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Large Log Splitter – 37-Tonne Petrol, Towable
This is a large petrol hydraulic log splitter that sits on its own registered, WoF’d trailer. Hitch it to your car, tow it to the woodpile, and split horizontally or vertically — hire it from our Pinehill yard on Auckland’s North Shore.
What it’s good for
It’s built for big rounds and big volumes — the jobs where a small splitter struggles and an axe means a very long weekend. Put the axe down for:
- Winter firewood stockpiles
- Lifestyle blocks with a steady supply of wood
- Storm-felled or removed trees
- Large, knotty rounds a small splitter can’t handle
- Arborists and landscapers processing rounds on site
Specs
| Model | LST3700 |
| Splitting force | 37 tonnes |
| Engine | Kohler 9HP petrol, 277cc |
| Cycle time | 15 seconds (8s forward, 7s return) |
| Valve | Auto return |
| Operation | Horizontal or vertical |
| Max log length | 550mm |
| Weight | 300kg |
| Length × height | 2090mm × 1080mm |
| Hitch | Multi-hitch: fits 50mm and 1 7/8″ towballs |
| Max towing speed | 72km/h |
Hire rates and deposit
Hire it for a half day, a full day or a week — rates are listed below and include GST.
Deposit: two full days’ hire ($390), so there are no surprises at the counter.
Fuel: comes with a full tank; any refuel is charged at cost.
Can I tow it home?
Yes — it’s built to be towed.
- It sits on its own registered trailer with a current WoF and lights, so you don’t need a separate trailer.
- The multi-hitch fits both standard towball sizes (50mm and 1 7/8″), so most cars and utes with a towbar can take it.
- It weighs 300kg — check your vehicle’s towing capacity if you’re unsure.
- The maximum towing speed is 72km/h, lower than the usual 90km/h towing limit. Keep left on the motorway.
- On site, it rolls on its jockey wheel, so one person can position it.
Using it safely
A log splitter is simple to use, and a few basics keep it that way.
- Set up on firm, level ground.
- One operator only — keep everyone else well back.
- Wear eye and ear protection, gloves and steel-capped boots.
- Never reach in while the ram is moving.
- We’ll run you through it at pick-up.
Which log splitter do I need?
It comes down to the size of your logs and how much you’re splitting. More splitting force handles thicker, harder and greener wood; small branches around 200mm don’t need much force at all.
| Small 7-tonne splitter | Large 37-tonne splitter | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Smaller, dry logs and occasional domestic use | Big rounds, green wood, large volumes |
| Power | Electric (single phase) | Petrol — no power needed |
| Max log size | 400mm long, 250mm diameter | 550mm long |
| Moving it | 78kg, on wheels | Tows on its own trailer |
| Hire from | $55 half day / $70 day / $280 week | $145 half day / $195 day / $850 week |
Horizontal or vertical — which mode?
Use horizontal for logs you can comfortably lift onto the beam, and vertical for heavy rounds you’d rather not lift — just roll them into place. Switching between modes takes a few seconds.
Log splitter hire FAQs
How much does it cost to hire a log splitter in Auckland?
Our large 37-tonne splitter is $145 for a half day, $195 for a full day or $850 for a week, including GST. Our small 7-tonne electric splitter starts at $55 for a half day.
Can I tow it behind my car?
Yes. It’s on its own registered trailer, and the multi-hitch fits both 50mm and 1 7/8″ towballs.
How fast can I tow it?
The maximum towing speed is 72km/h.
How long can the logs be?
Up to 550mm long.
Will it split green or wet wood?
Yes — green wood is where the extra splitting force pays off. Just remember freshly split green wood needs time to dry before it burns well.
Is there a deposit?
Yes, two full days’ hire ($390).
When’s the best time to split firewood?
Spring or summer, so it has the warmer months to dry before winter.
Book online below or call 09 478 9480 — not sure which splitter suits your logs? Tell us what you’re splitting and we’ll point you to the right one.
