Tons, cycle time and how you will power it
The 5 highest scores among the 12 log splitters we cover that have a checked Amazon.com listing. Scores are out of ten and only compare models inside this category.
| # | Model | Our score | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | YARDMAX YS0650 6.5 Ton Electric Log SplitterBest for: A homeowner splitting a few cords of seasoned wood. | 8.4/10 | ≈ $329 | Check price on Amazon: YARDMAX YS0650 6.5 Ton Electric Log Splitter |
| 2 | BILT HARD 6.5 Ton Electric Log SplitterBest for: A value buyer who wants the most proven budget splitter. | 8.3/10 | ≈ $342 | Check price on Amazon: BILT HARD 6.5 Ton Electric Log Splitter |
| 3 | BILT HARD 6.5 Ton Electric Splitter with StandBest for: Anyone who would split hundreds of logs bent over a low machine. | 8.3/10 | ≈ $400 | Check price on Amazon: BILT HARD 6.5 Ton Electric Splitter with Stand |
| 4 | Landworks 20 Ton Gas Log SplitterBest for: A rural property with cords of hardwood. | 8.0/10 | ≈ $870 | Check price on Amazon: Landworks 20 Ton Gas Log Splitter |
| 5 | PROYAMA 7 Ton Electric Log SplitterBest for: A buyer who wants a stand and a cross wedge without extra cost. | 8.0/10 | ≈ $347 | Check price on Amazon: PROYAMA 7 Ton Electric Log Splitter |
Prices are indicative and were read on Amazon.com; the button shows the current one. If we earn a commission, it does not change the order.
A splitter is rated in tons of ram force, and buyers are told it is the only number that counts. The log size and the warranty matter as much. Splitters run from 5 ton electric machines to 20 ton gas models. Most 6.5 ton electric splitters are alike, so ratings and warranty separate them.
6.5 tons · logs 20.5 in long, 10 in across · 104.7 lb
A compact 6.5 ton electric splitter for logs up to 20.5 in long and 10 in across, scoring 4.7 out of 5 from 152 ratings.
Best for: A homeowner splitting a few cords of seasoned wood.
≈ $329
10 tons · 2-speed pump · logs 18 x 8 in · 87 lb · no gas or power
A hand-pumped 10 ton splitter that needs no power or fuel, with 1,965 ratings at 4.3 out of 5, the proven choice for off-grid wood.
Best for: Off-grid owners and small amounts of firewood.
≈ $250
6.5 tons · 15 A induction motor · logs 20 x 10 in · 101 lb · two-year warranty
A 6.5 ton electric splitter with a 15 A induction motor and a two-year warranty, for logs up to 20 x 10 in.
Best for: A light-duty home user who values a warranty.
≈ $320
12 tons · 2-speed · logs 18.7 in long · 37 in handles · 97 lb · wheels
A manual splitter with 12 stated tons, a 2-speed pump and 37 inch handles, with a short record of 54 ratings.
Best for: A buyer who wants a manual splitter, with no engine or cord to maintain.
≈ $200
6.5 tons · 15 A motor · logs 20.5 x 9.8 in · 98 lb · 5.7 in wheels · 90-day warranty
A 6.5 ton electric splitter with 1,221 ratings at 4.6 out of 5, but the warranty on it is just 90 days.
Best for: A value buyer who wants the most proven budget splitter.
≈ $342
6.5 tons · 15 A · logs 20.5 x 9.8 in · stand included · 114.6 lb
The same 6.5 ton BILT HARD with a stand that raises it to working height, worth it for your back.
Best for: Anyone who would split hundreds of logs bent over a low machine.
≈ $400
7 tons · 15 A, 1,800 W · logs 20.5 x 10 in · 34 in stand · 5.5 in wheels · cross wedge · 109.8 lb
Seven tons, a cross wedge and a removable 34 inch stand on 5.5 inch wheels.
Best for: A buyer who wants a stand and a cross wedge without extra cost.
≈ $347
5 tons · 15 A · logs 20.5 x 10 in · 97 lb · 6 in wheels · 2-year warranty
Sun Joe’s electric splitter gives 5 tons of force on a 15 A motor, weighs 97 lb and carries a 2-year warranty, with a 3.7 star score.
Best for: A brand-loyal Sun Joe owner.
