PTO Woodsplitter

Steve_Miller · Nov 10, 2005

I know a guy that had his arm ripped off at the shoulder with a device similar to this. I'm not condoning these devices, just remember to be aware at all times of what you are doing.

Steve

milkman · Nov 10, 2005

Does anyone know if they still make the PTO powered splitters, I'd like to have one. I know they are dangerous, so are the hyd. splitters, almost took a finger off with one of those, have to be careful with any machinery. I tried to find info on the PTO Stickler, no luck.

XANDROS_user · Nov 10, 2005

Milkman, Not trying to come off as a noitall but here is what my research shows. Contacted the Stickler rep that sold me the cone attachment for my pickup some 4 years ago and he said Stickler discontinued the pto application quite some years back. The original Stickler was from Taos Equipment Co in New Mexico but cannot find them on the internet. Possibly taken over by Arnold Industries in Ohio (they were referenced in the article I read about Taos Equipment in Mother Earth News).
The problem with the cone I have is the direction of rotation.
Mine rotates counter clock wise (left rear axle application only). A pto application must be a clock wise rotation so I'm thinking my cone will not work. Am reading this forum for further comments. The post hole digger application seems more feasiable but again the rotation of the cone is important and I'm thinking a clockwise rotation is not available.
Regards , Fred

CTyler · Nov 10, 2005

Connect a hydraulic motor to the splitter and run it off a remote on the tractor. Run a short string to the lever so you have to pull it for the motor to run. That way it only spins when your ready to split a piece. Thats about the safest way I can think of to run one of those.

milkman · Nov 10, 2005

I found a home made one on another site, that used a gearbox that was mounted on a carry all, might work for your counter clockwise screw, or if you could find and old PHD gear box, that would also slow it down. I'll start watching at some of the auctions, maybe find one, or at least a cone to tinker with over the winter.

jimmysisson · Nov 10, 2005

If you're lying on the ground looking up at the phd, and the bit turns counterclockwise, that's the direction the Stickler screw would work correctly bolted in the same position. I never had a phd so I don't knwo which way they turn.
Jim

botaman2 · Nov 10, 2005

Your research is correct,my unit was made by Arnold Industries,Toledo Oh. I purchased my unit new back in late 70's. I've split many cords of wood with this unit over the years,I kinda like it. I don't burn wood anymore,but use it to split wood that will not fit into my 4" chipper.

jimmysisson · Nov 14, 2005

Milkman I've still got my old Stickler with the Chev adapter, maybe you could modify it? It's pretty hefty, though, maybe 50#?, and I'm in western Mass, so I don't know if the freight is worth it to you. I'd give it away if someone could figure out how to get it.
Jim