Log Splitter - sensible cycle time

[treequip]

Yes, test the output l/min and psi of tractor 1st off. Many who own an old tractor will wish to use it, those that don't then as Trequip has said a powerpack, ideally diesel, is perfect.

I am friendly with a Ag. Contractor who runs his 11 tonne tractor splitter off his bale wrapper!. It puts out about 35l/min and the splitter cycle time is perfect. Tried it on a MF 35x and the cycle time was about 10 seconds to travel 6" down and 6" up - useless and that was at PTO speed.

 

You seen quire obsessed about the cycle time.

 

Bear in mind that there is more to cycle time than just the pump, your pipework and valve can be a serious restriction, a bigger pump will force it through but it will get hot pretty quick

[arboriculturist]

You seen quire obsessed about the cycle time.

 

Bear in mind that there is more to cycle time than just the pump, your pipework and valve can be a serious restriction, a bigger pump will force it through but it will get hot pretty quick

 

Yes definitely obsessed, as I like to maximise productivity.

Consequently advocate 25 litre reservoir and 1/2" spool valve and pipework, which dramatically reduces operating temperatures. Comes at a price of course.