A log splitting 3point hitch

Now cob up some sort of splitter facing down that the 3point lift would raise the log into. You could rig something up that was attached to the center link and extended forward for support. Or go with something that lashed under the axle or that you drove the tractor rear tires onto.

A little awkward with the quadrant where it is. Might be a two man operation. Though you could also rig it up with a guide or such to lay the log against and do it one man. Wouldn't be a slick and nifty as the tow behind hydraulic splitter, but could be dirt cheap, and rather in fitting with Zane type ideas.

I split firewood with a conventional rail-type splitter which has TPH mountings and is powered by a hydraulic pump mounted to the PTO. It's one-man work and strokes each way in about 2 seconds (24" stroke). Probably no more difficult to make than a splitter as you describe.

The PTO worm-type splitter is appallingly dangerous, IMHO, and should not be encouraged under any circumstances.

llater,

llamas

That would be The Stickler, or some variation of it. Still made, but I never saw a PTO model. Just the type you bolt onto a truck axle.

Although I've got to admit, I can go just about as fast with a maul as with power tools. That is, once I learned the importance of keeping your tool *dull*! And with a maul, you get twice the warmth :-)

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