handcuff
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Hey team,
Sorry if this is in the wrong forum - couldn't determine if it's best to post here or in hydraulics, but most of the question is about an attachment so I posted here. If it belongs elsewhere, please let me know or feel free to move it.
I have been thinking of building/buying a log splitter that is attached to the FEL and runs from the 3rd remote (otherwise used for grapple). I like the idea of an inverted splitter, so I can set it down on top of large logs and split them in-place without having to man-handle large circles.
As I'm thinking of this, I am trying to figure out what 'power' I need, and if this is even a valid idea. I've seen some pictures/videos of others that have done it, but most of the similar attachments are built for a Skid Steer. I'm receiving delivery of a 42HP Kioti in a week or so (traded in my 24HP Kubota, so it's quite a step up), and trying to see if that will be sufficient to run it.
I've found the metal structure (track, wedge, SSQA, etc.) all put together for this, but it doesn't have a cylinder. The guy that has it bent a cylinder on it by not having a regulator on his 90HP Bobcat, and has found a different method for splitting wood that doesn't require this tool. When I told him about my tractor, he said he didn't think the 42HP tractor would be sufficiently powered to destroy a cylinder, so said a regulator probably wouldn't be necessary.
I've also found a new cylinder being sold locally. It's a HydroWorks 3.0" bore and a 24" stroke, with 2500 psi. I assume this is sufficient, but I've never worked with hydraulics so don't know if I'm out of my league here or not.
Total price for everything would be somewhere between $350-400, so it's not a huge investment if it doesn't work. However, I don't want to 'blow' $350 if those of you who are wiser and more experienced know that this is a no-go from the start.
Anyway, thanks for any advice.
Sorry if this is in the wrong forum - couldn't determine if it's best to post here or in hydraulics, but most of the question is about an attachment so I posted here. If it belongs elsewhere, please let me know or feel free to move it.
I have been thinking of building/buying a log splitter that is attached to the FEL and runs from the 3rd remote (otherwise used for grapple). I like the idea of an inverted splitter, so I can set it down on top of large logs and split them in-place without having to man-handle large circles.
As I'm thinking of this, I am trying to figure out what 'power' I need, and if this is even a valid idea. I've seen some pictures/videos of others that have done it, but most of the similar attachments are built for a Skid Steer. I'm receiving delivery of a 42HP Kioti in a week or so (traded in my 24HP Kubota, so it's quite a step up), and trying to see if that will be sufficient to run it.
I've found the metal structure (track, wedge, SSQA, etc.) all put together for this, but it doesn't have a cylinder. The guy that has it bent a cylinder on it by not having a regulator on his 90HP Bobcat, and has found a different method for splitting wood that doesn't require this tool. When I told him about my tractor, he said he didn't think the 42HP tractor would be sufficiently powered to destroy a cylinder, so said a regulator probably wouldn't be necessary.
I've also found a new cylinder being sold locally. It's a HydroWorks 3.0" bore and a 24" stroke, with 2500 psi. I assume this is sufficient, but I've never worked with hydraulics so don't know if I'm out of my league here or not.
Total price for everything would be somewhere between $350-400, so it's not a huge investment if it doesn't work. However, I don't want to 'blow' $350 if those of you who are wiser and more experienced know that this is a no-go from the start.
Anyway, thanks for any advice.