For people who split a lot of wood and value speed above all; hydraulic splitters give more force per dollar.
Amazon $2,639The Forestwest 11038 34-Ton Kinetic is the better log splitter overall, rated 3.7 to 3.4. The Forestwest 11038 34-Ton Kinetic leads on speed, value and capacity. The Full Boar H6135FB 35-Ton Gas wins on warranty. The Forestwest 11038 34-Ton Kinetic costs $1,060 less ($2,639 vs $3,699).
A near-processor splitter for people splitting many cords of big rounds who want to avoid lifting.
Amazon $3,699Prices 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 Forestwest 11038 34-Ton Kinetic for speed (3 second cycle vs 15 second cycle), value ($77.62 per ton ($2,639, 34 tons) vs $105.69 per ton ($3,699, 35 tons)) and capacity (takes logs up to 28 in long vs takes logs up to 24 in long).
- Choose the Full Boar H6135FB 35-Ton Gas for warranty (3-year warranty vs 1-year warranty).
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 | Forestwest 11038 34-Ton Kinetic | Full Boar H6135FB 35-Ton Gas |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Value 30% | 49 $77.62 per ton ($2,639, 34 tons) | 20 $105.69 per ton ($3,699, 35 tons) |
| Force 20% | 95 34 tons of splitting force | 100 35 tons of splitting force |
| Speed 15% | 100 3 second cycle | 36 15 second cycle |
| Capacity 15% | 100 takes logs up to 28 in long | 89 takes logs up to 24 in long |
| Warranty 20% | 0 1-year warranty | 50 3-year warranty |
Specifications
| Forestwest 11038 34-Ton Kinetic | Full Boar H6135FB 35-Ton Gas | |
|---|---|---|
| Splitting | ||
| Splitting force | 34 tons | 35 tons |
| Cycle time | 3 s | 15 s |
| Longest log | 28 in | 24 in |
| Largest diameter | 24 in | - |
| Kinetic | Yes | No |
| Power | ||
| Power | Gas | Gas |
| Engine or motor | - | 306 cc (Full Boar) |
| CARB compliant | - | No |
| Build | ||
| Auto return | Yes | Yes |
| Log cradles | - | Yes |
| 4-way wedge included | - | Yes |
| Towable | - | Yes |
| Dimensions | 111 x 38 x 44 in | 112.2 x 59 x 47.2 in |
| Weight | 490 lb | 912.7 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | 3 years |
