Hydraulic Logsplitter

[Jack G]

I have a JD 755 (diesel)small utility tractor, and a JD hydraulic 32 logsplitter. There are no auxillary hydraulic connections to hook the two lines up to. I do have a hydraulic bucket on front and three pt hitch.

I was thinking of disconnecting either the lift or tilt hydraulic connection (probably tilt since it is a fore and aft control)and hooking my two logsplitter lines in place of these then pushing the tilt lever forward and held tied in that position to enable the hydraulic oil to enter the logsplitter using the tractor pump.I realize I will have to check the oil level after this to assure enough is present an to add as necessary.

Does this sound viable or have I missed something. I certainly do not wish to cause any damage to the tractor or splitter.

Thanks for any suggestions,

Jack Gorski

 

[jokers]

The hydraulic lines to the loader cylinders might be a little small for the flow that you will want to the splitter, it`s also very likely that the pressure relief valve to the loader is set lower than max pressure available from the pump to prevent you from lifting a load that will tip the tractor causing you to be further disappointed with splitter performance.

I`d look into adding remotes, it would probably be money well spent.

 

[rrlund]

Where does the loader valve hook in to the tractor? That's where you'd want to hook,ahead of the valve. A set of couplers would do the trick. Inplug the loader with the engine shut off,plug the hoses for the splitter in.

 

[jokers]

If he goes to that extent it wouldn`t be that much more expense to add permanent remotes in the back so he can leave his loader hooked up and still split wood.

 

[rrlund]

True enough,but if he's looking to cheap out......

 

[jokers]

Oh I hear Ya, and been there enough times to know that cheap usually isn`t best.

 

[Oldmax]

If you use the Hyd on tractor Splitter will run slow . I use a splitter on 1715 NH 27 HP I think the GPM is about 6 . Tractor has Spliter valve . I am retired an use Spliter to split wood for my own use . Would not recomend if you are going to use For commercal use . Would go with a PTO driven type . Here is picture of my unit .

 

[John J Gorski]

Thanks for all your comments.

I did go to my local JD dealer for the Auxillary Hydraulic Kit,P/N: BM 16762, so that I can just hook up to the tractor directly. BUT, the part is obsolete (no longer made). If there is anyone out there that can recommend where I can purchase it I will go that way to solve my problem. Else I'll try the front end loader way and see what happens.

I also looked into the PTO pump option. I have such a pump on for my sprayer. I assume it will work ok for my logsplitter purpose (right???).
Also, don't I need a hydraulic reservoir, filter, and whatever else to make this work.


FYI...I am only using the splitter for occasional personal use.

Jack