Sep 11, 2014 / Log splitter #1 S SwampmanLA Silver Member Joined Feb 9, 2008 Messages 130 Finally had time to build this baby log splitter. It is about 8 tons and does what I need it to. Built it for under $250 with parts from Surplus Center. Attachments image-696942750.jpg 754.5 KB · Views: 308 image-1711949961.jpg 697.2 KB · Views: 253 image-2195569073.jpg 800 KB · Views: 264 image-1577318807.jpg 725.6 KB · Views: 237 image-2828319126.jpg 692.1 KB · Views: 239
Finally had time to build this baby log splitter. It is about 8 tons and does what I need it to. Built it for under $250 with parts from Surplus Center.
Sep 11, 2014 / Log splitter #2 MossRoad Super Moderator Joined Aug 31, 2001 Messages 57,990 Location South Bend, Indiana (near) Tractor Power Trac PT425 2001 Model Year Tested it out yet?
Sep 13, 2014 / Log splitter Thread Starter #3 OP S SwampmanLA Silver Member Joined Feb 9, 2008 Messages 130 Yes I split some 8" oak with no issue.
Sep 13, 2014 / Log splitter #4 TomSeller Super Member Joined Jan 5, 2013 Messages 8,379 Location . Tractor JD, Massey, Kubota, Case Nice.
Sep 15, 2014 / Log splitter #5 S smilindave Bronze Member Joined Jun 17, 2006 Messages 99 Location Dayton, Pa Tractor Power Trac 425 Very nice. What size cylinder did you use
Sep 16, 2014 / Log splitter Thread Starter #6 OP S SwampmanLA Silver Member Joined Feb 9, 2008 Messages 130 I think it is 3"
Sep 17, 2014 / Log splitter #7 M MuncyBob Platinum Member Joined Mar 17, 2004 Messages 884 Location N Central PA Tractor PT 422 Nice job! Next you need a cradle on that beam, sure has saved my back over the years.
Sep 18, 2014 / Log splitter Thread Starter #8 OP S SwampmanLA Silver Member Joined Feb 9, 2008 Messages 130 Yes a cradle is in my plans. Have a few other things at the top of my list now so it my be awhile.
Sep 29, 2014 / Log splitter #9 J_J Super Star Member Joined Sep 6, 2003 Messages 18,952 Location JACKSONVILLE, FL Tractor Power-Trac 1445, KUBOTA B-9200HST 3 in cyl, 1.5 shaft At 2500 psi you would have 8 ton + At 3000 psi you would have 10 ton +