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Champion Power Equipment 201312 27-Ton Horizontal/Vertical Log Splitter vs DR Power Equipment PRO 28T (WH35028DMN) Log Splitter

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Champion Power Equipment 201312 27-Ton Horizontal/Vertical Log Splitter is cheaper at $1499.99. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Champion Power Equipment 201312 27-Ton Horizontal/Vertical Log Splitter or DR Power Equipment PRO 28T (WH35028DMN) Log Splitter?

The Champion Power Equipment 201312 27-Ton Horizontal/Vertical Log Splitter wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Champion Power Equipment 201312 27-Ton Horizontal/Vertical Log Splitter is the cheaper at $1499.99. The Champion Power Equipment 201312 27-Ton Horizontal/Vertical Log Splitter both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.

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Full spec sheet

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec Champion Power Equipment 201312 27-Ton Horizontal/Vertical Log Splitter DR Power Equipment PRO 28T (WH35028DMN) Log Splitter
US price $1499.99 $2249.99
BrandChampion Power EquipmentDR Power Equipment
Released
Tonnage 27 28
Power source gas (Champion 224cc OHV 4-stroke engine) gas (DR 6.2 HP / 223cc OHV engine)
Cycle time s 16 12
Log capacity (in) 24 in length; 100 lb max log weight (max diameter not published) 30 in diameter x 25 in length
Engine cc 224 223
Orientation horizontal/vertical horizontal/vertical
Wheels 2 pneumatic wheels, 16 in 2 wheels, 16 in DOT-approved tires
Weight (lb) 465 530

Sources — Champion Power Equipment 201312 27-Ton Horizontal/Vertical Log Splitter: championpowerequipment.com (verified 2026-08-01). DR Power Equipment PRO 28T (WH35028DMN) Log Splitter: farmandfleet.com (verified 2026-08-01).

What's the difference between the Champion Power Equipment 201312 27-Ton Horizontal/Vertical Log Splitter and DR Power Equipment PRO 28T (WH35028DMN) Log Splitter?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (7 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Tonnage: Champion Power Equipment 201312 27-Ton Horizontal/Vertical Log Splitter 27 vs DR Power Equipment PRO 28T (WH35028DMN) Log Splitter 28
  • Power source: Champion Power Equipment 201312 27-Ton Horizontal/Vertical Log Splitter gas (Champion 224cc OHV 4-stroke engine) vs DR Power Equipment PRO 28T (WH35028DMN) Log Splitter gas (DR 6.2 HP / 223cc OHV engine)
  • Cycle time s: Champion Power Equipment 201312 27-Ton Horizontal/Vertical Log Splitter 16 vs DR Power Equipment PRO 28T (WH35028DMN) Log Splitter 12
  • Log capacity (in): Champion Power Equipment 201312 27-Ton Horizontal/Vertical Log Splitter 24 in length; 100 lb max log weight (max diameter not published) vs DR Power Equipment PRO 28T (WH35028DMN) Log Splitter 30 in diameter x 25 in length
  • Engine cc: Champion Power Equipment 201312 27-Ton Horizontal/Vertical Log Splitter 224 vs DR Power Equipment PRO 28T (WH35028DMN) Log Splitter 223
  • Wheels: Champion Power Equipment 201312 27-Ton Horizontal/Vertical Log Splitter 2 pneumatic wheels, 16 in vs DR Power Equipment PRO 28T (WH35028DMN) Log Splitter 2 wheels, 16 in DOT-approved tires
  • Weight (lb): Champion Power Equipment 201312 27-Ton Horizontal/Vertical Log Splitter 465 vs DR Power Equipment PRO 28T (WH35028DMN) Log Splitter 530

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