running a splitter off a tractor

[hautions11]

Splitter

The tractor has a supply and return line at the back of the tractor right off the pump. This tractor even runs the rear trans-axel off the hydrautics. The splitter simply plugs in and the controls are on the splitter. Runs just above idle and splits everything! It is also set up on a 3 point if you prefer and the wheels come off. I don't mind towing it behind and I believe it is more stable that way. Too dark for pics at the moment, I'll try Thurs.

 

[olyman]

kewl-----pics------cause i cant get it pictured in my mind----

 

[PWB]

I run a fatctory built 4 x 24" cylinder splitter off a Ford dexta, circa 1960. I know the hydraulics are rated for about 2500 lbs, but the flow isn't great, maybe 4 or 5 gal/min?? Point is, it will split anything I throw at it, but it's not fast. You've got more than enough tractor unless you're trying to do major production to make money. Labour costs are a factor if you're trying to make money.........
YOu can always put an external pto pump/resovoir on it later if it's not fast enough!

 

[Jim Fisher]

I'll be splitting wood for around 5 hours a week for those that wanted to know..

I have been splitting with the cheapest 3 point splitter that Northern Tool sells. It works fine for me (John Deere 4300 - 9 gpm@2500 psi). My 56 year old back appreciates the ability to roll a log onto the splitter and then lift it to a comfortable working height to split using the 3 pt hitch.

Your tractor has a hydraulic system that is capable of running a front end loader and a small backhoe. I doubt that you'll be able to get your hydraulics up to operating temperature, let alone overheat them.

 

[trailbossusa]

I have been splitting with the cheapest 3 point splitter that Northern Tool sells. It works fine for me (John Deere 4300 - 9 gpm@2500 psi). My 56 year old back appreciates the ability to roll a log onto the splitter and then lift it to a comfortable working height to split using the 3 pt hitch.

Your tractor has a hydraulic system that is capable of running a front end loader and a small backhoe. I doubt that you'll be able to get your hydraulics up to operating temperature, let alone overheat them.

I run a 1959 Ford 860, never give it a thought of damaging the tractor at all, and never has. The end loader and backhoe attachment would/will taxi the system more than any log splitter would.

 

[olyman]

trailboss--your right about that--those would surely tax the hydraulics!!!!!!!!!!!