@philliphall5198 45 ton. Wow. I'm sure that's a beast. This one has been great for my needs. Best part is it doesn't have an engine or battery. One less thing I have to maintain on the property.
Great video Brook! BTW I still think Pat's is the way to go vs a Quick Hitch, especially if many of your 3pt attachments need to have hydraulic lines or PTO shaft connected. Gotta get off the tractor to hook those up anyway. With a hydraulic top link like you have it makes hooking up all sorts of 3pt attachments a truly "quick" process (even with having to step off the tractor for a minute to attach the top link). Keep the those Bobcat tractor videos coming! 👍👍 -Aaron
Thanks for the comments. I've heard of the Pats but have never been able to see them in action. I'm just baffled why I have 8 attachments that hook up perfectly and this brand new 2024 doesn't follow the industry standard. To your point on the PTO; I bent a drive shaft on a brush hog, lifting it to high. Driveshaft hit the bottom of the top bar of the hitch. However, I am more cautious now. Beginner's error.
im a bit new to tractors. i got the pats easy change , i think the quick hitch only works in a perfect world. then it is in the way of pto hook up and you cant use it for post hole. the cincern id have is cycle time and is it worth piling up hours on a 30k tractor. i have a 2022 tym t494. nice vidja
Quick hitch doesn't get in the way of my pto at all. As I said in the video, my 8 other quick hitch implements work perfectly. I use a front mount auger. Which is far superior to a 3 point auger. Depending on your needs, a 3 point log splitter may or may not be the answer for some. For the guy that's splitting his winters usage, it's a great option that is reliable. For the guy that splits wood throughout the year, he should probably seek a different option.
Thinking of buying this splitter. Video very helpful. You said your tractor has 11 GPM hydraulic capacity. Is that overall or at auxiliary ports in back. Thanks.
@johnprenosil3945 the hydraulic pump is 11.7 GPM. Most any compact brand is going to be under 14 gpm at the pump. As far as the splitter goes, it's great if you're using it a few times a year, not daily. It is fast enough to keep a couple hard working guys busy. What I like best is it's one less engine and battery I have to maintain because it doesn't have them. I hook it up, and it splits everything I ask it to.
I have a very heavy duty shop made one with 45 ton , it’s unreal the power 😮but the 3 point hitch is great on the farm
@philliphall5198 45 ton. Wow. I'm sure that's a beast. This one has been great for my needs. Best part is it doesn't have an engine or battery. One less thing I have to maintain on the property.
Great video Brook! BTW I still think Pat's is the way to go vs a Quick Hitch, especially if many of your 3pt attachments need to have hydraulic lines or PTO shaft connected. Gotta get off the tractor to hook those up anyway. With a hydraulic top link like you have it makes hooking up all sorts of 3pt attachments a truly "quick" process (even with having to step off the tractor for a minute to attach the top link). Keep the those Bobcat tractor videos coming! 👍👍 -Aaron
Thanks for the comments. I've heard of the Pats but have never been able to see them in action. I'm just baffled why I have 8 attachments that hook up perfectly and this brand new 2024 doesn't follow the industry standard. To your point on the PTO; I bent a drive shaft on a brush hog, lifting it to high. Driveshaft hit the bottom of the top bar of the hitch. However, I am more cautious now. Beginner's error.
im a bit new to tractors. i got the pats easy change , i think the quick hitch only works in a perfect world. then it is in the way of pto hook up and you cant use it for post hole. the cincern id have is cycle time and is it worth piling up hours on a 30k tractor. i have a 2022 tym t494. nice vidja
Quick hitch doesn't get in the way of my pto at all. As I said in the video, my 8 other quick hitch implements work perfectly. I use a front mount auger. Which is far superior to a 3 point auger. Depending on your needs, a 3 point log splitter may or may not be the answer for some. For the guy that's splitting his winters usage, it's a great option that is reliable. For the guy that splits wood throughout the year, he should probably seek a different option.
Thinking of buying this splitter. Video very helpful. You said your tractor has 11 GPM hydraulic capacity. Is that overall or at auxiliary ports in back. Thanks.
@johnprenosil3945 the hydraulic pump is 11.7 GPM. Most any compact brand is going to be under 14 gpm at the pump. As far as the splitter goes, it's great if you're using it a few times a year, not daily. It is fast enough to keep a couple hard working guys busy. What I like best is it's one less engine and battery I have to maintain because it doesn't have them. I hook it up, and it splits everything I ask it to.