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Log Splitter on 806

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I am considering buying one of the three point logsplitters at TSC. The one that I am looking at has the option to switch for usage with a closed center hydraulic system. I am wondering if anyone has experience with using an older tractor such as an 806 on a log splitter. Does the system have enough to make it work properly? Thanks in advance
 
My father-in-law used to run his splitter on a 706 gasser. Only problem was the fuel usage. We now run it on my Massey compact which is a lot less thirsty.
 
The 806 uses an OPEN center hydraulic system, BTW.

Other than that, it will work just fine. Even better if your 806 has the optional 17GPM high-volume pump.

It won't be as fast as one of those self-contained splitters which can have 22, 25, 28, even 30+ GPM pumps, but it will get the job done.
 
I thought I read that the 06 and 56 series tractors had closed center hydraulic systems. How does one tell for sure?
 
It's not an either-or thing. They ALL have open center systems.

IH did not go to a closed center hydraulic system on the large tractors until the last year of the 86 series (1982).
 
I suspect you'll find it will work MUCH nicer with a PTO pump. That way you don't have to keep the engine revved up for decent splitting speed. Splitter with a 4" cylinder needs 12-14 GPM to work at a decent speed.
 
I ran one the other year on my 806. I set the throttle a little below half, and had plenty of hydraulic flow. I had to use a bungee strap on the hydraulic handle to lock it on, mine dosen't have a detent position, I guess some do? Anyway, it worked out great. Didn't use a whole lot of fuel either, mine's a diesel, and it was not working the tractor, just running. -Andy
 
I have split using 766 gas and 4 inch cylinder.
At 1200 RPM it keeps one person busy and uses
1 1/4 gal of fuel per hour.
 
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