I have a Gearmore 3 point tractor driven log splitter, that I use on my Kubota B20, it works fine, the drawbacks are, its slow because it's single stage running off the tractor hydraulics, noisy sitting next to the tractor, uses fuel and wear on the tractor. My thought is to build or buy a electric hydraulic unit suitable for this, I do all my splitting next to my barn, the splitter is easily moved with the tractor, the splitter is already set up with quick disconnects, so it would be easy to have a hydraulic unit that hangs on the splitter or near by and could be removed for other uses and inside storage.
The hydraulic cylinder is about 4" ID, 24" stroke and the current force it produces with the tractor is plenty. Has anyone got any advise, seen something like this or know of the proper parts available, I see lots of power units available, but nothing that fits this requirement, plenty of parts available, just thought I would ask before buying parts to build. I have 120/240V single and 240v 3ph available, but would prefer to stay with single phase.
Thanks
The hydraulic cylinder is about 4" ID, 24" stroke and the current force it produces with the tractor is plenty. Has anyone got any advise, seen something like this or know of the proper parts available, I see lots of power units available, but nothing that fits this requirement, plenty of parts available, just thought I would ask before buying parts to build. I have 120/240V single and 240v 3ph available, but would prefer to stay with single phase.
Thanks