Frank,
I own a Howse model 606 6' shredder. Bought new in 2014. Most sturdy implement I ever owned. That rascal weighs right at 900#. If I can lay it over with the bucket on the FEL of my tractor, whatever it is, is splinters. I use it from mowing to land clearing applications. It's a bad boy and I love it. Good luck.
Charlie
I hope the knee cap heals up soon.
