B7300 with 3 point splitter

[gbpf57]

Has anyone tried to run a 3 point log splitter on a B7300 ? I think the hydraulic system pumps about 4 GPM. Any thoughts would be appreciated.

 

[korydz]

My BX2660 has about the same hydraulic flow rate. I bought a Split-Fire 3203 a year ago and love it. Its plenty fast, crazy powerful, smooth and well built. This is one of those splitters that works on both the push and the pull stroke. Once you see one and use one, it makes you wonder why there is any other kind.

With two people working, we can easily split a full cord per hour at a sustained rate. My BIL and I did six cords of birch in six hours (we may have even had a snack or two along the way) this fall.

Cost is arount $1000.00 depending where you are in terms of freight. I paid a little more to have the factory custom paint it to match my Kubota. Standard color is red.

 

[gbpf57]

Thanks for your suggestion. I will call the folks at split-fire and check it out.

 

[korydz]

The split-fire site was inaccessible yesterday when I posted. Here is the splitter I have:

Split-Fire Sales Inc. :: 3203 Woodsplitter :: Quality Built. High Performance. Split-Fire - Your Best Choice

 

[Northland]

I too think the split-fire is the way to go but if you don't need longer log splitting capability then this is a nice unit, for less money, that will work well on your B7300

Powerhorse Horizontal Log Splitter — 3 Pt., 13-Ton Ram Force, 3in. x 18in. Cylinder | Log Splitters | Northern Tool + Equipment

They also sell a larger model like this one

 

[jambx]

I have a little more flow on my B2920 however the 14 Ton 3PT Splitter I purchased from Harbor Frieght works great - plenty of power, cycle time works perfect for a single user and it only cost me $399 after using a 20% coupon. Since I do not split much (1.5 cords per year) this was the best platform for me. If I did a lot of splitting I may have went with a stand alone unit.

 

[bxowner]

jambx -

Looks great. Did you run long hydraulic lines from the loader? Or add a rear remote?

If you did the rear remote, can you give me an idea of the expense? I just bought a B2920 and like your set-up.

 

[jambx]

BXOWNER,

No remotes or Loader plumbing for me since I have a BH and hooked right into these lines. The two hoses and quick couple adapters cost me a mear $110. I am very happy with this set up since I never take my loader off and can a still lower and raise the splitter with the 3pt. The total cost of this set up was too good to pass up. gotta love HF!

 

[nh DRAGON]

There was a nice American 3ph splitter on my local Craigs list and the current owner had purchased a separate hydro pump so it ran off the rear pto with out contaminating the tractors hydraulic system. I liked that idea, Especially if a friend borrows it!

 

[riprap]

BXOWNER,

No remotes or Loader plumbing for me since I have a BH and hooked right into these lines. The two hoses and quick couple adapters cost me a mear $110. I am very happy with this set up since I never take my loader off and can a still lower and raise the splitter with the 3pt. The total cost of this set up was too good to pass up. gotta love HF!

Hey, I was looking at the HF unit - do you know what diameter the cylinder is? - Calculating it from the 2500psi/ 14T gives abouta 3.75 inch diameter...

But more importantly - what do you think of the cycle speed?

Thanks

 

[captin_insano]

You can get an idea of how it will work with a little math. Lets say you use a 3.5x20" cylinder with a 1.5" rod. That cylinder has a volume in the extend direction of about 0.8 gallons (I think). So figure ballpark 12-13 seconds to extend the entire length, assuming you have the full 4 gpm. You can expect it to be a little slower under a load. To retract figure about 11 seconds since the rod takes up some of the volume, it should come out to about .7 gallon on that side. I make no promiss my numbers are accurate but thats what I come up with, rounded of course. Keep in mind that its not real often that you will need to extend the entire length, most logs I split pop apart a few inches in. Some of the stringy woods though I have to run to the wedge.

 

[jambx]

The diameter of the cylinder off my HF splitter is 4 3/8 inch. I never timed the stroke but if I had to guess 12 seconds each way would be about right.

~j

 

[riprap]

Thanks, I bought the HF unit today for my B2630 ! Now I just need to figure out the quick connect type and hose length.

 

[ayelvington]

I put the HF splitter on my BX-24 and love it. I put long hoses on so that I don't have to mount it, and I made a wheel kit so that i can hand-move it around the barn. Check out the link: http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachments/158895-harbor-freight-3-point-log-new-post.html