3PT Log Splitter Ramsplitter

[kdkerns]

Hello everyone.

I am considering purchasing the 16 ton Ramsplitter for use with my Kubota B7610. The B7610 has a dual pump system so the power steering uses a different pump.

My question is how will the ramsplitter hook to the hydraulics? The quick disconnects for the loader are the obvious choice, but aren't the ports activated/deactivated by pulling the loader lever in a particular direction?

Thanks,
K

 

[Willl]

but aren't the ports activated/deactivated by pulling the loader lever in a particular direction ?

Yup, and most folks just bunji cord the loader lever open.

 

[53gravely]

I have a 7610 and love it....spectacular little piece of machinery. I looked into a 3pt splitter and it seemed hoaky as the COMBINED Hyd. output INCLUDING the PS pump is 7gpm. With this diminutive pump capacity, cycle time would be ridculously slow. The only option to get some power (speed) is to go witha PTO pump-driven system.

This adds $400 and it gets silly. For a lot less, one can buy a towable unit with a gas engine that can be left stationery while the tractor is freed up to skid logs, move split wood, etc. I don't buy that "maintaining another gas engine" arguement. Carb kits of a Briggs or Techumseh are 12 bucks. I know we like to have attachements that run off our tractors but when I looked into it just seemed to not make sense.

 

[Storm56]

I have a 7610 and love it....spectacular little piece of machinery. I looked into a 3pt splitter and it seemed hoaky as the COMBINED Hyd. output INCLUDING the PS pump is 7gpm. With this diminutive pump capacity, cycle time would be ridculously slow. The only option to get some power (speed) is to go witha PTO pump-driven system.

This adds $400 and it gets silly. For a lot less, one can buy a towable unit with a gas engine that can be left stationery while the tractor is freed up to skid logs, move split wood, etc. I don't buy that "maintaining another gas engine" arguement. Carb kits of a Briggs or Techumseh are 12 bucks. I know we like to have attachements that run off our tractors but when I looked into it just seemed to not make sense.

Yes, I have to agree. I thought long & hard on a 3 pt vs a stand alone. One of my issues was when I need to move the splitter for some reason. The stand alone is on wheels, just move it where I want, the 3 pt I have to hook up to the tractor, much less convenient. I was also concerned about the speed of operation, the stand alone units cycle faster, especially if they have a two 2 stage pump. I was never sorry that I bought a gas powered unit.

 

[Brad_Blazer]

Northern has a new line of splitters that split in both directions:

Powerhorse Horizontal Log Splitter — 3 Point | Log Splitters | Northern Tool + Equipment

The 3 x 18" cylinder should cycle at a decent speed. You'll "only" get about 17,000 lb of splitting force on the push stroke and a little less but with more speed on the pull stroke.


None have reviews yet but this may be a good fit for a smaller gpm tractor.

I looked at an engine driven version at the store. The cylinder is inside a square tube with the wedge welded top center. That tube travels inside the outer guide tube that has a window cut in for the wedge and a log stop at each end. Construction looked good. At any rate it's a clever design.

Brad

Edit - they are listed as made in USA!