Thoughts on a log splitter like this

[Don87]

FEL mounted log splitter
LicketySplitter.com Log Splitter / Tractor Implement

 

[jinman]

That splitter will only work on perfectly sized logs. If you have to do multiple splits, you'll waste all your time dinkin' around with the loader while trying to pick up the round correctly for the split. Multiple splits are a piece of cake with regular log splitter or 3PH splitter. I position my splitter over my trailer or the bed of my Kawasaki Mule so that when the first split is made, I can then pick up and reposition the round for the second split. I just think efficient splitting takes too much hand work for this splitter to be anything but a novelty. ...my $0.02 worth.

 

[Don87]

That splitter will only work on perfectly sized logs. If you have to do multiple splits, you'll waste all your time dinkin' around with the loader while trying to pick up the round correctly for the split. Multiple splits are a piece of cake with regular log splitter or 3PH splitter. I position my splitter over my trailer or the bed of my Kawasaki Mule so that when the first split is made, I can then pick up and reposition the round for the second split. I just think efficient splitting takes too much hand work for this splitter to be anything but a novelty. ...my $0.02 worth.

Thank you for the reply.
I was thinking about making something like this if others thought it was a good idea.

 

[backdoor]

Splittail log splitter on youtube is about the same thing, I think, but for a skidsteer. It seems to work on the youtube video.

 

[CBW1999]

I'm sure it has it's place- depending on what you need to do. I would tend to think it is a unitasker and I would still need other options. BUT I do like the idea of pick it up and split...someones "million dollar idea" at work.

I wonder if you would be able to put a star wedge on it to deal with the multiple split scenario? If you were going to make your own, then you certainly could customize it's abilities to suit your needs. Might be worth a try.

 

[crazyal]

It looks like it wouldn't be cheap to buy since it uses a PTO powered pump. If you had the parts it might be worth trying but I just use the front bucket to roll large logs into then posistion it over the splitter and roll them onto the beam. That way I can just split a portion of a large log and push the rest back into the bucket while I further split the chuck I just took off.

I'm not sure splitting over a truck bed is all that great of an idea. I like to stack it so I can get the most in the bed and if there's too many random logs in the bed it makes for a difficult time moving them out of the way so I can start a row.

Now it would be nice to just drive around and slit the larger logs where they lay so nothing was big but that would make it a second splitter when really only one is needed.

 

[beenthere]

Doesn't look very exciting to me. Showing it over the pickup bed is the least likely way to use it, IMO. Tying up the tractor for the splitter is another negative. For me, the tractor is an important aid to moving large logs to the independent splitter, and moving split firewood on pallets away from the splitter.
But it may be just the cats pajamas for certain people. I'd not be one of them.

 

[2458n]

We use a home made set up like this on a 743 Bobcat. The quick hitch plate allows fast changes to a bucket when loading into a 1996 Ford 1 ton dump truck. All splitting is done on the ground. The idea of splitting wood over the back of a newer truck bed brings a smile. The splitter uses the aux. hyd. on the Bobcat. Does have a "fun" factor.

 

[nwngunner]

I have a serious problem with that thing. First its going to take you longer to split with having to move around all the time. Also your asking to hit the side of your nice new truck if you split in to the truck.

I notice all of these log splitter videos they are cracking nice clear wood. I can out split a log splitter by hand if i am working with clear wood. Most of the time when i am cutting my by my self i split the clear by hand the knotty stuff i save for the splitter. Saves alot of gas on the tractor that way as well and its one **** of a work out.

 

[Skyco]

The last video of them picking up the large log ...wonder if the FEL arms could get tweaked with all the weight on one side, especially if carrying the log and hitting a large bump. I'd prefer the weight to be centered.
I suppose if one had physical limitations on man handling the wood it could be useful though..

 

[Don87]

A lot of great responses here, thank you.
I called the fellow that builds these several months back, he said he builds them for JDQA. Price runs close to 4,000 for everything.
I personally couldn't purchase one, but building one, if I could scronge up materials wouldn't be out of the question.
And reason number 2 that I posted this was so that others on this forum could get ideas from this attachment.

 

[duggo]

I'm not sure splitting over a truck bed is all that great of an idea. I like to stack it so I can get the most in the bed and if there's too many random logs in the bed it makes for a difficult time moving them out of the way so I can start a row.

+1. Looks pretty easy to take put a back window too.

 

[jbooth]

I liked the splitter!!! Probably because I am getting old and in addition I have split to much wood with a maul and lifted to much wood onto a regular splitter. All the previous work seems to have taken it's toll on me. Knees and back are shot. I am always looking for "easier'' to stay in the game. I certainly wouldn't worry about splitting over a truck. My truck is a 93 model and has a lot of character (previous dings). My haul length is only about 4 miles so don't worry about stacking to get a monster load on. I presently load with a rock bucket on my skid steer. I believe that type of splitter would work better on a skid steer due to the manuverability and adequate hydralic flow to operate without a additional pump. I have been looking at that type of splitter for a while, but being cheap I may just convert my gas engine powered splitter. At least that will take one more motor out of my tune-up/keep running list.

 

[955er]

Let me get this straight. You have to unhitch the loader, attach the splitter, put the pto pump and tank assembly on the back, and adjust. Looks like a pain, even with a quick hitch. You could probably buy a high end splitter like a super split for what that thing costs.

 

[Big Wave D]

I've seen this type of log splitter on a skid steer, and if you like the idea of this type of splitter, I'd stick with using it on a Skid Steer. I don't see a tractor being 'nimble' enough to really allow any kind of speed while using this style of splitter.

The ability to make a split, adjust a bit right or left to pick up the next piece and make the next split can't be performed by a tractor, to much jockeying forward and backward.

Can't find the YouTube video I was hoping to post, but this one gives you the idea of how a Skid Steer allows much faster fine tuning of picking up the next piece.

YouTube - skid steer log splitter.AVI