I know this is going to require a bit of fab work, but will the pump and motor power a 5"x36" cylinder vs the 5"x 24" thats on it now?
I don't believe the longer stroke will take any more oil from the tank - but will require a little more oil to be added initially.
You guys think a 4" cylinder would get er done?
Well I went ahead and put a 5" cylinder on it. I used the existing pump, but turned the pressure up from about 1000 to 2500PSI. I also replaced all the hydro lines with ones rated for higher pressures.
I am very satisfied with the way it performs and really dont see the need for a higher GPM pump. Its basicly unstopable in big sugar maple.
the only other thing I would like to do to it is make the wedge bigger. Its around 8" right now and I would like to double that.
walker,
Talk with Blue Ridge Mark and ask him about the toe plate on his splitter. Then have 2nd thoughts about that upgrade.
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