Log Splitter Question - What do I have?

[74ford3000]

I just bought a tractor and it came with a log splitter. The seller said it used to run off the PTO but he didn't have the shaft to connect it and didn't offer much more info than that. It looks to me that it had an engine on it, and not run off the PTO. I am trying to identify what kind of pump it is before either buying the parts to hook it up to the PTO or mounting an engine to it. The pump has two shafts on it - would it be a 2 speed shaft? Is there a way to tell if it is a 2 stage pump? Have you seen a pump like this before?

I also don't know the condition of the cylinder or valve. Is there a way to test for leaks before adding hydraulic pressure?

Basically, I'm trying to figure out if it is worth putting the money into or just sell it for parts and buy something already running.

Thanks!

 

[bholler]

That is the hydraulic pump not an engine. It looks like a home made unit so findng a shaft will be difficult

 

[74ford3000]

I know it's not an engine - I was saying it looks like an engine was mounted on the frame and connected to the pump. The seller said the pump was run off the PTO of the tractor. I would like to find a way to identify the pump since they spin at different RPMs. A PTO pump is 540 rpms and an engine mounted pump is 3600 rpms. Thanks

 

[kevin j]

that looks like a PTO pump from a dump truck. The pumps were designed to be frame mounted somewhere near the back and run with a driveshaft off of the PTO on the transmission. It had two shaft extensions ( basically an extension of each gear shaft ) so that you could use it with either clockwise or counterclockwise depending on which transmission or which truck brand it was installed. Some transmissions had PTO openings on the left side some had on the right side.
they were typically fairly low speed pumps a few hundred RPM not made to be direct coupled to a gas engine

 

[peakbagger]

Sell it for parts or hit the dump and scrounge for parts if you want a project but don't waste any money on it The beam looks really light duty and the cylinder is a short stroke for splitter. Who knows how good the welds are and hoses should be replaced. The pump is an orphan for sure, looks like it could be driven at different speeds depending on the application. They ran it off a jackshaft from horizontal shaft motor and getting it aligned and vibration free is going to be challenge. Time for Craigslist

 

[DodgyNomad]

Sell it for parts or hit the dump and scrounge for parts if you want a project but don't waste any money on it The beam looks really light duty and the cylinder is a short stroke for splitter. Who knows how good the welds are and hoses should be replaced. The pump is an orphan for sure, looks like it could be driven at different speeds depending on the application. They ran it off a jackshaft from horizontal shaft motor and getting it aligned and vibration free is going to be challenge. Time for Craigslist

I have to agree with this, looks pretty far gone and neglected. Unless you're willing to invest some time and money in going through this and trying to make it work, I'd let it go and look elsewhere if you're in a position to do so. Also looks very light duty and not that well made.

 

[74ford3000]

Sounds exactly right about the dump truck pump. When I turn one shaft, the other turns the opposite direction. And also makes sense why they ran it off the PTO around 540 rpms. I think I'll just list it on craigslist. Any idea on what it's worth?

 

[Corey]

Looks like that pump actually has three inputs. The two shafts, then it looks like there is half a lovejoy coupling on a third shaft under the right-hand shaft in the photo? As to what power/RPM that thing needs - no idea! Are there any markings, numbers, symbols, etc on the case? That is where I would start trying to track down a manufacturer/make/model, etc.

 

[gzecc]

$75 is a gift.