SuperHandy GUO077 20-Ton Gas
#9 in GasFull review
A light, quick gas splitter for homeowners who want speed without a towable machine.
Amazon $809$809
The SuperHandy GUO077 20-Ton Gas rates 3.7 among gas log splitters; the Forestwest 11097 18-Ton Kinetic rates 3.3 among electric ones. The SuperHandy GUO077 20-Ton Gas costs $680 less ($809 vs $1,489).
Forestwest 11097 18-Ton Kinetic
#4 in ElectricFull 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
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 weight | SuperHandy GUO077 20-Ton Gas | Forestwest 11097 18-Ton Kinetic |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Value 30% | 100 $40.45 per ton ($809, 20 tons) | 18 $82.72 per ton ($1,489, 18 tons) |
| Force 20% | 21 20 tons of splitting force | 100 18 tons of splitting force |
| Speed 15% | 89 7.5 second cycle | 100 3 second cycle |
| Capacity 15% | 44 takes logs up to 20 in long | 0 takes logs up to 16 in long |
| Warranty 20% | 50 warranty not published (neutral score used) | 50 warranty not published (neutral score used) |
Specifications
| SuperHandy GUO077 20-Ton Gas | Forestwest 11097 18-Ton Kinetic | |
|---|---|---|
| Splitting | ||
| Splitting force | 20 tons | 18 tons |
| Cycle time | 7.5 s | 3 s |
| Longest log | 20 in | 16 in |
| Largest diameter | 16 in | - |
| Orientation | Horizontal | - |
| Kinetic | No | Yes |
| Power | ||
| Power | Gas | Electric |
| Engine or motor | - | 2 hp, 13.6 A |
| Build | ||
| Auto return | Yes | - |
| Dimensions | - | 74 x 20.5 x 34.6 in |
| Weight | 130 lb | 246 lb |