I just bought a mower with my first honda engine. I heard they run quieter. Its just as loud as my B&S mower. Nothing special. Not sure if they are any better on splitters perhaps others can comment.When I was checking TSC online for my area, the 22 ton is listed for $999. My listing shows B&S engines, the 28 ton had the Honda engine. I thought that most people did not like the B&S engines??