Curious what folks have done (have seen some threads) for options in replacing the Briggs and Stratton 675E vertical shaft engines on the Speeco splitters. I wouldn't mind upgrading with the change.
Currently, I'm mulling over three options:
1) Replace with another brand of vertical shaft, with more HP if possible.
2) Replace with 115V electric motor (not sure what size or if I could use same pump at lower RPM)
3) Run the pump off my compact tractor PTO with some sort of 1:10 gearbox so I could run the 38 HP diesel at around 1500 RPM to bring the pump to the right speed
1 is simplest, 2 is most efficient (less performant?) result, but 3 is the one I really want to do. I've got enough engines to maintain already.
I should mention that the obvious thought of running the cylinder straight from the compact tractor isn't an option. I don't have rear remotes, but even if I did- the tractor's hydraulic pressure and flow I think is inadequate. (Kubota L3800DT)
Interested in anyone's constructive thoughts and experiences. I'm having trouble finding components for any of these options.
Currently, I'm mulling over three options:
1) Replace with another brand of vertical shaft, with more HP if possible.
2) Replace with 115V electric motor (not sure what size or if I could use same pump at lower RPM)
3) Run the pump off my compact tractor PTO with some sort of 1:10 gearbox so I could run the 38 HP diesel at around 1500 RPM to bring the pump to the right speed
1 is simplest, 2 is most efficient (less performant?) result, but 3 is the one I really want to do. I've got enough engines to maintain already.
I should mention that the obvious thought of running the cylinder straight from the compact tractor isn't an option. I don't have rear remotes, but even if I did- the tractor's hydraulic pressure and flow I think is inadequate. (Kubota L3800DT)
Interested in anyone's constructive thoughts and experiences. I'm having trouble finding components for any of these options.