Powerhorse 3 pt. log splitter design flaw

[Jrrcorp]

I just put my new powerhorse 3 pt. log splitter together. I took a look at it when it was all done and thought, why does it not have legs or something to keep it up higher off the ground so that when you back up to it you can attach it to you lift arms? Take a look. The lift arm pins are on the ground. How have you guys dealt with this? I don't have the hoses to the tractor yet so I can't tell you how well it works but I will when it is all hooked up. Either I have to make a cradle for it to sit in when stored or make legs for it I guess.

 

[gc2310]

Can you turn the lift arms over?

 

[Jrrcorp]

Can you turn the lift arms over?

If I did, you couldn't rise it up high enough for a comfortable working height. Also it would not take care of the problem of attaching the top link. But that was a good thought. Thanks! I know that someone on the TBN network has solved this problem. TBNers are incredably resorceful.

 

[MarkV]

I think I would build a carriage that the whole thing could be set in so the lift pins were high enough to hook up. Might even add some casters to it so it could be stored out of the way easily being more of a seasonal use attachment.

I never liked the working height of my 3pt splitter so I permanently mounted it to a stand and use longer hoses. Now I just pick up the whole stand and splitter up with forks to move to different areas.

MarkV

 

[pitt_md]

Just block it up when you park it.

 

[CHDinCT]

Just bought the same unit and put it together last weekend. Here's a pic of what I did. I built it on cinder blocks so I could hook it up easy to measure the hoses, which I ordered and just received for install this weekend - can't wait. Haven't decided yet how I'm going to store it but the blocks will work for the time being. I do agree two swivel down legs would come in handy.

 

[Jrrcorp]

That's what I ended up doing for now too. It's sitting on a couple of concrete blocks. I probable will build a cradle for it. Putting casters on the cradle is a good idea. Thanks guys.

 

[Lobo 38]

Just bought the same unit and put it together last weekend. Here's a pic of what I did. I built it on cinder blocks so I could hook it up easy to measure the hoses, which I ordered and just received for install this weekend - can't wait. Haven't decided yet how I'm going to store it but the blocks will work for the time being. I do agree two swivel down legs would come in handy.

I noticed you bought this log splitter last year. Do you think it has worked well? I am thinking of buying one from Northern Tool in the next month. I would appreciate anything you could tell me that you may have experienced with it.

 

[jimgerken]

Here is how I dealt with that problem (see pics). I wanted it to have the range of working from ground level to about 30 inches. Also, wanted it to be quick hitchable. And later found it needed a wider work tray on the one side.

Now after using it a while, I find it to be a very capable splitter. I may move the control lever to the opposite side of the splitter now to get it on the same side as the throttle and three point lift lever.

 

[CBW1999]

I used to have a Case splitter like these. Worked awesome, only regret is that I sold it.

The Case (Ingersoll- now) splitter has rear wheels and a stand in the front. I think the working height was about 30 inches. No side "tables" as these have. But, the control lever was at the hitch end, that is the only way to go.

We could power it from a tractor, or a portable hydraulic pump we put together. That made it easy to transport without having to bring the tractor every time.

Three man crew made quick work to split a lot of wood. As long as you pay attention, and coordinate well.

here is a pic from the parts manual: