3-Point Hitch Anyone using a powerhouse log splitter with an XR4100 series?

[MarlinSlayer]

Just bought a powerhouse three point log splitter and am assembling it. I have to purchase the supply and return hoses. Anyone here done this and can recommend a length for the hoses? Sure would like to skip the whole "going to the farm, hooking up the splitter, then measuring, then going to the supply house 25 miles away, and returning to see if they fit" thing. If you've done this, tell me what to buy and save me an extra 50mile round trip.

Thanks

 

[efam3300]

I'm thinking about buying a 3 pt splitter and will be interested in your experience in hooking up your splitter and how it works on the xr4100. Include pics if you can

 

[MarlinSlayer]

Okay, pics ar not here, but if you go to Northern Tool and look at the video of the Powerhouse 22 ton log splitter, it looks just like that only more-awesomer cause it is a blue splitter and sits on a blue tractor. In all seriousness, the log splitter works great and was a very good purchase. I just reviewed it on the Northern Tool website. Works great. You will need at least 84" hose, but those are almost too short as when the unit swings to the vertical position there is not much slack if any on hoses. I was concerned about stress on the fittings and went with the 96" hose and just keep a loop in them when the unit is horizontal, and they droop when unit is vertical. The splitter runs great on my XR4150H, and highly recommend the purchase. The splitter is well made, simple to operate. Hooked it up to the rear (Blue) system on the rear remotes, pushed the blue lever forward and the right connector is pressure, runs into the right side of splitter, left hose goes from left side of splitter to left (Blue return) side of tractor. All controls done from the splitter after that.

Easy Peasy

 

[efam3300]

Good review, what was the biggest log you put in that 22 ton? How many rpm did run your tractor. Do you set the splitter on the ground or a cradle when you take it off

 

[MarlinSlayer]

Good review, what was the biggest log you put in that 22 ton? How many rpm did run your tractor. Do you set the splitter on the ground or a cradle when you take it off

So far, maybe 18 inches in diameter....I ran it up to about 2000 rpm and set it on some cinderblocks with a 2x6 on top when not using.

 

[efam3300]

Do you think the 3pt splitter is more convenient than the self contained one

 

[cmhyland]

I have the power horse 13 ton splitter I use on a Kubota B2910. I have 5GPM off the machine and the speed isn't bad.... Make sure when you purchase your quick connects that you don't reduce your GPN rate...

 

[efam3300]

I have the power horse 13 ton splitter I use on a Kubota B2910. I have 5GPM off the machine and the speed isn't bad.... Make sure when you purchase your quick connects that you don't reduce your GPN rate...

I just ordered the 20 ton from NT. are the disconnects you are talking about the hose ends or the ones plumbed on the tractor

 

[cmhyland]

I just ordered the 20 ton from NT. are the disconnects you are talking about the hose ends or the ones plumbed on the tractor

Both, when you go to buy quick connects they have a flow rating... My tractor has an output of 5gpm. I tapped into a power-beyond block on the rear of the tractor. I think it uses 3/8 hoses or maybe 1/4 in... but the hoses will flow 5GPM. When I looked at the quick connects I had to go up to the next hose size to get 5GPM..

This is my splitter..
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Here's another... Hard to hold the camera and run the splitter...

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The machine is running just above idle 850 to 100 RPM.. The ram will run faster at high RPM but I rather have less noise....

 

[efam3300]

Thanks for the pictures and info. I picked up my splitter today will be putting together tomorrow

 

[cmhyland]

Thanks for the pictures and info. I picked up my splitter today will be putting together tomorrow

Good luck with it... I really like mine. I'd do it again in a heartbeat.... I don't do a lot of wood but I have put 6 or 8 cord through this and I'm really happy... It sits in the barn and is ready to go at a minutes notice. Take less than five to put on the tractor and never have to worry if it will start....

Regards,
Chris

 

[cmhyland]

Just bought a powerhouse three point log splitter and am assembling it. I have to purchase the supply and return hoses. Anyone here done this and can recommend a length for the hoses? Sure would like to skip the whole "going to the farm, hooking up the splitter, then measuring, then going to the supply house 25 miles away, and returning to see if they fit" thing. If you've done this, tell me what to buy and save me an extra 50mile round trip.

Thanks

How did you make out with the splitter?

Regards,
Chris

 

[roadhunter]

I have a 3 point splitter and have found it to not be as convenient as I had intended but I certainly see thier place for portable splitting in some situations. I love the performance I get from running my tractor with 20+ GPM and over 3,000 psi but it seems inefficient to run such a large engine (70 hp) for such a low power requirement job (5-10 HP). I also find that I split in the same place so portability is not something I need. Plus there are times when I would like to have the tractor available for other things like throwing the wood in the bucket.

I plan to build an electric pump setup this winter and just use a 10 HP motor to power the splitter and make it a permanent setup since I split in the same place every time. If you split much wood and do so in the same place I see some long term cost savings over running a gas engine or the tractor. Not to mention it's quiet and can be stopped and started with the flip of a switch.

My 3 point splitter had short hoses from the factory but I added extensions to give some flexibility to how close the tractor had to be. I ended up with 6 ft hoses but would go longer as that still requires getting the tractor pretty close, especially if I leave the back blade on.

 

[cmhyland]

I have a 3 point splitter and have found it to not be as convenient as I had intended but I certainly see thier place for portable splitting in some situations. I love the performance I get from running my tractor with 20+ GPM and over 3,000 psi but it seems inefficient to run such a large engine (70 hp) for such a low power requirement job (5-10 HP). I also find that I split in the same place so portability is not something I need. Plus there are times when I would like to have the tractor available for other things like throwing the wood in the bucket.

I plan to build an electric pump setup this winter and just use a 10 HP motor to power the splitter and make it a permanent setup since I split in the same place every time. If you split much wood and do so in the same place I see some long term cost savings over running a gas engine or the tractor. Not to mention it's quiet and can be stopped and started with the flip of a switch.

My 3 point splitter had short hoses from the factory but I added extensions to give some flexibility to how close the tractor had to be. I ended up with 6 ft hoses but would go longer as that still requires getting the tractor pretty close, especially if I leave the back blade on.

I don't always split in the same place but can see how you would benefit from your solution... It is a PITA to split wood and carry forward to stack in the bucket. My solution going forward is to buy or build a trailer with a longer tongue that I can have the trailer right behind the 3pt splitter and put the wood in there....

I also have a much smaller machine 30hp vs 70hp so notes big a deal and I split with the machine just above idle....

Regards,
Chris...

 

[MarlinSlayer]

How did you make out with the splitter?

Regards,
Chris

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