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Sun Joe LJ10M 10-Ton Manual Hydraulic Log Splitter
$249Cheaper
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Sun Joe LJ10M 10-Ton Manual Hydraulic Log Splitter vs YARDMAX YS0552 5-Ton Electric Log Splitter
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Sun Joe LJ10M 10-Ton Manual Hydraulic Log Splitter is cheaper at $249. Every spec and price links to its source.
YARDMAX
YARDMAX YS0552 5-Ton Electric Log Splitter
$286.23
Which is better: the Sun Joe LJ10M 10-Ton Manual Hydraulic Log Splitter or YARDMAX YS0552 5-Ton Electric Log Splitter?
The Sun Joe LJ10M 10-Ton Manual Hydraulic Log Splitter wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Sun Joe LJ10M 10-Ton Manual Hydraulic Log Splitter is the cheaper at $249. The Sun Joe LJ10M 10-Ton Manual Hydraulic Log Splitter both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Sun Joe LJ10M 10-Ton Manual Hydraulic Log Splitter | YARDMAX YS0552 5-Ton Electric Log Splitter |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $249 | $286.23 |
| Brand | Sun Joe | YARDMAX |
| Released | — | — |
| Tonnage | 10 | 5 |
| Power source | manual (foot/hand-operated hydraulic pump, no motor) | electric (120V, 15A corded) |
| Cycle time s | — | 16 |
| Log capacity (in) | 8 in diameter x 18 in length | 10 in diameter x 20.5 in length |
| Engine cc | — | — |
| Orientation | horizontal only | horizontal only |
| Wheels | 2 casters, 2.48 in | 2 wheels, 7 in (on removable stand) |
| Weight (lb) | 87 | 108 |
Sources — Sun Joe LJ10M 10-Ton Manual Hydraulic Log Splitter: manualslib.com (verified 2026-08-01). YARDMAX YS0552 5-Ton Electric Log Splitter: yardmax.com (verified 2026-08-01).
What's the difference between the Sun Joe LJ10M 10-Ton Manual Hydraulic Log Splitter and YARDMAX YS0552 5-Ton Electric Log Splitter?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Tonnage: Sun Joe LJ10M 10-Ton Manual Hydraulic Log Splitter 10 vs YARDMAX YS0552 5-Ton Electric Log Splitter 5
- Power source: Sun Joe LJ10M 10-Ton Manual Hydraulic Log Splitter manual (foot/hand-operated hydraulic pump, no motor) vs YARDMAX YS0552 5-Ton Electric Log Splitter electric (120V, 15A corded)
- Log capacity (in): Sun Joe LJ10M 10-Ton Manual Hydraulic Log Splitter 8 in diameter x 18 in length vs YARDMAX YS0552 5-Ton Electric Log Splitter 10 in diameter x 20.5 in length
- Wheels: Sun Joe LJ10M 10-Ton Manual Hydraulic Log Splitter 2 casters, 2.48 in vs YARDMAX YS0552 5-Ton Electric Log Splitter 2 wheels, 7 in (on removable stand)
- Weight (lb): Sun Joe LJ10M 10-Ton Manual Hydraulic Log Splitter 87 vs YARDMAX YS0552 5-Ton Electric Log Splitter 108