A light, quick gas splitter for homeowners who want speed without a towable machine.
Amazon $809The SuperHandy GUO077 20-Ton Gas is the better log splitter overall, rated 3.7 to 3.2. The SuperHandy GUO077 20-Ton Gas leads on value and speed. The SuperHandy GUO096 25-Ton Gas wins on force. The SuperHandy GUO077 20-Ton Gas costs $590.99 less ($809 vs $1,399.99).
A compact vertical capable splitter for big diameter but short rounds.
Amazon $1,399.99Prices 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 SuperHandy GUO077 20-Ton Gas for value ($40.45 per ton ($809, 20 tons) vs $56 per ton ($1,399.99, 25 tons)) and speed (7.5 second cycle vs 12 second cycle).
- Choose the SuperHandy GUO096 25-Ton Gas for force (25 tons of splitting force vs 20 tons of splitting force).
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 | SuperHandy GUO077 20-Ton Gas | SuperHandy GUO096 25-Ton Gas |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Value 30% | 100 $40.45 per ton ($809, 20 tons) | 79 $56 per ton ($1,399.99, 25 tons) |
| Force 20% | 21 20 tons of splitting force | 47 25 tons of splitting force |
| Speed 15% | 89 7.5 second cycle | 57 12 second cycle |
| Capacity 15% | 44 takes logs up to 20 in long | 44 takes logs up to 20 in long |
| Warranty 20% | 50 warranty not published (neutral score used) | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| SuperHandy GUO077 20-Ton Gas | SuperHandy GUO096 25-Ton Gas | |
|---|---|---|
| Splitting | ||
| Splitting force | 20 tons | 25 tons |
| Cycle time | 7.5 s | 12 s |
| Longest log | 20 in | 20 in |
| Largest diameter | 16 in | 24 in |
| Orientation | Horizontal | Horizontal and vertical |
| Kinetic | No | No |
| Power | ||
| Power | Gas | Gas |
| Build | ||
| Auto return | Yes | - |
| Weight | 130 lb | - |
| Warranty | - | 1 year |
