What size ram for log splitter

[multi power]

As above, how do I know how powerful it will be ? I already have several rams in stock
My main concern is that it won't be too slow
I'd like to be able to use it on mf 35

 

[ACEngineering]

As above, how do I know how powerful it will be ? I already have several rams in stock
My main concern is that it won't be too slow
I'd like to be able to use it on mf 35

Mf 35 will be lower pressure than a more modern tractor so maybe it'll need a slightly bigger ram to get the force needed? Depends on the wood too.

An ideal situation would be a ram that has a rod bigger than normal as it will speed up the return cycle with out affecting splitting force. Bit like cat th 62 handlers main lift ram. They had massive rod in a tube that was barely any bigger result boom drops to ground rather fast! Ready for next load.

 

[multi power]

Mf 35 will be lower pressure than a more modern tractor so maybe it'll need a slightly bigger ram to get the force needed? Depends on the wood too.

An ideal situation would be a ram that has a rod bigger than normal as it will speed up the return cycle with out affecting splitting force. Bit like cat th 62 handlers main lift ram. They had massive rod in a tube that was barely any bigger result boom drops to ground rather fast! Ready for next load.

Excuse me but I think you will find a 35, just like all other Coventry built tractors has the best hydraulics in the business!
Yes I know what you mean about the ram, the legs on the old mf digger are the same, I actually wondered about a single acting ram with a spring for return

 

[e3120]

Excuse me but I think you will find a 35, just like all other Coventry built tractors has the best hydraulics in the business!
Yes I know what you mean about the ram, the legs on the old mf digger are the same, I actually wondered about a single acting ram with a spring for return

A spring return eats the power of the ram, go DA.

 

[ThatsSomeSheep]

Biggest Texel you can find I reckon - not sure how you will train him to use the axe mind.....

@neilo will no doubt be along in a minute to suggest a Charlie, and @Nithsdale Farmer reckons Suffolks are the answer for every job nowadays.

Each to their own!

TSS

 

[Mursal]

Force applied = Pressure x Ram Piston Area
So the higher the pressure the smaller the ram for the same applied force.
Well you did ask ...................

Best to have a look around and copy the dimensions of the ram fitted.

 

[Nithsdale]

This is a job for JCB power

There was another video where the guy used the engine, hydraulic pump and main rams from a 3c/3cx to make an awesome trailed splitter which ate anything but I can't find it

 

[Kidds]

I have a 35 and although it is my favourite tractor and the one I choose to use whenever it can do the job I would not waste my time building a logsplitter that relied on the tractors hydraulics.
If you are desperate to use the 35 then use the pto to power a pump for hydraulics.
Besides all that, it makes more sense to buy a ready made one for the price they are.

 

[ACEngineering]

Excuse me but I think you will find a 35, just like all other Coventry built tractors has the best hydraulics in the business!
Yes I know what you mean about the ram, the legs on the old mf digger are the same, I actually wondered about a single acting ram with a spring for return

yeah back in 1950!

 

[multi power]

yeah back in 1950!
And 1960
And 1970
In fact up until the last one rolled off the line

Yes I quite agree

 

[Mursal]

Some nice splitter's on U-Tube, great for ideas to get the best you can.
Spoiling a good projest, but the best about the bought ones, they have safety built in.
Needing two hands to operate the ram ..........

 

[Goweresque]

Some nice splitter's on U-Tube, great for ideas to get the best you can.
Spoiling a good projest, but the best about the bought ones, they have safety built in.
Needing two hands to operate the ram ..........

Not if you buy a replacement auto reset valve block and mount it close to where you're working you don't..........

 

[Mur Huwcun]

Got a shear grab ram on mine, works well and fairly quick on an IH 275!!!

 

[Mursal]

An International, now that is below the belt ...................

 

[Stock]

MF35 has a very poor flow rate and because of this splitting is painfully slow........

https://thefarmingforum.co.uk/index...-or-a-quick-bodge.120208/page-12#post-3261008

 

[JD-Kid]

This is a job for JCB power

There was another video where the guy used the engine, hydraulic pump and main rams from a 3c/3cx to make an awesome trailed splitter which ate anything but I can't find it

quite a clever splitter wood looks like it's splits eazy tho the one some split before blade had gone far
as to ram size flow will a big factor with big rams so will slow down cycle times
mate i know we talked about them and he was saying 2 stage pumps with high flow for speed
one thing is also depends on how many knifes you want to drive a single blade or more spiderweb splitter more spliting going on more power needed
don't use 6 foot rams if only splitting 12 in long logs to much dead travel
and have return on auto so can work with logs while ram returning

 

[multi power]

Some nice splitter's on U-Tube, great for ideas to get the best you can.
Spoiling a good projest, but the best about the bought ones, they have safety built in.
Needing two hands to operate the ram ..........

I see one on eBay, 2 levers, one already cable tied

 

[Kiwi Pete]

Check out the Super-Axe Aussie made splitters, used one for a couple of winters, damn impressive speed and output.
I see one sliding one, on the thread, this one had a pivot and ram at the back.
Couldn't stop it on gum and that's a test.

 

[Kiwi Pete]

One like this one @multi power
Really fast, we put extra table area on our one. Knee-operated was good too, a lever to move the conveyor that put the rings on the table, elevator to the right had it's own engine.

 

[Pheasant Surprise]

As above, how do I know how powerful it will be ? I already have several rams in stock
My main concern is that it won't be too slow
I'd like to be able to use it on mf 35

You can use an online hydraulic cylinder calculator like this to work out your forces and ram speeds if you know your cylinder dimensions, pump flow and pressure.

I'll remain shtum on the 35s hydraulic ability for this task.