Three Point Log Splitter for Tractors

[@GoodWorksTractors]

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[@donaldcralton34]

I have seen those around always wondered how they performed, I have a wood beaver wood processor and some of the knotty stuff is tough to split; but it done the job!

[@canlungdoc]

Had one of those, without the log lifter, for about 14 years. Works amazing. On either our Deere 4320 or Kubota L6060 we just use a bungee on the tractor hydraulic lever. One tip especially if don't have a lifter is we made a basic robust small table out of 2x4 and plywood that sits at splitter height and makes it easy as often want a place to put the big piece while splitting a smaller chunk eg after cutting in half initially. With 2 way knife for right size pieces can also stack 2 pieces and make 4 with a pass to speed things up. Goes even better with a 2 person crew as long as very attentive when operating the lever.

[@BirdAndbeyond]

My husband and I have learnt so much from your channel. Thank you for great content.

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Happy to help!

[@cameronroach61]

We have the 2265 Split-Fire stand-alone splitter and it has been great for us. We do 12 cords a year and the log lift is a back-saver for sure. The company here in Canada was great to deal with in buying the splitter and any questions after. Have not needed any service for it since we got it. They also hold their value very well around here.

[@GoodWorksTractors]

That’s great to hear!

[@ronevans852]

Boy they have come a long way from when I was cutting wood and splitting 50 yrs ago.

[@danielniquette5187]

The float position on the valve behave like the float position on the loader joystick. It leaves the cylinder connected to it extend or retract freely. It is very useful with a hydraulic top link and a land plane, a box blade or a brush hog when mowing a field. It allows you to set the height of the three points arms, let the top link float and let the implement adjust itself contouring the surface it's on. I do it all the time and it works perfectly when well adjusted.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Nice splitter! Our Split-Fire splitter has worked great for us! We've made several videos about why we chose the Split-Fire brand.

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Awesome, I’ve seen at least one of yours

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Nice demonstration. Really like the split fire products

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Thank you sir

[@frankdrahos8569]

If I had as many tractors as you Courtney I would probably have that exact setup. Since I only have one, I like to have it available to bring rounds to the splitter or take splits away using the FEL. I upgraded to the SplitFire 3265 standalone last year for that reason. Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Sound logic.

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Yeah lots of variables for sure

[@rcclassiccrawlers4368]

We built one of those tractor hydraulic powered splitters about thirty some odd years ago. Ran it off an old JD 50 tractor just above idle and always had plenty of power to split pretty much anything we came across. Sure wish we would’ve patented it back then…lol.

[@benbeall5273]

I am a matco tools distributor. And b4 anyone says anything. I will say you can 100% use an impact on crome sockets. Life time warrenty is life time. Let it eat bud!

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Thanks

[@BG-vq9fd]

As you said they have different configurations. Mike Morgan uses one on a Kubota excavator. Very large rounds can be split on the ground.

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Yeah, I've seen those. Pretty slick.

[@chenesplit9158]

Hello from France ! I have a SPLIT FIRE 4203 adapted to my Hyundai R55-9 mini excavator, whose flow rate available to the auxiliaries is 65 l/min, which is more than sufficient because I run at 1400 rpm. Splitting wood without handling the logs with the corn is a treat 😉🤩! . Split Fire offers the 4409 which is the best for a mini excavator! You have to know how to drive the excavator but the work is cooler!👌.

[@6point5]

As soon as I saw that quad splitter, I knew he'd be switching to the single blade. :) Also, pro tip - carry a 5lb mini sledge hammer beside a splitter.. way less work on the back than trying to wrestle knotted wood off the splitter.

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Sledge seems like a must have

[@joeh4295]

I have a Senco 3-point splitter I run on either my JD 4310 and 4610. I found this gives me more power than a stand alone splitter. My Red Oak logs are very tough to split.

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Good stuff, thanks!

[@joeh4295]

@@GoodWorksTractors I enjoy your reviews on equipment. Your advice has saved me $100s.

[@MrSnivvel]

I have that same model, 3403, on order but have opted to get the PTO pump they sell with it to be ran on my Kubota L3902 since the native flow of the tractor is at 6 gpm which is right at the minimum Split-Fire recommends. Looking forward to using it.

[@rb2530]

I was trying to find the video where you talked about the price of a cord of wood. I had mentioned it was $700ish a cord where i am in SW Ohio. Thought I would update that as inflation is kicking the crap out of firewood prices here now. That guy selling a cord for $700, is now selling firewood at $1 per stick.... Road side stands are now selling bundled firewood for $12 each. What is everyone else seeing? This almost makes me want to order a load of firewood logs and start selling myself

[@jaredfaust8044]

The green rear remote is for constant flow. The blue one you were using is a float detent. The green one will stay open. You just have to push it harder. I have the same tractor and i use the green to run a lane shark constant flow

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Neah, it doesn’t work. It stays in that locked out position, but no flow. I tried everything multiple times.

