Power on a 3pt Hydraulic wood splitter

[HogSlayer6]

Folks
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

 

[kennyd]

There is a way to increase pressure buy adjusting the relief valve...but doing so can have disastrous consequences to other parts of your hydraulic system.
Now, if you can find out what the specs are for your machine, then you can hook a gauge to the system and at least tell if the system is putting out the proper pressure.

Also, with the "known" pressure, and your cylinder specs we can figure out how may pounds of force the cylinder has.

 

[J_J]

What rpm are you running the engine.

You could also hook up one of those PTO pumps made by Prince, but they cost around $300 or more bucks.

I run one of those 3pt log splitters off my Kubota, and it splits just about every thing I give it.