Log Splitter-Heavy Duty

[kroog]

I bought a 3 point log splitter and converted it to fit my skid steer. It is made from 7 X 14 X 1/2 beam reinforced and VERY heavy. The wedge is 9.5" tall. It was in SAD shape when I bought it and took me about 3 months of off and on work to get it finished. Here are the videos I posted to youtube of the build process and the splitter in use. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwWDjmbBR24 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10QCo7tiv20 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RI4hCjxI0Nw

 

[Tazza]

Nice job, seems to work effortlessly. I don't seen any flexing of the I beam.

 

[ffpup]

Nice job, seems to work effortlessly. I don't seen any flexing of the I beam.

I made mine the same way except that the wedge moves. That way when I split the wood never moves way from me. Looks nice though.

 

[kroog]

Nice job, seems to work effortlessly. I don't seen any flexing of the I beam.

The angle iron welded on the sides eliminates i-beam flexing. Of course, a 7 x14 x 1/2 i beam helps. I will post some vids of the log splitter used sideways when I get some more wood.

 

[kroog]

The angle iron welded on the sides eliminates i-beam flexing. Of course, a 7 x14 x 1/2 i beam helps. I will post some vids of the log splitter used sideways when I get some more wood.

Still can't get pics to download to post here are the links http://s408.photobucket.com/user/thekroog/media/Splitter10.jpg.html?o=11 http://s408.photobucket.com/user/thekroog/media/Splitter%20complete_1.jpg.html?o=2

 

[1ofU]

Still can't get pics to download to post here are the links http://s408.photobucket.com/user/thekroog/media/Splitter10.jpg.html?o=11 http://s408.photobucket.com/user/thekroog/media/Splitter%20complete_1.jpg.html?o=2

 

[1ofU]

Hello, if you go and see my thread on the backhoe you will see where member Vitto told me to down load a program to post pictures on here , i post mostly gifs now it easier than trying to post several pics . your splitter turned out good from what you started with . i built a splitter to but i converted it back to a 13 hp motor as i needed the bobcat for others things during the wood season . the tires you are running how do you like them as I have a set coming for a S570 ?? 1 of U

 

[1ofU]

Hello, if you go and see my thread on the backhoe you will see where member Vitto told me to down load a program to post pictures on here , i post mostly gifs now it easier than trying to post several pics . your splitter turned out good from what you started with . i built a splitter to but i converted it back to a 13 hp motor as i needed the bobcat for others things during the wood season . the tires you are running how do you like them as I have a set coming for a S570 ?? 1 of U

The member was Vinito , that helped on the IC program ,, not Vitto ... also i checked your pics again this am and saw you had a light bar is it worth a crap ? i added led on mine 36 per side and it sucks i will be going back to a 55-watt driving lite as the led has a soft blue light area that isn't bright enough for me . 1of u

 

[kroog]

The member was Vinito , that helped on the IC program ,, not Vitto ... also i checked your pics again this am and saw you had a light bar is it worth a crap ? i added led on mine 36 per side and it sucks i will be going back to a 55-watt driving lite as the led has a soft blue light area that isn't bright enough for me . 1of u

The light bar works FANTASTIC but it was 234W and 60" across. You can almost melt the snow with it!! I had foam filled tires and had them recapped from the local Bandag dealer with ESL caps I believe. It was expensive but the tread is 44/32" deep and works great.