I guess I'm lat to the party on this post< but hey Carl I'm a woodmizer owner as well. i own 2 i bought a very well used LT30G18 this machine has been one of my greatest investments. it was cheep to buy and after running some full synthetic oil and changing out about $800 worth of belts, bearings, and filters she is still screaming at 4780 hrs. Take care of them and they will love you in return. My newest investment is LT70! A huge investment but all the hydro's and the computer control has almost x6 my daily production and let me saw full time with 5 employees. BTW I'm not here to push Wm I'm just a proud owner but interested in a 2000 some day.