For splitting a lot of short firewood quickly from an outlet; the speed costs a lot more than a hydraulic electric.
Amazon $1,489
A low-cost electric splitter for homeowners splitting small rounds into stove wood.
- 6.5 tonsSplitting force
- 19 sCycle time
- 20.5 inLongest log
- 2 yearsWarranty
Price checked October 31, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- Splits 20 in stove lengths from a wall outlet with no engine to maintain
- A 19 second cycle is quick for a small electric
- Two-year residential warranty
- Stroke limiter shortens the ram travel for short logs
- Sits low on the ground with no stand included, so you bend for every log
- Logs over 10 in across are beyond it
- Only 90 days of cover if used commercially
How it scores
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Specifications
| Model number | YS0650 |
|---|---|
| Splitting | |
| Splitting force | 6.5 tons |
| Cycle time | 19 s |
| Longest log | 20.5 in |
| Largest diameter | 10 in |
| Orientation | Horizontal |
| Kinetic | No |
| Power | |
| Power | Electric |
| Engine or motor | 15 A |
| Build | |
| Log cradles | No |
| Towable | No |
| Dimensions | 40.5 x 13.8 x 19.3 in |
| Weight | 104.7 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years |
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