Re: wood splitter

Posted by jdemaris on November 06, 2004 at 20:39:08 from (209.23.30.2):

In Reply to: wood splitter posted by Dennis in Wisconsin on November 05, 2004 at 08:24:10:

You didn't mention how many gallons per minute the pump is when it shifts to the second stage. 6.5 horsepower will not run 13 GPM at 2200 lbs. PSI and that's about what you ought to have along with at least a 3 1/2 " diameter ram. If the pump shifts down, in second stage to 7 GPM, then YES your engine will run it. As far as the type of wood your are splitting, it has nothing to do with engine power if the machine is setup properly. You need enough power to crack the hydraulic relief valve, and that's all. If a piece of wood is too tough to split, the valve cracks, and the ram stops, but the engine keeps going. If you find you need more splitting power, then the pressure must be raised and/or the diamater of the ram increased. But, doing this will result in needing more horsepower - or doing the job more slowly with a lower GPM pump.

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