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Southland SELS60 6-Ton Electric Log Splitter vs Swisher LSRB87528 28-Ton Gas 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.

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Spec Southland SELS60 6-Ton Electric Log Splitter Swisher LSRB87528 28-Ton Gas Log Splitter
US price $297.74
BrandSouthlandSwisher
Released
Tonnage 6 28
Power source electric (120V, 60Hz, 15A, 1.75 HP motor) gas (190cc Briggs & Stratton engine, 8.75 gross torque rating)
Cycle time s 18
Log capacity (in) 10 in diameter x 20.5 in length 20 in diameter x 25.5 in length
Engine cc 190
Orientation horizontal only horizontal/vertical
Wheels 2 wheels, 4.00 x 4.80-8
Weight (lb) 105

Sources — Southland SELS60 6-Ton Electric Log Splitter: manualslib.com (verified 2026-08-01). Swisher LSRB87528 28-Ton Gas Log Splitter: manualslib.com (verified 2026-08-01).

What's the difference between the Southland SELS60 6-Ton Electric Log Splitter and Swisher LSRB87528 28-Ton Gas Log Splitter?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Tonnage: Southland SELS60 6-Ton Electric Log Splitter 6 vs Swisher LSRB87528 28-Ton Gas Log Splitter 28
  • Power source: Southland SELS60 6-Ton Electric Log Splitter electric (120V, 60Hz, 15A, 1.75 HP motor) vs Swisher LSRB87528 28-Ton Gas Log Splitter gas (190cc Briggs & Stratton engine, 8.75 gross torque rating)
  • Log capacity (in): Southland SELS60 6-Ton Electric Log Splitter 10 in diameter x 20.5 in length vs Swisher LSRB87528 28-Ton Gas Log Splitter 20 in diameter x 25.5 in length
  • Orientation: Southland SELS60 6-Ton Electric Log Splitter horizontal only vs Swisher LSRB87528 28-Ton Gas Log Splitter horizontal/vertical

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