This older model Duerr wood splitter has a weak and failing 11 gpm two stage hydraulic pump. The little 5 hp motor starts easily and runs fine, but the wedge will barely split clear straight grain white pine and maybe a little small soft maple. It will stall within 2'' penetration then slowly engage the second stage automatically then stop yet again. It is determined the pump is worn out and needing replacement.
I found a comparable pump at Northern Hydraulics and they have a retail store about three towns north, but our local farm supply store has a different brand with the same gpm. It wasn't known if the bolt pattern and shaft size will be compatible, but I took a chance. It all worked except the non-pressurized return line on the new pump was one size larger.
A copper fitting was soldered together to adapt to the connection from the hose. Fifteen percent silver bearing solder was used to make the special adaption. It was then installed in the manner in which it was designed.
We progress to the wood pile and it is used in the vertical position to split one piece of pretty tough oak approximately 16'' in diameter to make sure it operates the way it is supposed to. I find out quickly that vertical operation is for those much younger than I and for someone who likes to kneel in the snow or damp earth to split wood. This is the first time I ever used a factory built wood splitter and it allowed me to realize spending anything more than just a a few minutes on my knees spitting wood is at least an hour too long !!
Technology has changed a little in the time that has expired since this one was designed, but I know it is still a popular design because the horizontal/vertical units are for sale at almost ALL the box stores coast to coast. This one is a good small unit for either the wood processing novice or the serious home-owner that decides to cut down his fuel bill by burning wood. However it would not be fitted very well with an individual that sought to make his fortune cutting, splitting and selling firewood. I don't think his knees would support that career choice....just sayin'.
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