3pt Wood Splitter Conversion

pretty self explanatory, enjoy!

[@theestategalleryllctegauct3901]

Nice compact design I make 2-3 custom splitters a year as a hobby/side hustle.. I do have 2 concerns for you to consider on your unit one is the tank size the other is how the return enters the tank both can cause issues with cavitation of your hydo fluid and excessive heat build up. Doesn't look like the tan capacity is large enough to supply that cylinder and the hoses and to have about 30 - 40% additional fluid for cooling under even moderate use. Also need about 20% more tank space than oil levels for expansion as the hydo fluid heats up. Second issue is the return line looks like it drops fluid straight into the top of the tank which again causes cavitation ( bubbling of the fluid) allowing trapped air in the cylinders, the return line should return fluid to the bottom of the tank to prevent cavitation and it should enter the tank far away from your suction line out so that the fluid has some time to mix and cool some in the tank before circulating back into the cylinder and hoses.

[@mugiver411]

Nice job, thanks for sharing!!

[@MichaelElicson]

Awesome man! I’ve got the same 3pt splitter as that. It’s very slow cycle time with my tractor, around 60 seconds total... so I will probably go the exact route you went! Do you have any videos of it splitting wood?

[@sheisillme]

No videos sorry, gave it back to the customer he is very happy with it!