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MCP Samson 60-Ton Gas Log Splitter Review

Name: MCP Samson 60-Ton Gas Log Splitter
Brand: MCP Samson
SKU: B01M16DVTT

7.5Very good · out of 10Rated from the listing's specs, no buyer reviews yet

Written from the listing's specs, not from our own use · How we rate

The MCP Samson 60-Ton Gas Log Splitter packs 60 tons of splitting force, rounds up to 30 in across and a 20-second cycle into one gas log splitter. Think of it for several cords a year from your own woodlot: 7.5/10 on what its listing documents.

Price$4,495Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changed

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Specifications

Brand	MCP Samson
Category	Gas hydraulic log splitters
Stated splitting force	60 tons
Drive type	electric hydraulic
Claimed cycle time	20 seconds
Max log diameter (stated)	30 in
Pump	Two-stage, 18 GPM
Auto-return	Stated in the listing
Towing	2 in ball, up to 25 mph stated
Weight (stated)	704 lb (about 319 kg)
Stated warranty	1 years
ASIN	B01M16DVTT

Full listing title: 60 Ton, 15HP Hydraulic Gasoline Powered Log Wood Splitter Cutter Machine, with Electric Start and Battery, 18GPM 2 Stage Pump and Straight Wedge

Listing evidence

Stated splitting force	60 Ton Exact listing
Drive type	Electric Exact listing
Claimed cycle time	Cycle Time: ~20 Seconds Exact listing

Updated October 2026

Exact listing, ASIN B01M16DVTT

Rating from a published formula

Compared with similar gas splitters

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Splitting force, per the listing

The force the listing states at the wedge, next to a 20-second claimed cycle. Whether it is enough depends on species, diameter and moisture; our tonnage planner turns your wood into a rough band.

What it has going for it

What changes at the woodpile

60 tons, per the listing. That is the top of our planner's scale: big, green, knotty hardwood. It also means a heavier machine to move, park and feed. Tonnage is the maker's rating at the ram, not a measured result, and our tonnage guide explains why two "60-ton" machines can feel different.

Up to 30 in across. The diameter limit is what rules a round out before the force even matters. Wide enough for real trunk sections.

20 s cycle, claimed. A patient pace: fine when you split an evening's worth, slower when there is a full cord on the ground. Most rounds don't need the full stroke anyway.

Stove wood or big rounds?

For big rounds, 60 tons leaves headroom for knotty, green hardwood. Rounds up to 30 in across fit, per the listing. It tows to the woodlot behind a truck or an ATV.

On balance it is a big-wood machine that can also do stove wood, not the other way round.

Great for you if…

Your woodpile is big, green and knotty
Your wood is at the back of the property, not by the garage

Skip it if…

You want the log length stated up front: the listing we read gives no maximum log length
You want to roll heavy rounds instead of lifting them: the listing names no vertical position
Nobody can help you unload 704 lb
You only split a cord or two of seasoned softwood a year

What MCP Samson promises

The seller states, word for word, in the MCP Samson 60-Ton Gas Log Splitter listing:

LS60T-610MM, Splitting force: 60 Ton, Engine: 15HP EPA petrol Engine with electric start and 12V battery included.
Max Diameter - 750mm Max, Length - 650mm, Cylinder: 6" bore x 23.6" stroke, Tires: 16' x 6.5-8.
18GPM two stage pump, Cycle Time: ~20 Seconds, Automatic return contral valve, cast steel straight wedge, Foldable front Jockey wheel with brake.
US standard 2" coupling hitch, Log stripper included, Rear Reflectors included, Hydraulic oil guage.
1 Year Parts Warranty only.

Their words and their figures, not our measurements.

MCP Samson 60-Ton Gas Log Splitter, view 3

Power, transport and what's in the box

What the MCP Samson 60-Ton Gas Log Splitter listing names:

15 HP gas engine with electric start
Rounds up to 30 in across
Auto-return ram
Two-stage pump, 18 GPM
Towable on a 2 in ball, up to 25 mph stated
704 lb stated
1-year warranty

In the box, per the listing: Log stripper, 12 V battery for the electric start.

That is what the listing says comes, or doesn't come, with the MCP Samson 60-Ton Gas Log Splitter. Check the crate on delivery day, before the cardboard goes on the burn pile.

That is the maker's promise, not ours. Keep the receipt with the manual, and read what the terms say about the engine and the pump.

Plan the unloading, the oil and the path to the woodpile before the freight truck shows up.

MCP Samson 60-Ton Gas Log Splitter, view 4

Price and cost per stated ton

$4,495 Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changed

At the price on Sep 30, 2026, each stated ton of splitting force costs about $75. That puts it in the pricier third of the 49 complete splitters we have a price for.

Cost per ton is only a rough yardstick: log length, cycle time and the engine count as much as the force.

The button opens the exact listing (ASIN B01M16DVTT), where today's price, stock and seller apply.

MCP Samson 60-Ton Gas Log Splitter, view 5

A better fit for your woodpile?

Rather roll the big rounds than lift them? The BILT HARD 40-Ton Gas Log Splitter (9.1/10) tilts to vertical, per its listing.

Need something easier to move? The Landworks 20-Ton Gas Log Splitter (9.2/10) weighs 130 lb, per its listing.

Our take

The verdict

The MCP Samson 60-Ton Gas Log Splitter earns its place with 60 tons of splitting force and rounds up to 30 in across. There are no buyer reviews to check it against yet, which makes it a bet on the listing. Where it falls short: no maximum log length in the listing, while most picks here state one. We'd pick it if your woodpile is big, green and knotty; otherwise, put it next to the BILT HARD 22-Ton Gas Log Splitter first.

