Looking for splitter designs for CUT

NickTaylor · Dec 9, 2012

Hello,

I have a JD770 with rear hydraulics installed. A friend has offered to help me build a hydraulic splitter for firewood. Anyone have a design (or even a photo) they can share? Needs to be smallish so I can lift it with my 3 pt.

Thanks!

Sharpservices · Dec 9, 2012

X2 for me too!

KennyG · Dec 10, 2012

You need to look carefully at your hydraulic specs. I'm not sure how much gpm you can actually get through the rear hydraulic on a 770 but I'd guess it's pretty limited. I think you should stick with a 3 inch cylinder which will probably limit you to not much over 10 tons. Contrary to common wisdom, you can split a lot of wood with a splitter that size.

I've got a PowerHorse 13 ton on my 2320 and like it. However, if it wasn't a two way splitter, it would be a little slow. Take a look at that design. A two way would be a more complicated build, but with a small tractor, I think it's the best way to go.

PILOON · Dec 10, 2012

I run a PTO splitter on my MT180D (about 20 hp).
Made it as 3 PT on an 6 x 8 H beam with a 5" old bulldozer cylinder.
I push logs into the wedge which is solid to the H beam end.
Slowish but fast enough for my liking. Sure beats a maul!
It can actually cut a 4" maple to length (cross grain) but U can see the H beam twist a bit and it cuts with a loud bang, but is a cool way to test my welding ability. LOL

KennedyDiesel · Dec 12, 2012

Look at the Wallenstein 3PT splitters for design hints. Nice compact units and affordable. Might not be worth messing with building one.

J_J · Dec 12, 2012

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