log splitter conversion

[TnAndy]

I'm considering converting a Wallingstein WX310 (cylinder is 4''X 2''X 24'') by adding a motor, pump, and oil tank. Any advise on HP and GPM? Thanks

Did the same years ago with 3pt splitter that used the tractor hydraulics ..too slow....plus I didn't like having the tractor tied up with the splitter on the back. Same size....4x24


I used an 8hp Tecumseh engine and a 16gpm two stage pump package (Northern Tool). The Tecumseh died some years later and I replaced it with a GX290 Honda with electric start.....but it starts so easy, I've never used the electric start feature. Honda is the only way to go, IMHO, for an engine. Hydraulic tank, I used a 7.5 gal one with a filter on the return line.

Fine little splitter, used it for many years now.

 

[majorwager]

TnAndy,

You achieved 16 gpm in the low pressure cycle, perhaps 500 psi?. When the actual work begins, what is the gpm capacity? @ what pressure?

 

[4570Man]

TnAndy,

You achieved 16 gpm in the low pressure cycle, perhaps 500 psi?. When the actual work begins, what is the gpm capacity? @ what pressure?

Not very many but my splitter only hits the high pressure side on a knotty piece. That’s a very insignificant time span compared to the rest of the time involved. What’s the point?

 

[LD1]

Gotta take this one step at a time.

First you gotta figure out how fast you want it.

Pump GPM determines speed.

Then you have to size the motor to the pump. GPM and PSI determine HP required.

And finally you size the tank capacity to the size pump you are running

 

[oldtimer 66]

Here are some old pics 8/9 yrs ago. Before the PTO pump, 5' cylinder etc. Nobody's sitting on a bucket or cut piece. The wife is vertical, I am vertical, the splitter is vertical and the wood is vertical. The president said you got to stand so that's what we do.

 

[4570Man]

That would probably be my preferred choice for a wood splitter with a big table and a lift to lift pieces in the table. Big difference in that and a regular horizontal/vertical splitter.

 

[oldtimer 66]

This information is for the Timberwolf fans. Somebody in this post remarked how great the Timberwolf splitters are and I need to agree with them. A good friend of mine has 3 splitters. Do you really need 3 splitters? He thinks so. One of the three splitters is the top of there line Timberwolf, the other is a Dueer with a 4.0 " cylinder and the last one is a no name brand with a 3.50 " cylinder. I have modified and or repaired all of the splitters at one time or another. And I have posted pics at one time or another of these splitters. On the no name I raised the splitter up 5", added a longer tongue for hooking up to a ATV, added a 4 way wedge, added a table grate similar to the Timberwolf's, taller pushed, wood cradles, etc. On the Dueer I added side tables to support the wood, a new jack and some other things I think. Of all of the splitters he likes the best, the no name is his favorite. One of the features it has is the throttle up during splitting and then throttles down at cylinder return. It is easy to run, single control handle, quiet etc. He says the Timberwolf is a beast and will split just about anything. It is loud compared to his other splitters and you can always adjust something with it. That is somewhat the logic to his preference to the no name brand splitter/ simple. Anyways because Timberwolfs placement of the hydraulic pump and engine mounting the axial fan of the motor is blowing hot air right onto the operator/ operators station. The axial fan sends the hot engine air out and then over the muffler adding additional heat. This is great if it is sub 20 degrees outside but not if it is warn spring or late fall day. He asked me to add and additional heat shied to protect the him from this constant barrage of hot air. I made a removal aluminum shield as shown it the attached pics. It supplements the existing muffler heat shield. My friend says that it works very well. Another item he asked for was a couple of grab hooks on the back side to the pusher. You can see them on one of the pics. Why would he want them. Well this may not be believable but occasionally and I mean occasionally the Timberwolf cannot split a particular piece of wood. There I said it. Anyways my friend keeps a length of chain handy to lasso the offending piece wood and pull it off the wedge. As I stated originally this monolog is info for the Timberwolf fans. Enjoy. Later.

 

[4570Man]

The grab hooks is pretty genius. I usually attempt to push a wedge in the back side to get it cracked enough to go on through.

 

[Sawyer Rob]

Just for reference Timberwolf also makes PTO driven splitters.

And here's one of them,

SR

 

[Illcome]

Thanks to all who responded. I have some decisions to make. P.T.O. pump vs. motor and pump. HP & GPM, power & speed.
New parts vs. used parts. money money money. Part of this decision hinges on the fact that this is a hobby project. I'm retired (70 years old) with plenty of free time. Lots of time not lots of money.