Log Splitter Question

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bstnh1

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I recently picked up a used MTD 31 ton splitter. It doesn't appear to have been used much, but it seems to have a lot of play between the sides of the wedge plate and the edge of the beam which allows the wedge to move a bit from side to side. Anyone know if play in this area is required or if there should be only a minimum amount?
 
   / Log Splitter Question #2  
How much play are you talking about?
 
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With the ram extended there's probably a half inch either way.
 
   / Log Splitter Question #4  
If the material that rides the edge has worn down that is sandwiched the two clamping assembly's, you could replace it and be as tight an when new. You need some play, and it should be lubed often.
 
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Half an inch seems to be about right. On my 2009 13 ton splitter the play is about one centimetre.
 

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   / Log Splitter Question #6  
Half an inch seems to be about right. On my 2009 13 ton splitter the play is about one centimetre.

Wow.!! Beautiful wood.

Is that truely a 13 ton splitter.??

I would like to have a 22 ton splitter, I just don't know how this "ton" rateing relates to splitting. In other words, if yours is a 13 ton, I am thinking a 22 ton splitter would be more than adequate for most firewoods.

Does your 13t split Oak.??

Nice unit, by the way.
 
   / Log Splitter Question #7  
Wow.!! Beautiful wood.

Is that truely a 13 ton splitter.??

I would like to have a 22 ton splitter, I just don't know how this "ton" rateing relates to splitting. In other words, if yours is a 13 ton, I am thinking a 22 ton splitter would be more than adequate for most firewoods.

Does your 13t split Oak.??

Nice unit, by the way.
13 tons is the pressure applied by the hydraulic cylinder, it is one of the elements to take into consideration. But you must also take into account the rigidity of the frame, the shape of the wedge, the knots in the wood, etc.
This splitter does split oak, the difficulty is not the wood being hard but the fibers not being straight. I get into trouble when there are lots of knots and branches stemming off the main piece of timber.
I chose the model because it appeared to be compatible with the performance of the 3520's hydraulics. I think a 22 ton splitter would split anything, but do you have enough oil flow to feed such an enormous cylinder ?
 
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My gosh is that wood for your home fire place its huge, length and diameter still, must be the big final pieces once its hot.
 
   / Log Splitter Question #9  
The pressure is the driving force. Same cyl with different pressures.

4 in cyl, 2 in shaft, 3000 psi = 37,699 lbs = 18.84 T

------------------- 2500 psi = 31,416 lbs = 15.7 T

--------------------2000 psi = 25,133 lbs = 12.56 T

GPM will dictate the speed of a complete cycle. The more GPM's, the cycle time is reduced/shorter.

Fast extend will decrease the cycle time also.
 
   / Log Splitter Question #10  
13 tons is the pressure applied by the hydraulic cylinder, it is one of the elements to take into consideration. But you must also take into account the rigidity of the frame, the shape of the wedge, the knots in the wood, etc.
This splitter does split oak, the difficulty is not the wood being hard but the fibers not being straight. I get into trouble when there are lots of knots and branches stemming off the main piece of timber.
I chose the model because it appeared to be compatible with the performance of the 3520's hydraulics. I think a 22 ton splitter would split anything, but do you have enough oil flow to feed such an enormous cylinder ?

I should have been more clear....I am wanting a stand alone unit, not pto.

Thanks.
 
 
 
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