3-Point Hitch Is it worth changing the fittings on my log splitter to fit B7510?

[Rod in Forfar]

New to this forum.

Last weekend I bought and hauled home a 2005 B7510 with 210 hours, 5' belly mower, and a remote mounted to the ROPS for use on a post hole digger. The fittings on the remote are a bit smaller than those I use to connect to my 35 hp TAFE. TAFE's have lazy pumps, but I've been getting by with the splitter.

In the opinion of B-series owners, is it worth the trouble to change the fittings on the remote to accommodate the 3 pt hitch splitter? Will the 4 g/min each claims produce the same cylinder performance on the splitter, or is the Kubota's pressure lower? Any problem with oil exchange from the implement?

On another note, the only damage I could find on the new toy is a crumpled grass deflector on the mower. I think the heavy aluminum should bend back quite easily. I removed it for now. Advice?

Thanks,

Rod

 

[Rod in Forfar]

What are the risks of hydro pressure over 2500 lb?

On the advice of a Kubota service guy I changed the fittings and tried the splitter. It cycles a bit faster than it does when mounted on the TAFE 35.

I put a gauge on the Kubota's output and was surprised to see it top 2500 to about 2850 lbs. I think that's too high. What are the risks?

Thanks,

Rod

 

[Gordon Gould]

Re: What are the risks of hydro pressure over 2500 lb?

Is there a tag on the splitter cylinder and valve that lists the max pressure for each ? If they are both 3000 psi you should be OK.

 

[Chilly807]

Kubota is typically about 2300-2500 psi, yours may have been bumped up by a previous owner. Check with your dealer if you are concerned about it being too high.

Sean