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Living with it

Delivery day

At 704 lb (about 319 kg), it comes on a pallet: plan a liftgate, a ramp or two strong friends. Read the manual's start-up page before the first round.

The first cord

Start with straight, seasoned rounds and learn where the wedge likes to bite. At 60 tons, knotty crotches are where you will find the limit.

The routine

Fresh fuel, the oil level checked, a look at the hoses before each session. With auto-return, the rhythm becomes load, lever, stack.

Off-season

Run the tank dry or add stabiliser, then clean the beam, cover it and park it on firm ground. Our maintenance and hydraulic oil guide has the yearly routine.

The one thing we'd check first

Before you order the MCP Samson 60-Ton Gas Log Splitter: check the log length, because the listing we read gives no maximum log length next to its 60 tons, and that is what decides whether your rounds fit at all.

Before you buy

Your wood

60 tons stated. Measure your typical round, note the species and whether it is green or seasoned, and run it through our tonnage planner. The answer is a band, not a promise.

Your firebox

Measure the stove or the furnace, then cut an inch shorter. Our cord calculator helps you size the winter's pile.

Delivery and moving it

704 lb (about 319 kg) stated. Freight usually stops at the curb. Plan who unloads the crate, and how the machine gets from the driveway to the woodpile. Our towing and delivery guide covers hitches and roads.

Oil, fuel and the first start

Check whether hydraulic oil ships in the tank or separately. Read the start-up and safety pages of the manual before the first round. Our safety guide is a ten-minute read.

How it compares

How the MCP Samson 60-Ton Gas Log Splitter stacks up against the closest alternative, the BILT HARD 22-Ton Gas Log Splitter.

Criterion	MCP Samson 60-Ton Gas Log Splitter	BILT HARD 22-Ton Gas Log Splitter
Our rating	7.5/10	7.6/10
Splitting force	60 tons	22 tons
Max log length	Not stated	21 in
Max diameter	30 in	Not stated
Cycle time	20 s	7 s
Buyer reviews	None captured	78 · 4.6/5

Pick the BILT HARD 22-Ton Gas Log Splitter if you want our higher-rated option (7.6/10), with longer logs (21 in) and a quicker claimed cycle (7 s); stay with the MCP Samson 60-Ton Gas Log Splitter for more stated force (60 tons) and wider rounds (30 in).

Compare side by side ↗See the BILT HARD 22-Ton Gas Log Splitter review →

The score in detail

How we rated it

Spec-based rating on a 4.5–8.5 scale: 4.5 + average of the 4 criteria × 0.4. Capped at 8.5 because no customer evidence is included.

Key specifications

9 / 10

Build, warranty & certifications

6 / 10

Listing documentation

8 / 10

Fit & compatibility

7 / 10

This product has no captured buyer-review record yet, so its rating comes from the documented listing alone: four criteria scored out of 10 (key specifications; build, warranty and certifications; listing documentation; fit and compatibility), placed on a 4.5–8.5 scale. Read the full methodology.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the MCP Samson 60-Ton Gas Log Splitter any good?

We rate it 7.5/10 (very good). The rating comes from its documented listing alone, as no customer-review record is captured yet.

What force and log size does the MCP Samson 60-Ton Gas Log Splitter state?

Its listing states 60 tons of splitting force, electric hydraulic drive and a claimed 20-second cycle. Those are the maker's claims, not our measurements, and more tons does not guarantee an easier morning with your wood. Our tonnage planner gives a rough band for your rounds.

Where can the MCP Samson 60-Ton Gas Log Splitter be used?

It is listed with a gas engine, so it runs outdoors only; fuel, engine oil, hydraulic fluid and service follow the manual of the exact model. Planning to move it behind a vehicle? A hitch on the listing is not a road approval, so check the manual and your local rules first.

What do you get with the MCP Samson 60-Ton Gas Log Splitter?

Its listing states 60 tons of splitting force, rounds up to 30 in across, a 20-second cycle, an auto-return ram, a two-stage 18 GPM pump and towing at up to 25 mph, per the listing. These are the seller's figures, not our measurements: how it handles your knottiest oak and how the controls feel after two hours can't be read from a listing.

What should I check before ordering the MCP Samson 60-Ton Gas Log Splitter?

Your wood: 60 tons stated. Measure your typical round, note the species and whether it is green or seasoned, and run it through our tonnage planner. The answer is a band, not a promise. Your firebox: measure the stove or the furnace, then cut an inch shorter. Our cord calculator helps you size the winter's pile. Delivery and moving it: 704 lb (about 319 kg) stated. Freight usually stops at the curb. Plan who unloads the crate, and how the machine gets from the driveway to the woodpile. Our towing and delivery guide covers hitches and roads. Oil, fuel and the first start: check whether hydraulic oil ships in the tank or separately. Read the start-up and safety pages of the manual before the first round. Our safety guide is a ten-minute read.

Where can I buy the MCP Samson 60-Ton Gas Log Splitter?

We link to the exact listing on Amazon, where today's price, stock and seller apply. It is an affiliate link, and it has no effect on the rating.

Have you used the MCP Samson 60-Ton Gas Log Splitter yourselves?

No, we haven't used it ourselves. Everything on this page comes from its listing, read line by line and weighed the way our methodology page explains.

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