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Log splitter on WD

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Tom Z

12-02-2002 19:36:08




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Would like to make a log splitter for my wd, to attach to my drawbar and lift arms, and possibly a 3point set up in the future. Later if i like it may mount it on a trailer with a motor as a option. Does anyone have an input or plans and how would i run cylinder since there is no return line on the wd(would i need a reservoir)? Thanks




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Ron

12-04-2002 06:16:53




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 Re: Log splitter on WD in reply to Tom Z, 12-02-2002 19:36:08  
I have seen some very good wood splitters that were powered by Volkswagon engines...Plenty of power, air-cooled and not all that heavy... A 2-stage pump is a good way to go.....fast travel, and easier on the motor...



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John

12-03-2002 14:57:51




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 Re: Log splitter on WD in reply to Tom Z, 12-02-2002 19:36:08  
I've been there before. Save yourself the frustration and use a PTO driven pump. The pressure is too high and flow is so low that is would be a slow splitter. A PTO pump isn't too much, i got a used one off a guy for 80 bucks and it is about 15 GPM; plenty of flow for a 4" bore cylinder. John



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Ross

12-03-2002 20:29:49




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 Re: Re: Log splitter on WD in reply to John, 12-03-2002 14:57:51  
John's right, in my opinion. My father and I used to split a lot of wood with a pump run off his WD's belt pulley. It cycled much faster that way than if he ran it off the WD's hydraullic's. But I think if I was going to get back into burning as much wood as he did I would get a spliter with its own engine that way I could haul where ever I wanted behind my truck. Not to mention the savings in gas and wear and tear on the tractor.
Ross

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Duey (IA)

12-03-2002 10:26:34




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 Re: Log splitter on WD in reply to Tom Z, 12-02-2002 19:36:08  
Tom,
I think you could very easily adapt a wood splitter setup on your WD. The wood splitter should have a high pressure two way valve to accommodate the high pressure two way cylinder you would have to use. A return line can be tapped into the hydraulic fill where the bayonet dip stick is or through the drain plug hole. The pump would run constant and bypass through the two way valve, only putting pressure to the cylinder when the valve is operated. Once the valve, hoses and cylinder are full of oil, the oil level will remain constant. I have this setup on my WD45 to operate a hydraulic loader with a hydraulic bucket on high pressure. Duey

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JMS/MN

12-02-2002 19:44:37




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 Re: Log splitter on WD in reply to Tom Z, 12-02-2002 19:36:08  
I think you might be limited by the hydraulic capacity of the WD, although by adding a resevoir, that could be handled. Be aware that the AC system is very high pressure, so the cylinder would have to take over 3000 psi, unless you install a lower pressure-relief valve in the system, and then you are left with low volume. A return oil line can be plumbed into the existing system. I think your best bet for a satisfactory system is to use a separate pto powered pump. Or even a separate engine and pump setup- Might take less fuel, offset by the higher cost of equipment.

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