TomSeller
Super Member
correct, it is all about GPM and psi, hose size, etc.
3 pt hitch log splitter on 3940 hst
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correct, it is all about GPM and psi, hose size, etc.
V1BuzzBomb
Silver Member
Hey Firefighter Kubota...
I'm a new member here. I'm considering a 13 ton Powerhorse or Splitfire 2203, in each case for the smaller piston. Both are dual action and the smaller piston gives me better cycle time. I'm working with 3000 PSI and 5.45 GPM. Do you know your hydraulic specs you're running the splitter off?
Firefighter Kubota
Platinum Member
My B series is similar ratings... I see your in NH, you're welcome to swing down and check it out... I think you'll be happy w the power horse... Its cheaper than the Splitfire too and It runs great!!!
Piston
Elite Member
I don't think you'd be happy with a 3 pt splitter with only 5gpm. It would make for a very slow cycle time. However, that is pretty high pressure. What tractor do you have with such high pressure but such low flow?
I have 9gpm and my cycle time is too slow for me.
Firefighter Kubota
Platinum Member
That's why we use a smaller piston size and dual direction splitting... It makes up for the slower time... I'm a fast paced worker and my tractor works fine and keeps me busy @ 1800rpms with no down time..
The specs..
Pump flow: 4.4 gpm [16.7 lpm]
Total flow: 7 gpm [26.5 lpm]
Steering flow: 2.6 gpm [9.8 lpm]
V1BuzzBomb
Silver Member
John Deere 110 TLB, front auxiliary connection. Did you buy a Split-Fire yet?
TomSeller
Super Member
You could hook it up to your 16 GPM backhoe pump and have that little cylinder sound like a sewing machine. Nice backhoe, I looked at them once.
Firefighter Kubota
Platinum Member
V1 Buzz , I looked up the hydraulic specs on your tractor, you'll have no problem on your tractor... you can get a larger unit like the powerhorse or split fire 20 T... I have seen guys who made bucket mounts for their splitter too...
BTW where did you get the 5.45 GPM spec? you should have a lot more than that...
BTW where did you get the 5.45 GPM spec? you should have a lot more than that...
Piston
Elite Member
Not yet, but even my wife is sick of me talking about it at this point. I blew my toy budget on a power rake and HD rear blade. Maybe next year.
With the 110, I'd go with the Split-Fire 3403. You have plenty of power for the 4 way, which would more than make up for the low flow hydraulics up front. That would be quite a setup.... And when you get sick of the slow cycle time and plug that baby into your rear hydraulics you'd practically have a full blown processor at that point.
xring100
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Another Split Fire 3204 fan here i had a crappy copy of the Super Split made by speeco a speed pro kinetic splitter lots of design durability issues. After using this style i decided it was fast i also decided this style had some draw backs. 1st issue was propensity to propel large chunks of wood back at the operator at amazing speeds my hand was bruised and sore for about a week as i deflected a piece headed for the family jewels. This type of issue occurred when trying to split knotty pieces or funny grained pieces. The grain would cause the piece of wood to walk up the wedge and reverse direction before you could say holy $h!T.
2nd issue was that this type of splitter uses a small push block so that you can not split a log in half and the turn the halves together and then 1/4 the log in a second split. In order to 1/4 a log out you must make 3 separate splits. This is something that we used to do on a conventional splitter. I assume all these models use a small push block to prevent you from doing this because it would be really unsafe to try this kind of operation
3rd problem is that they can non be converted to vertical splitting for the big rounds and since they have no hydraulic pump you can't really add a hydraulic lift.
after this i went in search of a better splitter i look looked hard at the timberwolf and wallenstein splitters as well they make some nice options as well.
My tractor is rated for max 3pt flow of 17 gpm at ~2900 psi if i run at 2200 rpm i get a calculated flow of about 14 gpm based on power stroke cycle time. 85 hp motor uses about 3/4 gallon of diesel per hour. eventually i will probably build a trailer and buy a pump and motor but for now it works fine. the 4 way is awesome i never take it off. and i've split rounds up to 30" occasionally they won't split on the return stroke. But normally any type of wood regardless of grain structure will split fine in either direction up to ~22" diameter
I usually have enough rounds for 2 or 3 cords before i pull out the splitter so i'm not concerned about tying up my tractor. We usually gather logs 8ft lengths pile them up one day. We cut them into rounds at another time, Finally we will split and sometimes stack the wood on another day
Good Luck on your quest.
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2nd issue was that this type of splitter uses a small push block so that you can not split a log in half and the turn the halves together and then 1/4 the log in a second split. In order to 1/4 a log out you must make 3 separate splits. This is something that we used to do on a conventional splitter. I assume all these models use a small push block to prevent you from doing this because it would be really unsafe to try this kind of operation
3rd problem is that they can non be converted to vertical splitting for the big rounds and since they have no hydraulic pump you can't really add a hydraulic lift.
after this i went in search of a better splitter i look looked hard at the timberwolf and wallenstein splitters as well they make some nice options as well.
My tractor is rated for max 3pt flow of 17 gpm at ~2900 psi if i run at 2200 rpm i get a calculated flow of about 14 gpm based on power stroke cycle time. 85 hp motor uses about 3/4 gallon of diesel per hour. eventually i will probably build a trailer and buy a pump and motor but for now it works fine. the 4 way is awesome i never take it off. and i've split rounds up to 30" occasionally they won't split on the return stroke. But normally any type of wood regardless of grain structure will split fine in either direction up to ~22" diameter
I usually have enough rounds for 2 or 3 cords before i pull out the splitter so i'm not concerned about tying up my tractor. We usually gather logs 8ft lengths pile them up one day. We cut them into rounds at another time, Finally we will split and sometimes stack the wood on another day
Good Luck on your quest.
