FS500 Dual Action 42-Ton Commercial Log Splitter
High-production, commercial log splitter with bi-directional wood splitting, 688cc gas engine, 4.5 second cycle time, 42 tons of force, 3-way wedge, log lift, and firewood production up to 3 cords/hr.
High-Production Dual Action 42-Ton Commercial Log Splitter
The FS500 log splitter is a powerful, high-production wood splitter ideal for commercial wood splitting operations without the high cost investment of a firewood processor. Powered by a 688cc gas engine, the FS500 makes splitting wood simple with the ability to produce firewood up to 3 cords per hour from logs up to 24” long. With the standard bi-directional push block, 4.5 second cycle time, 42 tons of splitting force, and 2-stage hydraulic pump at 28 GPM, the FS500 can split wood at double the rate of one-directional log splitters.
Operation
To prepare for splitting, logs are loaded manually or with the log lift. Once a log is loaded, the bi-directional push block is engaged by pushing the hydraulic lever to the right or left to push the log through one of two standard 3-way wedges (4-way, 5-way, and 5-way bundle wedges optional). With the first pass, the lower portion of the log is split into rectangular firewood for easy stacking, while the upper portion of the log is moved on the opposite side of the push block to finish splitting. Split material is automatically moved and sorted through one of two slotted extra-wide wing trays on either side of the operator.
Features
- Powerful 688cc gas engine
- 42 tons of force splits hardwood and softwood logs up to 24” long
- Bi-directional dual action splitting wedge
- Intuitive left/right controls engage steel splitting wedge and up/down controls engage log lift
- Easy hook-up and towable with 2” hitch trailer
- Ergonomic log table height
- Built in the USA
Built in the USA, the FS500 log splitter ships on a single pallet and comes fully assembled so you can begin making firewood within minutes of receiving your log splitter. With a 1-year warranty, the FS500 is backed by the same legendary service, quality and safety features shared by the entire family of Wood-Mizer wood processing equipment.
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Double Your Production
Bi-directional push block increases production up to two times more than one directional splitters.
Increase Efficiency
Unique design of 3,4, & 5-way splitting wedges produce accurate and consistent pieces with no need for re-splitting.
Comfortable and Convenient
Extra wide wing trays collect split pieces while keeping them at working height for stacking or bundling.
Ready to Work
Heavy duty, tube -in-tube steel frame, and three-times the weight of standard log splitters.
Increase Productivity
Log lift conveniently positioned on the operator's side for fast and simple loading by a single operator.
Save Your Back
Ergonomically-designed deck level 12" higher than comparable splitters.
Simple Assembly
Shipped on a single (88" x 60") pallet and assembled in minutes with only 7 bolts to secure before operation.
Optional Wedges
4" Tall Wedge Options
The veteran-owned and operated MB Tree and Landscape in Sturgis, South Dakota was established in 2010 by Matt King. As the business expanded, Matt found that he could receive up to five times more profit by producing firewood and lumber instead of selling raw timber from the trees he removed. By adding these wood products to his business, the tree service has grown from one man with a pickup truck into a full scale operation with half a dozen employees providing tree removal, firewood, lumber, and seasonal services to clients throughout western South Dakota.
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Dimensions | |
Operational Footprint | 139" (front to back) x 177" (wide) x 47" (high) |
Splitting Capacity | |
Splitting Function | Bi-Directional |
Maximum Log Length | 24" |
Optimum Log Diameter | 24"- 26" |
Production Rate** (cords/hr) | 2-3 |
Cycle Time (sec) | 4.5 |
Splitting (tons/psi) | 42 Ton / 3,000psi |
Machine | |
Engine Type/Size | Gas/688 cc |
Starter | Electric |
Oil Cooler | Standard |
Pump (gpm) | 2 Stage - 28GPM |
Hydraulic Tank Capacity (gal) | 20 (System Capacity 25) |
Cylinder Size | 5" (6" Optional) |
Frame Construction | Tube-in-tube steel |
Log Lift | Standard |
Wing Trays | Standard |
Wedge | |
3-Way Wedge (4" h) | Standard |
4-Way Wedge (4" h) | Optional |
5-Way Wedge (4" h) | Optional |
5-Way Bundle Wedge (3.5" h) | Optional |
Towing | |
Trailer | Standard |
Axle (Torsion/lbs) | 3,500 |
Hitch | 2" SAE4 |
Shipping | |
Shipping Pallet | 88" x 60" |
Shipping Weight | 2,960lbs |
Load the wood to be split.
Position wood for first pass.
Engage hydraulic lever to push wood through the wedge.
Second pass removes additional pieces off of the bottom.
Additional pass splits remaining pieces.
Rectangular firewood for easy stacking.