Log splitter hydraulic tank size

[mikecotterill]

A 13 hp engine wont run a 72l/min pump. As regards oil tank size aim for twice the flowin L/Min ie 20l/m pump 40l tank. Use big diameter pipe work an avoid sharp bends.

 

Flowfit seem to sell a kit with a 13jp engine and 16 gpm pump whic works out at 72 lmin although its a high/low pump if that makes any difference.

http://item.mobileweb.ebay.co.uk/viewitem;PdsSession=ee42a7f91350a47a19c7a967fff3d61d?itemId=310357140039&cmd=VIDESC

[dylan]

the ones flow fit sell are the haldex type and are two pumps in one ie high volume at low pressure then when more pressure is needed they kick down to low flow at high pressure

the pump in the picture looks to be a standard gear pump (if it produces 72l/m @ 3600 rpm it going to be in the region of a 20cc/rev pump)with a 13hp engine the biggest pump you can use with a reasonable pressure is about 8cc/rev

to run that pump at 220 bar you'd need over 35hp