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Sun Joe LJ10M 10-Ton Manual Hydraulic Log Splitter
$249
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Sun Joe LJ10M 10-Ton Manual Hydraulic Log Splitter vs Swisher LSRB87528 28-Ton Gas Log Splitter
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Sun Joe LJ10M 10-Ton Manual Hydraulic Log Splitter is cheaper at $249. Every spec and price links to its source.
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Swisher LSRB87528 28-Ton Gas Log Splitter
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| Spec | Sun Joe LJ10M 10-Ton Manual Hydraulic Log Splitter | Swisher LSRB87528 28-Ton Gas Log Splitter |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $249 | — |
| Brand | Sun Joe | Swisher |
| Released | — | — |
| Tonnage | 10 | 28 |
| Power source | manual (foot/hand-operated hydraulic pump, no motor) | gas (190cc Briggs & Stratton engine, 8.75 gross torque rating) |
| Cycle time s | — | — |
| Log capacity (in) | 8 in diameter x 18 in length | 20 in diameter x 25.5 in length |
| Engine cc | — | 190 |
| Orientation | horizontal only | horizontal/vertical |
| Wheels | 2 casters, 2.48 in | 2 wheels, 4.00 x 4.80-8 |
| Weight (lb) | 87 | — |
Sources — Sun Joe LJ10M 10-Ton Manual Hydraulic 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 Sun Joe LJ10M 10-Ton Manual Hydraulic 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: Sun Joe LJ10M 10-Ton Manual Hydraulic Log Splitter 10 vs Swisher LSRB87528 28-Ton Gas Log Splitter 28
- Power source: Sun Joe LJ10M 10-Ton Manual Hydraulic Log Splitter manual (foot/hand-operated hydraulic pump, no motor) vs Swisher LSRB87528 28-Ton Gas Log Splitter gas (190cc Briggs & Stratton engine, 8.75 gross torque rating)
- Log capacity (in): Sun Joe LJ10M 10-Ton Manual Hydraulic Log Splitter 8 in diameter x 18 in length vs Swisher LSRB87528 28-Ton Gas Log Splitter 20 in diameter x 25.5 in length
- Orientation: Sun Joe LJ10M 10-Ton Manual Hydraulic Log Splitter horizontal only vs Swisher LSRB87528 28-Ton Gas Log Splitter horizontal/vertical
- Wheels: Sun Joe LJ10M 10-Ton Manual Hydraulic Log Splitter 2 casters, 2.48 in vs Swisher LSRB87528 28-Ton Gas Log Splitter 2 wheels, 4.00 x 4.80-8