chief5
Member
- Joined
- Aug 12, 2004
- Messages
- 46
- Location
- Missouri
- Tractor
- Kubota ZD21, RTV900, Mahindra 3616 HST 4WD Cab
I am thinking of building a towable log splitter for my RTV Worksite. I don't know a lot about hydraulics. I would like to use the hydrualics on the RTV to power the splitter. Unplug the bed cylinder on the rear of the RTV and using same style quick connects, plug in the splitter cylinder. In this situation I would have to use the control lever at the RTV seat to activate the splitter. Or..... I could put a control valve (spool?) on the splitter and fashion a plate to install near the RTV lever that would keep it in the forward position. Similar to the one that locks the lever in the nuetral position.
Advantages are: No separate engine required and no additional hydraulic fluid tank.
Does this sound workable? Does the pump on the RTV generate enough pressure? Any Ideas would be appreciated.
Advantages are: No separate engine required and no additional hydraulic fluid tank.
Does this sound workable? Does the pump on the RTV generate enough pressure? Any Ideas would be appreciated.