HogSlayer6
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I built a 3pt splitter that runs off my tractor's (Ford 1900 4WD w/FEL) rear aux hydralic ports a few years ago and I don't seem to have enough pressure that I need to split some logs. I usually cut the pieces about 22-26" and the cylinder has an 16" stroke, it doesn't go all the way to the blade but it does a pretty good job on most blocks (plus it came with the farm so I didn't have to buy one). The cylinder is made by Cross and the outside diameter is 4" with 1.5" rod. The thing splits straight grain wood well enough but if there are knots or if the wood is twisted it won't split it.
Is there a way to increase the hydraulic pressure on my tractor to make the thing split better? What are the risks (if any) the the tractor? What other options are there?
This may be a novice type question but I am a novice. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
HogSlayer6
I built a 3pt splitter that runs off my tractor's (Ford 1900 4WD w/FEL) rear aux hydralic ports a few years ago and I don't seem to have enough pressure that I need to split some logs. I usually cut the pieces about 22-26" and the cylinder has an 16" stroke, it doesn't go all the way to the blade but it does a pretty good job on most blocks (plus it came with the farm so I didn't have to buy one). The cylinder is made by Cross and the outside diameter is 4" with 1.5" rod. The thing splits straight grain wood well enough but if there are knots or if the wood is twisted it won't split it.
Is there a way to increase the hydraulic pressure on my tractor to make the thing split better? What are the risks (if any) the the tractor? What other options are there?
This may be a novice type question but I am a novice. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
HogSlayer6