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Features
- 26 Tons Of Splitting Force
- Designed for heavy usage - split up to 250 cords per season
- Split Wood In Horizontal Or Vertical Positions
- Split smaller logs at comfortable waist height
- Switch to vertical, save your back & roll large logs into place
- Heavy Duty 10HP/305cc Briggs & Stratton Vanguard 4-Cycle Engine
- OHV design for increased efficiency and optimal power transfer
- 2-Stage, 16 GPM Hydraulic Pump
- Productive 14 second cycle time with auto-return
- 5.4 gallon hydraulic system; hydraulic fluid not included
- 6-Inch High Carbon Steel Splitting Wedge
- 25" log opening on 3" x 6" reinforced steel beam
- 26.5-inch working height from ground to top of beam
- Includes log dislodger
- High Speed 4.80 x 8 Highway Rated Tires
- 35 mph maximum towing speed
- Includes safety chains and 2" hitch coupler
California residents see
Warning: This product can expose you to chemicals including Carbon monoxide which is known to the State of California to cause Developmental Harm, and Soots, tars, and mineral oils (untreated and mildly treated oils and used engine oils) which is known to the State of California to cause Cancer.
For more information go to: www.p65Warnings.ca.gov
Specifications
VH1326VN

Engine
Engine Brand
Briggs & Stratton
Starting System
Recoil Start
HP
10 HP
CC
305 CCs
Fuel Tank Size
0.875 Gallons
Low Oil Shutdown
Yes
Hydraulics
Auto Return
Yes
Hydraulic Filter
Yes
Hydraulic Oil Included
No
Hydraulic Reservoir Size
5.4 Gallons
Cylinder Diameter
4.5 Inches
Cylinder Length
24 Inches
Cycle Time
14 Seconds
Tonnage
26 Tons
Overview
Assembly Required
Yes
Weight
500 Pounds
Consumer Warranty
2 Years
Commercial Warranty
1 Year
Product Length
81.5 Inches
Product Width
40.0 Inches
Product Height
36.0 Inches
Wedge
Wedge Material
Steel
Wedge Size
6 Inches
Wedge Style
2-way
Replaceable Wedge
Yes
Sharpenable Wedge
Yes
Log Capacity
Max Log Length
25 Inches
Towing
Towable
Yes
D.O.T. Lights
No
Fenders
Included
Hitch Type
2 Inch Ball Hitch
Max Towing Speed
35 MPH
Accessories
Jack Stands
Included
Log Cradles
Sold Separately
Wood Type | Hardness Rating | 6" Seasoned | 6" Green | 12" Seasoned | 12" Green | 24" Seasoned | 24" Green |
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Alder | 590 Lbs. | 4+ Tons | 6+ Tons | 7+ Tons | 9+ Tons | 27+ Tons | 30+ Tons |
Ash | 1320 Lbs. | 7+ Tons | 9+ Tons | 16+ Tons | 22+ Tons | 30+ Tons | 35+ Tons |
Aspen | 420 Lbs. | 4+ Tons | 6+ Tons | 7+ Tons | 9+ Tons | 27+ Tons | 30+ Tons |
Basswood | 410 Lbs. | 4+ Tons | 6+ Tons | 7+ Tons | 9+ Tons | 27+ Tons | 30+ Tons |
Beech | 1300 Lbs. | 7+ Tons | 9+ Tons | 16+ Tons | 22+ Tons | 30+ Tons | 35+ Tons |
Birch | 1470 Lbs. | 7+ Tons | 9+ Tons | 16+ Tons | 22+ Tons | 30+ Tons | 35+ Tons |
Boxelder | 720 Lbs. | 6+ Tons | 8+ Tons | 10+ Tons | 13+ Tons | 27+ Tons | 30+ Tons |
Buckeye | 350 Lbs. | 4+ Tons | 6+ Tons | 7+ Tons | 9+ Tons | 27+ Tons | 30+ Tons |
Catalpa | 550 Lbs. | 4+ Tons | 6+ Tons | 7+ Tons | 9+ Tons | 27+ Tons | 30+ Tons |
Cedar | 900 Lbs. | 6+ Tons | 8+ Tons | 15+ Tons | 20+ Tons | 27+ Tons | 30+ Tons |
Cherry | 950 Lbs. | 6+ Tons | 8+ Tons | 15+ Tons | 20+ Tons | 27+ Tons | 30+ Tons |
