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Log Splitter Attachments For Skid Steers

We carry only American made, top quality log splitter attachments for skid steers. Whether you are looking for light use cutting around the yard or heavy duty commercial use, we have the right wood splitter for you. Splitters are sold with hoses and couplers to ensure once your log splitter arrives you can get it to work right away. All of our customers enjoy free shipping in the lower 48 with fast lead times.

Which Skid Steer Log Splitter is Right For Me?

When you are considering buying a log splitter for you skid steer, there are several considerations to keep in mind. Do you want a single wedge or 4 way wedge? Do you want the wedge to be interchangeable? How long of a stroke do you need? How many tons of force do you want? Do you want a fast cycling cylinder or a more powerful cylinder? Would you benefit from a viewing window?

Man changing splitting wedge on Pro 2 Skid splitter

Log Splitter Wedges

The most common style of wedges for skid steer log splitters is single wedge or 4-way wedge. Be sure you know which one your new log splitter comes with.
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Some models such as Blue Diamonds 35 Ton Inverted Log Splitter come with the option of single or 4 way wedge (purchased separately), while other models such as TM Manufacturings Pro 2 Series Log Splitter come standard with a single and 4 way wedge, while still providing the option for an additional 6 way wedge.
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Learn how to change a splitting wedge on a Pro 2</a>

Bobcat skid steer with the Pro 2 Skid Splitter in action.

Log Splitter Stroke

The first consideration is how long the logs are that you are planning on splitting. But this needs to be balanced against how quickly you want to be able to cycle the log splitter when you have a large pile of wood to split. A shorter stroke could result in faster split times than longer strokes.
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TM Manufacturing provides skids steer log splitters with 24”, 30” and 36” strokes depending on the model you are choosing. 30” is the most popular option.
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Blue Diamond’s traditional 25 ton log splitter offers a 24” stroke while the larger 35 ton inverted log splitter opens up to 30”

How Big of a Cylinder Do I Need?

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Most skid loader log splitter manufacturers will publish how many tons of force there log splitters are capable of producing. Ordinarily you’ll be looking at 20 to 35 tons depending on the model you choose.
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This is where the size of the cylinder bore comes into play. The tonnage that a wood splitter is capable of producing is dependant on the size of the wood splitters cylinder and the skid steers auxiliary hydraulic PSI.
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For example, if you are able to obtain 3500psi in your skid steers hydraulic system and have a large 5” cylinder bore on your wood splitter, you will produce about 35 tons of force. The same 5” cylinder will produce 30 tons of force at 3,000psi and 25 tons at 2,500psi. A more common 4” cylinder will be about 5 tons less at the same PSI.
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You may be thinking to yourself, why would I go with a 4” cylinder if I can get 5 tons more force with a 5” cylinder? As with everything, there is a trade off..
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A larger cylinder will be slower to cycle than a smaller one. This makes the 4” cylinder faster acting and able to split more wood in a given amount of time than a 5” cylinder. Therefore, we recommend getting the largest cylinder you need, but nothing extra.

How Many Tonnes Do I Need?

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You need to consider what you are planning on doing with your <a href="https://skidsteersdirect.com/collections/mini-skid-steer-log-splitter" target="_blank" title="mini skid steer log splitters " rel="noopener noreferrer">wood splitter</a> when deciding on the correct tonnage. Three main things should be considered.
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What length of logs will you typically split? Longer logs require more splitting force than shorter ones. This is because the wedge will encounter more resistance overall in a 36” log than a 20” log. A 24” log would need at least 20 tons while a 36” log is likely to require closer to 30-35 tons.
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Are your logs seasoned or green? Green wood is heavier due to the higher moisture content. If you are planning on splitting green wood you should consider a higher tonnage than if your only splitting seasoned wood.
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For example, a 24” seasoned log would likely split just fine with 20 tons of force, but if the same log was green, it may require closer to 30 tons.
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A finally, you’ll want to consider if your planning on splitting hard or soft wood. Hard woods such as oak, maple and hickory will require a higher tonnage than soft woods such as spruce, cedar and pine.

Should I Have a Viewing Window In My Log Splitter?

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You can quickly narrow down your need for a viewing window by first asking yourself if you are wanting a traditional style wood splitter, and an inverted model.
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Traditional style skid steer log splitters are less common than inverted models. By “traditional” we mean that the logs are placed on the top of the wood splitter by an outside assistant. With inverted log splitters, the wood is split underneath the log splitter. The inverted models eliminate the need for an outside assistant because the skid steer operator can lift logs off the ground and split them using only the controls in the skid steer.
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An important note to consider is the safety benefit of not needing an outside assistant when using an inverted skid steer log splitter.
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So, if you’ve decided on an inverted wood splitter, now you need to decide if you want a viewing window or not. The viewing window is intended to allow the skid steer operator to be able to see through the splitter. This is helpful not only for picking up the logs, but also to see when the log has been fully split, helping to reduce splitting times.
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Not many skid steer log splitter manufacturer’s offer viewing windows. If you’ve decided that a viewing window is right for you, you’ll have to go with TM Manufacturing’s Pro or Pro 2 series log splitter. These two models by TM Manufacturing are very impressive attachments, and are by far our most popular skid steer wood splitters. (Click this link to learn more about <a href="https://skidsteersdirect.com/blogs/news/tm-manufacturing-skid-steer-log-splitter-review" target="_blank" title="TM Manufacturing Log Splitter Review" rel="noopener noreferrer">TM Manufacturing Log Splitters</a>)
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