You can buy this log splitter for less than six one-day rentals of the same size unit. FedEx delivered three boxes weighing 137, 72 and 135 pounds each. Hydraulic fluid and engine oil are included. Excellent packing, each box had plywood on all sides. Our only assembly issue was that the threads on the hydraulic reservoir were painted. We wire brushed the threads but still had a hard time getting the threads on the low pressure hose to engage. Recommend removing the low pressure hose from the control valve, then attach the other end to the reservoir. Then reconnect to the control valve. This made it much easier to start the threads over the paint.
