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The warm days of summer are behind us as we welcome another autumn. The tree leaves change to vibrant colors while the temperatures outside transition to cool and crisp. It is during this season that many people start looking ahead to the cold winter months. Concerns like power outages become a constant thought. Without power, there is no warmth from heaters that require electricity. Those who have prepared accordingly know the importance of having other reliable sources of heat, such as firewood. Aside from purchasing firewood, using a Champion log splitter is a great and cost-effective way to split logs into a usable heat source.

There are several benefits to using a log splitter, especially in the fall.

Efficient Firewood Production

Utilizing a log splitter during the fall season allows you to easily cut firewood into uniform pieces, which enables better stacking and storing, ensuring you have an ample supply ready for winter heating needs.

Seasoning Time

Splitting logs early in the fall gives the wood enough time to season before the colder months set in. Properly seasoned wood burns more efficiently, producing more heat and reducing creosote buildup (a fire hazard) in chimneys, which is crucial for maintaining safe and effective wood-burning stoves or fireplaces.

Consistent Availability

By using a log splitter now, you can take advantage of favorable weather conditions for outdoor work. Fall is often more manageable than the harsh, unpredictable conditions of winter, ensuring your firewood preparation isn’t hindered by snow and ice.

Cost Savings

Preparing firewood during the fall can significantly reduce heating costs. With your own supply of split wood, you avoid the premium prices charged by suppliers during peak winter demand, allowing for more economical household budgeting.

Readiness for Power Outages

With winter comes unexpected power outages. By splitting wood now, you’ll ensure there’s a good stockpile of firewood available to heat your home and provide warmth for your family even when utility services are interrupted due to natural disasters.

Champion Log Splitters

Using a Champion log splitter just makes sense. Our splitters can handle hardwood logs with ease, saving you countless hours of manual splitting and backbreaking work. Use our Log Splitter Buying Guide to find the best fit for your needs.

1. 1. Performance: These units are made with versatility in mind. Their powerful and reliable performance makes them highly capable of splitting a variety of log sizes and types. They are suitable not only for home users but also for those in a professional setting, providing the necessary strength to handle any kind of splitting job.
   2. Efficiency and Power: Champion log splitters are equipped with robust engines and hydraulic systems. Their splitting force ranges from 7 to 40 tons, allowing the entire process of splitting logs to be efficient and quick.
   3. Ease of Use and Portability: Built with user-friendly features such as ergonomic handles and easy-to-maneuver wheels, these machines are ready for various tasks in different settings. Many of these models can be towed, providing convenience in transportation and positioning wherever they are needed, whether around your property or between job sites.
   4. Durability and Reliability: Champion splitters are crafted to ensure durability and long-lasting performance. The brand is known for its commitment to reliability and peace of mind, offering products that withstand continuous use and harsh conditions, making them a solid long-term investment for wood preparation.

Accessories

Adding a little pizazz to your log splitting setup never hurts. Select from several log splitter covers to protect your investment when it’s not in use. In need of a tidy way to stack your split wood? Check out our trusted firewood racks, and go a little further with an additional firewood rack cover.

Customer Support

At Champion, our dedicated customer support team is available 24/7 to assist you. We understand that waiting for help can be frustrating, so our skilled and certified professionals are always ready to provide immediate support via phone or live chat. For those who prefer to find solutions independently, our Help Center offers a vast collection of articles and resources for self-service support. Additionally, our YouTube channel provides a variety of technical videos on topics ranging from maintenance to troubleshooting.

Autumn is a vibrant season, bringing with it illustrious reds, yellows, browns, and oranges coloring the many trees. It’s also a preferred change to the hot days of summer. The cool, crisp weather calls for warm drinks, sweaters and jackets, and overall serene landscapes. But such picturesque views can be disrupted by the countless leaves and branches blanketing your lawns, gardens, and pathways. Use a chipper shredder to turn this kind of debris into decorative accents to help you prep your garden for winter.

Why Prepping for Winter is Important

Not all plants are tolerant of the cold, so they can die during freezing temperatures. The density of snow and ice can break branches, stems, and leaves while winds  can easily dry out the leaves of plants. An essential component to plant survival is sunlight, and in wintertime there can be limited sunlight leading to plant death. Additionally, it’s important to note that some plants will require more winter insulation than others to withstand harsh conditions.

The winter moisture can also have an impact on plant life because it can steepen the soil leading to root rot. Winter temperatures vary globally, with some areas experiencing warmer winters. In such cases, important nutrients in the soil can be dissolved and moved away from plants. Furthermore, winter also means storms that can cause erosion by washing away soil and exposing sensitive parts of a plant.

Effective Use of Shredded Material

Mulch is very effective in protecting your garden’s soil. Not only does it combat extreme temperatures, it also acts as an insulator, shielding the soil from freezing and any thawing that can harm a plant’s roots. Other benefits include, but are not limited to:

• • Helping the prevention of weeds.
  • Retaining moisture during dry winters.
  • Decreasing surface runoff for erosion control.
  • Adding nutrients to soil as it decomposes.

Once mulch has been laid, it should not be replaced but only added to existing mulch at least once a year to replenish what has withered away.

What Chipper Shredders Can Do for You

Chipper shredders are best known for making yard work quicker and easier. They are designed to turn leaves, branches, and other materials into mulch or for ornamental touches to your yard or garden.

These machines are invaluable tools for breaking down twigs and branches into smaller chips, making disposal much easier. They are particularly helpful during fall cleanups, effectively reducing leaf volume and managing other yard debris like tree limbs, shrubs, and more. The wood chips produced not only aid in tidying up your space but can also serve as natural barriers, deterring unwanted plant growth around your property. Additionally, they offer an eco-friendly way to beautify your yard and garden by turning yard waste into nutrient-rich mulch, repurposing debris into a resource that enhances your outdoor areas.

Champion Chipper Shredders

Imagine 20 bags of leaves and debris reduced down to one. That’s what our line of chipper shredders do.

1. 1. Versatile: These chipper shredders are designed to handle both chipping and shredding tasks, making them versatile tools for managing a wide range of yard debris.
   2. Engine Performance: Equipped with 224cc or 338cc gasoline engines, these machines deliver powerful performance, easily processing substantial amounts of debris.
   3. Heavy-Duty Build: Designed to last, Champion’s chipper shredders contain steel blades in the chipper that can handle branches up to three inches in diameter while the shredder blade and six shredder hammers are perfect for shrubbery, leaves, and or yard debris of ½ inch or less in diameter.
   4. Easy Transportation: The design includes sturdy wheels that facilitate easy mobility around the yard or property. This mobility enables users to bring the machine directly to the debris site, saving time and effort in cleanup efforts.
   5. Eco-Friendly: By turning yard waste into useful mulch or compost, these machines promote environmentally friendly practices. Users can recycle debris back into their garden, reducing waste and enhancing the soil’s quality.

Customer Support

Here at Champion, our passionate customer support team is ready to assist you around the clock. Waiting extended periods of time to receive help can be frustrating, so our team of highly skilled and certified professionals are available 24/7 through phone or live chat to provide immediate assistance. If you are a solve-it-on-your-own kind of person, our Help Center offers an extensive collection of articles and additional resources, making it easy to acquire self-service support. Additionally, our YouTube channel features a variety of technical videos covering a wide range of topics, from maintenance to troubleshooting