Just an observation

[KFree]

For me, the pump output is sufficient. A full cycle is about 12 seconds so that's about 10 splits a minute (it splits both ways). I just wish I had more pressure sometimes. On really knotty wood that doesn't split, it has to cut through it and sometimes doesn't make it. With the 6" wedge, I split up to 20" diameter hickory without too much trouble. There is a lot to be said for technique with only 2200 PSI to work with.

Here is a link to the one I have.

Powerhorse Horizontal Log Splitter — 3 Pt., 13-Ton Ram Force, 3in. x 18in. Cylinder | Log Splitters | Northern Tool + Equipment

With the loader, I wonder if it is taking a lot of flow to regenerate on the 3pt...and if so, is there anything I can do about it.

 

[shawnjvl]

Wow thats a really nice unit.

 

[scoops]

Kfree,

My 226 is configured the same as yours, less the wood splitter

My loader has always been very responsive.
How long in seconds are you talking about from a full curl down to up, and up to down? and also how about full lift from up to down and down to up?
Both with the valve open and then closed?

I was always under the impression that should not operate the
hydraulics with the 3pt valve in the closed position, I could swear I read that in the manual somewhere a whiles back.

 

[winston1]

Kfree,

My 226 is configured the same as yours, less the wood splitter

My loader has always been very responsive.
How long in seconds are you talking about from a full curl down to up, and up to down? and also how about full lift from up to down and down to up?
Both with the valve open and then closed?

I was always under the impression that should not operate the
hydraulics with the 3pt valve in the closed position, I could swear I read that in the manual somewhere a whiles back.

You are not suppose to operate the three point with the stop valve closed. You can operate the loader or the auxiliary port. The 3 point handle actually operates the auxiliary. You can still deadhead the auxiliary unless you have a return hooked up like Kfree does.

 

[KFree]

Kfree,

My 226 is configured the same as yours, less the wood splitter

My loader has always been very responsive.
How long in seconds are you talking about from a full curl down to up, and up to down? and also how about full lift from up to down and down to up?
Both with the valve open and then closed?

I was always under the impression that should not operate the
hydraulics with the 3pt valve in the closed position, I could swear I read that in the manual somewhere a whiles back.

I'll have to time it tomorrow. I've got about a cord to split right now from todays cutting so I'll have it out tomorrow. Taking my better half out to dinner tonight.

On the valve, once I have it closed, the 3pt has to be in the full raise position or else it will try to deadhead. Don't ask how I know that.

 

[KFree]

I like to hook my loaders and log splitters and and backhoes by cuting the small line. then i put a 3/8 pipe thread in.then i can go in my loaders and out.and then put hydyraulic break away couplers in the back by my 3pt. for backhoes and splitter. Ray Coldwater loaders

So, if I were to reconfigure and do it that way, should I 'T' the line before the power steering divider? I'd rather have it plumbed to where I can still operate the 3pt because I'd love to have a hydraulic toplink...and maybe even tilt if it is easy enough to do.

I do like the breakaway couplers. The ones I put on are Pioneer that came with a bracket. One good pull and they come right apart.