old forktruck as a log splitter

[predator]

As anyone ever thought of trying to convert a old forklift into a logsplitter what was your views on giving it a go could it be done ???? some have spare hydraulics 3rd lever hydraulics levers unused etc

[Gareth Dalzell]

As anyone ever thought of trying to convert a old forklift into a logsplitter what was your views on giving it a go could it be done ???? some have spare hydraulics 3rd lever hydraulics levers unused etc

 

I guess it could be done. It's a heavy bit of kit to move around if it needs to go one site and the old forklifts I know are always really smokey. Might need to work down wind.

[predator]

i was more thinking off a fixed peice of kit on my plot so to speak and suppose could fit a longer exhaust but would the hydraulics be upto the job i know all the steel is very heavy duty has anyone tried it ???

[geoff]

I seem to remember one being posted on here,or was it an old dumper..

[difflock]

I assume that you intend to use the forklift ram as fitted, so a 3 tonne forklift will give you 6 tonne force if you disconnect the chains and use the ram force direct, which I presume you would.

Obviousely need to remount the ram upside down etc etc,and provide a guide to keep the blade running straight as the existing fork guides wont suffice for this usuage, I know what I mean but its a bit garbled in the typing

cheers

[Daniël Bos]

The pump, and engine (if good) would easily be up to the job, but...

 

Even the most knackered fork-lift (which will likely have a worn pump and engine) will cost a fair bit, just due to the fact that they weigh so much(scrap). If you can find one with a decent pump and engine for less than £1000 I reckon you're doing well., then you'll have to spend a fair while converting it to how you want it to work etc. That £1000 could buy you a reasonable part of e decent, purpose-built, tried and tested log-splitter.

[predator]

thanks it was something i just thought could be of use to someone with a forklift truck but was only a pie in the sky sort of thing as you say it would cost a lot of money

 

 

i just wanted your views on the idea and why anyone had not used one etc as usual some more useless rubbish in my head lol thanks anyway for your advice

[RobRainford]

for £1000 youd get a very good properly made splitter, we got ours for £500 off ebay, needed a few modifications, but split 25 cube of dry logs last week, a lot of it was hard beech.

 

If you really need to use a splitter you can use ours here. or even come down and have a look at it

[predator]

thanks rob thats very kind of you to offer me your help i will come down and take a look soon thanks i,am in no position yet to contemplate anything at the moment i,ve even lost geoff lucks boots in the post he gifted to me i feel really guilty now as everything i seem to do goes wrong please let me know your contact details so i can come and look at your log splitter please one day as i would like to meet up with you thanks hope you dont mind all the bother me troubling you i feel like i,am putting everyone out at times

i,am very very greatfull to you all for your advice and input