The past couple years I've been getting beat up splitting, shoulder, back and wrist hurting worse and worse. At $1000 bucks, 6 month same as cash, 0% interest, I gave it a try. I've read many times how impressed folks have been with this little machine. Saying they don't know why anyone would want a bigger machine. Well, so far I like it, but those other folks have never run a commercial machine. Back in the early 80's I had a Bliss Splitter. The builder said it took a min of 40HP to run it. I had a JD 2010 diesel and it ran it no problem. Complete apples to oranges comparison. I paid $3600 for the Bliss way back then. For the money this is just what I need now. What did impress me is how efficient I can work. With the trailer on the feed side, and the stack behind me, I can split and as the piston returns, turn around and stack. Then I can sweep up as I go. Split the Oak yesterday before work. I punch in at noon. Moved on to a pile of Hickory this morning. I found I had to put a piece of 2X6 on the foot so the wedge would go all the way through that stringy stuff. Now I've got to sell 6 cords before my 6 months are up to pay for it. Yep, I think this was a little over due, and I think I'll be happy with it, Joe.