≈ $400
20 tons · 7 HP gas · 2-stage pump · rapid auto return · 148.7 lb
A portable gas splitter with 20 tons, a two-stage pump and an auto-return ram, with 355 ratings at 4.4 out of 5.
Best for: A rural property with cords of hardwood.
≈ $870
14 tons · 15 A, 1,800 W · 2-stage 10.5 GPM pump · 143.7 lb
A 14 ton electric splitter with a two-stage 10.5 GPM pump on a 15 A, 1,800 W motor, with 338 ratings at 4.4 out of 5.
Best for: Someone splitting tough hardwood who wants electric, not gas.
≈ $820
20 tons · 209cc EPA certified engine · 8.5 s cycle · 10 in flat-free tires · 147.7 lb
A 20 ton gas splitter with flat-free tires and a wide-angle wedge, with only 2 ratings so far.
Best for: A buyer who wants flat-free tires on a gas splitter.
≈ $799
18 tons · 7 HP 209cc · 10.5 GPM · 7.5 s cycle · logs 20 x 16 in
A gas splitter with a stated 7.5 second cycle and logs up to 16 inches across, though the 52 lb in its table cannot be right.
Best for: A buyer who wants a gas splitter and can work with 18 tons.
≈ $750
For seasoned softwood, the small machines may do. Knotty or green hardwood needs more margin.
Electric models make no exhaust, though you should check the manual. Run gas models outdoors only.
Follow the manual on gauge and length. Long, thin cords starve the motor.
Decide on power first, then log size, and only then compare tons. Take the warranty seriously, wear eye protection, and keep one person at the controls.
The column appears only if four appliances in five state the value. A half-empty column separates nobody.
| Model | Price | Force | Weight | Log capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GARVEETECH 12 Ton Manual Hydraulic Log Splitter | $200 | 12 tons | 97 lb | — |
| Sun Joe LJ10M Manual Hydraulic Log Splitter | $250 | 10 tons | 87 lb | 18 in long, 8 in wide |
| PowerSmart 6.5 Ton Electric Log Splitter | $320 | 6.5 tons | 101 lb | 20 in long, 10 in diameter |
| YARDMAX YS0650 6.5 Ton Electric Log Splitter | $329 | 6.5 tons | 104.7 lb | 20.5 in long, 10 in diameter |
| BILT HARD 6.5 Ton Electric Log Splitter | $342 | 6.5 tons | 98 lb | 20.5 in long, 9.8 in diameter |
| PROYAMA 7 Ton Electric Log Splitter | $347 | 7 tons | 109.8 lb | 20.5 in long, 10 in diameter |
| BILT HARD 6.5 Ton Electric Splitter with Stand | $400 | 6.5 tons | 114.6 lb | 20.5 in long, 9.8 in diameter |
| Sun Joe LJ602E 5 Ton Electric Log Splitter | $400 | 5 tons | 97 lb | 20.5 in long, 10 in diameter |
| BILT HARD 18 Ton Gas Log Splitter | $750 | 18 tons | 52 lb in the table, which looks wrong | 20 in long, 16 in diameter |
| Full Boar 20 Ton Gas Log Splitter | $799 | 20 tons | 147.7 lb | — |
| SuperHandy 14 Ton Electric Log Splitter | $820 | 14 tons | 143.7 lb | Not in what we read |
| Landworks 20 Ton Gas Log Splitter | $870 | 20 tons | 148.7 lb | Not in what we read |
$200 – $329
4 models
GARVEETECH 12 Ton Manual Hydraulic Log Splitter, Sun Joe LJ10M Manual Hydraulic Log Splitter, PowerSmart 6.5 Ton Electric Log Splitter
$342 – $400
4 models
BILT HARD 6.5 Ton Electric Log Splitter, PROYAMA 7 Ton Electric Log Splitter, BILT HARD 6.5 Ton Electric Splitter with Stand
$750 – $870
4 models
BILT HARD 18 Ton Gas Log Splitter, Full Boar 20 Ton Gas Log Splitter, SuperHandy 14 Ton Electric Log Splitter
Specifications: manufacturer sheets for wood heating equipment and the matching Amazon product pages. Prices and availability: read on Amazon.com from a New York address. Every figure in this table names its source.
Most recent revision in this category: November 14, 2026.
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