skidloader for splitter

[blue924.9]

ok so we have a homemade splitter with a 6 inch cylinder with a 30 inch stroke, for many years we powered it with a buckeye hydraulics "auger-mate" that had an 8 hp briggs on it. this has powered the splitter for 15 plus years and is getting quite wore out. i could replace the briggs with a new one but the only problem is the auger mate is a high pressure low gpm pump so it gives enough pressure to twist the i beam on the splitter like a rubber band but it cycles quite slowly. i am wondering if the hydraulics on a skidloader with auxiliary ports on it would be capable of handling the constant load of a splitter, i would think they would be able to but want to make sure. am looking at a skidloader for snow removal and am going to make a woodshed going into the house that you can dump the loader bucket into the top to load instead of hand loading. if a skidloader isnt up to the task then i will be looking at compact tractors with a loader instead.

 

[olyman]

ok so we have a homemade splitter with a 6 inch cylinder with a 30 inch stroke, for many years we powered it with a buckeye hydraulics "auger-mate" that had an 8 hp briggs on it. this has powered the splitter for 15 plus years and is getting quite wore out. i could replace the briggs with a new one but the only problem is the auger mate is a high pressure low gpm pump so it gives enough pressure to twist the i beam on the splitter like a rubber band but it cycles quite slowly. i am wondering if the hydraulics on a skidloader with auxiliary ports on it would be capable of handling the constant load of a splitter, i would think they would be able to but want to make sure. am looking at a skidloader for snow removal and am going to make a woodshed going into the house that you can dump the loader bucket into the top to load instead of hand loading. if a skidloader isnt up to the task then i will be looking at compact tractors with a loader instead.

depends on the size of the skid steer......but they will move some oil!!!

 

[brenndatomu]

Yeah, depends on the model. Some have an optional "hi flow" hyd. pump too, I'm sure that would speed things up a bit. Of course if you are already used to "slow", then any skid steer with an aux port will do the job. The New Holland that we have at work has the hi flow option, it has a HUGE hyd oil cooler too, one like that that would be ideal for log splitter duty

 

[hupte]

here's mine. maybe give you some ideas. if I could build it again. I'd space it out from the machine about 6-12 inches, just to be a lil easier to see. Also I'd protect the hoses better. but all in all I'm very happy with it.

 

[nwmo_aggie]

Your choice, but I just can't bring myself to do that to my loader. Seems like pretty expensive hours to put on a machine where a cheap Briggs would do the job. I don't thing you'd hurt the loader physically, just the issue with hours/resale value, maintenance and fuel use.

 

[blue924.9]

For clarification this splitter is not mounted to the bucket, it's on wheels.

Also resale isn't a problem we user them till they die. In other words it won't get traded off unless we buy one don't like it and sell it before we use it much

 

[blue924.9]

And since I work at á deere dealer and get a discount it will probably be a deere but we have a few other from trade ins I'm looking at

 

[nwmo_aggie]

That's fine, I just find that it's more expensive to put hours on a 50hp diesel to do a job of a 8-10hp toss in the trash when used up single cylinder.

That said, there are times when one of those like the video was posted for would be pretty handy.

 

[olyman]

And since I work at á deere dealer and get a discount it will probably be a deere but we have a few other from trade ins I'm looking at

gehl.........

 

[blue924.9]

Yes we have a gehl a 02 4635

 

[tla100]

That's fine, I just find that it's more expensive to put hours on a 50hp diesel to do a job of a 8-10hp toss in the trash when used up single cylinder.

That said, there are times when one of those like the video was posted for would be pretty handy.

Exactly my thoughts, I can run for about 4-5 hours on a small tank of gasoline, 1/2 gallon on 6 1/2 hp. if running skidloader hard for same time would use probably 2 gallon an hour.

Have only run jackhammer and auger on a Bobcat, so hard to say how a single cylinder would react on your loader.

 

[Cheesecutter]

I have a 4x24 cylinder on my skidsteer mounted splitter. As far as cycle time its not overly fast, but I mainly use it to knock rounds down to a size I can handle. I agree, seems like a waste to use a skidsteer for only the hydraulics. Have you considered converting your splitter to mounted style. I have a Bobcat 751, but New Holland skidsteers are definitely worth a look.

 

[sam-tip]

It will work fine. I used my bobcat to power my first splitter. 18 gallons per minute on std flow and 26 gpm on high flow. Only problem was the skid steer had more power than the splitter could handle. The splitter finally gave out. It did use more fuel but it was fast.

 

[shamusturbo]

Skidsteer hookup is fine, but I agree with all of the comments made so far. Save yourself the fuel and wear/tear on the skidsteer and get a cheap motor from Harbor Freight to power the splitter. I believe a 9 HP is about $160. I have had both a 9 and 13 HP motor from there that we have absolutely abused and it still runs like a champ. They are Honda replicas. Change the oil and never worry about killing it. And with the motor on the splitter, you can move it without the needed power of the skidsteer. If you do take the skidsteer route, mount the unit on a $250 mount plate upside down, run the hydraulics through the aux control on the joystick, and never leave the seat of the skidsteer. (Google Wallenstein WX-410 for reference)

 

[blue924.9]

guy offered me a deal on a 22 hp diesel engine out a older skidloader, might rig that up to make a stand alone hydraulic setup instead of a splitter, i would imagine i could move a large amount of oil with 22 hp

 

[nwmo_aggie]

I'd say depends on the pump...may not move any more than what you have now unless this motor is turning faster. Regardless, still may be a cheaper option for you than the loader deal.