Log Splitter For Tractor

[laynes69]

I have an old log splitter thats around 25 ton. I pulled the old Briggs engine, and I was thinking about converting it to a pto driven from my tractor. Everything is there the reservoir, pump, ram, 2 stage valve, Wondered if it could be done. It would still have to be pulled, Its on a solid axle, but hook up to my pto. Anyone ever converted one of these? I'm afraid of getting my pto shaft too long. Thanks.

 

[bassman]

i am building a splitter myself and had thought i could use my tractor but from what i found is that a pto pump uses low rpm and a pump that you run off a motor like a briggs runs alot faster rpm.
why not fix what you have and then you dont need the tractor??
shayne

 

[laynes69]

Well depends on the pump, not sure of the size I have, but i can turn it by hand and watch the cylinder move. I have heard alot of good things about the pto, but If I can find a good deal, I may put another engine on it. I guess if the tractor went down, I would be fine with the splitter. Looking for the most cost effective way. It hasnt been ran in over 10 years, and the spark is very weak. A new 3 leg armature is 85.00. I would take a gamble.

 

[mga]

i'd replace the engine...something a little bigger than 5hp.

it'll save you gas, give you more freedom to move it around (meaning so your friends can borrow it) less wear on the tractor....

 

[laynes69]

Its an old 8 or 10 horse briggs from before 1963. I have posted somewhere else and they think its the points and condensor that need replaced. So hopefully I will do that and I will have my splitter back. A 5 horse was all I had around here, and was a last resort, But If I get this motor going I will be good again.

 

[olyman]

forget the points--see if the newer briggs solid state coil will fit--it fit on my old one--35 clams--end of them dang points--no moisture worrys either

 

[staywarm53]

less horsepower

I have a pto driven splitter. it's 2 different size gears connected by a chain . 3 to 1 ratio.it speeds the rpms up from 540 to 1620. It reduces your (my tractor) from 25 to 8 1/3..I was told on another post.

 

[laynes69]

Well after 10+ years, the splitter is back in operation. Splits just fine, points were corroded, cleaned them, set the gaps and she fired up! Now I just have to cut more wood.