Champion 201314 37-Ton Gas
#12 in GasFull review
For heating with wood and splitting big hardwood rounds every year.
Amazon $2,349$2,349
The Champion 201314 37-Ton Gas is the better log splitter overall, rated 3.7 to 3.3. The Champion 201314 37-Ton Gas leads on force and value. The Champion 201312 27-Ton Gas costs $370 less ($1,979 vs $2,349).
Champion 201312 27-Ton Gas
#14 in GasFull review
A dependable mid-size gas splitter for several cords a year, with lifetime tech support from a big brand.
Amazon $1,979$1,979
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.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Champion 201314 37-Ton Gas for force (37 tons of splitting force vs 27 tons of splitting force) and value ($63.49 per ton ($2,349, 37 tons) vs $73.30 per ton ($1,979, 27 tons)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every gas log splitter; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Champion 201314 37-Ton Gas | Champion 201312 27-Ton Gas |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Value 30% | 68 $63.49 per ton ($2,349, 37 tons) | 54 $73.30 per ton ($1,979, 27 tons) |
| Force 20% | 100 37 tons of splitting force | 58 27 tons of splitting force |
| Speed 15% | 29 16 second cycle | 29 16 second cycle |
| Capacity 15% | 89 takes logs up to 24 in long | 89 takes logs up to 24 in long |
| Warranty 20% | 25 2-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| Champion 201314 37-Ton Gas | Champion 201312 27-Ton Gas | |
|---|---|---|
| Splitting | ||
| Splitting force | 37 tons | 27 tons |
| Cycle time | 16 s | 16 s |
| Longest log | 24 in | 24 in |
| Orientation | Horizontal and vertical | Horizontal and vertical |
| Kinetic | No | No |
| Power | ||
| Power | Gas | Gas |
| Engine or motor | 338 cc (Champion OHV) | 224 cc (Champion OHV) |
| Build | ||
| Auto return | Yes | Yes |
| Log cradles | Yes | Yes |
| Towable | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | 87.3 x 51.3 x 41.7 in | 87.3 x 51.3 x 40.8 in |
| Weight | 542 lb | 465 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |