Sealey Ls575Vh Hydraulic Log Splitter 8Tonne 575Mm Capacity Vertical Type

I purchased this item in July 2012. I wanted a splitter that would be easily transportable to where ever I was working on our small farm. I also wanted something fairly powerful as I am frequently splitting oak. Assembling and setting up the splitter was simple and at first I was pleased with my purchase. I had noticed in the instructions that it said be careful not to overload the splitter, but how do you know? I was not concerned because I thought 8 tons was more pressure than I would ever need. I found that I was wrong when the seals on the hydraulic ram failed. As I have mentioned, there is no way of knowing what pressure you are exerting and no safety pressure release. I replaced the seals and the same thing happened again almost immediately. I shall put this down to experience when looking for another splitter but regret to say that I am very disappointed with this purchase and would caution anyone thinking of using it for anything other than very light duty.

Great item thank you or the best quality one of the retaking arms has snapped off after three uses.... Hydraulic pump not very efficient

This is a great tool for the job it doesn't use any electricity & gives your legs & heart a good workout into the bargain ! Well worth the investment.

The machine is of good rugged heavy duty construction,BUT, a machine is only as good as the weakest link in the chain. In this case the hydraulic ram is no good. The internal seals failed on the first one I had and the external seals failed on the replacement. I requested a refund.Put a decent hydraulic pump on it and it could be an excellent piece of kit

Quite awkward to put together. Ended up leaving the arms off as not really needed for us. Apart from that it works well and very labour saving.

Arrived in a damaged box when I unpacked it a wheel was broken put all the item together split two logs and the jack pack up would not release the pressure so sent it back waiting upon my refund brought a 5lb maul axe did the same job plus keeping me fit

Log splitter is a good quality piece of kit, it works well.

Compact and does the job.well finished and presentable machine.Easy to store when not required for use.good buy.