Yardmax Gas Log Splitter 40 Ton 2-Way Half Beam Briggs & Stratton Engine XR1450
- 40 tons of splitting force
- 2-way half beam, loads from either side
- Briggs & Stratton engine, model XR1450
- 552.3 pounds
- Orange
Updated 2 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A gas half beam splitter built for rural jobs and second properties. It lists force and weight but no cycle time, log length or dimensions.
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ASIN: B0CTJL4YVGModel: YS4065Category: Log Splitters
Overview
At a summer house or deer camp, this Yardmax splitter puts a Briggs & Stratton gas engine behind a two-way half beam, so logs can be loaded from either side of the machine. The description calls the design compact, rugged and easy to assemble.
Reason to buy: full stated splitting force in a half beam body that is described as easier to transport than a full beam. Limitation: the listing is short, with no log length, cycle time, tank or oil figures.
Who it's for
Owners of a second home or hunting camp who want to split their own logs and move the machine between sites will like the half beam layout. Buyers who need detailed capacity numbers should confirm them with the seller first.
Pros and cons
- Strong stated splitting force
- Loads from either side
- Briggs & Stratton gas engine
- Described as easy to transport
- Very heavy as listed
- Dimensions not listed
- No cycle time or log length given
- Gas engine needs fuel and oil
Performance notes
Splitting force comes from the hydraulic ram, which the description says matches the full beam version despite the half beam body. Loading from either side lets one person feed logs from whichever side is convenient, and the engine supplies the power to the hydraulic pump.
Specifications
| Brand | YARDMAX |
|---|---|
| Model | YS4065 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 552.3 pounds |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Splitting force | 40 tons |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Power source | Gas |
| Construction & materials | |
| Color | Orange |
| Other details | |
| Beam type | 2-way half beam |
| Engine | Briggs & Stratton XR1450 |
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Yardmax YS4065 an electric log splitter?
No. The title names a gas model with a Briggs & Stratton XR1450 engine.
Does half beam mean less splitting force on the Yardmax YS4065?
The description says the half beam splitter provides all the splitting force of the full beam version. It does not publish cycle time or log length.
Can the Yardmax YS4065 split logs vertically?
The listing calls it 2-way and says logs can be loaded from either side of the machine. It does not mention vertical operation.