[@michaelbaumgardner9493]

Good afternoon. They also have a splitter that'll mount to a excavator. For those with a mini or small excavator.

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Yes they sure do, lots of options

[@micahgregory7004]

Neat item but I've never been a big fan of the tractor-hydraulic splitters. Why put all the hours on a tractor engine when they could be put on a much cheaper, cheaper to run and maintain, and easy to replace small gas engine?

[@GoodWorksTractors]

The average compact tractor owner puts well under 100 hours a year on their machine. At that rate, most would die of old age before the engine is worn out. However, Split Fire offers self-powered options as well.

[@TsunauticusIV]

Lol imagine being scared to run your tractor.

[@johanneslaxell6641]

We use a hydraulic splitter on the tractor when we split one meter long wood. The tractor is small (70hp three cylinders) but still need quite low rpm to move the ram fast and strong enough. Yes, it might burn a little more fuel but the stress on the engine is (to my knowledge) minimal. The splitter was ~2000$ new if I remember correctly. I have no idea what a gas powered splitter able of one meter long wood costs, but maybe a little more? On the tractor we use it's hydraulic oil so no worries about that. And with the low stress the tractor can go "to the end of the world" without any problems. And there is one machine less to fuel and maintain. To all their own. We are all the same, just a little different 👍🏼🤭😋.

[@Joseph-wp2ry]

Right on the money. I have a 1993 Kubota B2150, and it only has around 2,200 hours. What an excellent motor this is. I would be skeptical of purchasing the newer models. Kubota doesn’t back up their equipment like they used to.

[@002-i7u]

Exactly put the hrs on a little single cylinder

[@genewilliams7497]

That splitter is really awesome….. except it’s missing A very important feature that you really need to add to it……….. “The Two 16 YO boys to run it while you supervise “ 😂😂. This added feature is a must to have on all woods splitters!!! 👍👍

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Hehe, you know, I was having a good time. Love the smell, love the sound, love the big ol pile of wood. :)

[@genewilliams7497]

I agree!!! I enjoy splitting wood for exactly the same reasons!!

[@RockhillfarmYT]

I’m with you on that

[@jonmac3569]

Does the Canada version say nice things to you while you are splitting?

[@JohnDoe-df2zz]

I ended up buying a stand alone splitter for a couple of reasons. First was that I have a smaller tractor and the hydraulic flow just wasn't fast enough to run a splitter with any type of speed. I thought about going PTO driven, but eventually decided I'd rather put a bunch of wear on the Honda motor of my splitter, than put hours on my tractor just splitting wood. I'm happy with my choice, but maybe if I'd had a larger/faster tractor I would have gone with the 3 point splitter.

[@MrDoyle07]

Makes a lot of sense. The tractor already has your power. Why buy, maintain and care for a redundant power system? I have thought about this a lot. My tractor can handle this as an incidental. This is cool as it gets!

[@DamianOzzy]

I would love one but can't justify paying twice as much as I would have with a dedicated log splitter. Nice to have this and less maintenance but I tow behind option will work better for me at half price.

[@bud1412]

Not on this video, but what is happening on the Summit Tractors? Thanks for any update.

[@RockyX13]

I'm relatively new to the tractor & implement world. I heard you mention "power beyond" My JD 3025 has this for my backhoe. Would that run a splitter like this?

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Sure should. Just like your backhoe operates with its own levers

[@jimmcknight3021]

Do you have separate engine splitter that stands alone?I wasn't sure

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Yes sir, they have plenty of self powered options. Here you go. split-fire.com/us/-/log-splitters-us/

[@jimmcknight3021]

@@GoodWorksTractors use GWT fir a discount code. Sorry but working out so may have missed that. 😆 lol

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Hehe, normally yes, but not in this case.

[@bhard_man]

The continuous flow hydraulics are an option. Also don't run in continuous flow for long periods of time, the oil will overheat.

[@jamesberg3106]

The third lever could be draft control. It is on my Deere.

[@BarHRanch]

Pushing that lever all the way forward is float.

[@stevenwright6869]

I was about to say that to

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Only on one of the functions, not both.

