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The Wallenstein WX950 25-Ton Trailer-Mounted Horizontal Log Splitter combines a 9-hp Honda GX270 engine, a 4.5 x 24 in splitter cylinder, and a hydraulic log lifter to make demanding firewood processing more manageable. Its self-contained hydraulic system delivers 25 tons of splitting force without requiring tractor hydraulics, while the horizontal design, wide log shelves, grip-strip stop block, and 24 in split opening provide a stable work area for processing suitable logs. With a 2 in ball hitch, trailer mounting, standard safety chains, and 5.3 x 12 LRB SportTrail tires, the WX950 is designed for convenient transport between work areas.
Power comes from a Honda GX270 engine rated at 9 hp (6.6 kW) at 3,600 rpm. The engine drives a two-stage gear pump that produces 16 gpm (60.5 L/min) of hydraulic flow. This self-contained configuration allows the splitter to operate as a standalone machine rather than relying on a tractor-mounted hydraulic system.
The 4.5 in x 24 in cylinder and 25-ton splitting force provide the working capacity needed for horizontal log splitting. An average 14-second cycle time supports productive operation, while the auto-return detent on the splitter valve helps reduce repetitive control movement between cycles. The open-center log lifter valve uses spring return to neutral for controlled operation of the hydraulic log lift.
The hydraulic log lifter has a documented capacity of 750 lb, helping raise heavy rounds onto the 25 in-high splitter bed. Wide log shelves provide additional support around the splitting area, and the grip-strip stop block helps keep logs positioned during operation. The 10 in wedge height accommodates the documented splitting configuration, and a 4-way splitting wedge is listed as a documented accessory.
The WX950 is trailer-mounted and includes a 2 in ball hitch, standard safety chains, and 5.3 x 12 LRB SportTrail tires. Its documented machine weight is 785 lb, with overall dimensions of 81 x 63 x 38 in (length x width x height). The horizontal layout and transport-ready configuration make it suitable for moving the splitter to different firewood-processing locations.
| Brand | Wallenstein Equipment |
|---|---|
| Model | WX950 |
| Product type | Trailer-mounted horizontal hydraulic log splitter |
| Mounting | Trailer mounting |
| Engine | Honda GX270; 9 hp (6.6 kW) at 3,600 rpm |
| Engine displacement | 14.8 in³ (270 cm³) |
| Splitting force | 25 ton |
| Splitter orientation | Horizontal |
| Splitter cylinder | 4.5 x 24 in (11.4 x 61 cm) bore x stroke |
| Split opening | 24 in (61 cm) |
| Hydraulic pump | Two-stage, gear |
| Hydraulic pump flow | 16 gpm (60.5 L/min) |
| Hydraulic capacity | 5 US gal (20 L) |
| Average cycle time | 14 seconds |
| Log lifter capacity | 750 lb |
| Bed height | 25 in (64 cm) |
| Wedge height | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Valve configuration | Open center; auto-return detent splitter valve |
| Log lifter valve | Open center; spring return to neutral |
| Tires | 5.3 x 12 LRB SportTrail |
| Hitch | 2 in ball |
| Safety chains | Standard |
| Machine weight | 785 lb (356 kg) |
| Dimensions | 81 x 63 x 38 in (206 x 160 x 97 cm), L x W x H |