Splitter pics and What we did during Christmas Vacation

[grandpatractor]

Here is some more pics of my homemade splitter and another pic of the logs we brought home during Christmas Break. the logs are 12-14 foot long. Also another pic of the grapple I got for Christmas. The old 2171 has been working hard

 

[mga]

that looks like it'll split a car in half. nice little monster you got there.

 

[grandpatractor]

I think the next modifcation is going to be putting another set of wings on so it will split 6 ways instead of four . I gotta speed things up a bitopcorn:

 

[Adkpk]

How lazy can you get!

 

[046]

nice splitter!!

 

[pyromaniac guy]

outstanding pics...

 

[Husky137]

How much fuel do you use?

 

[Freakingstang]

Nice pics. I'm jealous...

Is that a 36" opening? Looks huge to say the least...

What kind of cycle times does it have?


I want one....

 

[grandpatractor]

The cylinder has a 42 inch stroke, and takes about 20 seconds to da a complete stroke . most of the time it is where youwant it by the time you line up the next split tho. Next skidsteer will have higher flow hydraulic if we trade this one in.
J.D.

 

[mga]

I think the next modifcation is going to be putting another set of wings on so it will split 6 ways instead of four . I gotta speed things up a bitopcorn:

i was wondering about that. when you split the large ones in fourths, do you have to split those quarters on a regular splitter?

a 6-way would solve that problem i guess.

 

[grandpatractor]

This is a pic of the wedge.
I just use the bottom single split to do small peices . I just picked up a couple more 12 inch wedges today at Northern tool and I'll try to get them welded on there this week and try it out next weekend

 

[stumpguy]

very impressive. keep the pics coming.

 

[grandpatractor]

How much fuel do you use?

Not sure gallons per hour but alot less than if I am pushing dirt or hauling logs with the grapple.

 

[maxburton]

How long does it take to split a cord with that thing? Looks neat.

 

[grandpatractor]

With an OWB I don't need the pieces too small,just enough so I can pick them up with out killing myself. Somewhere around 2 cords an hour I think depending on the operator.

 

[grandpatractor]

update

I welded on more wedges so it now splits 6 ways . If it is a knotted piece it just expodes into little pieces