A full beam splitter for people who burn several cords a year and want a Briggs & Stratton engine.
Amazon $1,649The YARDMAX YU3266 32-Ton Gas and the YARDMAX YS3265 32-Ton Gas are evenly matched, rated 4.1 and 4.0. The YARDMAX YU3266 32-Ton Gas costs $50 less ($1,649 vs $1,699).
A 32 ton half beam splitter for those who like loading from the open side, at a fair price per ton.
Amazon $1,699Prices 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.
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 weight | YARDMAX YU3266 32-Ton Gas | YARDMAX YS3265 32-Ton Gas |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.1/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Value 30% | 87 $51.53 per ton ($1,649, 32 tons) | 84 $53.09 per ton ($1,699, 32 tons) |
| Force 20% | 84 32 tons of splitting force | 84 32 tons of splitting force |
| Speed 15% | 34 15.3 second cycle | 33 15.4 second cycle |
| Capacity 15% | 100 takes logs up to 26 in long | 100 takes logs up to 25.5 in long |
| Warranty 20% | 50 3-year warranty | 50 3-year warranty |
Specifications
| YARDMAX YU3266 32-Ton Gas | YARDMAX YS3265 32-Ton Gas | |
|---|---|---|
| Splitting | ||
| Splitting force | 32 tons | 32 tons |
| Cycle time | 15.3 s | 15.4 s |
| Longest log | 26 in | 25.5 in |
| Orientation | Horizontal and vertical | Horizontal and vertical |
| Kinetic | No | No |
| Power | ||
| Power | Gas | Gas |
| Engine or motor | - | 208 cc (Briggs & Stratton CR950) |
| Build | ||
| Log cradles | Yes | Yes |
| Towable | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | 91.5 x 48 x 37 in | 91.5 x 47.5 x 37 in |
| Weight | 524.7 lb | 487.2 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
