Selfpropelled log splitter

garry · Jan 21, 2011

I have a 22 ton Huskee log splitter. I would like to make it selfpropelled. without adding a second engine. I would like to hear your thoughts on the best way to go about this.

Gale Hawkins · Jan 21, 2011

How many MPH and far do you need for it to move?

PILOON · Jan 21, 2011

I'd suspect that a diverter valve in existing hydraulic circuit, proper plumbing and hydraulic gear motor or motors would do the trick.
Perhaps one motor and a small car differential.
Naturally a lot depends on GPM's available for a hydraulic solution.

Provide a bit more info and some more knowledgeable guys might tune in

Redneck in training · Jan 22, 2011

Gale Hawkins said:
How many MPH and far do you need for it to move?

And what terain you need to move it?

Craig Clayton · Jan 22, 2011

Could you post a few more guide lines on the Self Propelled wood splitter. How much do you want to spend and not to be smart but how are your fab skills? Sun roof optional.
Craig Clayton

Craig Clayton · Jan 22, 2011

Came up with another idea as I was talking with a fellow worker, buy a sucked out lawn tractor with no mower deck.
Craig Clayton

garry · Jan 22, 2011

To be able to travel 3 or 4 miles per hour would be fine. I only need to travel from my machine shed to the wood pile which is about 200 yards. The terrain is relatively flat but I have trouble pulling the splitter with a lawn tractor if there is snow on the ground.

I believe my hydraulic pump delivers 11 gallon per minute.

I can weld and I have a metal cutting band saw. I would like to do this for under $250.

I was wondering if it is possible to plumb hydraulic lines into the transaxle of an old hydrostatic lawn tractor. I think that is what Craig was talking about. I do not know how hydrostatic lawn tractors are put together. If that is possible would one tractor be better than another?

tnjind · Jan 22, 2011

This is an original idea and I love fabricating things, but, I gotta tell ya tire chains for the rider is way cheaper and easier.
Besides what about steering?

Gale Hawkins · Jan 22, 2011

tnjind said:
This is an original idea and I love fabricating things, but, I gotta tell ya tire chains for the rider is way cheaper and easier.
Besides what about steering?

2x

Use FEL to back drag from barn to wood pile. Do you not use the FEL to move the wood after it is split?

GE222 · Jan 23, 2011

Since your in Ohio with snowfalls similar to where I live, have you considered finding a descent running old small pickup for cheap? The box could be scrapped and splitter mounted in its place.

I was assisting at a tractor club auction, and someone had brought this modified rig to sell.