Loader Now that I have my 3 point splitter

ChrisC · Nov 17, 2012

Heading to the dealer today to get hoses to run the new splitter. I'll bring the hoses from the splitter and a quick disconnect from the tractor so that everything plays nice.

I'll be running this from the FEL. I've seen some postings about how to do this, but I can't put it all together. I'll be running this on my B2910.

My questions:

Which ports do I connect the splitter to?
I've read about bungying the FEL lever, but not sure which position
Will I need to add hydraulic fluid? I'll need more for the lines and for the splitter.
Anything else I'm missing?

I know these are some basic questions, but I'm new to this and hope to benefit from the wisdom and experience of everyone here.

Chris

BeezFun · Nov 17, 2012

ChrisC said:
1. Which ports do I connect the splitter to?

Easiest to use the curl back cylinder see next answer.

2. I've read about bungying the FEL lever, but not sure which position

If you use the curl back cylinder, you can bungy lever to steering wheel which is the right direction and very close to the lever.

3. Will I need to add hydraulic fluid? I'll need more for the lines and for the splitter.

Probably not, the splitter won't be empty, the cylinder will be full on one side when you get it. So you're really only filling hoses. If this were a used splitter I'd say purge the oil in it into a container and discard it, in which case you'd probably have to add a bit to your reservoir. If you're a fanatic, the oil in the splitter won't be UDT, you could purge it anyway to make sure you don't mix your UDT with whatever is in the splitter cylinder.

ChrisC · Nov 17, 2012

Thanks for the info.

Asked the dealer about hooking up at FEL and they were concerned that it could damage the tractor. They thought it was too small a tractor... I would love to get this working but don't want to fry the transmission...

Whisper35 · Nov 17, 2012

What splitter did you get? I didn't realize that you could get a wood splitter that was too big for the tractor.

ChrisC · Nov 17, 2012

Whisper35 said:
What splitter did you get? I didn't realize that you could get a wood splitter that was too big for the tractor.

I ordered this one: http://www.logsplittersdirect.com/Ramsplitter-3PT16H-Log-Splitter/p3329.html

According to the manufacturer, the gpm the tractor generates is sufficient to run it. The guys at the dealer were concerned that there's a small tank and that I wouldn't have enough hydraulic oil.

ChrisC · Nov 17, 2012

BeezFun said:
Easiest to use the curl back cylinder see next answer.

If you use the curl back cylinder, you can bungy lever to steering wheel which is the right direction and very close to the lever.
Probably not, the splitter won't be empty, the cylinder will be full on one side when you get it. So you're really only filling hoses. If this were a used splitter I'd say purge the oil in it into a container and discard it, in which case you'd probably have to add a bit to your reservoir. If you're a fanatic, the oil in the splitter won't be UDT, you could purge it anyway to make sure you don't mix your UDT with whatever is in the splitter cylinder.

Can you help me identify the curl back cylinder and what the other connection would be? The picture below is looking at the box from the front of the tractor

BeezFun · Nov 17, 2012

ChrisC said:
Can you help me identify the curl back cylinder and what the other connection would be? The picture below is looking at the box from the front of the tractor

Easiest is to follow the hydraulic line that connects to the end of the curl cylinder furthest away from the operator. To verify, relieve pressure on the FEL first, then disconnect that line and try to curl the bucket back. If it still works you have the wrong connector, try a different one.

I assume the other connection you're referring to is the return line, probably the easiest thing to do is just plumb it into the filler port on back of tractor since that's where this thing mounts. They make a fitting that pushes into the tank port and seals with an o-ring, connect the return hose to that.

You might consider having the dealer hook this up for you, they can make up the lines and have it all done in one shot. You're going to be going back and forth getting hoses and fittings made up, it can be a hassle if you haven't done it before and one mistake will wipe out whatever you're saving by doing it yourself. If you go to a good hydraulic shop they could also do it for you.

J_J · Nov 17, 2012

If your loader valve has PB, then make a hose with a male QD and use that for your supply for the log splitter. The return hose goes to tank.

When you are not using the log splitter, connect the PB hose to the 3pt input.

ChrisC · Nov 18, 2012

Thanks all for the help. It took a bit of trial and error, but I got it working. It's a bit slow, but I'm not in the wood production business –*this is just for me. Probably a bit safer too.

Thanks again to everyone who chimed in.

jpease081 · Nov 19, 2012

I complained about the speed of mine, and the salesman just pulled the throttle down. I'm used to running my splitter on idling tractors, I now run it on my MX5100 over 2000 rpms. I will warn you, the back of the tractor, where the hydraulic fluid is gets extremely warm after an hour of constant splitting