Buying Advice CT450 3-point mount hydraulic log splitter work well?

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CT450 3-point mount hydraulic log splitter work well?

I assumed this would work as well as a standalone with an engine, but when I tried to buy one with my new CT450, my dealer said that GPM was too low and that cycle time was poor, and that many buyers complained. Anyone here have experience with one of these and can compare to a standalone unit?

 

[Canada_CT230]

I have a 3pt log splitter. I would say the cycle time is more than acceptable. Probably not due to the tractor but more the splitter hydraulics. It is pretty fast and more than fast enough to split a good amount of wood in a day. I run my CT230 at 1500 RPM for the splitter. Ran the splitter for 5 hrs and the fuel needle didn't move off the 'F'. It will run a little faster at 2000 RPM but its too noisy.