Log splitter modifications

[Bradbilt]

Hey guys,

Doing some mods to my 27 ton Troybuilt(MTD) log splitter.

I was sick of tilting the splitter vertically and working on my knees or blowing out my back and picking up the big pieces.
So...... I added a log lift on one side and better tables on either side of the I-beam.

Well the time change is here and it is DARK.
Has anyone ever put and LED on a log splitter? It is a Honda 160cc engine


Suggestions?

 

[CalG]

Work closer to the out buildings. Use the yard lights.

 

[Bradbilt]

Oh, I wish it was that easy

 

[Diggin It]

There are all sorts of solar flood lights available. As long as they get an all day charge, they'll last at least a few hours.

 

[ericm979]

When it's light could you take some pics of your mods? They sound interesting.

 

[Richard001]

Hey guys,

Doing some mods to my 27 ton Troybuilt(MTD) log splitter.

Well the time change is here and it is DARK.
Has anyone ever put and LED on a log splitter? It is a Honda 160cc engine

Suggestions?

What is the complete model of the Honda engine?

Can a lighting coil be added?

Richard

 

[Bradbilt]

I hope to do my firewood this weekend
So maybe I can get you pictures

 

[caver]

One thing I did to my Swisher splitter was I had a buddy weld about another 14" on to the tongue. Now when I need to hook it up to the UTV I ran the ram out to shift the weight rearwards. That makes the tongue fairly light and a little easier to back it up without jackknifing. It's also much lighter to just walk the thing back into a corner to store it.

 

[4570Man]

One thing I did to my Swisher splitter was I had a buddy weld about another 14" on to the tongue. Now when I need to hook it up to the UTV I ran the ram out to shift the weight rearwards. That makes the tongue fairly light and a little easier to back it up without jackknifing. It's also much lighter to just walk the thing back into a corner to store it.

I added about 30” inches on my splitter tongue so I could keep it hooked to the truck and load the truck. I’m considering counter balancing the back because it’s too heavy to lift the front by myself.

 

[4570Man]

I don’t think the Honda puts off much if any available electric for powering a light. You might use a deep cycle battery that you take off to charge. Second option is a generator. I do most of my splitting under a cover and I put up four 300 watt light bulbs.