Hey buddy, will you give me a lift?

Sounds spendy...and fast.

 

I think I am gonna go ahead and sell my Champion 23 ton splitter...I have a guy at work that is looking for one and is interested in it, so the timing is right.
Also think I am going to order the new cylinder with 3/4" ports and a 1/2" larger ram diameter...that'll help speed things up even more, and allow me to sell the old cylinder to offset some cost. $70 just in shipping for that beast though! Oh well, it looks to be a direct replacement, only with a couple upgrades, so

 

I’ve got a meeting Monday to make a splitter with an 18” cylinder like I want.

for a boxwedge, 4-way and a 6-way and a log lift.

 

So I'm measuring up the hydraulic tank on this Huskee 22T splittah, and its only ~4.95 gallons, if its full to the top, and they only call for to be about 2/3 full!
I'm thinking I need to add some additional storage for a 16 GPM pump! On the hunt for a small squarish hydraulic tank (or something that could be made into one) that isn't going to break the bank...
Found a 10 gallon tank that is reasonable, but that is physically too big...

 

Throw an old beer keg under there!

 

I was thinking of an old portable air tank, or LP tank...would really prefer something square/rectangle though...open for suggestions...its will have to go where the engine/pump used to be

 

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Enjoying this thread !

 

Well, guess I am committed now, boss man came n picked up the Champion 23T this morning...its all until I get the new one done!

 

Well I'll be dipped...this thing has tapered roller bearings in the wheels! They not in very good shape, but still, wasn't expecting that!

 

I recommend MORE POWER!

 

I can't remember, were you upsizing the pump too?

 

HGR in Euclid might be a good source...

Used Hydraulic Tank For Sale

 

No, just didn't like the air filter set-up on the display 11HP motor. Boxed ones may have been different, but for the $50.00 or so difference I felt like it was worth it. Also had a 20% off coupon. I have thought about it, and some said that I should, but didn't want to go down the rabbit hole as you know what happens then. Bigger hoses, better cylinder and valve, the list goes on. I use the 30-ton anyway and Edwin doesn't mind how slow it is.

 

I do know about that, yes!

 

Many (most?) newer splitters (chinese made?) have bushings from what I hear...

 

Now I'm going to have to tear into my splitters wheel bearings just to see what's in there.

 

Might not hurt anyways...mine look like they didn't have much grease and got kinda rusty crunchy...more grease would have probably prevented that. Found a set of 4 bearings/races and 2 seals for $25 shipped...oh, and 2 new cotter pins and hub caps too.