Loftness Timber Ax question

jlich3 · Nov 10, 2010

Greetings, I'm a new here and was hoping someone could help me out with a question. I have found an asv rc100 with a loftness timber ax for sale that I plan on buying. Everything checks out and seems to run smoothly, but I could not tell if the high flow hydraulics were working properly. I lifted the timber ax about a foot off the ground and turned on the high flow hydraulics and revved the motor to nearly full throttle. The hydraulic pressure gauge on the timber ax had a reading of about 500 psi, while the gauge goes up to 5000. It was not under any load in terms of cutting and the blades spun freely with good balance. Does the psi increase under load or is there not enough flow? Admittedly, I could not read the hydraulic fluid level on the side of the machine. It was either full or empty as I could not see a line or bubble. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.

fishfactor · Nov 10, 2010

I'm not familiar with that specific machine, but if you turn the attachment on low flow and let it spin, then activate the high flow you should notice a change. It may be a little more noticable at lower engine RPM's.

mulchman45 · Nov 10, 2010

jlich3 said:
Greetings, I'm a new here and was hoping someone could help me out with a question. I have found an asv rc100 with a loftness timber ax for sale that I plan on buying. Everything checks out and seems to run smoothly, but I could not tell if the high flow hydraulics were working properly. I lifted the timber ax about a foot off the ground and turned on the high flow hydraulics and revved the motor to nearly full throttle. The hydraulic pressure gauge on the timber ax had a reading of about 500 psi, while the gauge goes up to 5000. It was not under any load in terms of cutting and the blades spun freely with good balance. Does the psi increase under load or is there not enough flow? Admittedly, I could not read the hydraulic fluid level on the side of the machine. It was either full or empty as I could not see a line or bubble. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.

hope you like sharpening blades. and the angle has to be about perfect for it to mulch correctly. i have used the loftness timber axe head, i hate sharpening the blades

shender944 · Nov 10, 2010

I have cleared about 10ac using the timber ax on a CAT 289. You will need to keep a grinder on the jobsite. Thats a good head for a home owner but not a great choice for somone doing it for a living. We switched over to the Loftness G2 and were much happier.

The gauage your looking at should climb up in pressure when you put a load on the head. You can also have a mechanic shop test the flow of the tractor fairly easily.

ClearViewGroup · Nov 18, 2010

when you first start the machine at about quarter throttle you should see a quick jump in pressure then a rapid decrease to the level you are talking about..I have one on a RC100 that we used to use back when we were clearing and its a decent head for anything 4 inches and under..get much bigger than that and you are left wanting..

If you are not seeing a spike in pressure make sure you are spinning the head the right way...the Hi Flow on a RC100 is reversable so make sure that the rotor is spinning backwards not forwards (the Timber Ax is meant to spin backwards) this would account for not having a pressure reading....and you dont ever want the gauge to get to 5000psi

J_J · Dec 4, 2010

With a hyd motor spinning,and with low volume/GPM's, you should see low pressure and be able to hear the sound of low speed hyd motor. As you increase the flow, the hyd motor will spin a higher rpm, and sound louder. Still, the pressure might be low, Now as you bite into some tough wood/brush, you should see the pressure increase, and the rpm fall off, sometimes even to stall the motor if you don't back off. The mulching head develops a certain HP to do the work, and when the hyd motor is putting up a lot or resistance, as in working, it can not develop the HP, and it will pull the engine rpm down. You should see the highest pressure at just about the stall speed.

Terra Firma Scott · Dec 4, 2010

I happen to know of one for sale-total package-:thumbsup:

cann mulching · Dec 12, 2010

YEAH me too I know of a unit for sale!!!

McCaskey · Dec 12, 2010

I got one too sitting in the weeds.

I wonder if a Loftness Carbide Cutter drum would fit in the frame replacing the Timber Ax drum. That would give me reverse rotation mulching action with the motor being on the left side.

Anybody tried swapping rotors?

kennedy · Jan 9, 2011

cann mulching said:
YEAH me too I know of a unit for sale!!!

i'm in the market for one is it aval???

kennedy · Jan 9, 2011

i'm in the market for a working good conditon set up

kennedy · Jan 10, 2011

terrra ferma scott u stillhave the equipment for sale?

Terra Firma Scott · Jan 10, 2011

SOLD everything !!!....Sorry and Good Luck!.....

McCaskey · Jan 13, 2011

I would trade my Timber Ax for a high flow snow blower if anyone is interested. It snows occasionally here in Buffalo.

ClearViewGroup · Jan 19, 2011

we have a Timber Ax laying around from when we used to do clearing work...we had it on Equipment Trader for awhile...call the guy I worked for doing clearing his name is John and his number is 804-761-1711..it was for sale for $12k at one point

chuck mueller · Jan 22, 2011

i have a 2007 asv rc100 with forestry pkg with 600 hrs. with a loftness timberaxe,bradco grapple,forks,willsell complete setup for 49,995.00 0r if you are looking for just the loftness timberaxe i will sell it with extra rotor and teeth for 8500.00. call me at 770 313 2544

kennedy · Jan 24, 2011

thanks, if i may why are you selling, can you forward photos. do you have a service/mainanace records. where is the unit located... what about a trailer?

tuckinlugz · Jan 27, 2011

The loftness drum are swappable if you have the same sizes. The G1 carbide cutter is 63". So if you have a 63" Timberaxe then is will swap. I have a G1 carbide drum that I am willing to sell.

chuck mueller · Feb 6, 2012

I am selling because I just do not have any work for it,I can send some pics,just send me your email to muellervicki@bellsouth.net,I do have atrailer that I could sell with it,I am listing it on equipment trader and you should see pics by 2-7 12 or call me at 7703132544 the asv rc100 has only 652 hrs and the loftiness Timberaxe has under 100 hrs