Tractor hydraulic splitter, advice wanted

[adam4838]

Hi Guys,

 

I am looking to purchase my first proper splitter. Will be running off a Ferguson 35 tractor hydraulics. Not sure what to look for or anything to avoid?

 

Any tips or help would be great!

 

Thanks in advance,

Adam

[weldersunited]

Hi Adam, you'll need to make sure you have a separate flow and return coupling on your 35- the last one I plumbed up a while back didn't have this so we purchased a new oil filler cap and drilled and tapped that out to suit a quick release coupling that acted as the return line. Baring in mind that your tractor is relatively small and old (not meant in an offensive way!) your flow rate will be relatively low so be wary of splitters with very large dia cylinders as this will mean very slow cycle times. Afraid I can't advise you on makes or models as I've only ever built my own! Good luck with it though

[adam4838]

I know what you mean about the tractor! Its not mine, and I dont know a lot about tractors! I am supplying the wood and the splitter and we are using our yard owner's tractor.

 

It has 2 hydraulic couplings at the rear and a front loader. It says on the spec sheet for the tractor 13.2 lpm at 2800 psi. Do you think it would be up to running a decent splitter?

[Marko]

Adam,

 

I run a small 10 ton splitter on a 135 hydraulics and that does all but the very knotty stuff with ease but cycle times can be a bit slow.... but then I came across a hydraulic pump and if I use that on the PTO then the performance of the splitter is markedly improved in both power and cycle times. If the 35's hydraulics are a bit tired then this would be a good way forward for you.

 

We also have a big RIKO 22 tonne splitter. This has its own pump built in and is connected to the tractor by a pto shaft. This splits massive trunks into metre lengths with ease. Alot more expensive than the other set up but both options are cheaper than buying a new tractor just for splitting!

[weldersunited]

Tend to Agree with Marko on this one- a splitter that has it's own hydraulic pump eg runs off the tractor power take off will negate all your power issues- true they are a bit more expensive but when you weigh up how much faster and quicker they are, it may not actually cost you that much more in the long run as your output would be that much greater. In addition if you're "borrowing" the tractor a hydraulic pump is much more likely to fail than something mechanical such as the PTO so a bit less risk for you there as well.

[mendiplogs]

Tend to Agree with Marko on this one- a splitter that has it's own hydraulic pump eg runs off the tractor power take off will negate all your power issues- true they are a bit more expensive but when you weigh up how much faster and quicker they are, it may not actually cost you that much more in the long run as your output would be that much greater. In addition if you're "borrowing" the tractor a hydraulic pump is much more likely to fail than something mechanical such as the PTO so a bit less risk for you there as well.

HI mate yes we have a posh splitter for sale run off pto 19 ton very good on rings butts and cord it a good all round tool comes with large table in good nick very well made tool thanks jon ins arb trader jon

[adam4838]

Thats great advice chaps thanks a lot.

 

Jon, Got your messge, any pics and an idea of price?

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all tractors run hydraulic pressure @ 2500-2800psi roughly,but it all depends on flow rate.....litres/min and the size of the cylinder on your ram.

your tractor should run a 5-8 tonne splitter ok provided the cylinder on the splitter isnt massive.

we built a twin ram 16tonne log splitter below is how it runs on our machines:

 

-kubota st30 compact tractor- 2500psi,35ltrs/min flow rate-splits well but is slow

-1989 jcb 520-4 telehandler-2650psi,65ltrs/min flow rate-splits fantastic and is realitivly fast.spends most time on this!!

-2010 john deere 5090-2800psi,90ltrs/min flow rate-ANIMAL!!!! eats wood for brekky!!!!!!

 

all of above are run on idle tractor revs except the kubota which we rev to 1500rpm for optimum performance.

[samladd]

i posted one on here the other day that would be ideal, send me your email address and ill email you some pics

[woody paul]

Hi . How big is the timber you want to split? I look at big splitters 2years ago landed up buying a OXDALE only weighs 60kgs lift on to truck or move about easy in to shed to store.