Electric motors and splitter tons?

[dougstove]

Hi; Canadian Tire sells 4,6, 9 ton Yardworks splitters, all with a 1.75 hp 15 A motor.
Would the higher ton unit run slower?
I have no experience with hydraulics.
Yellow Birch cooking tonight cheers Doug

 

[gthomas785]

Yes, if the power and pumping rate are the same then the only difference can be the piston area, a larger piston will generate more force but move more slowly.

 

[stevemarkovick]

But when they’re all running the same 1.75hp, 15A motor, you’re basically looking at trade-offs in hydraulic design—larger cylinder means more force but slower cycle time, as others have mentioned. It might also be that the higher-ton models have longer stroke distances or different pressure settings. If speed matters for your workflow (or you’re working with well-seasoned, straight-grain wood), sometimes the 4- or 6-ton unit can actually be more efficient overall.