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Would a Massey 35 drive a log splitter?

  • 28-01-2019 8:05pm
    #1
    locky76
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    We've an old 35 at home. Could it be plumbed to drive a log splitter?
    Would it be powerful enough?


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  • #2
    Say my name
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,046 ✭✭✭✭Say my name


    If you're worried about hydraulics.

    The pto powered splitters would be worth a look at for that tractor.

    I'd say she'd be fairly slow with one plumbed off the tractors hydraulics.


  • #3
    emaherx
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    Say my name wrote: »
    If you're worried about hydraulics.

    The pto powered splitters would be worth a look at for that tractor.

    I'd say she'd be fairly slow with one plumbed off the tractors hydraulics.

    Often use ours off of 135's hydraulics it's a little slower than the other tractors but splits logs no bother.


  • #4
    patsy_mccabe
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    Remember the splitting force has nothing to do with power, it's the presssure that counts. MF 35 generates 190Bar pressure, so more than enough.
    The problem is the flow of oil and that's where the tractor power comes in.

    190Bar and 13.2 Litres per minute, according to this. It will be a bit on the slow side as said above.

    http://www.tractordata.com/farm-tractors/000/7/2/729-massey-ferguson-35.html


  • #5
    keepalive213
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    Would it be just a matter of connecting up a return oil pipe?


  • #6
    emaherx
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    keepalive213 wrote: »
    Would it be just a matter of connecting up a return oil pipe?

    Yes, if you already have a tipping pipe. A valve to isolate the arms would also be useful if not already fitted.


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  • #7
    keepalive213
    Closed Accounts Posts: 685 ✭✭✭keepalive213


    emaherx wrote: »
    Yes, if you already have a tipping pipe. A valve to isolate the arms would also be useful if not already fitted.

    Would most 35s have a tipping pipe


  • #8
    emaherx
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,329 ✭✭✭emaherx


    keepalive213 wrote: »
    Would most 35s have a tipping pipe

    No. But it's easy to fit and only a few Euro. It's only a length of hose and a few connections, internally the tractor is already setup.

    Diverter valve also recommend. You can get a complete kit from Agriline, Johnconaty.com or similar.


  • #9
    wrangler
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    patsy_mccabe wrote: »
    Remember the splitting force has nothing to do with power, it's the presssure that counts. MF 35 generates 190Bar pressure, so more than enough.
    The problem is the flow of oil and that's where the tractor power comes in.

    190Bar and 13.2 Litres per minute, according to this. It will be a bit on the slow side as said above.

    http://www.tractordata.com/farm-tractors/000/7/2/729-massey-ferguson-35.html

    My tractor pumps 70ltrs/min so a log splitter would be 5 times faster on it,
    Just an example for locky, 35 would have same power just slower to tip trailers , split logs etc


  • #10
    patsy_mccabe
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    wrangler wrote: »
    My tractor pumps 70ltrs/min so a log splitter would be 5 times faster on it,
    Just an example for locky, 35 would have same power just slower to tip trailers , split logs etc


    Ya, I run my logsplitter on a David Brown 995 and it's 28 Litres per minute. It's fine at that but if I was working it day in, day out I'd like it a little faster.

    It's easy enough to work out. You take the diameter and stroke of the cylinder and work out the Litres it takes to fill it. Divide that then by the pump output (LPM) and you get the time to fully advance the cylinder.


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