Champion Power Equipment
Champion Power Equipment 201312 27-Ton Horizontal/Vertical Log Splitter
$1499.99
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Champion Power Equipment 201312 27-Ton Horizontal/Vertical Log Splitter vs Swisher LSRB87528 28-Ton Gas 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.
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| Spec | Champion Power Equipment 201312 27-Ton Horizontal/Vertical Log Splitter | Swisher LSRB87528 28-Ton Gas Log Splitter |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $1499.99 | — |
| Brand | Champion Power Equipment | Swisher |
| Released | — | — |
| Tonnage | 27 | 28 |
| Power source | gas (Champion 224cc OHV 4-stroke engine) | gas (190cc Briggs & Stratton engine, 8.75 gross torque rating) |
| Cycle time s | 16 | — |
| Log capacity (in) | 24 in length; 100 lb max log weight (max diameter not published) | 20 in diameter x 25.5 in length |
| Engine cc | 224 | 190 |
| Orientation | horizontal/vertical | horizontal/vertical |
| Wheels | 2 pneumatic wheels, 16 in | 2 wheels, 4.00 x 4.80-8 |
| Weight (lb) | 465 | — |
Sources — Champion Power Equipment 201312 27-Ton Horizontal/Vertical Log Splitter: championpowerequipment.com (verified 2026-08-01). Swisher LSRB87528 28-Ton Gas Log Splitter: manualslib.com (verified 2026-08-01).
What's the difference between the Champion Power Equipment 201312 27-Ton Horizontal/Vertical Log Splitter and Swisher LSRB87528 28-Ton Gas Log Splitter?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Tonnage: Champion Power Equipment 201312 27-Ton Horizontal/Vertical Log Splitter 27 vs Swisher LSRB87528 28-Ton Gas Log Splitter 28
- Power source: Champion Power Equipment 201312 27-Ton Horizontal/Vertical Log Splitter gas (Champion 224cc OHV 4-stroke engine) vs Swisher LSRB87528 28-Ton Gas Log Splitter gas (190cc Briggs & Stratton engine, 8.75 gross torque rating)
- 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 Swisher LSRB87528 28-Ton Gas Log Splitter 20 in diameter x 25.5 in length
- Engine cc: Champion Power Equipment 201312 27-Ton Horizontal/Vertical Log Splitter 224 vs Swisher LSRB87528 28-Ton Gas Log Splitter 190
- Wheels: Champion Power Equipment 201312 27-Ton Horizontal/Vertical Log Splitter 2 pneumatic wheels, 16 in vs Swisher LSRB87528 28-Ton Gas Log Splitter 2 wheels, 4.00 x 4.80-8