Hi, Just FYI, I bought a split-fire 16 years ago (I'd have to run down the barn to give you the Model #, but at the time it was their best one, and at the time it was advertised 25 tons of force. I just left their website, and see no current 25 ton Models. Anyway,), and have used it with my Kubota 2910hsd to split the wood needed to heat my home, and much of the wood my next-door-neighbor buddy used. I live in Northern Virginia, heat only with wood, and never have had a problem with my split-fire. I managed to roll some 5' diameter oak up on to it (THAT took me a while). Just wanted to say that you will not find a better splitter (IMO). That's all. I called them once with a question, and the owner and the designer (this was when I first got it) both called me back, together. THAT's the kind of company it is. Built to last forever, it is. Mine is good as new.