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Southland SELS60 6-Ton Electric Log Splitter vs Champion Power Equipment 201312 27-Ton Horizontal/Vertical Log Splitter

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Southland SELS60 6-Ton Electric Log Splitter is cheaper at $297.74. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Southland SELS60 6-Ton Electric Log Splitter or Champion Power Equipment 201312 27-Ton Horizontal/Vertical Log Splitter?

The Southland SELS60 6-Ton Electric Log Splitter wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Southland SELS60 6-Ton Electric Log Splitter is the cheaper at $297.74. The Southland SELS60 6-Ton Electric Log Splitter both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.

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Spec Southland SELS60 6-Ton Electric Log Splitter Champion Power Equipment 201312 27-Ton Horizontal/Vertical Log Splitter
US price $297.74 $1499.99
BrandSouthlandChampion Power Equipment
Released
Tonnage 6 27
Power source electric (120V, 60Hz, 15A, 1.75 HP motor) gas (Champion 224cc OHV 4-stroke engine)
Cycle time s 18 16
Log capacity (in) 10 in diameter x 20.5 in length 24 in length; 100 lb max log weight (max diameter not published)
Engine cc 224
Orientation horizontal only horizontal/vertical
Wheels 2 pneumatic wheels, 16 in
Weight (lb) 105 465

Sources — Southland SELS60 6-Ton Electric Log Splitter: manualslib.com (verified 2026-08-01). Champion Power Equipment 201312 27-Ton Horizontal/Vertical Log Splitter: championpowerequipment.com (verified 2026-08-01).

What's the difference between the Southland SELS60 6-Ton Electric Log Splitter and Champion Power Equipment 201312 27-Ton Horizontal/Vertical Log Splitter?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Tonnage: Southland SELS60 6-Ton Electric Log Splitter 6 vs Champion Power Equipment 201312 27-Ton Horizontal/Vertical Log Splitter 27
  • Power source: Southland SELS60 6-Ton Electric Log Splitter electric (120V, 60Hz, 15A, 1.75 HP motor) vs Champion Power Equipment 201312 27-Ton Horizontal/Vertical Log Splitter gas (Champion 224cc OHV 4-stroke engine)
  • Cycle time s: Southland SELS60 6-Ton Electric Log Splitter 18 vs Champion Power Equipment 201312 27-Ton Horizontal/Vertical Log Splitter 16
  • Log capacity (in): Southland SELS60 6-Ton Electric Log Splitter 10 in diameter x 20.5 in length vs Champion Power Equipment 201312 27-Ton Horizontal/Vertical Log Splitter 24 in length; 100 lb max log weight (max diameter not published)
  • Orientation: Southland SELS60 6-Ton Electric Log Splitter horizontal only vs Champion Power Equipment 201312 27-Ton Horizontal/Vertical Log Splitter horizontal/vertical
  • Weight (lb): Southland SELS60 6-Ton Electric Log Splitter 105 vs Champion Power Equipment 201312 27-Ton Horizontal/Vertical Log Splitter 465

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