Marshalltown YP985M Masonry
- Masonry
- 1
- 8 ounces
- 1 × 1 × 1 inches
- Better rated than 94%
A light single-piece masonry tool from a trusted trade name, worth it mainly if you already know Marshalltown's catalog.
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How it ranks among the 67 masonries we track
4.8★ across 248 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
248 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
200+ bought on Amazon last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 67 masonries we track - how the scorecard works · full masonries data report. Confidence: medium - useful but incomplete evidence.Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
The Marshalltown YP985M is a masonry hand tool weighing half a pound, sold as a single piece. Marshalltown built its name on trowels, floats, and jointers for concrete and masonry finishing work.
At 0.5 pounds this is a light, easily handled tool rather than a heavy-duty implement, consistent with a finishing or detail tool in the masonry trade. The listed dimensions of 1 x 1 x 1 inches do not reflect an actual tool size and read as a packaging artifact, so they are left out here.
- 0.5 lb weight
- Single-piece tool
- Marshalltown masonry line
- Trade-grade finishing tool
Who it's for
Masons and concrete workers who trust Marshalltown's trade tool line. Not useful for buyers outside masonry or concrete finishing work.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Light at 0.5 lb for extended handheld use
- Marshalltown trade pedigree
- Sold as one piece
- Listed dimensions appear unreliable, so exact size is unconfirmed
Performance notes
A 0.5 pound weight keeps hand fatigue low over long finishing sessions, typical of trowel-family tools rather than striking or demolition tools.
Specifications
| Brand | MARSHALLTOWN |
|---|---|
| Model | YP985M |
| Pieces | 1 |
| Item Weight | 8 ounces |
| Dimensions | 1 × 1 × 1 inches |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in masonries.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshalltown YP985M MasonryThis product | 4.8 / 5 | 248 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Double PAINTBRUSH3INCH MasonryDouble | 4.6 / 5 | 819 | 4.3 / 5 |
| QEP 10060 MasonryQEP | 4.6 / 5 | 1,431 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Fiskars 79786931J MasonryFiskars | 4.4 / 5 | 1,728 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Troxell 09-55U MasonryTroxell | 4.7 / 5 | 1,064 | 4.2 / 5 |
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Questions about the MARSHALLTOWN YP985M
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
How much does the YP985M weigh?
0.5 pounds.
Does it come as a set?
No, it is listed as a single piece.
What brand makes the YP985M?
Marshalltown, a masonry and concrete finishing tool maker.