I have noticed folks talking about various brands of splitters. I did quite a bit of research before buying one. I bought a 37 ton from Northern Hydraulics. What a machine ! this thing has no conscious!. It has not refused to split anything I have put in it and believe me I'm pretty demanding. Also it has the Honda engine on it which is my favorite. Just my 2 cents for anyone thinking about buying a splitter. Also this is year 3 I have been using it.