Champion 201314 37-Ton Gas vs YARDMAX YU4066 40-Ton Gas

Last updated: October 31, 2026

The YARDMAX YU4066 40-Ton Gas is the better log splitter overall, rated 4.2 to 3.7. The YARDMAX YU4066 40-Ton Gas leads on value, warranty and capacity. The YARDMAX YU4066 40-Ton Gas costs $250 less ($2,099 vs $2,349).

Champion 201314 37-Ton Gas vs YARDMAX YU4066 40-Ton Gas

Prices were last checked October 31, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.

Which should you buy?

Scores side by side

Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every gas log splitter; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.

Factor weightYARDMAX YU4066 40-Ton GasChampion 201314 37-Ton Gas
Overall rating4.2/53.7/5
Value 30%86 $52.48 per ton ($2,099, 40 tons)68 $63.49 per ton ($2,349, 37 tons)
Force 20%100 40 tons of splitting force100 37 tons of splitting force
Speed 15%34 15.2 second cycle29 16 second cycle
Capacity 15%100 takes logs up to 26.5 in long89 takes logs up to 24 in long
Warranty 20%50 3-year warranty25 2-year warranty

Specifications

YARDMAX YU4066 40-Ton GasChampion 201314 37-Ton Gas
Splitting
Splitting force40 tons37 tons
Cycle time15.2 s16 s
Longest log26.5 in24 in
OrientationHorizontal and verticalHorizontal and vertical
KineticNoNo
Power
PowerGasGas
Engine or motor-338 cc (Champion OHV)
Build
Auto return-Yes
Log cradlesYesYes
TowableYesYes
Dimensions91.5 x 48 x 37 in87.3 x 51.3 x 41.7 in
Weight605.2 lb542 lb
Warranty3 years2 years

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