ebinmaine 72,987 #76 Posted May 6 18 minutes ago, 8ntruck said: That 6 second time is just the extend stroke? Yessir that's correct. Over 6 seconds to extend. Just about or just under to retract. 18 minutes ago, 8ntruck said: I found a website that gives more clues on your pump. For definite identification, you need the numbers stamped into the tag on the pump. Seems that John S Barnes got new ownership in 1997. The new company is Haldex Barnes Hydraulic. That website is Topkitparts. Excellent. Thanks. I'll see what's on the pump. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 14,129 #77 Posted May 7 Noting a couple of the early posts about tractor-mounted screw splitters, I saw this at last weekend’s Zagray Farm show. Belt input to a couple of chain sprocket reductions under the covers. The ramps behind the screw are to force the log apart and the vertical pipe is to prevent it from spinning--according to the seller who said it was last used on a Wheel Horse (color me skeptical--he could see I was riding a Wheel Horse 😁). 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 72,987 #78 Posted May 7 2 minutes ago, Handy Don said: Noting a couple of the early posts about tractor-mounted screw splitters, I saw this at last weekend’s Zagray Farm show. Good thing I didn't see that. I probably would have bought it just to try it out. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kwalshy 238 #79 Posted Tuesday at 06:18 PM (edited) Eric, Any news or updates on your endeavors? I was splitting wood with my ~20 yr old MTD built splitter this past weekend & the cycle time is frustrating... kwalshy Edited Tuesday at 06:19 PM by kwalshy 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 72,987 #80 Posted 13 hours ago 17 hours ago, kwalshy said: Eric, Any news or updates on your endeavors? I was splitting wood with my ~20 yr old MTD built splitter this past weekend & the cycle time is frustrating... kwalshy I did a pile of poking around online a few weeks ago and added some numbers up. We would need to replace the entire system except the hydraulic cylinder. Engine, pump, brackets, valve, hoses, couplings etc... everything. To really make a legitimate change we'd have to spend a thousand dollars or so. If ONLY to increase cycle times that isn't gonna happen... However - Trina and I have agreed that ANY breakdown at this point would justify an upgrade. To repair a system that's already slow is penny wise and dollar foolish. Surplus Center stocks all the parts we'd need. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 7,858 #81 Posted 13 hours ago I have a Speeco 28 ton splitter, the current models have a cycle time of 12 seconds and that is the fastest model they make. I haven't timed my older model but it has a reasonable speed. It is always a balance between speed and pressure. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne0 1,221 #82 Posted 4 hours ago (edited) 9 hours ago, ebinmaine said: I did a pile of poking around online a few weeks ago and added some numbers up. We would need to replace the entire system except the hydraulic cylinder. Engine, pump, brackets, valve, hoses, couplings etc... everything. To really make a legitimate change we'd have to spend a thousand dollars or so. If ONLY to increase cycle times that isn't gonna happen... However - Trina and I have agreed that ANY breakdown at this point would justify an upgrade. To repair a system that's already slow is penny wise and dollar foolish. Surplus Center stocks all the parts we'd need. Not sure what you're running for a motor, but I've got an 8.5 HP free for the drive. LoveJoy's too. Speed wise, it's the pump that makes it. Edited 4 hours ago by Wayne0 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 72,987 #83 Posted 3 hours ago 17 minutes ago, Wayne0 said: Not sure what you're running for a motor, but I've got an 8.5 HP free for the drive. LoveJoy's too. Speed wise, it's the pump that makes it. Much appreciated Wayne. We have several power options though.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne0 1,221 #84 Posted 3 hours ago 5 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: Much appreciated Wayne. We have several power options though.... Well, if you need a coupling, let me know the shaft size, I'll set you up. I've got a good assortment. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 72,987 #85 Posted 3 hours ago 4 minutes ago, Wayne0 said: Well, if you need a coupling, let me know the shaft size, I'll set you up. I've got a good assortment. Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
