YARDMAX · Updated August 2026
YARDMAX YS0552 5-Ton Electric Log Splitter: price & specs
YARDMAX YS0552 5-Ton Electric Log Splitter. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: yardmax.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
The YARDMAX YS0552 5-Ton Electric Log Splitter is listed at $286.23 on yardmax.com as of 2026-08-01, #3 cheapest of 7 log splitters (median $297.74); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Silver Deskmark — 85/100 pay-blind standing, #4 of 9 in class.
Verified Aug 1, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
Cheapest log splitters: WEN 56207 6.5-Ton Electric Log Splitter — $219.99
Is the YARDMAX YS0552 5-Ton Electric Log Splitter a good buy?
At $286, the YARDMAX YS0552 5-Ton Electric Log Splitter is #3 cheapest of the 7 log splitters we track, where the median is $297.74. On the spec sheet, its tonnage of 5 is the lowest of the 12, and its cycle time s of 16 is at the median of the 9.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $286.23 Retail price observed at martquickly.com (listed out of stock at time of access); yardmax.com and Lowe's do not display price directly. |
|---|---|
| Brand | YARDMAX |
| Released | — |
| Tonnage | 5 |
| Power source | electric (120V, 15A corded) |
| Cycle time s | 16 |
| Log capacity (in) | 10 in diameter x 20.5 in length |
| Engine cc | — |
| Orientation | horizontal only |
| Wheels | 2 wheels, 7 in (on removable stand) |
| Weight (lb) | 108 |
Source: yardmax.com (verified 2026-08-01) · corroborated by martquickly.com. YARDMAX's own product page for the YS0552 confirms: 5-ton splitting power, single 15A/120V circuit, 16-second cycle time per stroke, max log capacity 20.5 in. length x 10 in. diameter, 7 in. wheels, removable stand and log tray, and 108 lb weight. Orientation recorded as horizontal-only (beam-and-wedge design with stand; no vertical mode advertised). Price $286.23 observed at martquickly.com; yardmax.com and Lowe's list the SKU but did not expose a price to automated fetch.
Is the YARDMAX YS0552 5-Ton Electric Log Splitter worth it vs cheaper log splitters?
YARDMAX YS0552 5-Ton Electric Log Splitter against its closest cheaper and pricier log splitters on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 7 ranked
| Product | Price | Tonnage | Power source | Cycle time s | Log capacity (in) | Orientation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YARDMAX YS0552 5-Ton Electric Log Splitter this | $286.23 | 5 | electric (120V, 15A corded) | 16 | 10 in diameter x 20.5 in length | horizontal only |
| Sun Joe LJ10M 10-Ton Manual Hydraulic Log Splitter | $249 | 10 | manual (foot/hand-operated hydraulic pump, no motor) | — | 8 in diameter x 18 in length | horizontal only |
| Southland SELS60 6-Ton Electric Log Splitter | $297.74 | 6 | electric (120V, 60Hz, 15A, 1.75 HP motor) | 18 | 10 in diameter x 20.5 in length | horizontal only |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the YARDMAX YS0552 5-Ton Electric Log Splitter cost?
The YARDMAX YS0552 5-Ton Electric Log Splitter has a US price of $286.23 (Retail price observed at martquickly.com (listed out of stock at time of access); yardmax.com and Lowe's do not display price directly.), as of 2026-08-01.
How does the YARDMAX YS0552 5-Ton Electric Log Splitter compare on price?
At $286, the YARDMAX YS0552 5-Ton Electric Log Splitter is #3 cheapest of the 7 log splitters we track, where the median is $297.74.
What are the YARDMAX YS0552 5-Ton Electric Log Splitter's key specs?
YARDMAX YS0552 5-Ton Electric Log Splitter (YARDMAX): tonnage 5, power source electric (120V, 15A corded), cycle time s 16, log capacity in 10 in diameter x 20.5 in length, orientation horizontal only. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-08-01.
Price of record: $286.23 at yardmax.com, 2026-08-01. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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