Tons, cycle time and how you will power it · review
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.
Sun Joe gives 5 tons, a 15 amp motor, a dual-handed switch and 6 inch wheels, for logs up to 20.5 by 10 inches.
At about $400, it is priced high for 5 tons.
Wear eye protection and gloves, keep your hands off the log while the ram moves, and work on level ground. Run one operator only. Corded models belong on a suitable outdoor extension cord; check the manual for the gauge and length.
Prices quoted in this text are dated readings and can differ from the live price at the top of the page.
| Force | 5 tons |
|---|---|
| Motor | 15 A |
| Log capacity | 20.5 in long, 10 in diameter |
| Weight | 97 lb |
| Wheels | 6 in |
| Controls | Dual-handed switch |
| Warranty | 2 years on new powered products, stated |
| Amazon reference | B0735LDGWT |
For seasoned softwood rounds, it may be. For knotty hardwood, the 6.5 and 7 ton machines give more margin.
Two years on new powered products, according to the listing.
6.9/ 10
Hard to recommend at this price. The PowerSmart has more force and the same two-year warranty.
This model is listed on Amazon.com, at ≈ $400 at the last reading. Listed is not the same as in stock: availability changes daily, and the buy box shows the live price.
Details checked on November 14, 2026.
A brand-loyal Sun Joe owner.
Specifications: the manufacturer sheet for wood heating equipment and the matching Amazon product page. Prices, ratings and availability: read on Amazon.com from a New York address. Every figure on this page names its source.
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