The Chipper Shredder is a real work horse. I have a lot of clean-up to do on my property after the fires in October. The machine has taken everything I can throw at it. The only complaint I have is the brushes that cover the shredder chute are to stiff. It makes running leaves and twigs etc. through the machnie a pain. I think I read on an other post that they will lossen up with time. Hope so. I really like the quick hitch. It makes life a lot easier.