Log Splitter: Hose Diameter

[LouieJunior]

I picked-up a 3-Point Log Splitter. The hoses are too short and the connectors are wrong for my tractor. The existing hoses are 1/2 inch. I am wondering if I can replace the hoses with 3/8" diameter hose? My output is 10 gpm. Also, I have the correct QD fittings for the 3/8 hose. All my other attachments use 3/8" hose size.

 

[MAN IN BLACK]

I would use the same diameter hoses.
Just use a reducer at the end and use your 3/8 male couplers. :2cents:

 

[J_J]

The IN and OUT ports are 3/4 in

Use this chart for hose size.

Hose Size Selection Nomograph - RYCO

 

[2458n]

Thanks for the chart. This should answer a good number of hose size questions. They make the valves that way for a reason.

 

[LouieJunior]

Yes, Thanks J_J!
Looks like I need to buy longer hoses with 1/2" diameter. I'll need 15 footers to operate the splitter in vertical mode.

 

[Discount Hydraulic Hose]

You can order hose any length you need right here.

1/2" Custom Hydraulic Hoses

I think you will find we are a lot less expensive than your local hose shop.

 

[farmer2009]

Yes, Thanks J_J! Looks like I need to buy longer hoses with 1/2" diameter. I'll need 15 footers to operate the splitter in vertical mode.

If you haven't ordered yet there is no need to replace perfectly good hoses. Just use hydraulic quick disconnects and order hoses to give extra reach. Say 3 or 5 feet. Then when another piece of equipment comes up with hoses too short you can just swap out the extensions.

 

[LouieJunior]

If you haven't ordered yet there is no need to replace perfectly good hoses. Just use hydraulic quick disconnects and order hoses to give extra reach. Say 3 or 5 feet. Then when another piece of equipment comes up with hoses too short you can just swap out the extensions.

I considered this but the (2) five foot hoses plus extra QDs would cost more than the (2) new 15-foot half-inch hoses. I already have the correct QUick Disconnects for my tractor -- which have poppet valve, not ball.

Also, my other hydraulic attachments use 3/8" hoses -- stump grinder, top-link, sickle saw, grapple and tree puller.

 

[LouieJunior]

All hooked-up and operational. Everybody's help is appreciated!

 

[Leejohn]

Is that the mighty rock river behind you?

 

[LouieJunior]

Is that the mighty rock river behind you?

Lee,

It is Coaltown Slough, one of three backwater sloughs connected to the Rock.
Flooding occurs so often now that the spot upon which my tractor is photographed is 4 or 5 feet under water at least once a year.

 

[LouieJunior]

Here is a short clip -- less than a minute.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zO6Kz9TsPns&feature=youtube_gdata_player

 

[RYCO PSYCHO]

I was going to send the exact same flow chart...