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Thor 8.5 ton Alpino-VS
The Thor 8.5 Ton Alpino-VS is a high-capacity vertical hydraulic log splitter designed for powerful and efficient splitting in a compact form. Featuring System-LEADER controls and pedal-operated log centering, it offers precise handling and smooth operation. The cutting stroke is adjustable from 2 to 50 cm, allowing for versatility when splitting different log sizes. With a fixed 54 cm working table height, it ensures optimal working comfort. The 25 cm semi-full transport wheels make it easy to move, and the unit includes an ABS rear cover for added protection.
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8.5 ton vertical splitting force in a compact, space-saving design
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System-LEADER controls with pedal-operated log centering
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Adjustable cutting stroke from 2 to 50 cm for maximum flexibility
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Fixed 54 cm working table + 25 cm semi-full transport wheels + ABS rear cover
Technical Specifications
| Splitting force | 8,5 Ton |
| Power required PS (Hp) – kW |
5 – 3,8 |
| Splitting dia. capacity cm min – max |
5 – 50 |
| Splitting speed cm/sec |
4,5 |
| Total weight (kg) | 118 |
We Are Our Own Toughest Customer
We don’t just sell machinery—we use it daily. Running one of the UK’s most active tree surgery divisions, every machine is trialled in our own operations first. If it’s not good enough for our crew, it won’t be in our showroom.
50 Years of “Boots on the Ground”
The scale of a market leader, the heart of a family business. We’ve grown into a premier UK and Ireland forestry hub, but we’ve never traded our work boots for brogues. This evolution hasn’t made us corporate—it’s made us more capable.
The Complete Timber Lifecycle
From the first survey to the finished product. We are uniquely positioned to handle the entire chain. Because we operate across every stage of the industry, we offer a “full-circle” expertise that goes far beyond a showroom.