YARDMAX YS0952 9-Ton Electric
#5 in ElectricFull review
For homeowners who want electric quiet but split tougher hardwood than a 5 or 6 ton model can manage.
Amazon $499$499
The YARDMAX YS0952 9-Ton Electric and the YARDMAX YS0650 6.5-Ton Electric are evenly matched, rated 3.2 and 3.1. The YARDMAX YS0952 9-Ton Electric leads on force. The YARDMAX YS0650 6.5-Ton Electric wins on speed and value. The YARDMAX YS0650 6.5-Ton Electric costs $170 less ($329 vs $499).
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
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 YS0952 9-Ton Electric for force (9 tons of splitting force vs 6.5 tons of splitting force).
- Choose the YARDMAX YS0650 6.5-Ton Electric for speed (19 second cycle vs 23 second cycle) and value ($50.62 per ton ($329, 6.5 tons) vs $55.44 per ton ($499, 9 tons)).
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 YS0952 9-Ton Electric | YARDMAX YS0650 6.5-Ton Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Value 30% | 56 $55.44 per ton ($499, 9 tons) | 65 $50.62 per ton ($329, 6.5 tons) |
| Force 20% | 83 9 tons of splitting force | 42 6.5 tons of splitting force |
| Speed 15% | 13 23 second cycle | 40 19 second cycle |
| Capacity 15% | 50 takes logs up to 20.5 in long | 50 takes logs up to 20.5 in long |
| Warranty 20% | 25 2-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| YARDMAX YS0952 9-Ton Electric | YARDMAX YS0650 6.5-Ton Electric | |
|---|---|---|
| Splitting | ||
| Splitting force | 9 tons | 6.5 tons |
| Cycle time | 23 s | 19 s |
| Longest log | 20.5 in | 20.5 in |
| Largest diameter | 12.6 in | 10 in |
| Orientation | Horizontal | Horizontal |
| Kinetic | No | No |
| Power | ||
| Power | Electric | Electric |
| Engine or motor | 15 A | 15 A |
| Build | ||
| Log cradles | - | No |
| Towable | No | No |
| Dimensions | 41.7 x 10.9 x 20.6 in | 40.5 x 13.8 x 19.3 in |
| Weight | 165 lb | 104.7 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |