3-Point Hitch Log splitting with a B2630?

[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.