YARDMAX YS0650 6.5-Ton Electric
#6 in ElectricFull review
A low-cost electric splitter for homeowners splitting small rounds into stove wood.
Amazon $329$329
The YARDMAX YS0650 6.5-Ton Electric is the better log splitter overall, rated 3.1 to 2.3. The YARDMAX YS0650 6.5-Ton Electric leads on value, speed and force. The YARDMAX YS0650 6.5-Ton Electric costs $163.64 less ($329 vs $492.64).
DR Pilot 6TE Electric
#14 in ElectricFull review
A light electric splitter for small stove wood, but other 6 to 7 ton electrics do the same work for less.
Amazon $492.64$492.64
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?
- Choose the YARDMAX YS0650 6.5-Ton Electric for value ($50.62 per ton ($329, 6.5 tons) vs $82.11 per ton ($492.64, 6 tons)), speed (19 second cycle vs 26 second cycle) and force (6.5 tons of splitting force vs 6 tons of splitting force).
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 weight | YARDMAX YS0650 6.5-Ton Electric | DR Pilot 6TE Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.1/5 | 2.3/5 |
| Value 30% | 65 $50.62 per ton ($329, 6.5 tons) | 19 $82.11 per ton ($492.64, 6 tons) |
| Force 20% | 42 6.5 tons of splitting force | 33 6 tons of splitting force |
| Speed 15% | 40 19 second cycle | 0 26 second cycle |
| Capacity 15% | 50 takes logs up to 20.5 in long | 44 takes logs up to 20 in long |
| Warranty 20% | 25 2-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| YARDMAX YS0650 6.5-Ton Electric | DR Pilot 6TE Electric | |
|---|---|---|
| Splitting | ||
| Splitting force | 6.5 tons | 6 tons |
| Cycle time | 19 s | 26 s |
| Longest log | 20.5 in | 20 in |
| Largest diameter | 10 in | 10 in |
| Orientation | Horizontal | - |
| Kinetic | No | No |
| Power | ||
| Power | Electric | Electric |
| Engine or motor | 15 A | - |
| Voltage | - | 120 V |
| Build | ||
| Log cradles | No | - |
| Towable | No | - |
| Dimensions | 40.5 x 13.8 x 19.3 in | 37.5 x 13.5 x 19 in |
| Weight | 104.7 lb | 90 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |