This might be a little off-topic here, and if so, I'm sorry, but I have had dealers tell me that they don't recommend using splitters with the smaller tractors (under 35 hp or so) because it's too much strain on the hydraulics. One told me it "heats up the oil too much." Now, if this is the case, why don't they make splitters to just run off the PTO? It would cost more, sure, but for those who have to install an extra kit for the hydro in the rear, that much would be saved anyway. With my NH TC26DX having 19 pto hp, it would seem that any of the small tractors would have plenty of power there. If they can make a complete splitter with an little engine for $1000, it would seem they could do a PTO one for about the same, no? Maybe the problem is fuel? Would running the PTO at less than 540 rpm damage it somehow, if one wanted to just use the thing at more sedate engine rpms? Certainly even a quarter of the 19 pto HP should be plenty to run a splitter..