! Did a day of splitting and it didn't seem to break a sweat. I have no idea why I waited so long to get it! I'll still keep my axe handy for odd jobs, but this is a treat."
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Review 9 for NorthStar Horizontal/Vertical Log Splitter - 22-Ton, 160cc
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22 ton
,November 11, 2011
By Logmeister
from Minnesota
"All works very well with this unit. Only 1 problem and that was one axle was not mfg correctly, resulting in obtaining a new Hyd tank. (axle is welded on) This was handled very well by Northern. I assembled it myself and thought it was very straight-forward. I split almost 7 chords in a few days and had no problems splitting very large diameter oak logs. Engine is very nice, starts easy even when cold."
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+10points
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Review 10 for NorthStar Horizontal/Vertical Log Splitter - 22-Ton, 160cc
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22 ton log splitter
,October 26, 2011
By Tom250
from Richmond,VA.
"Excellent machine,splits any size of hard wood log.I have split about 2 cords so far.Have not had any problems with splitter or honda engine.Wish i had bought one sooner.I would recomend this product to anyone that is looking for a great log splitter."
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Review 11 for NorthStar Horizontal/Vertical Log Splitter - 22-Ton, 160cc
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Butter
,October 18, 2011
By oaky
from Adel, Ia
"I bought this splitter about a month ago. You need a little help putting it together because of the weight. Otherwise, putting it together was fairly easy.
I took it easy the first couple of times using it just to break it in and it performed awesome. A friend of mine and myself then went and cut three large walnut trees down and I used the splitter all day on that hard wood. It split everything like butter. I was so impressed with it and even through the hard wood and knots, it did not phase it.
I highly recommend it and it is a total beast."
I took it easy the first couple of times using it just to break it in and it performed awesome. A friend of mine and myself then went and cut three large walnut trees down and I used the splitter all day on that hard wood. It split everything like butter. I was so impressed with it and even through the hard wood and knots, it did not phase it.
I highly recommend it and it is a total beast."
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+7points
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Review 12 for NorthStar Horizontal/Vertical Log Splitter - 22-Ton, 160cc
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Awesome Log Splitter!
,October 10, 2011
By ProTech
from Stacy, MN
"I wish I wouldn't have waited so long to purchase this log splitter. It has saved me countless hours of work (and pain!). It runs smoothly and can split a big pile of wood on a tank of gas. It's fairly easy to assemble if you're mechanically inclined. If you're not, have your local store assemble it. Awesome machine!"
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Review 13 for NorthStar Horizontal/Vertical Log Splitter - 22-Ton, 160cc
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22 ton log splitter
,August 26, 2011
By firemanchisago
from minnesota
"works great only bad thing is nylon fitting on return tank replaced with brass one also would be better if wedge edge was flush with end of the unit wood will some times ride up, log striper could be better wood will get built up under it and is a bear to get out split about 45 cords so far worked out the issues i had love it never found anything it could not split even a 48" piece of red oak"
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Review 14 for NorthStar Horizontal/Vertical Log Splitter - 22-Ton, 160cc
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Gutsy Splitter
,July 11, 2011
By Starguy
from Webster, WI
"I bought my log splitter last week after having a few large oaks snapped in half from straight line winds on July 1st. I read the online reviews and talked to a guy who owned one and decided to buy this unit. One of the things that appealed to me was the fact you could position this splitter vertically, eliminating the need to lift heavy pieces onto the rail.
Assembly was straight forward and went without a hich. And the unit is most certainly beefy. I filled the hydraulic tank, put oil in the engine & gassed it up. A couple of pulls and it was running smoothing. The Honda starts very well.
I split some pieces of oak that were 20" in diameter. The splitter went through them with ease. I can't imagine needing a unit larger than this. And I really like the fact that I don't have to lift anything to split it. I'd definitely give it an A."
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October 10, 2011
"I've had this splitter now for 3 months and have split a lot of wood with it, mostly red and white oak. And I am very satisfied with is. It has plenty of power to split even the gnarliest white oak. And the Honda motor is wonderful. It runs quiet and usually starts on the first pull. Impressive."
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Review 15 for NorthStar Horizontal/Vertical Log Splitter - 22-Ton, 160cc
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22 ton log spliter
,June 13, 2011
By bwpwood
from northern Minnesota
"Excellent machine. I have used it now several times and have had no problems. Always plenty of power. Vertical option is especially nice to minimize lifting wood. All I do is roll big pieces up to the carriage in the vertical position and tip them up."
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+2points
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Review 16 for NorthStar Horizontal/Vertical Log Splitter - 22-Ton, 160cc
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This thing is quality
,April 7, 2011
By CBLENTZ
from Fort Bragg North Carolina
"Bought the 22 ton with a little apprehenchen thinking I might need more power but this thing splits 20 inch green cherry and oak like its nothing dont know why u need more power than this if the log gets any bigger than 20 inches its more than I want to handle.This is the best built and best price unit availaible any where that I could find. Great quality great looking and best in price for what u get."
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Review 17 for NorthStar Horizontal/Vertical Log Splitter - 22-Ton, 160cc
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Overbuilt
,March 14, 2011
By Hank30721
"I really like the fact that this splitter is built on the same frame as the heavier duty models using the same pump and motor. I purchased it assembled and the guys at the store did a great job putting it together.
Filled it with oil, hydraulic fluid, and gas - it started right up and went to work. It works better than advertised - even on freshly cut hardwood. With the automatic return feature, you just have to pull the handle and move the wood. I split a pickup truck load of wood without breaking a sweat - this makes it too easy.
With a winter under it's belt and a couple cords of wood, the splitter still looks and operates like new."
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+5points
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Review 18 for NorthStar Horizontal/Vertical Log Splitter - 22-Ton, 160cc
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NorthStar 22-ton log splitter
,November 24, 2010
By Eberhart
from Knoxville, TN
"Simple to start, with very little effort required; initial set-up & fluid fill was also easy. Operation is smooth and the unit is surprisingly powerful, utilizing a very efficient wedge design. Smoothly splits curly-grained wood no axe would dare to challenge! The only drawback we have encountered is that the lack of a suspension system makes towing a bit tense. On the other hand, it has not jumpped the ball, corners & backs well, and is easily maneuvered & positioned by hand when disconnected from the vehicle."
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+8points
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Review 19 for NorthStar Horizontal/Vertical Log Splitter - 22-Ton, 160cc
Overall Rating:
great splitter
,November 23, 2010
By pilogan
from Wisconsin
"This is a great wood splitter. It split through some very large diameter hardwood with very little effort. Having the wedge mounted to the hydraulic cyl instead of the main beam is a nice design. It also has good cycle time, balance and the Honda engine is quiet."
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+12points
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Review 20 for NorthStar Horizontal/Vertical Log Splitter - 22-Ton, 160cc
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22 ton work horse
,November 23, 2010
By dpc2010
from Mountains of Virginia
"The 22 ton NorthStar Log Splitter is great. It will split any piece of wood that I put in it. I have split some Oak that is 42 inches in diameter. I split this big wood with the splitter in the vertical position. Have not found a piece of wood that it will not split. No need to buy the bigger splitters. This one will handle the job, and the cycle rate is only 13 seconds. The Honda engine cranks easy and runs smooth. The only problem I have had is a hose clamp that broke, which was very easy to replace. This splitter is well worth the money, and the only splitter you'll ever need. I do not recomend the use of the 4 way wedge wings on this splitter. They did not work well for me."
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+6points
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