How big of a hydraulic pump do I need for a wood splitter?

If you are serious about making your own backyard log splitter, then you want to have, at a minimum, the following components to provide the right amount of force and power for basic splitting of averaged sized, seasoned logs: A 5 Horsepower engine. A two-stage hydraulic pump rated at a max of 3 gpm at 2,500 psi.

What size hydraulic cylinder do I need for a log splitter?

Most people choose a size that allows for a 20 to 30 second overall cycle that allows for enough time to load a log and remove split wood without having to wait. A 24 inch, 4 inch diameter cylinder is a popular choice.

How do you calculate horsepower for a hydraulic pump?

Use this equation to help figure out what electric motor horsepower (HP) is required to drive a hydraulic pump. SImply take the gallons per minute (GPM) multiplied by the pump pressure PSI then divide that number by the result of 1,714 times efficiency (we used 85% effiencey in this case).

How do you match a motor and hydraulic pump?

1. How do I match a hydraulic pump to a hydraulic motor? Displacement?
2. You look at the pump power output and the rating of the motor.
3. It is safest to use a motor that has a higher rating than the pump, since this ensures that it is never overloaded in use, you merely hit the limit that the pump can supply.

What is a good size for a log splitter?

People who live in a regular neighbourhood with simple wood branches and small trees should get a splitter that’s about four to seven tons. If you have massive green logs often (which is uncommon in most neighbourhoods), then you can get a 16-ton log splitter. Anything over that is too much, in most cases.

What does a two stage hydraulic pump mean?

Hydraulic pumps convert mechanical energy into fluid power energy. A small amount of fluid is designed to leak internally to lubricate and cool the internal components of the pump. The only function of the pump is to produce flow in a system.