3point log splitter

[grnspot110]

I made my own, originally for a 1958-JD 520, when I sold the 520 & bought a 790, I replumbed it to use on the 790, by adding a control valve on the splitter & longer hoses to reach the loader bucket hydraulic connections.



Works great for me & low cost! ~~ grnspot

 

[catskinner]

I'm another proponent of stand-alone. I have the Northern Tool North Star 30 ton with the Honda GX engine. Works well and can split all day on one tank of gas. It automatically idles down when the splitter blade retracts all the way. Solid piece of equipment.

HP

I have a 3pt, and it works good, but I only use it to do big hard rounds now, or to hold logs for cutting. Why put wear on a big $$ tractor when a little 5 hp does the same job for way less.

 

[300UGUY]

I have the same model that Lou66 has. I've had no problems. Fuel consumption might be a problem if you will be using it all day long but you don't need a big tractor for one of these.

I will admit that it not a speed demon if running it off of a rear remote. Do a quick calculation on the amt of fluid needed to operate the ram given your tractor's pump capacity.

I have the same exact splitter.

 

[Botabill]

TSC will sell anything that they can get their hands on. They don't stand behind the stuff they sell. I bought a Champion (chinese) 22 ton from TSC and the hydraulic lines rotted and blew out in less than a year. TSC said that's not their problem and would not do anything for me. The Champion repair depot where I live don't have parts and couldn't get them, as well that part wasn't covered. (I wonder what is) Bottom line is stay away from TSC if you expect after sale support.

 

[Herkypilot]

TSC will sell anything that they can get their hands on. They don't stand behind the stuff they sell. I bought a Champion (chinese) 22 ton from TSC and the hydraulic lines rotted and blew out in less than a year. TSC said that's not their problem and would not do anything for me. The Champion repair depot where I live don't have parts and couldn't get them, as well that part wasn't covered. (I wonder what is) Bottom line is stay away from TSC if you expect after sale support.

They have their place. Just be selective in what you purchase.

HP

 

[Grant1]

I have a 3 point hitch model from Northern tool. Horizontal model allows me to adjust the height and makes it easier on the back. Attaches to remotes. No problems what so ever. At $499.00 I thinks it is a good deal

 

[Corm]

I have a 3 point hitch model from Northern tool. Horizontal model allows me to adjust the height and makes it easier on the back. Attaches to remotes. No problems what so ever. At $499.00 I thinks it is a good deal

I also use a horizontal 3 pt splitter, for the exact same reason as Grant1 - my back. If you have ever used a stand alone splitter, most of them force you to work all hunched over. I use my splitter in the woods a lot, and having it on my 3 pt allows me to adjust it to a comfortable heigth no mattter the terrain.

Corm

 

[Herkypilot]

I also use a horizontal 3 pt splitter, for the exact same reason as Grant1 - my back. If you have ever used a stand alone splitter, most of them force you to work all hunched over. I use my splitter in the woods a lot, and having it on my 3 pt allows me to adjust it to a comfortable heigth no mattter the terrain.
Corm

Not too much of a problem with my stand-alone. I can use it vertically and horizontally. Check out the Northstar line while your at NT.

 

[jlbmi]

I bought a County Line log splitter at TSC a couple of years ago. The only issue with mine is the spindly legs. I was sent a new set under warranty with no questions asked. Mine busts through huge elm rounds with no issue. I have it hooked to a Kubota L3800.

 

[greg_g]

Mine's nice and stable now after welding horizontal braces between those spindly legs. Three sides only, I figured an operator-side brace would likely prove to be hard on the shins.

//greg//