Ls tractor and log sitter

[Lee Majors]

I'd like to buy a log sitter that runs off the hydraulics of my tractor. I have a new LS mt125. I don't have a front end loader on my tractor but I do have the hydraulic hookups. Can I use the loader connections to run the log splitter ? I do not have the option for rear remote hydraulics.

 

[4570Man]

You could but it’ll be slower than molasses.

 

[Peter 315]

Get a pump that runs off the rear pto....

 

[Dave M7040]

You are thinking like many owners of a new machine..... what all can I get it to do.

Now think of the maintenance costs and eventually replacement cost of the tractor because it wont last forever.

You are asking a machine worth thousands of $ to do the job a $250 Chinese gas engine can do and do much faster and easier than the tractor could.

A two stage pump is the hidden secret that the gas engine splitter has over your tractor's hydraulics.

Dave M7040

 

[Tx Jim]

Tractordata shows hyd output of KS MT125 at 4.6 GPM which should be enough to operate a log splitter. Choose 1 loader circuit & after splitter hoses are attached to tractor bungee cord lever on tractor in correct position to hydraulically power splitter hyd's. It won't operate splitter as fast as a engine operated dual stage hyd pump but it will help keep you warm.

 

[Diggin It]

I only sit on logs after they're made into benches. My log sitter is well cushioned too. Need to get back into working the padding off of it.


Buy a stand alone splitter.




Curious though, why no loader? Also, is the power beyond hose there for the backhoe? Not sure if they put it on without the BH.

 

[WranglerX]

My MF has about 6.5 GPM and no power beyond for items like a splitter, in all the inquiries I have made about adding power beyond for a splitter I keep getting replies "its going to be really slow".... And realistically Its about as expensive to build/buy a hydraulic splitter for tractor is it is for a standalone.... The proof for me was I just picked up a old DUERR 20 ton splitter and replaced bad motor and all hoses and new wheels and tires and I am into it less than the cost of PB splitter for tractor, and the there is the added cost of plumbing out the hydraulics (PB) on tractor to run splitter...

Dale

 

[Leejohn]

Power beyond is a fitting that is part of a hyd valve. Rear remotes is what you need to run anything off the back.

 

[LS Tractor Owner]

I didn't know you could buy a log sitter....

 

[Rich B1]

I have a Speeco 3 point log splitter that is now its 2nd tractor. The current tractor is a NH TC21D, with a little less than 5 GPM. Yes it is slow. But it works fine since I split and stack at the same time. I find I handle the wood less, the speed of the splitter works the way I am doing it. And I have one less engine to maintain and feed.