Forestwest 11038 34-Ton Kinetic

Last updated: October 31, 2026

Forestwest 11038 34-Ton Kinetic
3.7/5#10 of 16 in gas log splitters
3.7

For people who split a lot of wood and value speed above all; hydraulic splitters give more force per dollar.

  • 34 tonsSplitting force
  • 3 sCycle time
  • 28 inLongest log
  • 1 yearWarranty
Check price at Amazon$2,639

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Pros
  • A flywheel splits in about 3 s, several times faster than hydraulic gas models
  • Takes logs up to 28 in long and 24 in across
  • Ram returns on its own
Cons
  • Only a 12 month warranty
  • Expensive next to hydraulic 30 to 40 ton models
  • At 490 lb it needs a vehicle to move

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Specifications

Model numberBM11038
Splitting
Splitting force34 tons
Cycle time3 s
Longest log28 in
Largest diameter24 in
KineticYes
Power
PowerGas
Build
Auto returnYes
Dimensions111 x 38 x 44 in
Weight490 lb
Warranty1 year

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