HF Three Point Log Splitter

impdaddy · Jul 16, 2010

Ok My chance to ask dumb question. I am not anywhere near my tractor (70 mi away). It is a NH T1520. Does anyone know if it has the remotes to be able to use that HF splitter? (sometimes I think I know things until I talk to SWMBO).. thanks guys.:thumbsup:

my guess is that it does not because that would be a good thing.

jinman · Jul 16, 2010

impdaddy said:
Ok My chance to ask dumb question. I am not anywhere near my tractor (70 mi away). It is a NH T1520. Does anyone know if it has the remotes to be able to use that HF splitter? (sometimes I think I know things until I talk to SWMBO).. thanks guys.:thumbsup:

my guess is that it does not because that would be a good thing.

If you bought your tractor new and did not order rear remotes, you would not have them. New Holland does not give them away. They are between $500 and $600 each. Did you get a loader? You can use the loader quick connects. Disconnect the lift connectors and attach longer hoses to a log splitter on the 3PH. You'd have to bungee the joystick in the required position while using the splitter.

impdaddy · Jul 19, 2010

Thanks Jinman. You confirmed what I thought. I looked over the weekend and you are right. But good point on the loader connects. What position would the joystick have to be in? And that wouldn't hurt anything with the loader? Thanks again.

:thumbsup::thumbsup:

jinman · Jul 20, 2010

impdaddy said:
But good point on the loader connects. What position would the joystick have to be in? And that wouldn't hurt anything with the loader? Thanks again.

:thumbsup::thumbsup:

Set the loader bucket flat on the ground after you move it where you need to use the splitter. Disconnect the loader quick connects for loader lift (not bucket curl/dump) and attach them to the splitter. The loader quick connects are one size smaller than the normal rear remotes. I think you'll find they are 3/8" and you'll have to have the proper size male adapters. After you hook up the hoses, pull the joystick all the way back as you would to lift the loader. Use a bungee cord to hold it in this position. Find a convenient place to wrap the bungee around like the ROPS. This will send hydraulic flow to the open center valve on the splitter. Operate the splitter valve to make sure it goes the right direction. If it does, you are good to go for splitting. Set the tractor rpm to about 2000 and split wood.

If the splitter does not move in the right direction when you operate the valve, remove the bungee and reverse the loader quick-connects. If it were a remote valve, all you would have to do is bungee the lever into the opposite position, but with the joystick, if you bungee into the forward position, you will most likely put the circuit into "float" and have no flow to the splitter. That's why you need to put it in the far back/lift position.

impdaddy · Jul 20, 2010

awesome reply. isn't this site great? Thanks jinman:thumbsup::thumbsup:

txdon · Jul 26, 2010

Got my HF splitter today! Jim have you found a trailer to mount it on?

jinman · Jul 27, 2010

txdon said:
Got my HF splitter today! Jim have you found a trailer to mount it on?

No, I'm watching craigslist for a decent priced single axle trailer I can also use to haul the Mule. A 10-footer would work, but most of them are 8-feet. If you don't want to be able to also haul a bunch of split wood on the trailer, you might just look for a small boat trailer and covert it for the splitter. One of these from HF would work, but you might not want to spend that much money.

I bought a little boat trailer once for $75 and it would have been perfect for this. Of course, being the redneck I am, I figure I could carry the splitter in the FEL bucket to where I want to use it and sit it on top of a stack of three pallets to get it up to working height.

txdon · Jul 27, 2010

I was thinking of something narrow with 4 wheels. Do you think something like this would work?
Steel Mesh Deck Wagon

jinman · Jul 27, 2010

Don, I think that would be perfect, especially if you never plan to take it out on the county road. You can fill those tires with slime or even buy solid ones now so your mesquite thorns don't cause you a lot of grief. If you line the bed of that with plywood to spread the load when you drop rounds onto the splitter, it will probably last as long as you need. The weakest spot is probably the axles.

impdaddy · Aug 24, 2010

Just curious. I was about ready to pull the trigger on the 3 pt splitter and went to HF website and they did not show it in the catalog. Has anyone else noticed this? Maybe they don't sell it anymore. That would be a bummer since you all seem to like yours.:thumbsup::thumbsup:

jinman · Aug 25, 2010

Yes, it is true that HF no longer has the splitter in their catalog. If you take the old number and search HF for it, it comes back not found. They are either changing the splitter or discontinuing it from production. Maybe too many TBNers bought them with 20% off coupons.

dmoglesby · Nov 29, 2010

Yes, it is true that HF no longer has the splitter in their catalog

Hi, I wonder if this might be the same log splitter?
14 TON - 3 POINT HITCH LOG SPLITTER - Agri Supply

Shipping seems expensive but store price of $449.95 seems reasonable.
Still happy with my splitter, I did weld braces from the top link though to the cross bar with some 1x1 angle iron on each side.

Mike Oglesby

adjusterr · Nov 29, 2010

I've been using an MTD 5hp gas powered, 20 ton splitter for over 15 years. It has good height so you don't bend over and will pivot and split vertically for heavy billots. I welded an expanded metal tray on each side to catch pieces. Only problem, the rod that is designed to protect the engine, has broken twice, just weld it back on. I would recommend this unit. I recall mine cost about $1000 new, now I think they are around $1200. worth the investment if you split as much wood as I do, one tri-ax load of logs each year.

TCowner · Nov 30, 2010

Mike, That looks exactly like the one I bought five years ago from Northern Tool (formerly Northern Hydraulics). They no longer carry that item so it like like AgriSupply took it over but I think it is the one. I paid $479 plus tax five years ago and picked it up at the local store. I see the price is about the same but the trucking is a little spendy.

txdon · Nov 30, 2010

I was all excited about using my brand new HF wood splitter until I marked all the dead post oak trees by my trails. Over 100 trees are 6"-8" and don't need splitting. I'm trying to think of other uses for it before questions are asked?

manual http://images.harborfreight.com/manuals/65000-65999/65454.pdf

jinman · Nov 30, 2010

txdon said:
I was all excited about using my brand new HF wood splitter until I marked all the dead post oak trees by my trails. Over 100 trees are 6"-8" and don't need splitting. I'm trying to think of other uses for it before questions are asked?

manual http://images.harborfreight.com/manuals/65000-65999/65454.pdf

Maybe you can adapt it to manufacture Harvey's plastic bottle bricks...or a hydraulic can crusher.

firefighter9208 · Nov 30, 2010

txdon said:
I was all excited about using my brand new HF wood splitter until I marked all the dead post oak trees by my trails. Over 100 trees are 6"-8" and don't need splitting. I'm trying to think of other uses for it before questions are asked?

manual http://images.harborfreight.com/manuals/65000-65999/65454.pdf

TXDON,

I split all rounds down to about 3" to 4" in diameter. It helps them to dry faster and burn better. The 6" - 8" stuff also stacks better if it is split. The small stuff I use to start fires.

Chris

txdon · Nov 30, 2010

I found some black walnuts in the back 40, now I can crack them!

Jim the wood splitter would have to be modified to work for Harvey's application I would need a manually hydraulic pump attached.:thumbsup: