I have both,they both have advantages. You can easily transport the 3 point just about anywhere,and you can raise and lower it. The big disadvantages are it uses more fuel,and runs the hours up on a pretty expensive piece of equipment,and runs slower. The gas powered splitter is cheaper to run and can be positioned at a good spot and height,for comfort and accessibility,to bring the rounds to it. If you have a FEL you can lift several rounds to the hight of the splitter,split them and then simply put them back on the FEL and take them where you want. I used the 3 point for years,but have not used it since I got my stand alone. It simply splits more wood in less time and is easier to use. If I do have engine trouble,I can replace the engine(if need be) for about $300.00 dollars. tractor repairs tend to run higher. I can run about 4 to 6 hours on a gallon of gas,it is simple to fill and easy to run. I can leave other attachments hooked to the three point,like a blade or forks. With forks I can bring logs to the splitting point,cut them to length on the forks and take them away with the FEL, split and ready to dump or stack. I can also move that stand alone with any machine with a 2 " ball. Truck,ATV or Tractor. Being able to tow it with a truck allows me to get a load of wood cut and split miles away. Loading a truck is always easier when the wood is split and the mess stays where you split it.