YARDMAX
YARDMAX YS0552 5-Ton Electric Log Splitter
$286.23Cheaper
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YARDMAX YS0552 5-Ton Electric Log Splitter vs Champion Power Equipment 201312 27-Ton Horizontal/Vertical Log Splitter
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. YARDMAX YS0552 5-Ton Electric Log Splitter is cheaper at $286.23. Every spec and price links to its source.
Champion Power Equipment
Champion Power Equipment 201312 27-Ton Horizontal/Vertical Log Splitter
$1499.99
Which is better: the YARDMAX YS0552 5-Ton Electric Log Splitter or Champion Power Equipment 201312 27-Ton Horizontal/Vertical Log Splitter?
The YARDMAX YS0552 5-Ton Electric Log Splitter wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The YARDMAX YS0552 5-Ton Electric Log Splitter is the cheaper at $286.23. The YARDMAX YS0552 5-Ton Electric Log Splitter both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | YARDMAX YS0552 5-Ton Electric Log Splitter | Champion Power Equipment 201312 27-Ton Horizontal/Vertical Log Splitter |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $286.23 | $1499.99 |
| Brand | YARDMAX | Champion Power Equipment |
| Released | — | — |
| Tonnage | 5 | 27 |
| Power source | electric (120V, 15A corded) | gas (Champion 224cc OHV 4-stroke engine) |
| Cycle time s | 16 | 16 |
| Log capacity (in) | 10 in diameter x 20.5 in length | 24 in length; 100 lb max log weight (max diameter not published) |
| Engine cc | — | 224 |
| Orientation | horizontal only | horizontal/vertical |
| Wheels | 2 wheels, 7 in (on removable stand) | 2 pneumatic wheels, 16 in |
| Weight (lb) | 108 | 465 |
Sources — YARDMAX YS0552 5-Ton Electric Log Splitter: yardmax.com (verified 2026-08-01). Champion Power Equipment 201312 27-Ton Horizontal/Vertical Log Splitter: championpowerequipment.com (verified 2026-08-01).
What's the difference between the YARDMAX YS0552 5-Ton Electric Log Splitter and Champion Power Equipment 201312 27-Ton Horizontal/Vertical Log Splitter?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Tonnage: YARDMAX YS0552 5-Ton Electric Log Splitter 5 vs Champion Power Equipment 201312 27-Ton Horizontal/Vertical Log Splitter 27
- Power source: YARDMAX YS0552 5-Ton Electric Log Splitter electric (120V, 15A corded) vs Champion Power Equipment 201312 27-Ton Horizontal/Vertical Log Splitter gas (Champion 224cc OHV 4-stroke engine)
- Log capacity (in): YARDMAX YS0552 5-Ton Electric Log Splitter 10 in diameter x 20.5 in length vs Champion Power Equipment 201312 27-Ton Horizontal/Vertical Log Splitter 24 in length; 100 lb max log weight (max diameter not published)
- Orientation: YARDMAX YS0552 5-Ton Electric Log Splitter horizontal only vs Champion Power Equipment 201312 27-Ton Horizontal/Vertical Log Splitter horizontal/vertical
- Wheels: YARDMAX YS0552 5-Ton Electric Log Splitter 2 wheels, 7 in (on removable stand) vs Champion Power Equipment 201312 27-Ton Horizontal/Vertical Log Splitter 2 pneumatic wheels, 16 in
- Weight (lb): YARDMAX YS0552 5-Ton Electric Log Splitter 108 vs Champion Power Equipment 201312 27-Ton Horizontal/Vertical Log Splitter 465