PTO Hydraulic Power Pack

[shooterdon]

Looking to add one to my LS 4140 to power a Halverson wood processor. Need 15.5 gpm at 2850 psi. Anyone have a supplier they would recommend.

 

[ptsg]

If you want to piece it together and probably came out cheaper than a ready to go Power pack, Surplus Center is a good source for those parts.

Oh and keep in mind it's just a compact tractor and not a skidsteer, so that front axle is going to feel that weight.

 

[mjstef]

You ever get this done? Thinking about going from a skid steer back to a tractor. I need to run my processor though..

 

[shooterdon]

You ever get this done? Thinking about going from a skid steer back to a tractor. I need to run my processor though..

No. Went with a dedicated processor

 

[mjstef]

No. Went with a dedicated processor

Thought about that but I'd much rather sit in my head cab and watch the wood fall into the dump trailer...

 

[shooterdon]

Thought about that but I'd much rather sit in my head cab and watch the wood fall into the dump trailer...

Came close to getting a Halverson but it would not have been the right choice for me. I have a side business supplying firewood and I can run splits directly into my pickup dump bed with the processor. In addition, I cannot sell large splits to most of my customers and the Halverson cannot handle re-splitting large rounds.

As to sitting in a heated cab, I do not process in the winter so that would have no attraction in my case. I run the processor starting in April or May until November. It is set up under a small group of trees that provide shade for warmer days.

 

[mjstef]

Came close to getting a Halverson but it would not have been the right choice for me. I have a side business supplying firewood and I can run splits directly into my pickup dump bed with the processor. In addition, I cannot sell large splits to most of my customers and the Halverson cannot handle re-splitting large rounds.

As to sitting in a heated cab, I do not process in the winter so that would have no attraction in my case. I run the processor starting in April or May until November. It is set up under a small group of trees that provide shade for warmer days.

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What processor did you buy?

 

[shooterdon]

What processor did you buy?

Bought the Red Runner Deluxe about 3 years ago and this year upgraded to the Super Deluxe. You can see them here:

Firewood Processors - Vallée Équipement Forestier

How about combining convenience with fun? Our firewood processors are designed to make firewood processing not just efficient, but enjoyable too. Perfect for new, occasional, and recreational forestry enthusiasts, the Red Runner processors save you time and effort with their user-friendly design...

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If you want to process wood for yourself and a few friends, the Deluxe is good enough. But, IMO the Super Deluxe is the way to go. I do about 30-35 full cords a year. Of that, I use 5 cords and sell the rest.

I added a live deck and that is a worthwhile accessory. I got the deck from Range Road.

Firewood Processor Accessories - Range Road USA

range-road.com