Faster Log Splitter - John Deere 1025R with HydrosPlus Extreme Kit
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- Опубликовано: 17 июл 2021
- A 3pt log splitter is an implement that many sub-compact tractor owners can use to maximize the value they get from their investment, but unfortunately, they hydraulics are just to slow to be practical. These are built for tractors with 40+ HP that have 6-8 GPMs+ at the power beyond or 3rd SCV.
A 3pt splitter can be 1/3 to 1/2 cheaper since they don't require a power source, tank, etc., and there are so many of them out there used, for pennies on the dollar. (money you can use to justify the purchase of HydrosPlus ;) ) I purchased this one for $400 off of Facebook Marketplace. The added bonus of the tractor powered splitter is that you don't have another motor to maintain and you can store a 3pt splitter outside since it's just a hunk of metal with a few hoses.
The HydrosPlus Extreme Kit makes the log splitter work as it should and will ensure you get the job done in a reasonable amount of time.
WOW! This makes me rethink my pseudo plan of reviving an old tractor-ready log splitter that's sitting around....No way unless I upgrade my pump from stock!
Good vid. My extreme kit has been solid,👍 That beats maintaining another motor.
I mounted a splitter on my front loader and used the 3rd function there where a couple things i didn't like iI only used a 3 inch cylinder so with only 2,000 psi it only split some things and the other was it change the fluid leave to much for my liking I checked it when the splitter was all the way out and again when it was all the way in the fluid when up and down like 3/4 to 1 inch on the dip stick. I only used 3 inch because I used a log splinter that was already made and had a cylinder on it and I also wanted it to be a little faster
I have been thinking it would be nice to have a log splitter mounted to a 1025R FEL powered via the front third function. That way you could drive up to a semi-large diameter log, pick it up with the splitter, take it to where you want it, then split it into manageable pieces. Some large logs can be difficult to wrestle onto the splitter. I’ve seen videos of this configuration with a skid steer. Do you think this could work using the SCV to operate the splitter ram?
Yep - this wouldn't be a problem. On the factory third function, you can get about 7-7.5 GPMs depending on tuning and based on the plumbing (2 sets of 1/4 quick connects). This would be plenty fast and even faster if you used a smaller sized ram that the 25 Ton I'm using in this video.
Now I have to try to get the idea of building a bucket mounted splitter out of my head! :)
@@HydrosPlus building one would be a good video! Artillian sells a JD Quick Attach welding frame that looks like it would simplify the build. Weld on the splitter rail and replumb. I’d love to see it!
Need to do test on hydraulic post hole digger off the 3rd funt. On the front of tractor.
I can't find one for the price I want to pay :) I know it will run it because you get between 7 and 8 GPMs depending on how you choose to tune it. The smaller ones will run on 5-6 GPMs.
Your high capacity pump should be the standard! Deere should be embarrassed by their original design....
Would that much volume make the 3 point Jerky? What about the loader?
Since the valves for the loader and 3pt are variable, it doesn't make it jerky. The difference is that you don't move the lever as far to get the same speeds you have with the stock pump.
Oh can you adopt some thing like this to a John Deere 2038R ?
I'm working on a solution for the latest generation 2032R and 2038R. It will probably be towards the end of the year before I can get a prototype completed so late spring next year at the earliest for a solution for those models. If you haven't already, subscribe to my website and I'll be sure to provide some updates on progress via email.
There nothing wrong with the splitter or your tractor. A lot of tractor dealers discourage 3 pt splitters because they’re slow. Look at you tractor specs and compare to the splitter specs. It requires more flow. The same splitter connected to a hydraulic pump and reservoir would be just fine. Small tractors such as this don’t produce enough flow to run a splitter like you have. Look a Messicks Kubota. He did a video on this particular problem.
I understand that this is not the point of this video, but something is definitely wrong with that splitter. I own one like that - 25 ton County Line - and it works way faster than either of two cases here. Complete full cycle (forth and back) takes 11 seconds. And it operates using much smaller 6.5HP gas engine. This log splitter has severely obstructed hydraulic flow somewhere, which probably was the reason why previous owner sold it in a such dismantled state.
The reason your splitter with the dedicated power unit operates faster is because you have a 2 stage pump. Your pump pushes about 14 GPMs up to about 600 psi, which isn't enough to split even a small log, but once it hits resistance, it drops down to about 3 GPMs and the pressure goes up to about 2500 psi. This will split just about anything. That is a definite advantage to the log splitters with their own power unit. The disadvantage is portability/size (which is minor) and the extra engine to maintain.
With a stock 1025R, the splitter in the video operates about the same speed as your second stage, or power stage and can push about 2000 PSI depending on your settings. With HydrosPlus, you can pump that up to about 8 GPMs, but that's still only about 60% of what yours will do without a load. Huge improvement over stock, but if you split a lot of wood, I think one like you have would be a better option. You can definitely get by with HydrosPlus, but if I were running stock, I wouldn't even bother.
Thanks for the comment! I did the research on why one like yours is faster after I did this video, so that's why I didn't explain it in the video. Your comment gave me the chance to clarify.
@@HydrosPlus thanks for the explanation.
too slow and lots of wear on the tractor. Stand-alone splitter is a better option imo.
It’s nice but it’s too slow for me I have a regular log splitter with an engine on it and it goes a lot faster than that
Yes - some of the nicer self contained log splitters have 2 stage pumps so that you can go faster until it hits resistance. I think you would have to get up to the John Deere 5 series to keep up with the 2 stage pump. The current 2 series only has ~5 GPMs. Same for most of the 3 series, but the 3039R gets up just above 8 which should be similar to what you see in this video using HydrosPlus.
@@HydrosPlus I understand good video