{"id":5840,"date":"2018-09-20T03:35:02","date_gmt":"2018-09-20T10:35:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.liveviewgps.com\/blog\/?p=5840"},"modified":"2025-09-16T13:46:17","modified_gmt":"2025-09-16T20:46:17","slug":"preventing-log-splitter-theft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.liveviewgps.com\/blog\/preventing-log-splitter-theft\/","title":{"rendered":"Preventing Log Splitter Theft"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Despite the fact that log splitters are heavy equipment, the news is constantly filled with stories about their thefts. Considering some of them can easily cost $10,000 or more, it\u2019s no wonder that they make tempting targets for thieves.<\/p>\n

Combine that with the fact that far too many owners leave them open and accessible and it can make for costly mistakes and errors.<\/p>\n

How Big is the Log Splitter Theft Problem?<\/strong><\/p>\n

One news story had a thief pushing the stolen hydraulic wood splitter<\/a><\/u> across a Home Depot parking after cutting the chain the store used to secure the splitter. The Bangor Daily News theft is only one of many others reported involving log splitter.<\/p>\n

Even Crime Stoppers has gotten in on the picture in Dalhousie Township, seeking answers in Ontario, concerning the theft of a wood splitter and offering a $2,000 reward, according to Inside Ottawa Valley<\/a><\/u>. One thing all these news stories indicate is that wood and log splitters make attractive targets to thieves, and businesses that use or sell these products must take measures to protect them.<\/p>\n

How Can You Prevent Log Splitter Theft?<\/strong><\/p>\n

One of the simplest solutions is to discourage the theft of your log splitters in any way possible. This includes the following types of things:<\/p>\n