YARDMAX YU4066 40-Ton Gas
#5 in GasFull review
A full beam splitter for people who burn several cords a year and want a Briggs & Stratton engine.
Amazon $2,099$2,099
4.0/5
A 32 ton half beam splitter for those who like loading from the open side, at a fair price per ton.
- 32 tonsSplitting force
- 15.4 sCycle time
- 25.5 inLongest log
- 3 yearsWarranty
Check price at Amazon$1,699
Price checked October 31, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Half beam leaves the operator side open for loading
- Tilts vertical for heavy rounds
- Tows behind a vehicle with a 2 in ball
- Three-year residential warranty on the splitter
Cons
- Engine and hydraulic parts get shorter cover than the frame
- Costs more than the full beam YU3266 with the same force
- Log table costs extra
How it scores
The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its power source. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | YS3265 |
|---|---|
| Splitting | |
| Splitting force | 32 tons |
| Cycle time | 15.4 s |
| Longest log | 25.5 in |
| Orientation | Horizontal and vertical |
| Kinetic | No |
| Power | |
| Power | Gas |
| Engine or motor | 208 cc (Briggs & Stratton CR950) |
| Build | |
| Log cradles | Yes |
| Towable | Yes |
| Dimensions | 91.5 x 47.5 x 37 in |
| Weight | 487.2 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years |
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