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!

 

[Peter 315]

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

Tiki bar goes with the outdoor fire pit

 

[4570Man]

I wouldn't lose any sleep over the tractor running unless you plan on reselling it. It'll likely outlast you before its worn out unless you're a young man that uses it a lot. If you play on reselling it hours do hurt value, but the amount you're likely to split wood that's probably not a big deal. I'm anti having a 3 point splitter because my only tractor with enough hp to do it I need in service for firewood duty. Sometimes I cut wood while my helper splits. If I've got a big pile cut I like to use the tractor to keep it pushed closer to the splitter. I've I've got a piece that's exceeding the capacity of my log lift I'll set it up with the tractor. That would be a more useful feature if I didn't have a log lift. My B7200 is only like 18 hp which would still need a 2 stage pump to get respectable flow.

 

[flingwing1969]

That's my motto, "Why just do it when you can over-do-it?"

 

[Paystar]

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

You could always sell the wood! People pay good money for bundled campfire wood, LOL.

That's another point too.....I like to have the tractor free to move the logs/blocks/split pieces.

 

[Paystar]

That's my motto, "Why just do it when you can over-do-it?"

That's why I have this too...my home made 4 cylinder Toyota powered splitter.

 

[4570Man]

How does that handle loads? I used to have a re powered skid steer with a Isuzu pickup diesel. You had to continually adjust the throttle because it didn't have a governor.

 

[flingwing1969]

That's why I have this too...my home made 4 cylinder Toyota powered splitter.

Wow! How fast does she cycle?

 

[Paystar]

Never really timed it, but it is a bit faster than the store bought one. The engine just idles. So it is really easy on gas. My father built it in the late 70's, early 80's? in his welding shop. The chassis is a Lincoln welding machine trailer. It has had Ford, GM, Mazda and Toyota engines on it. He used to lend it out to everyone so it always came back with engine issues.
Problem with it now is it is turning into an environmental disaster. The hydraulics leak.
But that Toyota engine is some kind of miracle though. It has oil in the rad, coolant in the oil pan, no gap in the points and the spark plugs look like solid black blobs. But it starts immediately and runs perfect other than a lot of smoke, LOL.

 

[deathtoblackberries]

That's my motto, "Why just do it when you can over-do-it?"

LOL...approved!

 

[flingwing1969]

Never really timed it, but it is a bit faster than the store bought one. The engine just idles. So it is really easy on gas. My father built it in the late 70's, early 80's? in his welding shop. The chassis is a Lincoln welding machine trailer. It has had Ford, GM, Mazda and Toyota engines on it. He used to lend it out to everyone so it always came back with engine issues.
Problem with it now is it is turning into an environmental disaster. The hydraulics leak.
But that Toyota engine is some kind of miracle though. It has oil in the rad, coolant in the oil pan, no gap in the points and the spark plugs look like solid black blobs. But it starts immediately and runs perfect other than a lot of smoke, LOL.

Ha! Love that story. You really need to bring that girl back to tip-top condition - way to interesting a tale to relegate to the back-40 and weeds. Maybe do an improvement or two, like a hydraulic log lift? Put your own signature on her.