mickeyw
Bronze Member
- Joined
- Dec 10, 2012
- Messages
- 64
- Location
- Surrey, UK
- Tractor
- 1987 Renault 68-12, 1981 JD1640, 1973 Ford 3000
Hi All,
We have a 1981 JD1640 that I hope to use to power a log splitter I am currently building.
The JD has one pair of QD hydraulic outlets to the rear, these work with the one double-acting control valve fitted to the tractor. To date I have only had need to use these for a tipping trailer.
Initially I was told by an agri engineer that I would be able to run the splitter from these connections, using the splitter's own control valve. Further reading on here since then has brought doubt to my mind. There is talk about installing power beyond kits, but that not all models need these to achieve that external capability.
Can somebody please give me a little guidance on this subject? The splitter is very nearly finished, and I shall be a tad disappointed if I can't try it out.
TIA
We have a 1981 JD1640 that I hope to use to power a log splitter I am currently building.
The JD has one pair of QD hydraulic outlets to the rear, these work with the one double-acting control valve fitted to the tractor. To date I have only had need to use these for a tipping trailer.
Initially I was told by an agri engineer that I would be able to run the splitter from these connections, using the splitter's own control valve. Further reading on here since then has brought doubt to my mind. There is talk about installing power beyond kits, but that not all models need these to achieve that external capability.
Can somebody please give me a little guidance on this subject? The splitter is very nearly finished, and I shall be a tad disappointed if I can't try it out.
TIA