8N External Hydraulics Setup

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1st option is the most expensive.. 2nd option is the next cheapest in costs, and last option is the cheapest. 1st two options will yeild good fast action on the log splitter. last option will work.. but you must keep in mind the displacement of your N pump and the log splitter cylinder.. ( 2.85 gpm/1700 psi on a good day for the N ).( the N-pump will be the slowest but cheapest way to do it. If this is for hobby use.. I might try it as you can hook it up with a minimum of parts.. and don't even need a spool valve.. the hytrol lever on your N will handle the duty. All you'll need to do is chain the uper lift arms down to the axle to divert pressure from the 3pt tot he pressure test port where you would hook your supply hose to the SA cylinder on your log splitter. A stiff and hefty return spring (s) will be needed to retract the cylinder after you release pressure. If you went with a OC external spool valve you could use a DA cylinder and not use the springs.. and have power in / power out... but then that is adding cost. If you have some scrap iron and welding skills, and a surplus SA cylinder.. all you will need is a single hyd hose and a couple springs to make a quick and dirty log splitter... oh yeah.. a splittingwedge might help too! )

Soundguy

It will be slower than an aux pump.. however.. we are not talking about a super large cylinder, and it is only one cylinder. I think it should do fine for non-comercial use considering some people run front loaders with power up via 1 or 2 lift cyls, and a manual trip dump, off the corner test port. Now that's a tad slow.. but works if you need a maneuer rake or something.

Good luck.. and take some pics!

Soundguy