Loader valve for Log splitter ???

[J_J]

Yes, once you set both levers, the cyl will extend fully, and then auto return and go to neutral while you are getting another log ready.

 

[/pine]

...once you set both levers...

By set you mean in a detent?

 

[J_J]

Both levers are pulled out to detent position, cylinder extends and at end of forward stroke one lever automatically returns to neutral and cylinder reverses. When fully retracted second lever returns to neutral. (3 work ports are used, two are tied to together and then run to rod end of cylinder, third connects to base end of cylinder).

 

[/pine]

Both levers are pulled out to detent position, cylinder extends and at end of forward stroke one lever automatically returns to neutral and cylinder reverses. When fully retracted second lever returns to neutral. (3 work ports are used, two are tied to together and then run to rod end of cylinder, third connects to base end of cylinder).

Thanks J_J you're always helpful...I am slowly accumulating the material and parts for the splitter but it will be later this summer before I start building it...until then I am still open for suggestion on the loader valve/joystick...

 

[J_J]

Here is another diagram of hookup.

Prince RD-5000 SERIES Autocycle Valve - Cylinder Services

 

[J_J]

If you want to increase your log splitter potential, use the two spool auto valve, and feed the PB from that valve to another two spool valve for the log lift and the wedge lift.

If you tell me the engine HP for a stand-alone I can recommend a hyd pump.

With 16 HP, you can power a 28 GPM two stage pump.