Chainsaws & Log Splitters

Collection: Chainsaws & Log Splitters

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Chainsaws & Log Splitters

Cutting and splitting firewood used to be a weekend. With the right chainsaw and log splitter, it's an afternoon. This collection brings together every chainsaw and log splitter pairing a residential property actually needs — from a quiet 20V cordless saw for limbing the apple tree to a 40-ton gas hydraulic splitter that turns a green oak round into stove-ready quarters in one stroke.

Shop BILT HARD gas chainsaws in 18" (46cc) for limbing and storm cleanup, and 22" (56cc) when you're felling or bucking real firewood. The 20V cordless 12" saw and the 15A corded 18" chainsaw round out the lineup for quick yard tasks where you'd rather not mix two-stroke fuel. On the splitting side, 6.5-ton BILT HARD electric hydraulic models are the right starting point for a homeowner processing a single cord, and they plug into a standard 120V outlet. Step up to LOG-X Series gas splitters in 20, 25, 30, 35, and 40 tons when you're working green hardwood, knotty rounds, or producing several cords a season. Replacement gas engines (79cc, 212cc, 301cc, 420cc) keep older equipment in service.

Once the logs are split, our wood chippers handle the brush, and the broader forestry & winter lineup covers snow blowers and seasonal cleanup. Before you fire up a saw, the OSHA chainsaw safety eTool is the single most useful 10-minute read in this category — kickback, PPE, and felling cuts in plain language. For a deeper dive into bar oil, chain pitch, and sharpening intervals, the Wikipedia overview of chainsaws is a solid primer.

Pick the saw, pick the splitter, then stack the wood. Explore the full chainsaws and log splitters collection and put up a winter's worth of firewood without the weekend disappearing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What bar length do I need on a chainsaw?
Match the bar to the biggest log you'll cut routinely. A useful rule: pick a bar at least 2 inches longer than the diameter of your typical log so you can cut through in a single pass. 18" bars handle most limbing and firewood bucking on logs up to 14"–16". 22" bars are the right call for storm cleanup, light felling, and hardwood rounds up to 20". Bigger isn't always better — longer bars are heavier and harder to control.
What log splitter tonnage do I actually need?
6.5–7 ton electric splitters handle softwood and seasoned hardwood up to about 10" diameter — perfect for a backyard cord and they plug into a 120V outlet. 20–25 ton gas splitters comfortably handle 16"–20" hardwood rounds (oak, maple, hickory). Go to 30–40 ton for green hardwood, gnarly knotted rounds, or anyone producing several cords per year. Cycle time (how fast the ram extends and returns) matters more than raw tonnage once you're past 20 tons.
Should I get a gas or electric chainsaw?
Gas chainsaws (46cc–56cc) give you the most cutting power, unlimited runtime per tank, and the muscle for felling and bucking large hardwood — best for serious firewood and storm cleanup. Cordless 20V is great for pruning, limbing, and light yard cleanup with instant start and no fuel mixing. Corded 15A 18" saws split the difference at a low price point for backyard use within reach of an outlet. Most owners with active woodlots end up with one of each.
Do log splitters come with a stand, or do I split on the ground?
It depends on the model. Some BILT HARD 6.5-ton electric splitters ship with an integrated stand that brings the splitting beam up to a comfortable working height — easier on your back and faster to load. Other models are horizontal floor splitters meant to be used at ground level or set on a sturdy bench. The larger LOG-X gas units (25T+) typically operate horizontally on a towable frame. Check the product page for stand inclusion before you order.
What maintenance does a chainsaw or splitter need?
Chainsaws: top up bar oil every refuel, sharpen the chain after 4–6 tanks of cutting, clean the air filter monthly, and run fuel stabilizer if you store it more than 30 days. Electric splitters: mostly maintenance-free — check hydraulic fluid annually and inspect the ram for nicks. Gas splitters: add oil and filter changes per the engine manual (typically every 50 hours) and store with stabilized fuel. Quality bar oil and a sharp chain do more for cut speed than horsepower.