Splitters that work upright, so heavy rounds roll onto the plate instead of being lifted.
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.
Best Vertical Log Splitters: Gas
- Full Boar H6038FB 38-Ton Gas#1 of 11Full review
A low-cost towable splitter for several cords a year, from YARDMAX’s value brand.
Amazon $1,654.69$1,654.6938 tons13.8 s24 in - Full Boar H6033FB 33-Ton Gas#2 of 11Full review
A low-cost towable splitter for several cords a year, from YARDMAX’s value brand.
Amazon $1,549$1,54933 tons14.3 s24 in - BILT HARD 40-Ton Gas#3 of 11Full review
Maximum force for the money for big hardwood, if an unproven brand and unknown warranty are acceptable.
Amazon $1,899.99$1,899.9940 tons16 s24 in - YARDMAX YU3666 35-Ton Gas#4 of 11Full review
A full beam splitter for people who burn several cords a year and want a Briggs & Stratton engine.
Amazon $1,739.99$1,739.9935 tons16.5 s26 in - YARDMAX YU4066 40-Ton Gas#5 of 11Full review
A full beam splitter for people who burn several cords a year and want a Briggs & Stratton engine.
Amazon $2,099$2,09940 tons15.2 s26.5 in - YARDMAX YU3266 32-Ton Gas#6 of 11Full review
A full beam splitter for people who burn several cords a year and want a Briggs & Stratton engine.
Amazon $1,649$1,64932 tons15.3 s26 in - YARDMAX YS3265 32-Ton Gas#7 of 11Full review
A 32 ton half beam splitter for those who like loading from the open side, at a fair price per ton.
Amazon $1,699$1,69932 tons15.4 s25.5 in - BILT HARD 30-Ton Gas#8 of 11Full review
A fast 30 ton towable splitter for several cords a year, from a less established brand.
Amazon $1,699.99$1,699.9930 tons11 s24 in - Champion 201314 37-Ton Gas#9 of 11Full review
For heating with wood and splitting big hardwood rounds every year.
Amazon $2,349$2,34937 tons16 s24 in - Champion 201312 27-Ton Gas#10 of 11Full review
A dependable mid-size gas splitter for several cords a year, with lifetime tech support from a big brand.
Amazon $1,979$1,97927 tons16 s24 in - SuperHandy GUO096 25-Ton Gas#11 of 11Full review
A compact vertical capable splitter for big diameter but short rounds.
Amazon $1,399.99$1,399.9925 tons12 s20 in