[@stevenwright6869]

@@GoodWorksTractors it's a spec thing if you want all your spools to float you have to pay for that same as constant flow. But nomily you only need one float for a hay mower on my pottinger hay mower we put the deck in float so rides the ground independently of the tractor we have all float and all constant flow just how we spec the tractors at home. Again depends how much you spec your tractors like we have 4 or 5 spools most tractor as are equipment needs that spool banks. No point for somone like your self just using a wood spilter needing anymore then 1 or 2 spool banks. But you would of need to of spoken to your dealer when buying the tractor and specified that you needed constant flow.

[@HarryMCallahan]

Split-fire's manual is a bit squirrelly on the hydraulics details. Seems they should indicate that it needs a "power beyond" type hydraulic connection to operate the splitter without jamming open the tractor valve like you had to

[@BackyardEngineer334]

When that splitter won’t power thru a split having an assistant give it a good whack with a 10 lb sledgehammer would probably help it power thru.

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Good idea

[@mgeren]

Float won’t provide any pressure, you need “continuous flow.” If you have the dual rear SCV kit on the 2038r it will have BOTH float and cont. flow.

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Right, I keep saying this, but we tried both valves in their float/detent/locked positions. Neither worked.

[@mgeren]

Definitely not trying to be a wise guy here! Just meant to point out that the M4 may not actually have a continuous flow setting, or if it does there may be a separate button like on the 2R. Despite reading the manual, I had to call the dealer a couple of times to figure out how to use my remotes. At any rate, this whole issue seems a lot like the conversation about diverters and third function kits!

[@randalls5210]

@@GoodWorksTractors I also have the m4d-071 and do run a 3 point splitter on mine , I believe you want to use your green lever pushed all the way forward in the detent to provide cont. flow to the bottom set of remotes . And I also do keep the RPMs down and it works as fast as I want it to

[@tommymorgan9926]

Sure are a lot of whiny tractor owners out there! You should run out to your shop right now and pet your tractor and tell it you would never make it split firewood. Maybe rub some wax on it😂!

[@GoodWorksTractors]

🤣

[@stubblejumper3125]

a log lift extension and a pickaroon would save a lot of bending over. Your back would appreciate it.

[@GoodWorksTractors]

More toys

[@richardbrowne1679]

For me- I am not fan of running a log splitter or firewood processor off of the PTO. I would much rather have an engine powered unit leaving the tractor for moving the logs, rounds and firewood. Plus I wouldn’t want to tack all those extra hours on my tractor.

[@GoodWorksTractors]

They make plenty of self powered units as well.

[@richardbrowne1679]

For gas powered units, Dollar for dollar- I think you would be a lot better buying an Eastonmade Ultra. The Split-Fires are slow and lack good workspace for splitting large rounds. The think there inverted skid steer and excavator models are great for there intended purpose which is breaking down large rounds to go on a splitter.

[@Samandcocoa]

What is this witchcraft of splitting both ways. Just take my money

[@mr.redneck2715]

Running a big tractor to split wood makes no sense. Nice splitter though.

[@GoodWorksTractors]

So buy another tractor to run the splitter instead of using what you have? That is what doesn't make sense to me. :)

[@mr.redneck2715]

@@GoodWorksTractors I have several tractors as well as wood spliters! Having said that I use the self powered splitter every time. I have one tractor set up with a brush mower one tractor set up with a snowblower one tractor set up with a grapple and one tractor set up with a loader!

[@GoodWorksTractors]

@@mr.redneck2715 Every situation is different for sure.

[@440gohorse]

Wear out a 400-500 dollar motor or a 20,000 dollar tractor motor? I don’t get it.

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Not everyone views life the same way, good to have options. Pluses and minuses to everything. That's why Split-Fire offers PTO and self-powered units.

[@chesterinflorida1567]

I use my 3pt splitter maybe 10-15 hours a year. Rather put that amount of time on my tractor then having a separate machine to maintain. I don’t think that few hours is even noticeable to the lifespan of the tractor.

[@donaldcralton34]

in order to work the way you were trying, one of the ports should have a detent setup,if my memory serves me right!

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Yeah, I can't figure it out for the life of me. Basically, one needs to stay in a position to hold the valve open and keep oil flowing through it. Neither is doing that in any position. It's strange.

[@madmik2010]

You have hooked up to a float valve. A detent valve will lock in either end of lever stroke

[@GoodWorksTractors]

I'm telling ya, we tried both valves in every position. It did not matter. This position, when held open, let oil flow through. So, we rolled with it.

[@madmik2010]

Kubota come with 3 type of rear remotes . Open center(normal valve)float (works just like the float on the loader opens flow to both sides of the cylinder when pushed to lock one way) and detent will give full flow abd lock open in either direction.

[@GoodWorksTractors]

@@madmik2010 I must be dense...I'm only seeing two types mentioned? Open center with float and a version with detent?