I built my log splitter a couple years ago and I didn't know what I wanted to power it with. I had a couple old engines laying around but I decided to go new.My first thought was go Honda they have never let me down. A friend of mine told me he had bought a couple of Predator engines from Harbor Freight and they ran great. I don't hold a lot of faith in the "China Tool Store" but for $99 for a 6.5 hp motor it was worth a try , and $15 for a 2 year replacement warranty wasn't bad either. I can say that I have run about 15 cord through my splitter and not one issue. The motor starts 1 or 2 pulls every time , it is fairly quiet , and very fuel efficient. I bought another one and put it on the kids go-cart and they beat the heck out of it , no problems there either. I have to say I am impressed and I would recommend these engines to anyone. Maybe it wouldn't stand up to everyday use , but we haven't killed one yet.