Log splitter for NH 1725

[PCNH]

I've been wrestling with the decision to buy a 3PT splitter for my New Holland 1725, 1998 model year I believe, 4WD, manual 9 X 3 transmission with no rear hydraulics. I recently used a splitter on a mid 1980's Ford 1720 (with no PTO pump) and I was satisfied with the ram speed. ASSuming my GPM is greater than the 1720's, I don't think I need to spend the extra money for a PTO pump unit. My plan is to purchase the Northern 3PT unit for $430 and have some lines made to plug into the loader ports, bungeeing the loader lever over so there is flow and the splitter's valve (open center?) will work normally. Dealers are telling me this is a bad idea, I'm guessing because they want me to have them add rear hook-ups for $600-$700, a hydraulic loop for $200-$300 or a unit from them for even more. I'm not sure if my valves are open or closed center. Does my plan seem fesiable or not? I would like to keep this around $500. Any advise would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks, P.C.

 

[AndyMA]

I have had a Northern Splitter for many years. I used it first on a 1710 and presently on a 2120. In both cases, I've used if from rear remotes. While I think you could use it from the bucket curl circuit on the loader, I think ir might be some what inconvient and also possible unsafe. When splitting I almot always drive around to move wood with the loader. Also trying to use a bungee cord to hold the loader control sideways without the possibility of it slipping to raise the loader might be a problem and result in a unsafe condition. When I put the backhoe on my 2120, the dealer was able to tap into the tractors hydraulic block and put in a male female quick connect pair that I just unconnect to hook up the backhoe. Maybe Spencer200 can give you more info on how to do something like that.

Andy

 

[Youare]

I looked at a Timber Wolf 3PH log splitter last week, it came with a PTO hydraulic pump. If I was going to purchase this type of unit I would like the PTO pump instead of trying to tie into the FEL hydraulic lines.

The amount of fluid flow may be throttled some by the valve or line size. You may end up with a slow moving cylinder and long cycle times. The lines from the PTO pump looked 3 times the size of the lines going to the FEL cylinders.

P.C. I noticed you are from the Merideth, NH area. I spent almost 30 summers there my grandfather had a place on the bay, Wagon Wheel Trail. He sold the place a number of years ago. I was drove by the place last week for the first time in a while. Things have really changed!! /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

I am also looking at a log splitter, I think I am going to get a stand alone non-hydraulic unit. There is a rack and pinion style called Super Split that looks pretty good. The cycle time is advertised at 4 seconds versus an average of 12 seconds for a hydraulic one.

Randy

 

[rh1346]

I had not heard of that splitter. Found it on the web, and it looks intersesting. Do you know anybody that has one?

Thanks,
Reed

 

[Youare]

Reed,

If you are asking about the Super Split wood splitter, then the answer is yes. I watched one operate 15 years ago and was doubting it would stand up to years of use. I looked at one that was 15 years old two weeks ago which was used to split an average of 150 cord per year. The owner had to repalce very little over that time and use.

A friend recently went into the firewood business and purchased one and loves it, if someone feeds him the wood he can split about a cord an hour. I hope to own one soon.

Randy