seven 202 #1 Posted December 20, 2020 I'm seriously thinking about building a splitter to attach to the front quick attach . It would go straight out from the tractor with a swivel wheel at the far end to carry the weight. It would have it's own hydraulic pump driven off the engine pto and it's own resivor . Think this would work or am I asking for trouble? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #2 Posted December 20, 2020 I'd hang it off the back. Lots of 3 point setups around online to look at. Wouldn't need that swivel wheel and you could still add a hydraulic pump off the WH engine with quick changes. I'm guessing you have a clevis hitch and there's different ways to set it up. I'd never seen one sideways that stands up too but here is one: 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Charbs152 254 #3 Posted December 20, 2020 im game to see anyone's custom builds. do it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,649 #4 Posted December 20, 2020 dennis , looks like a very common sense ( what's that ?) set up , I BEAM MAIN , RAIL SET UP ,WITH STAND ON END FEATURE . WHATS NOT TO LIKE ? you could make quick work of a wood pile with that , pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,769 #6 Posted December 20, 2020 Here is a wood splitter that nay have been made for Wheel Horse. 3 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WVHillbilly520H 10,373 #8 Posted December 20, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, stevasaurus said: Here is a wood splitter that nay have been made for Wheel Horse. My uncle had once on the back of an IH 340 run off the rear 540 PTO, IMO more dangerous than the hydraulic wedge, I can't remember if it had controls for F-N-R but if the block of wood wouldn't stay stationery on the rest while the bit was spinning so would the block and become a propeller in itself. Now we know why there aren't see too often anymore supposedly can't even sell it if you have one.https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/1991/stop-using-bark-buster-auger-type-log-splitters-safety-commission-warns-consumers Edited December 20, 2020 by WVHillbilly520H 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,614 #9 Posted December 21, 2020 Another one for the “if you think OSHO is a small town in Wisconsin you’re in trouble...” files... 1 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 7,081 #10 Posted December 21, 2020 And there's your dinner... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #11 Posted December 21, 2020 The more I think about it, why not mount that screw on the front, run into a tree, and split the whole tree before felling it and bucking it to length? 1 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,760 #12 Posted December 21, 2020 29 minutes ago, DennisThornton said: The more I think about it, why not mount that screw on the front, run into a tree, and split the whole tree before felling it and bucking it to length? I'll try that and get back to you. Imagine the time we'd save 'round heah... 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #13 Posted December 21, 2020 2 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: I'll try that and get back to you. Imagine the time we'd save 'round heah... Oh my goodness yes! Try a clear ash less than a foot DBH first until you get the hang of it. Then work up to a snarly oak or twisted maple. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,760 #14 Posted December 21, 2020 5 minutes ago, DennisThornton said: Oh my goodness yes! Try a clear ash less than a foot DBH first until you get the hang of it. Then work up to a snarly oak or twisted maple. Oh I don't think so Den. I'm either all in or out. Our forest is 70% beech. THAT is a gnarly tough twisted wood to tackle sometimes. Lemme uhhhh.... Get back to you.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #15 Posted December 21, 2020 5 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: Oh I don't think so Den. I'm either all in or out. Our forest is 70% beech. THAT is a gnarly tough twisted wood to tackle sometimes. Lemme uhhhh.... Get back to you.... Your beech suffering? Mine is. Afraid the beech and ash are going to follow the chestnut and elm. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,760 #16 Posted December 21, 2020 14 minutes ago, DennisThornton said: Your beech suffering? Mine is. Afraid the beech and ash are going to follow the chestnut and elm. Our beeches are right covered with cankers. I've had a Maine Forest Service Ranger tour here and do an assessment of sorts. One of the things we learned is that the beeches will be aesthetically challenged but grow so aggressively they won't die off. They do lose branches from the top down on some trees. We collect the fallen wood and process it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #17 Posted December 21, 2020 54 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: Our beeches are right covered with cankers. I've had a Maine Forest Service Ranger tour here and do an assessment of sorts. One of the things we learned is that the beeches will be aesthetically challenged but grow so aggressively they won't die off. They do lose branches from the top down on some trees. We collect the fallen wood and process it. I doubt we will lose the beeches entirely because of the root sprouts but I think the good old days are over for our beeches. Sad. Great looking wood, great for hand tools, splits and burns great. Then that ashes next... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
