log splitter

[swampy2]

I would like to know if there is a log splitter available for my X595. I have a 3 point hitch but i do not have a pto yet. I have a outdoor wood burner to heat my house, shop, and water. I have been going through alot of wood and need a splitter bad. Should I just buy a reguler pull behind gas log splitter or is there one available for my lawn tractor that i could hook up to hydraulics or pto. need help? Thanks

 

[Tractor Seabee]

All the splitters I've seen use the hydraulics from the tractor not a PTO.

Ron

 

[deerseeker001]

Welcome from Wisconsin

 

[J_J]

I would like to know if there is a log splitter available for my X595. I have a 3 point hitch but i do not have a pto yet. I have a outdoor wood burner to heat my house, shop, and water. I have been going through alot of wood and need a splitter bad. Should I just buy a reguler pull behind gas log splitter or is there one available for my lawn tractor that i could hook up to hydraulics or pto. need help? Thanks

This is what you have now.

Hydraulics:
Pressure: 1000 psi [69.0 bar]
Valves: 2
Total flow: 6.2 gpm [23.5 lpm]

Not real suitable for a tractor log splitter.

Recommend you get and engine driven log splitter.

 

[swampy2]

thanks. is there one you recommend

All the splitters I've seen use the hydraulics from the tractor not a PTO.

Ron

 

[swampy2]

thanks JJ. is there one you recommend. I would like to have something with a Honda engine. willing to spend 2000.00 but preferably less

 

[Tractor Seabee]

JJ has it right. Your little mower doesn't have the pressure/gpm necessary. I have no experience with the towed models. There are many out there. Unless you are doing production work for resale probably any will do you well. Big box stores probably have the cheapest prices but you get no service. From what I have seen bigger is not necessarily better. I have a small 5 ton electric model (under $300) that splits stuff that surprises me. If I was in the market I would probably look at those in the 15 +/- ton range. My 30 ton 3 PT seems to be an big overkill.

Ron

 

[TomSeller]

I have seen these recommended here on TBN

http://www.embmfg.com/Forestry/Splitters/

http://www.split-fire.com/

JJ is giving you good advice, go with the independent motor.

 

[J_J]

Take a look at the splitters at TSC.

 

[dbaer78]

I'd also advise wallenstein or split-fire. Very high quality. Iron&oak and Brave are good quality as well but harder to find dealers for in my area.