Are you splitting pine? The kind of wood you split makes a big difference. I built a 20 ton and wish I had bigger.

This is true too. Wood type and how dry it is when split make it split different as well as size. The amout of wood you plan on splitting changes what you need also. If you want a pickup load is way different then wanting 10 cords.

Well, some pine but I have ash and cottonwood to split also. One thing to remember I don't need to do two or 3 cords. This is at a remote area and anything that is easier on my shoulders from running an axe or splitting wedge would be nice.