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hydraulics for log splitter

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dittmerku

02-17-2007 10:15:38




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Hello, I was thinking of building a log splitter and using the hydraulics off my WD. Do i have to worry about overloading the hydraulic system if I run into a tough log, or is there a maximum cylinder size I could use for the ram? Just wondering if anyone out there would know.
Thanks, Kurt




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BDT in Minnesota

02-19-2007 07:32:44




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 Re: hydraulics for log splitter in reply to dittmerku, 02-17-2007 10:15:38  
In fact, using the Allis for running a log splitter with the common 2500 psi rated control valve is not a good idea...I literally blew one in half some years ago...The splitter was very slow, but strong..The WD45 was also an overkill for the splitter, period...A six horse briggs will do the same job...



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Hurst

02-17-2007 12:32:28




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 Re: hydraulics for log splitter in reply to dittmerku, 02-17-2007 10:15:38  
Your WD has a low flow/high pressure system. Your system is capable of putting out 3000+PSI if the pump is in good shape and set up correctly, which is enough to blow out seals and hoses on modern log splitters. I would go with a seperate PTO pump and hydraulic resavor so you have plenty of fluid. Good luck

Hurst



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woodache

02-17-2007 10:59:30




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 Re: hydraulics for log splitter in reply to dittmerku, 02-17-2007 10:15:38  
The hyds on MOST small and/or old tractors are NOT sufficient to operate a log splitter. A 28 ton splitter requires a min cyl dia of 4.5 inch and 16 gpm at 1600 psi min for a suitable machine. On your old tractor this will operate WAY to slow for speedy splitting. A PTO pump would be the best. Anyways using the tractor pump just furthers unnecessary wear on an already old system that is both harder and more expensive to fix, than a $200 PTO pump that will provide better results.

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dittmerku

02-17-2007 11:47:19




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 Re: hydraulics for log splitter in reply to woodache, 02-17-2007 10:59:30  
Thanks, I wasn't sure. The PTO pump does sound like a better idea. Kurt



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