Mini Skid Log Splitter?

[TreeJunkie]

Has anyone here tried using their mini skid steer to run a log splitter attachement? I've been thinking of buying/building one but haven't found much info. I've seen the attachements for full size skid steers and i was hoping i could have a similar unit but slightly down sized.

I'm hoping for something that will allow us to break up our larger rounds (16-24" dia) before they need to be lifted onto the super split.

Does a Vermeer S600 have enough power/flow to do the job? I believe the flow to be around 13gmp and based on that and the 27hp diesel that it should be able to do the job. However i'm wanting to make sure i'm not missing a key component.

Anyone have input?

 

[jim454]

I built one and it works great.

The advantage of a loader mount log splitter is that you don't have to roll the log on the splitter, you instead put the splitter on the log. Much easier on the back.


check this out.

or, you can go this way.

 

[PurdueJoe]

I built one that fits both my mini MT50 and full size LS170. I use it to split big blocks down to manageable size then run through a trailer mount splitter. I love it. Only thing I worry about is running the mini low on hydro fluid. As of yet I haven't had any problems.

 

[pajeepman]

We have one for on Cat 257B(full size skid steer). It works great for breaking big rounds. I had to wrestle with some big rounds at a customers house last week, man I don't miss that.