Running a log spitter off of my power beyond hydraulics for a BX25

[bx25d]

Tomtint, what brand splitter were you running? Not that it really matters but I want to compare apples to apples. All it really comes down to is cylinder size I believe. I totally agree that it makes more sense to maintain the least amount of equipment as possible!

I ran one on my BX22 it had about a 15 second cycle, which was fine for me. Worked well and I much rather have one less motor to maintain

 

[bx25d]

alkabo, I have to admit, I've never seen a two way log splitter, brilliant! I'm going to look into that one… makes more sense especially like you said with the lower gpm. One question, does the valve hold itself in forward and reverse on it's own or does the operator have to hold it manually? I know with most splitters the valve holds itself on the return so you can load a log (I think they call it a detent valve) Thanks for sharing!

Have you looked at the splitfire log splitters? I have a 3203 3 point model and love it. With splitting both ways it makes up for the lower gpm. The wallenstein looks like a good splitter too except for only splitting one direction.

 

[KennyG]

I'll add a vote for a two way splitter. It makes the smaller tractors very usable for 3 point splitters.

 

[FatTire]

Another option is Northern Tool's "power horse" brand splitters. They have two 3 point models. The smaller might be a good match for your tractor.

 

[2458n]

TO many chances to clip yourself with the ram driven forward. Most people are smart enough to let go of the lever when they get caught and crushed.. Machine doesnt care.

 

[J_J]

alkabo, I have to admit, I've never seen a two way log splitter, brilliant! I'm going to look into that one… makes more sense especially like you said with the lower gpm. One question, does the valve hold itself in forward and reverse on it's own or does the operator have to hold it manually? I know with most splitters the valve holds itself on the return so you can load a log (I think they call it a detent valve) Thanks for sharing!

The two way log splitters do not have detent and auto return.

You move the lever for any action.

 

[BotaBigot]

I've split 30" dia logs...mostly oak. Yes...runs slower than dedicated splitter, but that's OK for my use...

Most important factor will be if you expect to be a "production" splitter...

 

[KennyG]

TO many chances to clip yourself with the ram driven forward. Most people are smart enough to let go of the lever when they get caught and crushed.. Machine doesnt care.

JJ is correct, the two way splitters don't have detents for safety reasons. The only time you need one (since it splits both ways) is when you have a large log and need max splitting power, since the retract direction has significantly lower power. If I remember correctly you can buy and aftermarket valve with detents in both directions, but splitter manufacturers won't install them because of liability.

 

[Tomtint]

Tomtint, what brand splitter were you running? Not that it really matters but I want to compare apples to apples. All it really comes down to is cylinder size I believe. I totally agree that it makes more sense to maintain the least amount of equipment as possible!

I think it is a ram splitter 18 ton....? It is in the garage, I will try to post a pic. The cycle time was just fine for me. Banding over and picking up a log every 12-15 seconds is more than fast enough for what I needed. In a hour I was waist deep in splits.