Anyone running a skid loader upside down wood splitter on your front end loader?

NonTypicalCPA · Jul 12, 2018

I have some big rounds I have to deal with from time to time, and I'm getting tired of fighting them into position on my vertical splitter. I know they make upside down splitters for skid steers. I have a third function valve and remotes on my FEL for my grapple already. Can I use these and run an upside down splitter from them? My tractor is a Kubota L3940. Not sure what the hydraulic flow or pressure is off the top of my head.

ericm979 · Jul 12, 2018

Around 10gpm. It'll be slow especially if it's a 5" cylinder. Some 3rd function valves are not made for continuous use and the manufacturer warns they'll overheat and seize.

4570Man · Jul 12, 2018

You better get used to watching oil based paint dry in the winter time.

NonTypicalCPA · Jul 13, 2018

How about fabbing up a self contained splitter where you start itｴs motor then plumb hydraulic lines to control the splitters lever?

4570Man · Jul 13, 2018

NonTypicalCPA said:
How about fabbing up a self contained splitter where you start itï½´s motor then plumb hydraulic lines to control the splitters lever?

It would be more practical to use a pto pump unless you already have a pump and motor,but you’re on the right track.

NonTypicalCPA · Jul 13, 2018

I already have a splitter and a buddy who痴 an excellent welder. He actually has a splitter for his skid steer. I値l run my idea past him.

stuckmotor · Jul 13, 2018

I don't know how well it would work on a tractor but, this linked video has me wanting a sideways splitter.
I'm always perplexed when people using a splitter drop their splits onto the ground rather than some type of conveyance like a truck bed or wheelbarrow. It seems like it would save a step.
Massive Oak Rounds to Split - YouTube