Cottonwood | 430 Lbs. | 4+ Tons | 6+ Tons | 7+ Tons | 9+ Tons | 27+ Tons | 30+ Tons |
Dogwood | 2150 Lbs. | 10+ Tons | 13+ Tons | 22+ Tons | 27+ Tons | 30+ Tons | 35+ Tons |
Elm | 1540 Lbs. | 10+ Tons | 13+ Tons | 16+ Tons | 22+ Tons | 30+ Tons | 35+ Tons |
Fir | 710 Lbs. | 6+ Tons | 8+ Tons | 10+ Tons | 13+ Tons | 27+ Tons | 30+ Tons |
Hickory | 1820 Lbs. | 10+ Tons | 13+ Tons | 22+ Tons | 27+ Tons | 30+ Tons | 35+ Tons |
Locust | 1700 Lbs. | 10+ Tons | 13+ Tons | 22+ Tons | 27+ Tons | 30+ Tons | 35+ Tons |
Magnolia | 1020 Lbs. | 7+ Tons | 9+ Tons | 16+ Tons | 22+ Tons | 30+ Tons | 35+ Tons |
Maple | 1450 Lbs. | 7+ Tons | 9+ Tons | 16+ Tons | 22+ Tons | 30+ Tons | 35+ Tons |
Oak | 1620 Lbs. | 10+ Tons | 13+ Tons | 22+ Tons | 27+ Tons | 30+ Tons | 35+ Tons |
Pine | 860 Lbs. | 6+ Tons | 8+ Tons | 10+ Tons | 13+ Tons | 27+ Tons | 30+ Tons |
Poplar | 540 Lbs. | 4+ Tons | 6+ Tons | 7+ Tons | 9+ Tons | 27+ Tons | 30+ Tons |
Spruce | 510 Lbs. | 4+ Tons | 6+ Tons | 7+ Tons | 9+ Tons | 27+ Tons | 30+ Tons |
Sweet Gum | 850 Lbs. | 6+ Tons | 8+ Tons | 10+ Tons | 13+ Tons | 27+ Tons | 30+ Tons |
Walnut | 1010 Lbs. | 7+ Tons | 9+ Tons | 16+ Tons | 22+ Tons | 30+ Tons | 35+ Tons |
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20 YEARS OLD STILL TOUGH
By Mike M.
wilkesboro, North Carolina
Review Posted 09/16/2016

I borrowed a brave wood splitter from my good friend. He said he had bought it about 20 years ago. It still performed like a new one. No leaks, started great, performed like a champ. It looks like brave is the only brand that still builds them with the full frame. All the new ones look so cheap and light. My money would go towards the brave! This thing will work the **$$ out of you!
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made to last
By Andy R
Hagerstown, Maryland
Review Posted 10/16/2015
Had me this model BRAVE log splitter now for well over 20 yrs. BRIGGS motor works fine.
ABSOLUTELY the most dependable pc. of equipment I have ever owned. WELL MADE 26 Tons of ram pressure handles pretty much anything folks.
WARNING watch the BOYS if the wood is HARD and SCREAMING as it splits. STAND CLEAR...
Friend found out the hard way. WELL WORTH it . .
ABSOLUTELY the most dependable pc. of equipment I have ever owned. WELL MADE 26 Tons of ram pressure handles pretty much anything folks.
WARNING watch the BOYS if the wood is HARD and SCREAMING as it splits. STAND CLEAR...
Friend found out the hard way. WELL WORTH it . .
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Second Time Buyer
By Patrick G.
richmond heights, Missouri
Purchased 08/07/2015 |
Review Posted 09/02/2015
I bought my first Brave about 10 years ago. I split a LOT of logs for the fireplace. Got stupid and sold it a couple of years ago with the intent of splitting by hand again. 65 years old and can no longer split by hand so I bought the ONLY splitter to be used- a brand new Brave 26-ton. I would never buy any other brand - reliable, powerful, easy to assemble, starts usually first pull and unlike my wife of forty years it never is too tired to perform and never complains!
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