Best wood splitter for the money

   / Best wood splitter for the money #41  
Acewray said:
What, if any, wood splitting unit would be appropriate for my Branson 2400h? It is a very compact tractor with 22 hp at the PTO and 8.3 total GPM hydraulic flow (hydraulics split between tractor and accessories - somehow). Thanks.
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One you tow from the hitch and has it own hydraulics and motor.

Otherwise any 3PH splitter will work, just very slowly unless you add a regen valve. But it will still be pretty slow in reverse
 
   / Best wood splitter for the money #42  
LD1 said:
One you tow from the hitch and has it own hydraulics and motor.

Otherwise any 3PH splitter will work, just very slowly unless you add a regen valve. But it will still be pretty slow in reverse
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That kind of GPM isn't going to power anything except very slowly. You need 6 or 7 GPM of implement pump flow to power even a basic log splitter, you probably only have 4 or 5 GPM going through the implement pump (loader, 3PTH, remotes, HST). A tow behind is the best bet.

As a side note, GPM is a very overlooked statistic, but very important. It really tells you what size your tractor is, especially on a HST tractor. GPM numbers were what first pushed me up to a CUT from a SCUT. You can't run a decent hydraulic implement unless you have 6 to 8 GPM on the implement (most tractors have 2 pumps, one for the power steering and one for everything else), which give 12 to 14 GPM total, which is about where my CK35 is (one of the reasons I bought it).
 
   / Best wood splitter for the money #43  
TJP89 said:
That kind of GPM isn't going to power anything except very slowly. You need 6 or 7 GPM of implement pump flow to power even a basic log splitter, you probably only have 4 or 5 GPM going through the implement pump (loader, 3PTH, remotes, HST). A tow behind is the best bet.

As a side note, GPM is a very overlooked statistic, but very important. It really tells you what size your tractor is, especially on a HST tractor. GPM numbers were what first pushed me up to a CUT from a SCUT. You can't run a decent hydraulic implement unless you have 6 to 8 GPM on the implement (most tractors have 2 pumps, one for the power steering and one for everything else), which give 12 to 14 GPM total, which is about where my CK35 is (one of the reasons I bought it).
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Yes, I figured I would have to go external power - just trying to utilize the motor I have AND save money. I'm surprised that a small 200cc gas motor external unit can produce 10-20 tons whereas my tractor is not designed to utilize its 24hp diesel Cummins. Much thanks for the insight.
 
   / Best wood splitter for the money #44  
Acewray said:
Yes, I figured I would have to go external power - just trying to utilize the motor I have AND save money. I'm surprised that a small 200cc gas motor external unit can produce 10-20 tons whereas my tractor is not designed to utilize its 24hp diesel Cummins. Much thanks for the insight.
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If you want to utilize your tractors diesel power, all you have to do is buy a splitter that adds the hydraulic pump on your tractors pto...

BTW, the only thing that diesel has in common with Cummins, is the name...

SR
 
   / Best wood splitter for the money #45  
Acewray said:
Yes, I figured I would have to go external power - just trying to utilize the motor I have AND save money. I'm surprised that a small 200cc gas motor external unit can produce 10-20 tons whereas my tractor is not designed to utilize its 24hp diesel Cummins. Much thanks for the insight.
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All that engine is powering is a hydro motor with one really big cylinder, the cylinder is what is really providing that force. Tractor engine is doing a lot more and the hydraulics are plumbed very differently.
 
   / Best wood splitter for the money #46  
The best splitter for the money is the Harbor Freight Predator 20 ton.

 
   / Best wood splitter for the money #48  
JMER817 said:
Why is that?
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It is on sale for $650. It splits on the forward and return stroke, so it is pretty fast. It seems to be well built and it holding up good so far.
 
   / Best wood splitter for the money #49  
Flow rate is too low. You would be better off with a stand alone unit. I like the ones with the Honda engine.
 
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