You have reached your limit of 5 free stories. A story preview is shown instead.
To view more stories
(If your subscription is current,
click here to Login or Register.)
Self-Propelled Log Splitter
"It lets us get the job done fast," says Robert Volk, Harvey, N. Dak., who built a powerful "go anywhere" splitter.
The self-propelled wood handler is fitted with a hydraulic powered splitter that's powered by a 4-cyl. gas engine salvaged from an old International 161 swather.
"I got the machine from my dad
..........
You must sign in, subscribe or renew to see the page.
You must sign in, subscribe or renew to see the flip-book
Self-Propelled Log Splitter WOODLOT EQUIPMENT Wood Splitters 17-5-7 "It lets us get the job done fast," says Robert Volk, Harvey, N. Dak., who built a powerful "go anywhere" splitter.
The self-propelled wood handler is fitted with a hydraulic powered splitter that's powered by a 4-cyl. gas engine salvaged from an old International 161 swather.
"I got the machine from my dad who had originally built it for use as a field sprayer," says Volk. "He used the frame and rear end off an old Mercury car and the 4-speed transmission out of a pickup. The splitter travels at speeds of 35 mph on the road so it doesn't take long to get around. I can also pull it behind my pickup. "The rear-mounted splitter is really convenient. I back my loaded trailer or pickup up to the splitter and roll the logs off onto the steel H beam that serves as the splitting table. When wood piles up I just drive the splitter ahead and start splitting wood again. I plan to add a boom that will let me lift heavy chunks onto the splitter table. I also plan to mount a belt-driven buzz saw."
Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Robert D. Volk, Rt. 1, Box 16A, Harvey, N. Dak. 58341 (ph 701 324-4940).
To read the rest of this story, download this issue below or click
here to register with your account number.
