3-Point Hitch Log splitting with a B2630?

[natethegreat]

Hey All,
First time poster. I am in need of a log splitter and the last thing I want to do is have another small engine to replace. Was thinking about adding remotes to the tractor and buying a hydraulic one. I've be reading and it appears as though I can expect a longer stroke time due to the 5.6gpm coming out the rear, is this going to be very noticeable or should I be ok?

The other question is if we decide its going to be ok, I plan on getting the Kubota remote package. I've seen some conversation around floating valves yea or neh but I am slightly confused. When adding remotes isn't it just the valve that is already on the log splitter that does the work? I do plan on adding one of the factory levers so I can see that I probably want the float for one of them but with regards to the log splitter shouldn't it be fine with a float?

Thanks in advance

 

[4570Man]

That's half of what a cheap 2 stage pump puts out. I'm guessing you'll be around 30 seconds cycle time for a 4x24 cylinder. I would hate it. My splitter with its dreaded small engine puts out 22 GPM and cycles it's 5x30 cylinder in a little over 10 seconds. I've got a stop to limit the stroke to less than 30" when it's not necessary and they further increases the cycle the time. You can get a PTO pump, but it's quite a bit more expensive than the rear remote opinion. Regardless of the expense tying up your only tractor to power a wood splitter is a terrible plan IMO.

 

[natethegreat]

Ya the more I read the more I'm realizing I need a stand alone. Even at 18gpm a guy was saying his stand alone does the same stroke almost double as fast. Then comes the other issue of running the tractor constantly at 3500 - 4000rpm.

 

[Paystar]

I debated this too Natethegreat. My big splitter is pretty tired and I wanted to replace it. I ended up getting a 25 ton Forest King on sale at Tractor Supply for $1000.
It can used horizontal or vertical and has a 5 h.p. Kohler engine on it. A motor like that can be replaced pretty cheap. So like you say....better to wear that out than put hours on your tractor.

 

[deathtoblackberries]

I debated this too Natethegreat. My big splitter is pretty tired and I wanted to replace it. I ended up getting a 25 ton Forest King on sale at Tractor Supply for $1000.
It can used horizontal or vertical and has a 5 h.p. Kohler engine on it. A motor like that can be replaced pretty cheap. So like you say....better to wear that out than put hours on your tractor.

I have no fireplace or use for split wood but I want one!

 

[Peter 315]

I have no fireplace or use for split wood but I want one!

Make a outdoor fire pit:thumbsup:

 

[Thomas]

As Paystar said... cheaper to purchase splitter parts than Kubota parts...strain factor.

 

[deathtoblackberries]

Make a outdoor fire pit:thumbsup:

You are not helping...(wanders off to google wood splitters)

 

[flingwing1969]

You are not helping...(wanders off to google wood splitters)

Good plan. When I'm splitting my tractor sits there with the hoe/thumb on one end holding long logs for bucking and/or I'm throwing the split wood right into my bucket to haul it for stacking. Meanwhile, my assistant (DW) is running the splitter and life is good.

The price of a decent splitter is not much more than the remote kit (which you should get anyway). A replacement engine is not much and I do 20 or 30 cord a year with mine (we do a needy person firewood give away program) and I've been running it 12 years without a hitch.

 

[deathtoblackberries]

Good plan. When I'm splitting my tractor sits there with the hoe/thumb on one end holding long logs for bucking and/or I'm throwing the split wood right into my bucket to haul it for stacking. Meanwhile, my assistant (DW) is running the splitter and life is good.

The price of a decent splitter is not much more than the remote kit (which you should get anyway). A replacement engine is not much and I do 20 or 30 cord a year with mine (we do a needy person firewood give away program) and I've been running it 12 years without a hitch.

Stop you guys, I have personal issues with overkill. While I was out this morning spending $800 on a stand for a $600 miter saw...I saw a boat with FOUR large Mercury outboard motors, I nodded in approval!