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[Deadman]

What brand do you have?

Wood furnace for heating - Caddy | Caddy Furnaces

 

[Deadman]

What brand do you have?

Wood furnace for heating - Caddy | Caddy Furnaces

 

[TomSeller]

Wood furnace for heating - Caddy | Caddy Furnaces

Impressive sounding. Very nice. Amazing what technology has brought to burning wood.

 

[Scut 4 Big Bucks]

I didn't read back on this thread any, because of the size of it.

Does anyone have a 3 pnt log splitter they are using on a scut? I have a Massey GC1715, around 25hp. Looking to buy a log splitter for it?

 

[Rustyiron]

A lot of folks question putting hours on your tractor, tying it up for the sake of a $300 small gas motor. You might save a few bucks initially but there are plenty of decent splitters out there for a grand that will get the job done.

 

[arizona98tj]

A lot of folks question putting hours on your tractor, tying it up for the sake of a $300 small gas motor. You might save a few bucks initially but there are plenty of decent splitters out there for a grand that will get the job done.

Agreed. I have a standalone splitter. Just the expense of gasoline vs. diesel....the splliter's motor sips gas compared to the 3 cylinder diesel and its more epensive fuel. I use the tractor to move wood around when I'm splitting. That would not be possible if I used a PTO splitter.

 

[Sawyer Rob]

I love my 3 point splitter... I don't buy tractors to keep the hours off them, I bought them to use! My tractor is always ready to go, and I like not having "another" small gas motor to deal with!

I like NOT having a small screaming engine by me. I like it that my splitter is "self propelled", and it's GREAT for moving wagons if needed.

I cut my firewood over a trailer or wagon, so I don't have to use a tractor to move wood to my splitter.

My diesel "sippps" off road diesel sloooooowly as I split, and if needed, I have the remotes on the back of the tractor available for "other" things as I split.

My 3 point splitter is absolutely one of my "best buys"...

SR

 

[Creamer]

Rob - that's because you have so many tractors you don't know what to do with them all! Lucky guy!

 

[roadhunter]

I didn't read back on this thread any, because of the size of it.

Does anyone have a 3 pnt log splitter they are using on a scut? I have a Massey GC1715, around 25hp. Looking to buy a log splitter for it?

I'm sure it would work but it just depends how much splitting you plan to do. If its' just a little bit you can probably get by with the remotes which probably have around 5 gpm flow. If you plan to do a whole lot of splitting I'd think about going to a PTO pump so you can get more flow which will speed up the splitting.

As far as a 3 point splitter it just depends. Do you plan to split in one spot or more around constantly? If you split in one spot is there electricity nearby? Do you want to use your tractor while you are splitting for other tasks or are you comfortable with it being tied up?

The answer to those questions should help determine whether a 3 point, stand alone gas powered, or stand alone electric will work best for your application.

I have a nice speeco 3 point splitter but I really don't use it that much as my stove will take up to 10" rounds so I only split the big stuff and I wish I had bought a stand alone unit or even better an electric unit. I have also found that I prefer to split on one spot where I backed my trailer in loaded with wood. I also have found that I prefer to throw the split wood in the bucket so I can move it easily. But on the bright side I do enjoy the 20+ GPM flow and 3,000+ PSI as it makes splitting fast but if I could do it over again I would do it differently. I really like the looks of the quality electric units that are out there and I suspect I could run one off a welder outlet. Nice and quiet as well as cheap to operate and dependable.

 

[94BULLITT]

I didn't read back on this thread any, because of the size of it.

Does anyone have a 3 pnt log splitter they are using on a scut? I have a Massey GC1715, around 25hp. Looking to buy a log splitter for it?

The 1st problem I see is you only have 5gpm to the rear remotes. The splitter will be slow. The next problem is the hydraulic tank on a SCUT is not very big. Someone on here had a BX with a splitter on it and tried to move it with the wood splitter cylinder extended and the tractor would not move because there was not enough oil in the for it to move. So if the hydraulic oil level on the tractor is going that low when you use the splitter it can't good for the tractors hydraulic system.A good 3PH splitter (Splitfire 3203) is going to cost you $1400-1500 then you still need remotes on top of that. Splitfire also has a PTO pump as an option but I bet that would put you somewhere around $2,000.

I prefer a stand alone splitter. You don't have to get the tractor out to use it. A stand alone can be moved around by hand. Depending on the setup a stand alone is faster. Harbor Freight has a nice stand alone splitter that is pretty fast. 2 ton Log Splitter

 

[Scut 4 Big Bucks]

I love my 3 point splitter... I don't buy tractors to keep the hours off them, I bought them to use! My tractor is always ready to go, and I like not having "another" small gas motor to deal with!

I like NOT having a small screaming engine by me. I like it that my splitter is "self propelled", and it's GREAT for moving wagons if needed.

I cut my firewood over a trailer or wagon, so I don't have to use a tractor to move wood to my splitter.

My diesel "sippps" off road diesel sloooooowly as I split, and if needed, I have the remotes on the back of the tractor available for "other" things as I split.

My 3 point splitter is absolutely one of my "best buys"...

SR

I was thinking the same thing Rob. I bought this tractor to use it, not to look at it in the shed, hence my question here.

