Log splitter

[jmaskdc]

I have an old B7100HST. I was looking at buying a 37ton log splitter that would run off the tractor's hydraulics (not the PTO). I was wondering if anyone knows if the 16HP diesel would be able to power the splitter? I know it would move the cylinder, but with enough power and speed to be worth my effort. Thanks in advance for any advice.

Jason

 

[B7100]

I have an old B7100HST. I was looking at buying a 37ton log splitter that would run off the tractor's hydraulics (not the PTO). I was wondering if anyone knows if the 16HP diesel would be able to power the splitter? I know it would move the cylinder, but with enough power and speed to be worth my effort. Thanks in advance for any advice.

Jason

There has been previous discussion on this tractor and log splitters ,the consensus of opinion was NO.
Dave

 

[Stumpy]

Yup, the tractor's hydraulics usually only flow enough for the 3pt and maybe a front end loader if you're patient. You'd need a PTO pump to get reasonable speeds in a log splitter.

 

[Big Kahuna]

Not enough of hydrualic power for a log splitter, I have a Kubota corkscrew splitter that works great and is run off the rear pto.

Big Kahuna

 

[Kytim]

As a B7100 owner, No it wont.

 

[cabu]

... 37ton log splitter...

Jason

Hello.

Yes we had this idea's in the past.

First of all the pressure of the 7100 will be 3/4 (150bar) of the value you need (200bar).

Second is the power of the engine.
Power is oilflow times pressure -> P = V/ * F
Let's say you want a stroke of 1 meter and a stroke-time of 5 sec.
With 200bar of pressure you need an cylinder of 15cm diameter!!
The oilflow will be 18,5 liter for a full stroke. 3,7 liter pro sec!!
Or 220 liter pro min!!

P = V/ * F = 3,7[l/s] * 200[bar] = 74KW

Maybe you add a turbo...

 

[asbug]

Not enough of hydrualic power for a log splitter, I have a Kubota corkscrew splitter that works great and is run off the rear pto.

Big Kahuna

I'd like to see that.
I have a ford one from the 70's I use.
KC

 

[Stumpy]

I missed that last time I read this thread and just now looked up a corkscrew log splitter. That's an interesting piece of equipment. Much faster than a hydraulic ram but 10X as dangerous and doesn't do as nice a job. Don't wear long sleeve shirts and keep the hell away from it!

 

[skeets]

Ahhhhhhh ummmmm no screwspliter for me thank you ver much

 

[MagKarl]

Ahhhhhhh ummmmm no screwspliter for me thank you ver much

Don't knock it till you've tried one. Ever notice how the folks that have one say they work great and those that don't say how dangerous they are? Certainly no more dangerous than a chainsaw is. It's just another power tool that must be treated with respect. My tractor is old with no hydraulic remotes. PTO power is perfect for me. I picked mine up on Craig's List for cheap and it works great. Contrary to popular belief, they split well at much less than PTO rated speed, I've never needed more than about 2/3 of that for some ~24" diameter knotty rounds. Too tough of a piece and not enough throttle will stall the engine. It's really not that exciting of a show to use, just saves wedge and sledge work on the big stuff. Any of us can probably bust small stuff with a maul faster than most splitter machines anyway. The only bad part is it only weighs about 50lbs so all my friends with tractors want to borrow it.

 

[Piker]

I agree, they are no more dangerous than a chain saw. I have an original Bark Buster I paid $100 for & it works great, what little bit I have used it. Works on my 1980 B7100 or my 1947 Ford 8N.

 

[Big Kahuna]

Thank You MagKarl and Piker for the support of a screw type splitter, Kubota did provide a shut down lever to the engine so if trouble happened you could stop, I myself still use it and it's just common sense, look at the old "Buzz saw" flat belt drive, heated many houses in it's day.

Big Kahuna

 

[B7100]

A friend of mine had a Barkbuster corkscrew spitter that was powered by a 5Hp Briggs engine .he used to split 10 tons a year,and while a little slow in operation got the most out of a small power plant with little effort on his part.
I wish I could find one at the right money for my B7100,I would be well happy.
dave