pto log splitters

[JOE MI]

what is a stinger pump? also saw on ebay an 8.5 gallon pto driven pump would that be good for splitter? seems small

 

[Dell (WA)]

Joe.........the "stinger" pump, is the 2000psi 5-gpm hydraulic pump frequently used to power Front End Loaders. The "stinger" refers to the long skinny driveshaft that connects the FEL pump to the crankshaft drive pulley thru the front grill. It is usually about 1/2" diameter and about 1-ft long and sunn-a-gunn looks like a bee-stinger, hence the nick-name. Isn't that amazing????

As to wheather an 8.5-gpm PTO driven hydraulic pump, I don't really know. Most splitter pumps are 2-stage and are eazily driven by most 5-hp aux engines. Of course, its alright to use yer 23-hp PTO hydraulic pump scheme, just not as efficent.

DO NOT TRY to use yer weaksister internal hydraulic pump as it is only rated at about 2.5-gpm and 1500-psi..........respectfully, Dell

 

[souNdguy]

A stinger pump refers to a front crankshaft mounted pump.

Check the valve and cylinder size on your splitter.. that will give you an idea of gpm needed... speed is the issue.. more gpm.. faster operation. N's can run some log splitters.. but their 1500psi / 2.85 gpm pumps are slow and arn't up tot he task for a big splitter.. etc..

soundguy

 

[dlplost]

If you want a pto driven splitter, I believe the best way is to use this type of pto pump. 4" dia cylinder, 21 gpm, 2250 psi. The 1952 8N runs it easily. Very quick cycle times and will split most anything you want to put in it. If you look close, You can see the pump on the pto in the pic. (the upside down propane tank is the oil tank; I allways get questions on that..)

Here's a link to the pump I used.

21 gpm pto pump

 

[gahorN]

I'm jealous. Wish I had a log splitter. Not because I need one. I just want one. I'm amused at the idea of using a gasoline tractor to run a hyd pump to split logs to burn for heat. (I'm not ridiculing it...I'm just noting the relative inefficiencies of the process.)
Sort of like using a jet engine to heat a hot plate to heat a cup of water.

 

[Dave H]

If I recall correctly, my tow behind splitter has a 16 gpm pump - but has an 8 hp engine.

You are looking for power and ram speed, that 8 gpm would not work for me, maybe I will slow down as i mature. I only been on social security for a while

 

[dlplost]

Appearently you've never seen a jet engine powered beer cooler?
jet powered beer cooler