DR Pilot 6TE Electric vs Sun Joe LJ602E 5-Ton Electric

Last updated: October 31, 2026

The Sun Joe LJ602E 5-Ton Electric is the better log splitter overall, rated 2.5 to 2.3. The Sun Joe LJ602E 5-Ton Electric leads on speed. The DR Pilot 6TE Electric wins on force. The Sun Joe LJ602E 5-Ton Electric costs $92.65 less ($399.99 vs $492.64).

DR Pilot 6TE Electric vs Sun Joe LJ602E 5-Ton Electric

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 electric log splitter; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.

Factor weightSun Joe LJ602E 5-Ton ElectricDR Pilot 6TE Electric
Overall rating2.5/52.3/5
Value 30%21 $80 per ton ($399.99, 5 tons)19 $82.11 per ton ($492.64, 6 tons)
Force 20%17 5 tons of splitting force33 6 tons of splitting force
Speed 15%33 20 second cycle0 26 second cycle
Capacity 15%50 takes logs up to 20.5 in long44 takes logs up to 20 in long
Warranty 20%25 2-year warranty25 2-year warranty

Specifications

Sun Joe LJ602E 5-Ton ElectricDR Pilot 6TE Electric
Splitting
Splitting force5 tons6 tons
Cycle time20 s26 s
Longest log20.5 in20 in
Largest diameter10 in10 in
OrientationHorizontal-
KineticNoNo
Power
PowerElectricElectric
Engine or motor15 A-
Voltage-120 V
Build
TowableNo-
Dimensions38.97 x 9.8 x 18.89 in37.5 x 13.5 x 19 in
Weight92.6 lb90 lb
Warranty2 years2 years

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