Earthquake 43715 5-Ton Electric vs YARDMAX YS0650 6.5-Ton Electric

Last updated: October 31, 2026

The YARDMAX YS0650 6.5-Ton Electric is the better log splitter overall, rated 3.1 to 2.9. The YARDMAX YS0650 6.5-Ton Electric leads on value and force. The Earthquake 43715 5-Ton Electric wins on warranty. The YARDMAX YS0650 6.5-Ton Electric costs $70.99 less ($329 vs $399.99).

Earthquake 43715 5-Ton Electric vs YARDMAX YS0650 6.5-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 weightYARDMAX YS0650 6.5-Ton ElectricEarthquake 43715 5-Ton Electric
Overall rating3.1/52.9/5
Value 30%65 $50.62 per ton ($329, 6.5 tons)21 $80 per ton ($399.99, 5 tons)
Force 20%42 6.5 tons of splitting force17 5 tons of splitting force
Speed 15%40 19 second cycle33 20 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 warranty100 5-year warranty

Specifications

YARDMAX YS0650 6.5-Ton ElectricEarthquake 43715 5-Ton Electric
Splitting
Splitting force6.5 tons5 tons
Cycle time19 s20 s
Longest log20.5 in20 in
Largest diameter10 in10 in
OrientationHorizontal-
KineticNoNo
Power
PowerElectricElectric
Engine or motor15 A15 A
Voltage-120 V
Build
Log cradlesNo-
TowableNo-
Dimensions40.5 x 13.8 x 19.3 in40.5 x 13.9 x 18.1 in
Weight104.7 lb90 lb
Warranty2 years5 years

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