I really enjoy splitting wood with the maul, but there's always that tree that is just a pain in the ***** to split by hand. I've been buying those yellow fiberglass handles for my maul head the last few years. I seem to get about 1 year out of the handle, depending on how much my oldest son uses it. He isn't real accurate with it, and I just cringe a lot when he swings. I don't mind though, he's out with me and doing his best to get the job done.

Thanks for the reply's fellas. I ended up buying a Fiskars 8lb splitting maul tonight, because of the lifetime warranty on the handle. I still wanted the workout associated with wood, and the splitter wasn't going to help me with that.

I watched a video of that Split fire wood splitter on youtube. Looked like a beast, being able to split both ways. I just can't justify spending that much, especially when the tractor I have just won't operate it at it's best.

 

[TomSeller]

I was thinking the same thing Rob. I bought this tractor to use it, not to look at it in the shed, hence my question here.

I really enjoy splitting wood with the maul, but there's always that tree that is just a pain in the ***** to split by hand. I've been buying those yellow fiberglass handles for my maul head the last few years. I seem to get about 1 year out of the handle, depending on how much my oldest son uses it. He isn't real accurate with it, and I just cringe a lot when he swings. I don't mind though, he's out with me and doing his best to get the job done.

Thanks for the reply's fellas. I ended up buying a Fiskars 8lb splitting maul tonight, because of the lifetime warranty on the handle. I still wanted the workout associated with wood, and the splitter wasn't going to help me with that.

I watched a video of that Split fire wood splitter on youtube. Looked like a beast, being able to split both ways. I just can't justify spending that much, especially when the tractor I have just won't operate it at it's best.

If you are going to just split an occasional nasty round, your 5 GPM would do. It will just be slow is all.

 

[billbill1]

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I used the pallet system for a few years and it works great, the only problem was rodents nesting in the wood and getting transfered into the garage (where my stove is). I used a carryall that I built now but load it each time to get rid of the rodents. I load the bucket to move the wood to the garage or the carryall can be moved by the 3 point, loaded and moved to the garage. I have two of the carryalls so I can always keep a load in the shed and ready to move inside in case of bad weather. this system works much better for me.

 

[Piston]

I was thinking the same thing Rob. I bought this tractor to use it, not to look at it in the shed, hence my question here.

I really enjoy splitting wood with the maul, but there's always that tree that is just a pain in the ***** to split by hand. I've been buying those yellow fiberglass handles for my maul head the last few years. I seem to get about 1 year out of the handle, depending on how much my oldest son uses it. He isn't real accurate with it, and I just cringe a lot when he swings. I don't mind though, he's out with me and doing his best to get the job done.

Thanks for the reply's fellas. I ended up buying a Fiskars 8lb splitting maul tonight, because of the lifetime warranty on the handle. I still wanted the workout associated with wood, and the splitter wasn't going to help me with that.

I watched a video of that Split fire wood splitter on youtube. Looked like a beast, being able to split both ways. I just can't justify spending that much, especially when the tractor I have just won't operate it at it's best.

Good choice! i personally can't stand my 3 point splitter. I used it again today and was reminded how much I dislike it.

 

[motownbrowne]

Sawyer Rob, is yours powered by remotes, or do you have a PTO pump?



Am I wrong in thinking that a PTO pump would be a way to get good cycle time from a tractor without much hydraulic flow?

 

[4570Man]

Sawyer Rob, is yours powered by remotes, or do you have a PTO pump?



Am I wrong in thinking that a PTO pump would be a way to get good cycle time from a tractor without much hydraulic flow?

He's running a 20 GPM pto pump.

 

[DieselBound]

Good choice! i personally can't stand my 3 point splitter. I used it again today and was reminded how much I dislike it.

I always see several listed on CraigsList. Seems like there's lots of people ending up not liking them. Really have to have flow (either from the tractor or from a PTO pump).

 

[Piston]

I always see several listed on CraigsList. Seems like there's lots of people ending up not liking them. Really have to have flow (either from the tractor or from a PTO pump).

There are numerous reasons I don't like the 3 point hitch style, which are all personal preference, I understand some really do like them, that is why they make different types, for all of us different people

Cycle time is just one reason I don't like it. However, I will say that if I had a 4 way Split-Fire 3403 with a log lift, then I could be happy with the 3 point style then. I would likely convert it over time to a self contained unit regardless, but I'd be much happier with one. It's probably the only 3 point log splitter I would buy. Again, all personal preference, but yes, based on the reading I've done here, and talking with others, most people don't prefer them and after they get one, either sell it to get a self contained, or keep it and be unhappy with it (i.e. me :laughing Some love em, but I think that's the minority. You can't argue that its convenient and you never have to worry about another engine, although the engines nowadays are pretty darned reliable (and so cheaply replaceable) that I think it's a moot point.

 

[Piston]

Here is a quick time lapse. Just imagine how much less I would have handled the wood with a 4 way Split-Fire! Not to mention my back wouldn't be hurting me today if I had a log lift.

 

[andy1981]

Here's som pics from today and about 2 weeks ago from some hemlock I've been cutting to get sawn into boards for a bridge project. Our snow all melted earlier this week but the temps dropped back down Into the 20s last night and today and made it nice with no snow and the ground is nice and stiff. Tomorrows temps are going to be around a high of 30 here so I plan on getting a few more trees down an logs out