Old Bobcat Aux hydraulics vs stand alone gas engine log splitter, your thoughts?
Hi Guys,
Still trying to decide which way to go for my log splitter. I have some big Maple to split and would like something 25+ tons. I have both 4" and 5" cylinders, all the valves etc. but can't decide which way to go, use the AUX hydraulics on my Bobcat 720, which has 10GPM at 2100 PSI or use my 9HP or 14HP gas engines and build a stand alone unit. If I use a 2 stage 16 GPM pump and the 5" cylinder with the Bobcat I will get 20 tons, with the gas engines, about 29 tons. The gas engines will be faster as well. Bobcat benefits are ...faster to get something going, and quick connects to the already installed AUX hydraulics. Could also make a Bobtach attachment plate for the machine so it's completely portable.
Your thoughts? Anyone run a splitter on an older Bobcat?
Cheers
Paul
Hi Guys,
Still trying to decide which way to go for my log splitter. I have some big Maple to split and would like something 25+ tons. I have both 4" and 5" cylinders, all the valves etc. but can't decide which way to go, use the AUX hydraulics on my Bobcat 720, which has 10GPM at 2100 PSI or use my 9HP or 14HP gas engines and build a stand alone unit. If I use a 2 stage 16 GPM pump and the 5" cylinder with the Bobcat I will get 20 tons, with the gas engines, about 29 tons. The gas engines will be faster as well. Bobcat benefits are ...faster to get something going, and quick connects to the already installed AUX hydraulics. Could also make a Bobtach attachment plate for the machine so it's completely portable.
Your thoughts? Anyone run a splitter on an older Bobcat?
Cheers
Paul
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