Forestwest Log Splitters Ranked

Last updated: October 31, 2026

5 Forestwest log splitters ranked. Each one is scored and ranked against every brand in its power source, so "#3 mid-size" means third of all mid-size log splitters here, not third among Forestwest's own.

Forestwest makes 5 current log splitters: 3 electric and 2 gas. Prices run from $1,099 for the Forestwest 11056 10-Ton Kinetic to $2,639 for the Forestwest 11038 34-Ton Kinetic. Its best-rated model in each size: the Forestwest 11110S 12-Ton Kinetic (#2 of 14 electric, rated 3.4) and the Forestwest 11038 34-Ton Kinetic (#10 of 16 gas, rated 3.7).

Prices were last checked October 31, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.

Forestwest log splitters 5

  1. Forestwest 11038 34-Ton Kinetic
    #10 gas3.7Full review

    For people who split a lot of wood and value speed above all; hydraulic splitters give more force per dollar.

    Amazon $2,639
    $2,639
    34 tons3 s28 in
  2. Forestwest 11110S 12-Ton Kinetic
    #2 electric3.4Full review

    For quick splitting of small rounds at waist height, if the high price and missing specs are acceptable.

    Amazon $1,159
    $1,159
    12 tons3 s-
  3. Forestwest 11097 18-Ton Kinetic
    #4 electric3.3Full review

    For splitting a lot of short firewood quickly from an outlet; the speed costs a lot more than a hydraulic electric.

    Amazon $1,489
    $1,489
    18 tons3 s16 in
  4. Forestwest 11097P 18-Ton Kinetic
    #16 gas2.9Full review

    A quick flywheel splitter for short stove wood away from power, at a premium price.

    Amazon $1,519
    $1,519
    18 tons3 s16 in
  5. Forestwest 11056 10-Ton Kinetic
    #12 electric2.8Full review

    A quick electric flywheel splitter for short, modest rounds, priced well above hydraulic models.

    Amazon $1,099
    $1,099
    10 tons-16 in

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