Noticed ram leaking after parking it in the barn. I've had the splitter almost 5 years probably 40 to 50 cord split with it. I cleaned it up but forgot to take pictures of it clean. DHT went out of business so no support from the manufacturer. I am not familiar with hydraulics. Fluid looks fine, not milky or anything also was at the correct level on the dipstick.
Some people are way more fussy than others…. But my DHT splitter has got a lot bigger mess than that going. I thought that was a cleaned picture. I’m not worried about mine yet, hasn’t leaked enough to tell about, as in I haven’t had to add any fluid yet. Not gonna worry about it until it becomes a pretty steady drip or tiny stream. Hydraulics leak! That’s just the nature of the beast. I wouldn’t worry about it especially if that is the before cleaning picture.
Yeah I wouldn’t pull it until it becomes a small stream under pressure. Find a place that rebuilds cylinders in the meantime.
My DHT 22 ton splitter with a 4" by 1.75" cylinder developed a slight weep this fall. After looking around, it appears that DHT, Country Line, Husky and Speedco splitters may use the same 4" cylinder. Found this YouTube video that gives a couple of links for the repair kit (about $60).
A little weeping is not much of a concern. If it starts dripping then any hydraulic shop can take care of it.
As I understand it, those splitters were made by YTinternational for DHT. I hope it’s true because I have a 28 ton DHT myself. YTInternational is still in business. Might be worth getting ahold of them and seeing if they have parts. YTL International - Tools & Equipment for Lawn, Garden, Farm & Agriculture
Cylinders are pretty easy. The gland removal can be tricky depending on the method the manufacturer used to secure it. If you're near Cleveland I can recommend a shop where you could take you gland and piston and they (Joe or his partner) can match up you o-rings and seals. Mine were under $20.00.
