Description
Brave VH1724GX Overview
The Brave VH1724GX is a tow-behind log splitter driven by a 160cc Honda GX160 engine and built with industrial-strength components for dense, green or oversized logs. It delivers 24 tons, or 48,000 lbs, of splitting force and is meant for both homeowners and professionals who want commercial-grade features in a gas-powered splitter.
Hydraulic power comes from an 11 GPM two-stage pump working a 4 x 24-inch trunnion-mount cylinder with a 2-inch rod at 3,500 PSI, for a cycle time of roughly 13 seconds. Logs up to 25 inches long and 16 inches across meet an 8-inch high-carbon steel wedge, and the system holds 8 gallons across the tank, cylinder and hoses. A detent control valve with auto return, a 28-inch working height and the choice of horizontal or vertical splitting keep the work manageable, while the 2-inch coupler, safety chains and 4.80 x 8 high-speed tires make it road towable at up to 45 MPH. The splitter weighs 500 lbs dry, measures 83 x 41 x 41 inches and carries 0.5 gallon of fuel. Brave includes the dislodger and lift handle partly as safety measures that help prevent operator injury and equipment damage.
Key Features
- Industrial I-beam construction for structural strength and stability under heavy loads.
- Four-stage hydraulic filtration: suction strainer, breather cap air filter, return line filter and magnetic drain plug.
- Log cradles that catch split pieces and double as a work surface for larger wood.
- Heavy-duty log dislodger that clears jammed logs to protect the control valve and internal hydraulics.
- Lift handle for switching between vertical and horizontal splitting.
- Nylon sleeves on the hydraulic hoses to resist abrasion and UV breakdown and contain spray from pinhole leaks.
- Sherwin-Williams powder coat that resists wear, corrosion and weather.
Who It’s For
The VH1724GX suits homeowners and professionals who regularly split dense, green or oversized logs and want a Honda GX-powered splitter they can tow on the road between properties.
Specifications
| Brand | Brave |
| Model | VH1724GX |
| Product Category | Log Splitter (Tow Behind) |
| Engine | Honda GX160 (160cc) |
| Cycle Time | 13 Seconds (Approx) |
| Splitting Force | 24 Ton: 48,000 lbs |
| Operation | Horizontal / Vertical |
| Cylinder | 4″ x 24″ Trunnion Mount, 2″ Rod |
| Wedge | 8″ High Carbon Steel |
| Beam Structure | Industrial I-Beam |
| Hydraulic System | 8 Gallon Capacity (Tank, Cylinder, Hoses) |
| Pump Type | 11 GPM 2-Stage |
| PSI | 3500 |
| Log Length | 25 Inches Max |
| Log Diameter | 16 Inches Max |
| Log Cradle | Yes |
| Log Dislodger | Included |
| Safety Control Valve | Detent, Auto Return |
| Working Height | 28 Inches |
| Dry Weight | 500 Lbs |
| Shipping Weight | 650 Lbs |
| Size | 83″ L x 41″ H x 41″ W |
| Wheels & Tires | High-Speed, 4.80 x 8 |
| Road Towable | 2″ Coupler & Safety Chains |
| Towing Speed | Up to 45 MPH |
| Fenders | No |
| Fuel Capacity | 0.5 Gal |
Frequently asked questions
How much splitting force does the Brave 24-Ton Log Splitter with Honda GX160 deliver?
Model VH1724GX delivers 24 tons, or 48,000 lbs. An 11 GPM two-stage pump works a 4 x 24-inch trunnion-mount cylinder with a 2-inch rod at 3,500 PSI, for a cycle time of roughly 13 seconds. The engine is a 160cc Honda GX160.
What size logs fit the Brave 24-Ton VH1724GX?
Logs up to 25 inches long and 16 inches across, split on an 8-inch high-carbon steel wedge. Working height is 28 inches, and log cradles catch split pieces and double as a work surface for larger wood.
How heavy is the VH1724GX, and can it be towed?
It weighs 500 lbs dry and measures 83 x 41 x 41 inches. A 2-inch coupler, safety chains and 4.80 x 8 high-speed tires make it road towable at up to 45 MPH. Fenders are listed as not included.
Does the VH1724GX work vertically?
Yes. A lift handle switches it between horizontal and vertical splitting. A detent control valve with auto return runs the ram, and the heavy-duty log dislodger clears jammed logs to protect the control valve and internal hydraulics.
How are the VH1724GX hoses and hydraulics protected?
Nylon sleeves on the hydraulic hoses resist abrasion and UV breakdown and contain spray from pinhole leaks. Four-stage filtration uses a suction strainer, breather cap air filter, return line filter and magnetic drain plug, and the system holds 8 gallons across tank, cylinder and hoses.
Buying advice: read our guide to choosing a log splitter, or compare all log splitters.
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