Mini Excavator Wood Splitter

[TCM]

I seen one of these on the internet and I had to have one. I made quick coupler to go along with it. Just trying it out and it seems to work good. It may not be as fast as two guys with a conventional splitter however It beats handling the wood by hand!

 

[robin yates uk]

nice one!:drinkup

 

[TCM]

That reminds me, I need a cup holder in that machine!

 

[JGS Parts]

I have seen guys use a hydraulic hammer with a wide chisel on it to split wood before not sure how well it worked it was on a 4.5ton excavator

 

[cdm123]

works great with a blunt point and frozen wood.

 

[AirBornOne]

Bravo TCM!
I would like to see your coupler and hear about it's construction.
I have an auger attachment I need to put to work as well as a plate compactor to modify and adapt to my little TB016.Then there's the 'ripper-saw' I could use more often with a QC setup.
Keep up the good work.

 

[TCM]

Here is the coupler all tacked up and ready for final welding. One thing I did learn is how much metal moves when it's being welded! I'm by far no expert, just trying to save a few bucks. Draftsight is great for drawing parts to be cut out of plate metal. I need one pin turned down 1/4" and a hole and threads cut for a bolt to retain the link pin and the coupler is finished. I'm starting a tilt mechanism for a 42" bucket and drawing some ears for a couple of bucket blanks I got from USA attachments to fit this coupler. Stay tuned.

 

[Danny Steel]

good job....I built one for my skid

Cheers

 

[glenlunberg]

Great job! I like your machine. It looks like a monster that will tear any kinds of wood into pieces!

 

[TCM]

It will save your back that's for sure. It's now painted orange to keep the rust away.

 

[Hagar16]

What size of cylinder did u use for this setup

 

[TCM]

What size of cylinder did u use for this setup

3"x 24"

 

[Hagar16]

Could you give me your material list I like your setup

3"x 24"

Could you give me your material list I like your setup