Hi guys, great info being given in here.
I have a couple of questions for the more hydraulically educated;
1, if a 5x2x24 cyl. gives a 15 second cycle time with a single stage 15.3 GPM pump...will I get a faster (empty, same size cyl.) cycle time with a 22 or 28 GPM pump?
I'm looking for the max possible cycle time with max possible pressure.
2, what would be a minimum HP for a 22, and for a 28 GPM pump?
I ask because I am going to make my own super-duty splitter for max production in big wood. I have a 14.5 HP V-twin Briggs already, but if it will not be enough to run one of those pumps..
So far, not counting the freebie engine, I figure $1,600 for an auto-cycle valve body, 28 gpm pump, 5x2x24 piston, 12" x 1" wedge, 12" slip on 4 way, anchor block, hoses & fittings, 19 gallon hydraulic tank, 6.5 gallon gas tank, 2 piece coupling block, all new from N-T....add another $500 for steel and welding...and 200 for forgotten incidentals...
$2,400 should build me a monster that would cost me $11K from Built rite..