Forestwest 11097 18-Ton Kinetic vs Full Boar H5220FB 20-Ton Gas

Last updated: October 31, 2026

The Full Boar H5220FB 20-Ton Gas rates 3.7 among gas log splitters; the Forestwest 11097 18-Ton Kinetic rates 3.3 among electric ones. The Full Boar H5220FB 20-Ton Gas costs $690 less ($799 vs $1,489).

Forestwest 11097 18-Ton Kinetic vs Full Boar H5220FB 20-Ton Gas

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.

Scores side by side

These two sit in different power source classes (gas and electric), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own power source peers. How we rank explains each factor.

Factor weightFull Boar H5220FB 20-Ton GasForestwest 11097 18-Ton Kinetic
Overall rating3.7/53.3/5
Value 30%100 $39.95 per ton ($799, 20 tons)18 $82.72 per ton ($1,489, 18 tons)
Force 20%21 20 tons of splitting force100 18 tons of splitting force
Speed 15%82 8.5 second cycle100 3 second cycle
Capacity 15%44 takes logs up to 20 in long0 takes logs up to 16 in long
Warranty 20%50 3-year warranty50 warranty not published (neutral score used)

Specifications

Full Boar H5220FB 20-Ton GasForestwest 11097 18-Ton Kinetic
Splitting
Splitting force20 tons18 tons
Cycle time8.5 s3 s
Longest log20 in16 in
Largest diameter16 in-
OrientationHorizontal-
KineticNoYes
Power
PowerGasElectric
Engine or motor209 cc (Full Boar)2 hp, 13.6 A
Build
Auto returnYes-
TowableNo-
Dimensions-74 x 20.5 x 34.6 in
Weight134 lb246 lb
Warranty3 years-

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