Kubota BX1800 - Log Splitter
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ChuckinNH
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The hydraulic flow rate is marginal for efficient log splitter use on a BX. It works, but works slowly from the accounts that I have heard. I haven't used one, so can't verify that. Most folks here tend to use the kind with separate motors when they have small tractors, and use the tractor to get it where they want it. That also allows you to offload from the splitter to a loader bucket, or trailer attached to the tractor. Hopefully, others will jump in here, and correct me if I'm wrong.
andover farmer
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YEARS BACK, I INQUIRED ABOUT THE SAME, BUT THE DEALER SET ME STRAIGHT. WHY WOULD YOU WANT TO RUN-UP THE HOURS ON A $30K MACHINE, WHEN YOU CAN ACCOMPLISH QUICKER / MORE EFFICIENT LOG SPLITTING WITH A DETACHED UNIT?
GO TO LOWES OR HOME DEPOT AND GET YOURSELF A 27-30 TON SPLITTER FOR $1,200 - $1,300 AND SAVE YOUR TRACTOR FOR WHAT IT'S DESIGNED TO DO.
GO TO LOWES OR HOME DEPOT AND GET YOURSELF A 27-30 TON SPLITTER FOR $1,200 - $1,300 AND SAVE YOUR TRACTOR FOR WHAT IT'S DESIGNED TO DO.
Tig
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Efficiency issues aside, I would consider a splitter for my small tractor because I am trying to own as few single use gas engines as I can. That being said, in my situation an electric splitter would probably do much of the work and a larger unit could be rented when required required.
Shantycoke
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Yes, I used one with a BX2230, and it ran pretty slow, but it would split anything we would put on it. Elm, oak, locust, maple, cherry, and size didn't matter. It worked fine, just a little slow. But with the smaller frame tractor, the legs on my splitter would sometimes drag the ground when transporting it. I sold my BX 2230 last year and got a B7800, the cycle time is much quicker and the 3ph is high enough that the legs no longer drag. Another poster mentioned that it would be easier to get a splitter with it's own power supply, and it probably would, but with my family and especially in laws, knowing that I have something that they won't borrow and destroy is nice. If my splitter could be run without the use of my tractors hydraulic pump, I would have to chase it all over the place when I needed it. Just something to think about.MILS153 said:
Hope this helps.
Pat
Thanks all for the input. I don't see an option even for the splitter but aftermarket must be available. Didn't realize electric was out there will price those. We have about 10 cords to split and weekends primarily to work away at it. I agree if the attachment cost is approximately the same as a stand-alone will go the stand-alone type.
Shantycoke
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Mine was about $850.00 at TSC a couple years ago.MILS153 said:
Pat