Posted by Texasmark1 on January 18, 2014 at 07:32:18 from (172.242.14.143):
This isn't really an implement and currently it is tractor driven.
I am currently running my splitter with my 65 hp tractor at max rpms (2500) to get the hyd pump gpm up for my cylinder to move at the desired speed.
My home made splitter is built on an I beam as most are and I deliberately have small tires on it to keep it close to the ground. Reason is I don't want to lift anything I don't have to. It does present a problem in moving it from storage to point of use as the cylinder is 4" x 24" and the I beam and wedge(s) are heavy.
Had some bad ice damage with our recent ice storm and have some trees over 25 years old that are threatening my house and some buildings.
I have already "felled" and cut up about 2 cords of wood and lots more to come. Besides these little "projects" keep the mind active and give me something to do......so cost is not part of it when considering other alternatives. However, part of the goal is to get max performance with minimum cost within the confines of my "available force/speed of travel" guidelines.
I have 5 riding lawn mowers and each has a story and use being acquired over quite a span. I have one I don't really need with a 16 hp Kohler engine. and 2 blade 42" deck.
Worked the numbers in rpms, gpm, available space and practicality and today I ordered my pump and controller valve.
Since my engine is 16 hp and a V belt drives 2 blades with that belt, I see no reason why it won't do a fine job of turning a hydraulic pump requiring 8 hp at 3600 rpm if I mount a V belt pulley on it.
Plan is to remove the left side blade spindle and fabricate a mount for the pump in that spot. Solves several problems:
Drive connection via the V belt is a no brainer
Using the current blade engagement lever, I can start the engine with the pump off and then engage the pump when desired even though it is an open center valve. I will remove the blade from the rt side spindle but keep its V belt pulley in the loop to retain the disconnect function.
I have twice the hp required for the operation and THE ENGINE IS ELECTRIC START, oil filter/pressure lube, cast iron liner. YESSSSSSS Oh, and long since paid for.
Rated rpms are what I need at/around 3600 rpms, which the mower engine readily provides. Course I could change that with the V belt pulley ratio.
Having it mounted it in the lawn mower chassis gives me mobility. Just hook the cylinder and all to the rear and go where I choose.
It'll be several weeks in finishing but when I get done I'll post back if any one is interested. Right now I have $287 invested in the project for a 15 ton force 16 gpm system that will run the piston full stroke in 6 seconds. That's perfect for me. Only things left will be what I put into a small hyd oil tank I will build and hyd. hoses. That ought to get me the performance I'd have to pay $1500 or so for if store bought.
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