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In the planning stages of rebuilding my splitter. I'm looking to change my log lift from cable operated to hydraulic. What size/type of cylinder would you guys recommend? Also, what type of operating valve? Who would carry this stuff?
 
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5-6" Cylinder with anywhere from a 2-4" rod. The bigger the rod diameter, the faster the return stoke. The caveat is that you have to be able to dump a lot of fluid quickly which means having a separate dump valve for the return stroke on the bigger rd cylinders. Reference the TW-5/6 and Built-rite 24HPWS.
 
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5-6" Cylinder with anywhere from a 2-4" rod. The bigger the rod diameter, the faster the return stoke. The caveat is that you have to be able to dump a lot of fluid quickly which means having a separate dump valve for the return stroke on the bigger rd cylinders. Reference the TW-5/6 and Built-rite 24HPWS.

I think he is referring to the log lift cylinder....I think.
 

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