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scottbrrtt72
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Tim,
Thanks for the info.
I have a 30-horse power tractor. I would think that is borderline small compared to ones out there. Your thoughts?
As to your statement: "Use a smaller diameter cylinder for more speed but u lose splitting tonnage. Go w/ a 4" or so and a large rod diameter (2-2.5") and this will speed up return.”
When you said, "go w/ a 4" or so," isn't that the rod diameter? I am not sure what you mean by the 2-2.5". Is a 2-2.5” rod diameter strong enough to push the log through? I spoke with some local hydraulic folks and they stated a 4" bore by 24" stroke is recommended for log splitters. For my machine I was thinking a 3" bore and a 24" stroke. Your thoughts?
Thanks for the info.
I have a 30-horse power tractor. I would think that is borderline small compared to ones out there. Your thoughts?
As to your statement: "Use a smaller diameter cylinder for more speed but u lose splitting tonnage. Go w/ a 4" or so and a large rod diameter (2-2.5") and this will speed up return.”
When you said, "go w/ a 4" or so," isn't that the rod diameter? I am not sure what you mean by the 2-2.5". Is a 2-2.5” rod diameter strong enough to push the log through? I spoke with some local hydraulic folks and they stated a 4" bore by 24" stroke is recommended for log splitters. For my machine I was thinking a 3" bore and a 24" stroke. Your thoughts?