Abstract: A log splitting apparatus having a spiral-threaded, conical-surface splitter head is provided including a housing for supporting the splitter head in mechanically coupled, driving relationship to a power source. A log stop bar assembly is mounted on the support housing to extend in spaced parallel relationship to the conical surface of the splitter head forming a throat of constant width for passage of a log therebetween. Mounting of the stop bar is effected by a ring rotatable on the housing to selected angular positions and a telescopic structure providing selective adjustment of the width of the throat. The apparatus is adapted for mounting on a vehicle having an output power shaft to which the splitter is coupled. Bearing means are included in the housing with a splitter head supporting drive shaft journalled therein. In one embodiment, the housing is adapted for fixed mounting on the power source vehicle.

Abstract: A tractor mounted log splitting apparatus is provided having a log splitting tool and log stop bar and support assembly which are adapted for mounted interengagement with power drive means attached to the tractor and projecting laterally outward from a frame structure thereof. The tractor includes a frame engine power unit and driving wheels mounted thereon with power drive means extending axially forward of the frame. This apparatus also includes a rear stabilizing support adapted to be secured to a rear portion of the tractor frame. The log splitting tool includes a conically shaped splitter head provided with a spiral auger surface and an axial mounting and drive shaft which extends from the base of the splitter head and which shaft is mechanically interengageable with the power drive means.

Abstract: This invention relates to log splitters and more particularly to an apparatus adapted for use with a conventional four wheel garden tractor. The apparatus is characterized by a log splitting tool that is removably mounted on a hub of a driven wheel of the tractor and further includes a tractor lifting and support framework which is readily attached to the rear of the tractor and provides means for lifting the driven wheel to a position clear of the ground and further serves to stably support the tractor in this position. As another feature, the tractor lifting and support means is adjustable to a mobile position and therein functions as a transporting bracket for the log splittng tool when it is removed from mounted relationship on the driven wheel.

Abstract: A power tool driven by a vehicle wheel hub characterized by a removable mounting means which comprises a plurality of lug extenders adapted for removal attachment to the existing lugs which normally retain the wheel on the vehicle. The lug extenders are arranged to utilize various existing lug bolt nuts such that they are universally adaptable to various models of vehicle sizes and configurations.

Abstract: A log splitting apparatus for attachment to the powered wheel of a vehicle characterized by a base portion for removable attachment to the vehicle wheel, and an outer rotary end portion provided with a tapered auger means adapted to penetrate and effect splitting of logs.