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I have been looking for a splitter for a while hoping to find a good used unit but no luck there, seems they are either over priced or extremely old. I have done quite a bit of research and had just about decided on the 22 ton unit from Tractor Supply that was $ 999 ( 190cc briggs, 11GPM pump) which seems to get great reviews. Tractor supply also had a 28 ton for $ 1,499 but was the same as the 22 ton with a larger cylinder. Decided to stop by the local Orschelns and they had same unit labeled as Country Tuff that was $ 1099 but in looking they also had a 28 ton splitter that has a 277 cc Kohler, 16GPM pump, and 4 1/2" cylinder for $ 1,499. It looks like this size motor and pump are typically used on the 30 - 37 ton units. I guess it boils down to the Tractor supply 22 ton $ 999 or the Orchelins 28 ton for $ 1,499. The Orschelins seems to be a lot more machine but is it worth $ 500 more ? It seems like to get this size motor and pump typically is in the $ 1,800 dollar range. Seems like a good deal but am I missing something ? Anyone have any input on the Kohler engine? Any help is appreciated. Thanks