sorekiwi 761 #2 Posted October 5, 2008 Wow, thats cool. Who makes the wood splitter? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
traktorkidd7/30/93 1 #3 Posted October 5, 2008 Thats a nice looking set up you have their :horseplay: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike 6 #4 Posted October 5, 2008 I made it 20 something years ago. Let my neighbor use it as I had quit burning wood. But retired this summer and going back to wood heat, still got the wood furnace hooked up so why not with price of gas. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jusjeepn 59 #5 Posted October 5, 2008 Mike that tractor look vaguely familure Is this one in the same? Either way it looks great! Nice splitter set up. Does the splitter mount to the tractor in any way? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jusjeepn 59 #6 Posted October 5, 2008 Oh and nice belt tensioner :USA: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MaineDad 85 #7 Posted October 5, 2008 That is great. I need a wood splitter. I just got done using the ol' maul and I'm beat! I wish I had those type of fabrication skills Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duff 206 #8 Posted October 5, 2008 That is great. I need a wood splitter. I just got done using the ol' maul and I'm beat! I wish I had those type of fabrication skills Ditto, my friend, ditto! Duff :banghead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevinator 1 #9 Posted October 6, 2008 That's a great set up I like it,but I'm burning corn now.Great pics you gotta love this love this stuff. :banghead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike 6 #10 Posted October 6, 2008 Yes Pat, Your old tractor. had wrong belt(to short) and the tensioner wouldnt hook up, just wanted to see if seals, hoses, and everything else was ok. works good. filled and 4x8 in little over an hour, no way with a maul. And its all made in:USA: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jusjeepn 59 #11 Posted October 6, 2008 Mike, you still got the one the engine came off of? Want some of your money back? Get ahold of me! It really does look great and looks like it works even better. Glad you were able to bring the old girl back to life. Pat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KyBlue 652 #12 Posted October 6, 2008 Thats Cool!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike 6 #13 Posted October 6, 2008 Pat sent you an email Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hounddoghundzsa 7 #14 Posted March 15, 2009 Looks like the answer to my prayers!!! Any way you could post some measurements or specs for this. I have a pump that looks identical to that one. Any idea how many GPM it produces??? :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Operator 7 #15 Posted March 15, 2009 Nice operation Mike! , can I ask what size are the ags. on the tractor? Randy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tractors 0 #17 Posted March 20, 2009 Great to see someone else working the wood pile. I have been at it for several days now. Still waiting for weather to melt the late hanging on snow. Still got 12to 18 inches. Normally its all gone by now and grass growing. Attached Image Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tractors 0 #18 Posted March 20, 2009 Splitter photo Attached Image Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike 6 #19 Posted March 21, 2009 70's here last week 50's & 60's this week I retired last july and love this. outside every day :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hounddoghundzsa 7 #20 Posted March 21, 2009 Nice splitter Tractors - did you Fab the whole thing, or is it a manufactured machine? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tractors 0 #21 Posted March 21, 2009 Hi Houndog, The splitter is made up of several castaway parts. The engine is an old wind the rope start Brigs 10 hp which has worked great for years. Still starts easily with 0 temp. The cylinder is from a D6 cat. Pump is out of a single axel dump truck. Tank home made. Control was used. Motor just idles while splitting and seldom works except on a tough knot. Home made frame, an old Toyota rear end and wheels. Attached Image Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hounddoghundzsa 7 #22 Posted March 21, 2009 Funny you say the cylinder is from a D6 - we have one at work that was aquired with a buyout that we considering scrapping. As soon as I heard of thier plans, using one of the blade lift cylinders for my splitter was the first thing I thought of. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tractors 0 #23 Posted March 23, 2009 You'll never in the world bend the shaft on the D6 cylinder. Incredible splitting power. Attached Image Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
