ready to order parts for splitter, please review for specs. Thanks!

[moose13]

Alright, i have decided to build my own splitter after much research and tire kicking.
Here is what i have figured.

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Honda 160cc GX series
Haldex 11gpm 2 stage pump
Nortrack 3000psi 4x24 cylinder
Prince detent splitter valve
Hydraulic filter assy.
Couplings and bracket for engine to pump.
$842.00

i know i need hoses, fittings and a few misc parts, but does this look about right as far as specs?
I did consider a 200cc Honda and a 16gpm pump, is it worth it?

Thanks for looking this over before i pull the trigger on the parts.
I will keep you updated on the build.

 

[BHD]

Alright, i have decided to build my own splitter after much research and tire kicking.
Here is what i have figured.

View Shopping Cart | Northern Tool + Equipment

Honda 160cc GX series
Haldex 11gpm 2 stage pump
Nortrack 3000psi 4x24 cylinder
Prince detent splitter valve
Hydraulic filter assy.
Couplings and bracket for engine to pump.
$842.00

i know i need hoses, fittings and a few misc parts, but does this look about right as far as specs?
I did consider a 200cc Honda and a 16gpm pump, is it worth it?

Thanks for looking this over before i pull the trigger on the parts.
I will keep you updated on the build.

looks about what I have, get as large of a rod in the cylinder as you can find, (I personally wish I had gone a little larger on the cylinder, (I split elm mostly and when in a crotch or some other oddity some times I stall out, but usually after some trial and error I get it split down,) on normal grain no problems,

I sure you have a reservoir figured out,

I made mine as a separate hydraulic pack that can be removed from the splitter, and used for other items, with some quick connects, I run a wire roller with it, and have used to move machinery by operating the machines cylinder and using a truck to move it, a winch, and other things, (some times the two stage pump is not the best for the power pack but some times it is great),

 

[moose13]

Thanks for the reply!
Yeah i have figured i would make the reservoir between the tires like most are built. I think i have a piece of 12" tubing that would work. 2" rod instead of 1.75? I split all standing dead pine. So i don't need a monster as far as tonnage. Looking for something fairly quick though. I have the design and welding down, just figured i would double check with the experts on the parts. Thanks!

 

[dixstir]

wood spliter -I used northern for parts I have a 16 hp koehler 28 gpm barns 2 stage pump direct mount 6x24 cylinder and a log lift table made this about 40 years ago split lots of wood ps dont let it out unless to like to fix others stupid moves. if I was going to make another one I wound not change any thing,

 

[kubotakid USA]

Thanks for the reply!
Yeah i have figured i would make the reservoir between the tires like most are built. I think i have a piece of 12" tubing that would work. 2" rod instead of 1.75? I split all standing dead pine. So i don't need a monster as far as tonnage. Looking for something fairly quick though. I have the design and welding down, just figured i would double check with the experts on the parts. Thanks!

If your lookin for somthing (fairly quick),...You need to step up to 16 gpm and 8-9 hp, 11 gpm is going to be sloooow, even in pine, The 16 gpm pump is about 40.00 more,. The 8hp I/C ohv briggs is not much more than the 5hp honda, For about 100.00 bucks it would speed things up about 1/3, Eric

 

[gtrippleb]

Alright, i have decided to build my own splitter after much research and tire kicking.
Here is what i have figured.

View Shopping Cart | Northern Tool + Equipment

Honda 160cc GX series
Haldex 11gpm 2 stage pump
Nortrack 3000psi 4x24 cylinder
Prince detent splitter valve
Hydraulic filter assy.
Couplings and bracket for engine to pump.
$842.00

i know i need hoses, fittings and a few misc parts, but does this look about right as far as specs?
I did consider a 200cc Honda and a 16gpm pump, is it worth it?

Thanks for looking this over before i pull the trigger on the parts.
I will keep you updated on the build.

I don't remember what size hp the Honda 160CC GX Series motor is, but you can get a Harbor Freight 6.5hp for $95 this month if you have a coupon from their flyer. It looks like their online price is $99. Free shipping through April 20th. 6.5 HP Gas Engine - Horizontal Shaft, OHV It looks to be 196cc.

 

[radioman]

If you really want to go quicker, you would go smaller bore on ram. larger bore just means more power and slower movement. You did say all you are doing is splitting pine. What you are doing is kind of like my splitter I have right now. (no I didnt build it, got it from a yard sale.

If I have anything I can't split, I'll just take it to my fathers and use his box store big unit.

 

[LD1]

I guess I have to ask why you are wanting to build one using all new parts.

Usually the only time it is cheaper to build vs buy a splitter is if you already have several of the main components.

And since you are already at ~850 PLUS shipping costs,

AND you still need

Tank
Hoses
I-beam
Wedge
Axle/tires
Hitch
Jack
Lots of fabrication

I am sure I am missing something

Why not just buy a 22T splitter that is the same specs as the one you want to build. 4x24 cylinder and 11gpm pump. PLUS a 3-yr warrenty and the ability to split vertically

Huskee 22-ton Log Splitter - 1032822 | Tractor Supply Company

 

[nike]

I agree with LD1.
If you have a tractor with a 3pt hitch, why not look into a 3pt hitch Splitter?
I already have a log splitter that my brother built, a really good unit, but the engine is getting tired. once it needs a new engine I will just convert it to 3 pt hitch. .....:thumbsup:

 

[Oliver1655]

Moose, I agree if you go with a 4" dia. cylinder you will have no problem splitting your pine. I used a 4" x 24" cylinder with the factory set pressure relief on my energy valve at 2,500 psi. When I first built my splitter I had wings on my wedge thinking it would "pop" the wood apart faster & had a problem with an occasional piece of elm getting stuck. I cut the wings off, sharpened the wedge, and have had no further problems. To make the wedge, I cut a piece of 1/2" x 8" x 16" mild steel bar in half at a diagonal and flipped one piece over and had it follow behind the the cut edge & welded it together on to the beam. (I am a fan of the horizontal splitter where the wedge is stationary.) (I added a log lift to mine to handle the big ones. It was well worth the effort!) The angle of the wedge is about 20 degrees.
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